A keystone to Way Out West – the volunteers! Being a volunteer means you get to experience the festival in a unique way, helping putting it all together before, during and after. It’s also a great way to make new friends and gain new knowledge! You can volunteer in different areas of the festival such as artist service, decoration, site, catering, environmental services and much more. During your shifts you’ll get food, a goodie bag and last but not least, access to the festival area!
The application is now open! Please fill out this form to apply.
Being a volunteer is always a fun ride. Here are some testimonials from previous years:
“Just really loved it. Both the volunteer work and the event itself :)”
“Opportunity to experience the festival in a new and more intimate way with fantastic colleagues and a great atmosphere.”
“I’m really happy I volunteered :)”
“Thank you so much for this opportunity! I had a great time and know that I’m going to apply for volunteering again in the future. <3”
The accreditation for Way Out West 2024 is now closed. See you soon!
Here you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions. If there is any question you don’t find the answer to, pop us an email on info@wayoutwest.se.
When and where is Way Out West 2025?
Way Out West will take place in Slottsskogen and around central Gothenburg between August 7-9 2025. The main site is located at Slottsskogen. The easiest way to find the entrance is to aim for Linnéplatsen – either by foot, bike or tram.
When do tickets go on sale?
A limited number of Early Bird tickets will be released on Monday, November 25, at 9:00. Previously, we’ve sold a record number of Blind Bird tickets, so quantities are even more limited than last year. Be quick and save up!
How do I buy a VIP ticket?
In the first ticket release, you will only be able to buy Standard, Youth and Premium tickets to the festival. VIP tickets will be released later on.
Will you sell tickets for one day only?
Yes, later on.
How do I know which act is playing what day?
All show days will be announced closer to the festival.
What are the age limits at Way Out West?
The age limit at Way Out West is 13+ for Youth tickets, and 18+ for Standard tickets.
Government guidelines for sound levels in Sweden recommend that persons under 13 years of age should not be exposed to the high sound pressure levels that can be experienced at festivals and concerts. You must be over 13 years of age to attend Way Out West (this includes toddlers with hearing protection too). To enter the bar areas where alcohol is served, and all of the Stay Out West venues + Stage Dungen you must be over 18 years of age (it is a good idea to bring photo-ID if you are under 30).
Is there a camping site?
Way Out West does not provide an area for camping and camping is strictly forbidden in Slottsskogen. If you’re in need of living arrangements during the festival please refer to Gothenburg’s existing selection of hotels, hostels and campsites.
Where should I stay?
There’s a rich variety of hotels, hostels and Airbnb’s in Gothenburg to choose from. We recommend you to book your room as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you want to see how far from Slottsskogen your potential accommodation is, type Linnéplatsen on Google Maps and you’ll see the distance. If you find the walk too long there’s always transit lines – trams or buses – with routes passing there.
What is Stay Out West?
Stay Out West is Way Out Wests club program (age limit 18+) that opens up in different areas/clubs around Gothenburg when the festival area in Slottsskogen closes. If you are over 18, these gigs are included in the festival pass. You can not buy a single ticket for Stay Out West only. Stay Out West clubs have a limited capacity so please be there in time if there’s a specific act you want to see. In our app we continuously update if the clubs are full or not.
How do I know if the artist is playing at Stay Out West or in Slottsskogen?
When we announce the acts, we always mention if it’s for the program in Slottsskogen or the Stay Out West program. It’s also listed under each artist here. On our posters, the acts playing in Slottsskogen are listed in a bold font and Stay Out West acts in a thin font.
What are the opening hours to the festival?
Thursday Aug 7: 14.00 – 00.00
Friday Aug 8: 12.00 – 01.00
Saturday Aug 9: 12.00 – 01.00
The Stay Out West clubs usually open around 22.00 and close around 03.00-04.00.
If you have any questions, contact info@wayoutwest.se and we’ll answer you as soon as we can. Contact press@wayoutwest.se for press photos, press contacts etc.
