Inside the changes taking place at Lost Lands 2026
Lost Lands 2026 will pair higher ticket prices with sweeping venue upgrades aimed at easing crowding and improving the fan experience.
The Lost Lands electronic dance music festival will increase general admission and VIP ticket prices by $25 for its ninth year as organizers invest in major infrastructure improvements at the Legend Valley venue in Ohio. Festival founder and dubstep artist Excision announced the changes, which are designed to address logistical challenges stemming from the event’s rapid growth. The festival is scheduled for Sept. 18-20, 2026, though the official lineup has not been released.
Most camping and glamping prices will hold steady from 2025 rates. To ease the financial burden, organizers are offering a 10-part payment plan for purchases under $2,000. Those who attended the 2025 festival will receive loyalty discount codes before tickets become available at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 16.
The venue upgrades center on the Crater stage, which will feature an expanded footprint and redesigned pathways to alleviate congestion. Festival organizers also plan to double locker availability, add shade structures, and increase water refill stations throughout the grounds.
Camping areas will see layout adjustments, including relocating Quiet Camping to a new spot and adding a central 24-hour shower facility accessible to all campers. Each camping area, referred to as a “nest,” will receive new signage to help attendees navigate the venue. The Dino Divas camping area, which is reserved exclusively for female attendees, will receive upgrades that have not yet been detailed.
Glamping guests will now receive early entry access for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at no additional charge. The on-site pop-up steakhouse Chomp will return with a reservation system to improve service efficiency. Organizers emphasized that the updates aim to improve safety, traffic flow, and overall comfort as attendance continues to grow year over year.
Featured image credit: Lost Lands media
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Ashley Palya
I've been writing, covering events, and doing interviews with Exron for nearly four years, but have been an EDM-lover for over a decade. The music community and industry has a special place in my heart and I love exploring the depths. EDC Las Vegas is my favorite festival and this year will be my sixth time attending. Some other recent festivals I've been are Ultra, Elements, Lost Lands, Electric Forest, and Arc. I've been getting more into experimental bass, but techno and house will always have my heart. <3
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