FAQ

This year’s festival will be held July 10, July 11, July 12, 2020 in the coastal community of Cavendish, Prince Edward Island.

The Cavendish Beach Music Festival site is located at 8779 Route 6, Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. Centrally located between the cities of Charlottetown and Summerside.

Check out our lineup page for details on all of the artists announced so far for the Cavendish Beach Music Festival presented by Bell: https://cavendishbeachmusic.com/artists/

Friday: Noon- 11PM | Saturday: Noon- 11PM | Sunday: Noon- 11PM |

Click HERE to read our 2020 Code of Conduct.

Tickets can be purchased online or on-site during the event at one of our three box offices.

Visit our ticketing description page for details! https://cavendishbeachmusic.com/tickets/

~ Corporate Suites and Hosting packages are also available. Email info@cavendishbeachmusic.com to inquire.

*subject to applicable fees and taxes. 

Tiers are a way for us to differentiate ticket prices as they increase throughout the year- they are not different ticket types. It’s also a way for us to manage ticket inventory.

Yes. There are a number of different VIP experiences. Specific information on each ticket type can be found HERE.

All VIP areas are licensed; children and guests under the age of 19 must have their own full priced VIP ticket AND must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in this area.

P.S. the only VIP tickets that have assigned seating are the Hayloft & SunRoof Tables.

In the past, the Cavendish Beach Music Festival has had a “payment plan” or “EZ Pay plan”, but due to lack of interest there will not be a payment plan available.

No. You will receive a PDF ticket in your confirmation email. You can print the PDF ticket and have us scan it at the main gate OR we can scan the pdf ticket right from your phone! There will be no will call this year.

Yes - you can leave tickets at the General Admission & VIP Entrance Box Office locations.

There is absolutely no way to check and we won’t attempt to try. Always purchase tickets directly from us, for your own safety and reassurance.

No. No refunds or exchanges including, but not limited to, failure of performer(s) to appear, changes in performer(s), or cancellation due to inclement weather.

No. No refunds or exchanges including, but not limited to, failure of performer(s) to appear, changes in performer(s), or cancellation due to inclement weather.

Yes! Corporate suites, SunRoof tables and VIP tickets are all a great way to host corporate clients, friends or family. For more information please email info@cavendishbeachmusic.com 

There many parking options at the festival.  We have three designated “Cavendish Beach Music Festival” parking lots that can be utilized. Premium Parking, located behind the main stage is $20 per day. Parking by the Cavendish Tourist Mart is $10 per day. No ticket types include complimentary parking in 2019 and there are no pre-sold parking passes in 2020. Updated maps will be available in the weeks leading up to the festival. All parking is first-come, first-serve.

Both Summerside & Charlottetown are very closer to the Cavendish Beach Events Centre.

Charlottetown (driving time) --> 45 minutes

Summeride (driving time) --> 35 minutes

Yes! Click HERE for details!

Not at this time. 

Yes, but there are certain items that are NOT permitted and cannot be brought onto the Cavendish Beach Festival grounds in a backpack or purse. Cavendish Beach Festival reserves the right to alter carry-in policies at any time. Currently, items NOT permitted include, but are not limited to:

●Framed Backpacks
●Large bags
●Other carry-ins
●Umbrellas
●Outside food or beverages
●Cans or glass bottles
●Alcohol
●Contraband
●Pets
●Video equipment
●Professional cameras
●Recording devices
●Laser pointers
●Skateboards
●Inline skates
●Kites
●Drones
●Frisbees
●Picnic baskets
●Weapons of any kind
●Go Pro's & Selfie Sticks

If your child becomes lost inside of the festival grounds, please notify a uniformed security officer or volunteer.

● Non framed backpacks (they will be subject to inspection at venue gates)
● Small purses (they will be subject to inspection at venue gates)
● 1 sealed bottle of water, 1L or less

No. No outside beverages or food of any kind is allowed. However, one sealed bottle of water, 1L or less will be permitted. Once inside the festival, you can purchase food and drink from a variety of vendors.

If you have a specific dietary question, please email info@whitecapentertainment.com

If you have a doctor’s note or another form of dietary restriction identification you are able to bring a reasonable amount of food on-site; however, all items must be pre-packaged and sealed. We pride ourselves on having a variety of gluten free and dairy free options at the festival. If you have a specific dietary question, please email info@cavendishbeachmusic.com

Yes. You may leave and return, but you must obtain a return wristband and it must be placed securely on your wrist for re-entry. Upon re-entry you will need to have a valid wristband for that particular day.

If not approved, absolutely not. If you are caught you will be asked to leave the area immediately.

The check-in tent is located right beside the Corporate Suites entrance. Everyone entering as a volunteer must have a volunteer t-shirt. Vendors and staff must arrive by 6pm with absolutely no exceptions. If you are not on the list, there is a box office right beside check in to purchase a ticket.

No professional audio/video recording devices are allowed. The Cavendish Beach Music Festival defines professional cameras to be anything with a removable lens. NEW: GoPro's are prohibited.

Yes. Standard "bag" chairs are acceptable to bring. Do NOT bring high back lawn chairs. If your "bag" chair is blocking the view of an individual behind you, we will ask you to remove that particular chair. Limited chairs, provided by the festival are available in the VIP section, but you can bring your own "bag" chair into VIP if need be. Chairs left unoccupied in the line-up prior to gates opening will be removed.

Yes. Strollers are acceptable.

Prescription medication is allowed in the original prescription bottle, any guests attempting to bring in prescription medication must have photo identification card that matches the name printed on the prescription, and the pills in the bottle must match the description printed on the prescription.

Over-the-counter medications are allowed in – provided that they are new and the original, factory-sealed container.

During the festival, the lost & found is located in the sponsor pavilion. If you have lost an item, please email info@cavendishbeachmusic.com

To learn more, check out our Vendor Application. 

Yes! Simply email info@cavendishbeachmusic.com and a customer service representative will reach out to you to purchase. All accessible tickets must be purchased over the phone. If you have already bought a pass or someone else had bought you a General Admission weekend pass, we can exchange that ticket to reflect an accessible ticket.

You are allowed to have one and only one companion with you on the platform due to capacity reasons. If you wish to take someone with you on the accessible platform you may both will need the accessible platform ticket enter through the corporate entrance and enjoy the accessible platform.

Accessible tickets allow you to enter through the corporate suites/ staff entrance, have a spot on the accessible platform and utilize the accessible washrooms nearby.

Do you have mobility issues? We pride ourselves on making sure everyone has an amazing experience at our festival. For the 2020 festival, anyone who wants to use the accessible entrance or viewing platform must have an Accessible General Admission Weekend pass that must be purchased through our office via email: info@cavendishbeachmusic.com. Individuals using this service are allowed one (1) companion, who must also have an Accessible General Admission Weekend Pass.

Accessible parking this year will only be in the East Premium Parking lot and will be available first come, first serve on-site for those who have a government-issued accessible parking pass for $20.

The Pat & The Elephant internal shuttle service from the Bus/ Shuttle marshalling area is a free service that can transport anyone using the taxi/ bus service to the Accessible/ VIP entrance.

Ask an attendant at the VIP entrance to the south of the venue if you need use of a wheelchair. For additional information, please email info@cavendishbeachmusic.com

The Cavendish Beach Music Festival is accredited as “Fully Accessible” by Access Advisor. We offer a wealth of services to our physically challenged guests to ensure a positive experience. Services include an accessible parking lot for those with the government issued parking passes (parking fee is required), a Pat & The Elephant  shuttle service to and from the parking lot, Corporate Suite entrance access, accessible washrooms, crushed gravel pathways, and an accessible viewing platform that offers a premium view of the main stage. Our accessible viewing platform is fully licensed and comes complete with a beverage server. Space is limited and is offered on a first-come first-serve basis with a special “Accessible” ticket type. If you are in need of seating in this area, please email info@cavendishbeachmusic.com

To read more about our accessible classification, visit Access Advisor’s Website. www.accessadvisor.ca

Pat & The Elephant also offers transportation services to anyone in need. This service is first-come/ first-serve, but is very efficient and drops off right at the Corporate Suite gates from the bus/ shuttle marshaling area.

A limited number of wheelchairs are available at the Corporate Suites entrance. There is no charge for usage, but a valid picture I.D. and/or driver’s license must be left with the gate attendant. When the wheelchair is returned to the same gate it was obtained at, the I.D. will be returned.

Yes, everyone has to pay for parking, but accessible parking is conveniently located right by the Corporate suites/ staff entrance on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will try to accommodate as best we can.

The Cavendish Beach Music Festival is accredited as “Fully Accessible” by Access Advisor. We offer a wealth of services to our physically challenged guests to ensure a positive experience. Services include an accessible parking lot for those with the government issued parking passes (parking fee is required), a Pat & The Elephant  shuttle service to and from the parking lot, Corporate Suite entrance access, accessible washrooms, crushed gravel pathways, and an accessible viewing platform that offers a premium view of the main stage. Our accessible viewing platform is fully licensed and comes complete with a beverage server. Space is limited and is offered on a first-come-first-serve basis with a special “Accessible” ticket type. If you are in need of seating in this area, please email info@cavendishbeachmusic.com

To read more about our accessible classification, visit Access Advisor’s Website. www.accessadvisor.ca

Pat & The Elephant also offers transportation services to anyone in need. This service is first-come/ first-serve, but is very efficient and drops off right at the Corporate Suite gates from the bus/ shuttle marshaling area.