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✈️How to get to Hive Festival
Planning your trip to Hive Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), about 40 km from the venue.
- Allow about 56 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Schkeuditz or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Hive Festival
Accommodation near the Hive Festival site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Schkeuditz, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Schkeuditz.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🗺️Things to do near Hive Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Hive Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Schkeuditz and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Hive Festival 2026: techno and electronic music at Ferropolis, Germany
Set on the spectacular industrial site of Ferropolis in Germany, Hive Festival has established itself as a landmark for alternative electronic music. With giant excavators converted into stages and post-industrial landscapes, the festival hosts 140 artists over three days for an immersive experience at the crossroads of techno and experimental sounds.
The 2026 edition covers broad ground: from hardcore techno delivered by Angerfist to progressive trance with Ace Ventura and Captain Hook, plus hypnotic sets from Ben Klock and Charlie Sparks.
The festival also embraces rawstyle, acid techno, dub techno, and various forms of hi-tech psytrance. You'll also find rock, metal, and even jazz, proving an eclectic programming that transcends genres and cultivates surprises.
June 18-20, 2026: Ferropolis pulses to the rhythm of 140 artists across multiple stages. Book your pass for one of Germany's most distinctive festivals.
❓FAQ
How many stages does Hive Festival have?
The festival spreads across 10 themed stages: Techno Castle, Rage Cage, Groove Beach, Psy Lagoon, Bounce Temple, Disco Forest, Libidoh Lab, Sleepless, Pirate Bay and Junkyard.
What are the dates and opening hours?
Hive takes place at Ferropolis from 19 to 21 June 2026. The grounds are open continuously from Friday 11:00 am to Sunday 10:00 pm, totalling 57 hours of programme. A warm-up party runs from Thursday at 6:00 pm (separate ticket).
Is there a campsite?
Yes. You can camp for up to 5 days in natural surroundings right by Lake Gremmin. The campsite opens on Thursday at 2 pm (regular access) and stays open until Monday at 2 pm; an Early Camping pass lets you set up as early as Wednesday at 2 pm. To pitch your tent next to your car or van, a Car/Van Camping Pass is required (per vehicle, not per person).
How do you pay on site?
Payment is exclusively cashless, via an RFID chip built into the festival wristband. Registration on the event portal is required, and top-ups can be made online (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay) or on site (cash, card). The remaining balance can be refunded through the portal until 31 July 2026.
What is the nearest station, and are there shuttles?
The nearest train station is Gräfenhainichen, reachable via Deutsche Bahn. Shuttle buses run from there to Ferropolis several times an hour (Thursday 2 pm-midnight, Friday 10 am-midnight, Saturday 10 am-10 pm, Monday 10 am-2:30 pm). The nearest airports are Berlin (BER, about 2 hours) and Leipzig (LEJ, about 1 hour).
Is the site accessible for people with disabilities?
The festival publishes an accessibility statement and notes that the team can be contacted by email for any accessibility questions. More on the official site.
