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WHERE: Castelbuono, Sicily
WHEN: from 08 to 11 August 2024
Sicily, a magical and evocative land. A wonderful place, between sun, sea, art and culture.
Every year, in a small town less than 100km from Palermo, one of the music festivals not to be missed, on the international scene, is hosted.
An event for which giants like The Times e Independent, have spent many words of praise.
For some, an alternative even to Glastonsbury… with the right proportions.
If you are looking for a fascinating festival, from the unique atmosphere, almost hypnotic … the answer is called Ypsigrock.
In the middle of August, 4 days full of art and music, in the charming Sicilian village of Castelnuovo.
The Independent included him among the music festivals not to be missed in the 2019, alongside sacred monsters like Roskilde, Werchter and Glaston. Of course, not any names.
Ypsigrock is more than just a festival. A real experience. A sort of forma mentis; a fantastic moment of aggregation, in which artistic quality is perfectly combined with the wonderful location. A spectacular main stage awaits you, set in a medieval arch; an eighteenth-century cloister; a splendid pine forest inside a nature reserve and even a deconsecrated church!
A boutique festival, come to the 27th edition, recognized as one of the best European music events up to 10000 viewers. A point of reference between the indie and alternative rock festivals.
The festival is also an opportunity to spend a fantastic weekend in magical Sicily.
Photo ©, Umberto Rotundo
PRACTICAL INFO
HOW TO GET
The plane is the best solution to reach Castelbuono from Italy and the main European destinations. Palermo international airport is the reference airport, well connected, with direct flights, to numerous destinations.
From the airport, every day, from 05:00 to 00:30, the Shuttle bus managed by Prestia and Comandè runs to the city of Palermo. The bus takes about thirty minutes.
The bus stops at the central station, from which the SAIS line leaves for Castelbuono. Departures from Palermo at 06:45, 14:30, 16:30 and 18:30. The travel time is approximately 2 hours and the ticket costs about 9€ per person.
Alternatively, you can rent a car from the airport and travel the 122 km that separate the airport from Castelbuono. You have to follow the signs for Cefalu, via the E90, then continuing on the SS286 state road. The travel time is around 100′.
LINEUP, TIMETABLES AND PROGRAM 2024
It starts on Thursday 08th, with the Welcome Party and many artists. You can attend exhibitions, live performances and DJ sets. Here is the official lineup of the 4 days of the Festival:
- THURSDAY 08th: Colapesce Dimartino / Jadu Heart / Oracle Sisters / Egyptian Blue / No Windows + TBA
- FRIDAY 09th: Explosions In The Sky / Royel Otis / Julie Byrne / Model/Actriz / Chalk / Marta Del Grandi + TBA
- SATURDAY 10th: Kae Tempest / Bdrmm / Heartworms / Tapir! / Laura Groves / Kimyan Law / Dame Area + TBA
- SUNDAY 11th: Beach Fossils / Nation Of Language / Tkay Maidza / Yin Yin / Fat Dog / Lauren Auder +TBA
Opening of the Camping Thursday 08th August from 9:00 until Monday 12th August at 13:00. Check-in operations are possible between 09:00 and 17:00.
Ypsi & Love Stage: from 5pm.
Mr. Y Stage: from 7pm.
Ypsi Once Stage: from 7.30pm.
Closure of the stage areas until the end of the last performance.
YPSIGROCK 2024 TICKETS
As per tradition, tickets are sold in different phases, with limited numbers and increasing prices, until availability lasts. The sooner you buy, the lower the price of the coupon.
Here are the tickets for the XXVII edition of the Festival.
The ticket single day is valid for a specific date from 08th to 11th August 2024. It costs 47.21€
The Full Festival Pass, at costing €125.89, it offers access to all concerts from Thursday to Sunday.
Children aged 6 to 12 must purchase reduced-price tickets at a cost of €5.75 for the single day, and 10.49€ for the pass.
Children aged 5 and under enter for free, accompanied by a paying adult.
Under 16s must always be accompanied by a paying adult.
All tickets do not include access to the campsite, for which it will be mandatory to purchase the appropriate Camping Pass which costs 45€. With this pass you can access the camping area, starting from Thursday 10 August, until 11.
Photo ©, Vikib77
WHERE TO SLEEP
Camping is the best solution to better enjoy the spirit of the Festival.
The campsite is located within the beautiful Parco delle Madonie, in a truly extraordinary landscape.
In addition to so much relaxation, the nights of the campsite are animated by DJ sets and electronic music. The best way to close the evening.
With the camping pass you can use the campsite for the entire duration of the festival.
With a supplement you can also use a tent already fitted on your arrival.
Alternatively, there is no shortage of alternatives to camping. Just in Castelnuovo, in Contrada Ponte Cappello, it rises Agriturismo Gentile. It offers accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with barbecue and mountain views. A hot tub is also available.
The apartments have a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a dishwasher and an oven. There is also a toaster, a refrigerator and a coffee machine.
An Italian breakfast is served each morning.
Agriturismo Gentile has a children’s play area and a terrace. Info and reservations from here.
Only 35 km from Castelbuono, you will find a wide selection of facilities in Cefalu. Optimal solution, to spend a morning at sea, before reaching Ypsigrock.
*all information contained herein, including timetables and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered official. All names and trademarks herein belong to their respective owners.
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