Celebrate the end of the academic year at FEST! Powered by the DePaul Activities Board (DAB), FEST is an outdoor concert held on the Quad of the Lincoln Park campus at DePaul University. Occurring since 1986, FEST has continued to grow each year. FEST features the best up-and-coming musical acts of the day. After Hours is also hosted in the Student Center immediately after FEST. Join us on Friday, May 17th for FEST.
FEST is open to DePaul students. There will be limited guest tickets for sale. All attendees must have a wristband to attend FEST.
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Tickets Sales
Tickets will be available to purchase online via DeHUB. Tickets sale go live on April 17th at 9:00 AM.
WHAT TO EXPECT
SECURITY
There will be a security presence at FEST. Upon entry, there will be a check-in point with security checking individuals before admittance to the Quad. Students must go through the security check point which will include metal detectors and bag checks. There is no re-entry to FEST.
BAG POLICY
While certain bags are permitted at FEST we highly encourage those who do not need a bag to leave them at home. Individuals may bring in one (1) small personal bag no bigger than 12”X12”. Bigger bags will not be allowed. All bags will be searched by security prior to entering.
PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED ITEMS
What to bring:
- DePaul Student ID
- Your event ticket
- If bringing a bag, it must be smaller than 12" x 12" (bags will be searched at security checkpoint)
- If you are preparing for inclement weather, ponchos are welcome
What NOT to bring:
- Outside food and drink
- Backpacks
- Hydration backpacks
- Umbrellas
- Glass bottles
- Professional cameras (including attached lenses and stands) and professional recording (photo, video, audio) equipment.
- Cigarettes and E-cigarettes
- Pepper Spray/Mace
ACCESSIBILITY
Individuals seeking reasonable accommodations related to accessibility and/or mobility needs for FEST are encouraged to reach out to arrange appropriate accommodations. Please contact
involvement@depaul.edu with any needs, questions, or concerns.
GUEST POLICY
A limited number of guest tickets will be available for purchase on a first-come-first served basis. Students are limited to a single (1) guest ticket while quantities last. To purchase a guest ticket you will need to enter the guest’s name, date of birth, phone number, and emergency contact. Guests must be at least 18 years of age. Guests will be required to show their government ID for entrance.
AFTER HOURS
After Hours program immediately follows in the Lincoln Park Student Center 120AB. The event is free for DePaul students and their guests. Guests must have attended FEST; no new guests will be permitted. Students and guests will be required to show their DePaul ID/Government ID at the door.