Discover Imagine: Your Complete Adventure Handbook

Overview

Imagine Music Festival is not just a festival, but a journey into a realm of sonic enchantment and visual marvels. Step into a world where beats reverberate through the air, vibrant lights dance in synchrony with the rhythms, and imagination knows no bounds. This is Imagine Music Festival – a celebration of music, creativity, and boundless possibilities.

In 2023, Imagine will take on September 14 to September 17 at Kingston Downs, GA (0 Gore Springs Rd SE, Rome, GA 30161). This blog aims to enhance your ideal Imagine experience with valuable insights.

About Imagine

Atlanta's Top EDM Event: Voted Top 30 globally by Fest300 and a Top Ten Emerging Music Festival by USA Today, Imagine Music Festival has become an essential EDM festival since 2014. Known for its mix of top electronic artists, cirque acts, and aquatic theme, it's a nationwide attraction.
Stellar Lineup & More: This year's festival showcases over 100 artists across four stages, including big names like Rezz, Chris Lake, and Dom Dolla. Special sets feature Dillon Francis with Knock2 and NGHTMRE with Shaquille O’Neal. Kick off with a pre-party by Brownies & Lemonade and enjoy a wide range of electronic genres, art, yoga, and cirque acts.
Dive into the Aquatic Theme: Imagine sets itself apart with its ocean-inspired design. From stage decor to its website, the aquatic feel is everywhere, living up to its tagline, "an aquatic fairy tale."

Takeaways

Tickets

The 3-day GA, VIP, and PLAT tickets can be purchased online.
Camping passes are sold online in the Camping Options section. Multiple camping choices are offered.
Hotel + Shuttle packages and Glamping Packages are sold online.
Add-ons of the festival include Thursday early arrival + pre-party, pool party, and parking options, all of which can be bought online in Add Ons section.

Operation hours

Festival hours: 3 pm – 1 am on September 15, 16, and 17.
Pre-party hours: 6:30 pm – 12 am on September 14.
Pool Party hours: 12 pm – 3 pm on September 15, 16, and 17.

Others

Lockers with USB ports of multiple sizes and locations can be bought online.
Pre-party is exclusive to campers and Imagine Hotel Guests with Shuttle only. There will be no daily parking available on Thursday. All hotel guests must arrive by shuttle.

Packing & Camping Essentials

You can check out acceptable items for the festival and camping on the Imagine Music Festival website.

Stay Warm on Cool Nights

With the festival held in September, expect cooler nights.
To ensure your comfort, bring along a jacket, pashmina, and a snug blanket if you're camping to keep warm during the night-time festivities.

Be Sure to Bring Trash bags

To promote a greener festival environment, it's advised to bring your own trash bags, including recycling ones, to Imagine Music Festival.
This proactive step helps maintain cleanliness and supports responsible waste disposal, enhancing the overall festival experience for everyone.

Besides music, enjoy the activities as well!

Experience more than just music at Imagine Music Festival.
Dive into the center pool for a refreshing break or explore captivating art installations throughout the venue. Don't forget your swimsuit for the pool!
Engage in yoga and mindfulness sessions, and be mesmerized by cirque performances.

During Festival

Open hours: 3 pm – 1 am on September 15, 16, and 17.

Stages & Lineup:

Added to the impressive initial lineup with names like Big Gigantic, Chris Lake, John Summit, and REZZ in tow, Subtronics and Ganja White Night will showcase their first-ever b2b festival set.
The lineup includes more bass heavy-hitters such as Kai Wachi, MARAUDA, Mersiv, barnacle boi, Brothel, Tripp St., DANGERUSS, Djedi, and Ruvlo.
Dance-pop duo SOFI TUKKER will deliver a vibrant hybrid set, while SLANDER will present a techno-infused Before Dawn set alongside their headlining performance.
Get ready for melodic house vibes from Elderbrook and Kasablanca, and groove to house beats by Deeper Purpose, Matt Sassari, Nostalgix, TELYKAST, and Modapit.

Camping

Imagine provides multiple options for people to camp at the venue ground. The tickets can be bought online in camping options.

Campground hours: open at 12 pm, Thursday, 9/14

Camping Festival Entrance:

Thursday to Saturday, 9/14 - 9/16: 2 pm – 1 am
Saturday, 9/17: 2 pm – 11:59 pm

Campground Check-in:

Thursday and Friday, 9/14 and 9/15: 12 pm – 10 pm
Saturday, 9/16: 12 pm – 6 pm

In & Out:

Once your vehicle is parked within the campgrounds, it may not be moved until Monday at sunrise. Vehicles that leave the campgrounds will not be granted re-entry.
You can come and go between the festival and your campsite.
Tent-only camping is not allowed.

Travel & Parking Guide

Imagine Music festival grounds are situated at Kingston Downs, GA, which is 15 minutes drive from Rome, GA, and approximately an hour’s drive from Atlanta.

Parking & Drop-offs:

There are several entrances to the festival grounds. Be sure to input the correct address into your GPS that corresponds to your ticket type's designated entrance. Please recheck arrival directions before your arrival, as details may be updated.

Main Camping Entrance:

GA Car Camping / VIP Car Camping
502 Bass Ferry Rd, Rome, GA 30161

Daily Entrance & RVs:

RVs / Daily Parking / Hotel Shuttles / Rideshare (Ubers, Lyft, Taxi etc.)
0 Gore Springs Road, Rome, GA 30161

PRO TIP:

Arrive EARLY! Early arrivals ensure better camping spots and shorter traffic waits. Thursday camping arrivals secure the best spots, making it a 4-day adventure at sea with your friends.