Hinterland Music Festival is gearing up for the 10th annual festival. This year's music and camping festival is set to take place Friday, August 1, through Sunday, August 3, in St. Charles, IA, just 30 minutes south of Des Moines. Highlights include Tyler, the Creator, Kacey Musgraves, Lana Del Rey, Clairo, The Marías, Bleachers, Remi Wolf, Sierra Ferrell, Still Woozy, Royel Otis, Wyatt Flores, Role Model, Glass Beams, Gigi Perez, and more. The Hinterland 2025 lineup is below.
Since the festival’s inception, Hinterland has drawn attendees from near and far. While located in central Iowa, just south of Des Moines, Iowa, nearly 50% of the attendees come from out of state. This year, exciting new site enhancements are set to elevate the Hinterland experience even further. The festival grounds have expanded, offering more space to relax and explore. A newly relocated main stage significantly increases the event footprint, adding more room to spread out, additional shade from trees and structures, and increased water access, including upgraded filling stations and strategically placed misting fans throughout the concourse. Hinterland’s new stage continues the festival’s tradition of a seamless, single-stage setup, so there’s no need to move between stages for different sets. Ticket options for 2025 include 3-Day and 1-Day General Admission, VIP, and SAINTS, along with a number of camping (tent, car, RV, glamping), parking, and shuttle options starting at just $25 down with a payment plan. Sunday tickets have already sold out. A limited number of other ticket options are available while supplies last at hinterlandiowa.com/tickets.
Camping will be sold on a per-tent or campsite basis, not per person. Improvements for VIP and SAINTS include dedicated entry lines, an upgraded Premium Lounge with a VIP and SAINTS level, an air-conditioned SAINTS lounge in the Premium Area, and more. A new free look policy allows VIP and SAINTS ticket holders to return their tickets if they aren’t satisfied within the first hour of arriving.
Hinterland 2025 will once again offer three days of music and more within the scenic landscape of rural Iowa. Once the headliners close out the main stage, the Campfire Stage located inside the campgrounds, will keep the music going into the night. In addition, camping and parking areas have been moved to create additional parking, more convenient camping, and more. Further enhancements include improved shuttle efficiency, additional entrances and exits, and more food vendors (including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options). ADA improvements include additional parking, convenient camping options, a shaded ADA viewing area, and more.
Also new in 2025, Hinterland is introducing a “90 Degree Guarantee,” which allows ticket holders the option to request festival admission ticket returns for any day that is predicted to reach 90° or higher.
If on Tuesday, 7/29 at 10 am CT, the weather.gov forecast for 8/1, 8/2, or 8/3 has a true temperature of 90° or higher for the 50240 zip code, ticket purchasers will have the option to request a return of their festival admission ticket for that day. Return requests are only available for the day/s the forecast is 90° or higher. 3-Day ticket holders can request a return for specific day/s at a rate of 1/3 of the total 3-Day ticket price.
To qualify for a return, ticket holders must fill out the 90° Guarantee Ticket Return Request Form at hinterlandiowa.com/tickets prior to 1 pm CT on Tuesday, 7/29. Returns will be processed within as little as 10 days.
READ BILLBOARD’S FEATURE:
Can’t Stand the Heat? Promoter to Offer Refunds If Temps Hit 90° at Iowa Festival Hinterland promoter Sam Summers hopes his weather-related refund policy will spark a larger conversation about global warming and its impact on the outdoor concert industry.
This policy only applies to festival admission tickets. It does not include camping, parking, or shuttle tickets. To qualify, tickets must have been purchased directly via AXS.com. Tickets purchased from a third party are not eligible.
Hinterland’s Commitment to Climate Awareness: The 10 hottest years on record have all occurred in the past decade. At Hinterland, we are committed to raising awareness about climate change and its impact on our daily lives. We will continue striving to make sustainable choices, both this year and in the years ahead. Together, we can make a difference.
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HINTERLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
ST. CHARLES, IOWA
AUGUST 1-3, 2025
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
Tyler, the Creator
Clairo
Remi Wolf
Royel Otis
Rebecca Black
Good Neighbours
INJI
Scowl
+ Campfire Stage TBA
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
Kacey Musgraves
The Marías
Still Woozy
Role Model
Glass Beams
Gigi Perez
Willow Avalon
hey, nothing
+ Campfire Stage TBA
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
Lana Del Rey
Bleachers
Sierra Ferrell
Wyatt Flores
Michael Marcagi
Evan Honer
Orla Gartland
Sam Austins
+ Campfire Stage TBA
