The fourth annual VELD Music Festival, presented by INK Entertainment, Canada’s leading lifestyle and entertainment company, is about to heat things up at Downsview Park on August 1st & 2nd. Spanning across two days with over 30 internationally acclaimed EDM acts, this year’s festival showcases some of the most revered names in electronic music. VELD 2015 is coming up real quick and we’re just about as excited as you are. To help get you ready for this experience, here are some mandatory festival details below. Be sure to print them off or save them on your mobile devices so you don’t miss your most anticipated acts!
FESTIVAL MAP
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
GETTING THERE
VELD Music Festival will take place at Downsview Park (1-35 Carl Hall Road, Toronto, Ontario, M3K 2B6). If you’re going sober, avoid the crazy exit rush at the end of the festival by driving there. Otherwise, your best bet is by TTC.
BY TTC
From the Downsview TTC subway station, take the 101 Parc Downsview Park bus into Downsview Park. The 101 Parc Downsview Park bus service runs every 20 minutes from the Downsview subway station. Visit the TTC website for schedules.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Driving from Pearson International Airport:
Take Highway 409 to Highway 401 East and exit at Keele Street.
Take Keele Street North to Sheppard Avenue and turn right.
The entrance to the park is at Tuscan Gate & Sheppard Ave W.
Driving from North (Barrie):
Take HWY 400 south to 401 Eastbound.
Exit at Keele St. Take Keele St. north to Sheppard Ave.
Turn right onto Sheppard Ave. Follow Sheppard Ave. to Tuscan Gate.
Driving from South (Downtown Toronto):
Take DVP north to HWY 401. Follow HWY 401 westbound to Allen Rd. exit.
Take Allen Road north to Sheppard Avenue turn left onto Sheppard Avenue and proceed to Tuscan Gate.
OTHER GENERAL MUST KNOW INFO
NO CAMPING AT DOWNSVIEW PARK
Please note that there is no camping available at Downsview Park. Overnight parking of vehicles will not be permitted.
LOST & FOUND
If any items were lost or found during the festival please contact: lostandfound@veldmusicfestival.com.
ATMS
We will have several ATM Machines available on site.
PARKING
Limited parking will be available on site. We highly recommend the use of public transportation.
SECURITY & ENTRY
Everyone entering VELD Music Festival grounds will be searched upon entry. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone.
EMS & FIRST AID
There are medical aid stations that are staffed with emergency medical professionals on site. Please take the time to read our Health + Safety page.
RESTROOMS
Several accessible portable restrooms are available throughout the festival grounds.
WEATHER
The festival will be taking place Rain or Shine. Please dress accordingly to the weather conditions.
TICKETS & WRISTBANDS
If you haven’t gotten your hands on a wristband (Single Day or Weekend), grab one directly from Ticketmaster by clicking here.
For more information, such as permitted and non-permitted items, head over to: http://veldmusicfestival.com/info/
Have a safe festival and we hope to see you there!
