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🛏️The Fest 2027 accommodation: hotels near Gainsville
The Fest 2027 takes place in Gainsville from October 22 to October 24. Arrival night: October 22. The map below is prefilled for the nights of October 22 to 24 (check-out October 25) and shows how far each hotel, apartment or rental is from the site.
Also consider staying around Gainesville, 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 Gainesville.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
✈️How to get to The Fest 2027
Planning your trip to The Fest 2027? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), about 7 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), about 112 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 10 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Gainesville 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.
🌤️The Fest 2027 weather
Weather in Gainsville in October 2027?
Actual weather at the 2026 edition
From October 23 to October 25, 2026: up to 25°, low of 12°, 1.5 mm of rain in total.
- Fri, Oct 23Partly cloudy25° / 12° 0 mm
- Sat, Oct 24Drizzle25° / 13° 1.4 mm
- Sun, Oct 25Light drizzle24° / 18° 0.1 mm
Day-by-day observed readings at the festival site (Open-Meteo archive).
🗺️Things to do near The Fest 2027
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around The Fest 2027. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Gainesville and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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Previous edition
2026 edition (finished)
The 2026 edition of The Fest ran from October 23, 2026 to October 25, 2026, with 372 artists on the bill.
2026 headliners: No More · The Fratellis · James · LAGWAGON · The Hoosiers · Deacon Blue · Fun Lovin' Criminals · The Bouncing Souls · The Coronas · The Flatliners
2026 tickets: from €276 to €304.
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