Glitch Festival 2025 Guide

Re-entry only possible after midnight. Come early to avoid queues and traffic heading to the venue.

Festival Bus

The festival bus locations are Gzira or Qawra. The festival bus is only available to the main festival held at Gianpula Village on the 14th & 15th of August.

Bus trips will only leave at the given times below:

GZIRA

Locations links: Gzira & Festival Grounds.

18:30 & 19:00 Leaving from Gzira to the Festival Grounds
02:30, 03:30 & 04:15 Leaving from the Festival Grounds to Gzira

QAWRA

Locations links: Qawra & Festival Grounds.

18:30 & 19:00 Leaving from Qawra to the Festival Grounds
02:30, 03:30 & 04:15 Leaving from the Festival Grounds to Qawra

Car

• Gianpula will only be accessible from Rabat direction towards Zebbug.
• If you are travelling by car, we advise you to come early as limited parking spaces are available.
• Carpool with your friends
• No parking in the road leading to, or out of Gianpula. Your car will be towed.
• Do not drive under the influence.

Taxi

If you are opting for a taxi, we suggest pre-booking to avoid disappointment. As much as you can ,carpool with your friends. Taxi drop off and pick up only available at our Kiss and Ride area next to the venue.

• Due to limited internet access, it’s very important that you add your tickets to Apple or Google Wallet or download the ticket as a PDF. This can be done from the confirmation email you received upon ordering the festival tickets. Screenshots of tickets, barcodes or QR codes will not work. You can also download your ticket by clicking on this link.
• Bring a copy of your ID with you (Digital is enough)
• Entrance is strictly 17+
• Come early to avoid any waiting times.

Once again in an effort to promote sustainability and reduce plastic usage, we shall be selling reusable hard cups made of durable plastic to reduce the waste generated by disposable cups. All drinks will be served in these cups. Washing stations will be available on site.

You can purchase the cups at any bar during the festival. If you’re attending multiple days, please bring your cup with you. You are also welcome to bring your own hard plastic cup.

Top up your bar credit by scanning the QR code, that can be found on your RFID wristband or by clicking on this link. Alternatively, you can also top-up from one of the top-up stations available at the at the festival. Credit is valid for all 4 days of the festival.

You can top up your wristband onsite by card or cash. Topping up at the Boat parties will be by cash only.

The Opening After-hours, on the 13th August at Liquid Club will not be accepting payments using the festival RFID wristband. Drinks for this event may be purchased by cash or card at the bar.

For unused credit, the refund window opens on August 17th at 8am and closes on August 23rd at 23:59 CET (late refund requests cannot be fulfilled). Click here to apply for a refund once the window has opened. A refund processing fee of €2.95 (+ SEPA fees for non-EU Banks) will apply to all refund requests.

• Respect the vibe. Feel free to film your experience at the festival, but please keep your phone brightness low and do not use any flash.
• Filming in the Boiler Room stage is not allowed.
• We’ve got our own media team. As specified in our T & C, by attending you consent to being photographed, filmed or featured.
• We understand that some attendees may require medication for medical conditions. We allow physician-prescribed medication that has not expired. If you have such medication, you must show the physician’s prescription and consult with a security officer upon entry.

Awareness Tent: If you’re overwhelmed or need a secure space, find the awareness tent. Staff at the main entrance or merch store can guide you.

Festival Guidelines:

• Dance floors are sacred safe spaces; dangerous behavior is not tolerated.
• If unwell, step back, hydrate, and ask friends for help. Paramedics are available.
• Look for the Awareness Team in light blue tees or visit their tent.
• Rest, festival days are long. Go home; don’t make it an endurance contest.

Key Advice:

• Keep hydrated: Drink water, alternate with soft drinks, and consider electrolytes to reduce hangovers.
• Be respectful: Always ask for consent; “no” means “no.”
• Know your limits: Be mindful of alcohol and drug intake. Pacing yourself will help you enjoy the festival.
• Don’t forget to go home: Listen to your body, let friends know, and ensure safe travel. Rest and eat well the next day.

Feeling Unwell (Blurry Vision, Fast Heart, Hot Flushes):

• Stop! Seek help from friends.
• Move to a less crowded, ventilated area.
• Concentrate on breathing, sip water.
• Have a friend stay with you.
• Symptoms are likely temporary.
• Do not consume any more substances (including caffeine & energy drinks).
• If still unwell, seek medical attention. If in doubt, always call for medical assistance; you won’t get in trouble.
• Less is always more.

Harassment (Sexual Advances, Unwanted Touching):

• This is not tolerated!
• Report incidents to security personnel or the Awareness Team (navy blue shirts).
• Be an active bystander; report any incidents you observe to help others.

Do not drive under the influence of any substances. Driving while impaired can have serious consequences for both you and others on the road. Do the right thing and choose a safe method of transport. Pre-book our festival bus or take a taxi.

Do Bring

• Download your ticket (before heading to the venue)
• ID
• Money (Card or Cash)
• Comfortable clothing & footwear
• Your reusable cup
• Sunscreen
• Physician’s prescription, if you require any medication for medical conditions

Don’t Bring

• Glass objects or containers
• Plastic Bottles
• Drinks
• Pyrotechnical objects
• Drones
• Selfie Sticks
• Professional photography equipment
• Weapons or any dangerous object deemed as one

Most of the stages at our festival offer a club-like intimate experience. This setting allows for a more engaging and immersive experience.

This also means the some stages may reach capacity at times during the festival. If a stage is full, you may be restricted from entering to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment. If a stage has reached capacity, we will use a one-out, one-in policy, and you may experience queuing and waiting times.

We suggest planning ahead and arriving at the stage early if there are any acts you really want to see. Here’s a link to the festival timetable.

Some of the stages (Opening party, Boiler Room, Orbit & Midnite) at the festival will provide a specially designed backstage area behind the DJ Booth. This elevated area is open to everyone, and no special ticket access is required.

Please be mindful and avoid leaning over the booth with drinks or to film. Any behaviour that may distract the performing artist in any way is not allowed. The use of flash is also prohibited.

Ensure that no drinks are placed on the DJ booth or any technical equipment.

To provide a secure and convenient place to store your belongings during the festival, we offer lockers for rent. Get your key from the merchandise stand at the festival grounds.

Lockers are only at the main festival on the 14th and 15th of August.

Locker Dimensions: 27cm width x 27cm height x 35cm depth

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