Your first Lit Galaxy
Six steps to plan it. Seven tips first-timers wish they'd known. Bookmark this page — we update it as the festival approaches.
- 01View Passes
Pick your pass
Galaxy Pass covers all three days. Constellation Pass adds VIP perks. Pre-register before sales open to lock in early-bird pricing — no charge until you confirm.
- 02Transportation
Plan how you'll arrive
Driving, shuttle, ride-share, public transit, RV, or bike — every option has a dedicated entry on the Transportation page with timings and parking notes.
- 03Lodging Options
Decide where to sleep
On-site tent camping is free with every pass. RV pads, partner hotels with shuttles, and cottage rentals all work too. Browse them on the Lodging page.
- 04Packing List
Bring the right gear
Comfortable shoes. Layered clothing — Ontario nights cool fast. Reusable water bottle. Earplugs. Power bank. Sunscreen + bug repellent. Full list on the Lodging page.
- 05Activities
Map your weekend
Five distinct worlds across the grounds — Wellness, Sports, Art, Treasure Hunt, Late-Night. Each runs daily on different rhythms. Pick favourites; leave room for surprises.
- 06Code of Conduct
Know the code
Lit Galaxy is built on six community principles — respect, consent, land care, safety, no bigotry, easy reporting. Reading the code takes 90 seconds.
Things first-timers wish they'd known
- 01Arrive before noon on Friday — the gate moves fast in the morning, slower after 2 PM
- 02Hit the Wellness Zone at sunrise at least once — it sets the tone for the whole day
- 03Don't try to see every set. Wander into a stage you've never heard of — that's where the weekend happens
- 04Find the Glowing Forest at dusk on Saturday. Even people who've been three years say this is when they fall in love with it
- 05Keep your phone in your bag during the Midnight Light Show — it only runs once a night, you only get one chance to see it
- 06Eat before the headliner sets. Vendor lines are short at 6 PM and triple at 9 PM
- 07Pace yourself — three days is long. Sleep in, hydrate, return to the wellness zone, repeat
