Event Dates: June 5 and 6, 2026
Location: Riverfront Park, North Charleston, SC
Age Requirement: 21+ ONLY
1. Binding Contract. The purchase and/or use of a ticket, wristband, or digital credential (“Ticket”) to the High Tide Music Festival 2026 (“Event”) constitutes Your unconditional acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. This is a binding contract between You (“You” or “Your”) and High Tide Festival, LLC and Clean Tides Inc. (collectively, the “Company”).
2. Revocable License. Each Ticket is a revocable license to attend the Event. Company reserves the right, without prior notice or compensation, to: (a) postpone, cancel, or interrupt the Event; (b) vacate the Event site; and (c) deny access to any individual regardless of Ticket possession.
3. Authorized Seller. Tickets are sold exclusively through Posh. Any Ticket purchased from a third-party seller or unauthorized scalper is void and will not grant entry.
4. All Sales Final. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to: weather, lineup changes, travel delays, or personal emergencies.
5. Lineup Changes. Company reserves the right to change, modify, or substitute any performer or artist, their performance time, or the stage assignment at any time without notice. Such changes do not entitle You to a refund.
6. 21+ Policy. The Event is strictly for attendees aged 21 and over. You must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License, Passport, or Military ID) at the gate. Expired IDs, photocopies, or digital pictures of IDs will not be accepted.
7. Entry Times. Doors open at 12:00 PM ET and close at 11:00 PM ET daily. Re-entry is strictly prohibited unless otherwise specified for VIP/Artist tiers.
8. RFID Wristbands. Your Ticket will be issued in the form of an RFID-enabled wristband. This wristband is required for entry and must be worn securely on the wrist at all times.
9. Cashless Environment. The Event is a 100% cashless site. RFID wristbands will be the primary method for food, beverage, and merchandise transactions.
10. Replacement Fees. Company is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged wristbands. Replacement wristbands may be issued at "Customer Service" at the Company’s discretion for a non-refundable $25.00 USD replacement fee, provided the original purchaser presents a valid ID.
11. Unspent Funds. Any pre-loaded funds remaining on your RFID wristband after June 6, 2026, must be claimed via the official refund portal. The deadline for refund requests is June 20, 2026. Funds not claimed by this date are forfeited.
12. Clear Bag Policy. To expedite entry and ensure safety, the Event enforces a strict clear bag policy:
Permitted: Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags not exceeding 12” x 6” x 12”.
Permitted: Small, non-clear clutch bags (hand-sized) not exceeding 4.5” x 6.5”.
Permitted: Empty hydration packs with no more than two main pockets and one small pocket.
13. Search and Seizure. All persons and belongings are subject to search (including metal detectors and physical pat-downs) upon entry and at any time inside the Event site.
14. Prohibited Items. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: illegal substances, outside food/drink, professional cameras (detachable lenses), weapons of any kind, drones, and chairs. A full list is available on the Event website.
15. Consent to Likeness. By entering the Event, You grant the Company the irrevocable, world-wide right to use Your name, voice, image, and likeness in any media (including photo and video) for promotional, commercial, or archival purposes without compensation.
16. Personal vs. Professional Media. You may take photos/videos for personal, non-commercial use only. The use of professional equipment (DSLRs, GoPros on sticks, tripods) or the unauthorized livestreaming of performances is strictly prohibited.
17. Illegal Substances. The Event has a zero-tolerance policy for illegal drugs. Possession or use of controlled substances will result in immediate ejection and referral to local law enforcement.
18. Prohibited Behavior. Harassment, violence, public intoxication, or any behavior deemed unsafe by security will result in immediate ejection without refund.
19. Health & Safety. You assume all risks related to exposure to communicable diseases (including COVID-19). You acknowledge that music festivals are high-decibel events and assume the risk of hearing damage.
20. General Liability. You waive, release, and hold harmless High Tide Festival, LLC, Clean Tides Inc., the City of North Charleston, and Riverfront Park from any and all claims for personal injury, property damage, or death arising from Your attendance at the Event.
21. Unforeseen Events. Company shall not be liable for failure to perform its obligations if such failure is the result of an Act of God (weather, fire, flood), government order, pandemic, riot, or any other event beyond the Company’s control. In such cases, Company may, at its sole discretion, reschedule the event or provide credit toward future events in lieu of a refund.
22. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of New York.
23. Binding Arbitration. Any dispute or claim relating in any way to Your Ticket or the Event will be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court. You and the Company both waive the right to a jury trial and the right to participate in a class-action lawsuit.
24. Jurisdiction. For any matter not subject to arbitration, or to enforce an arbitration award, You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York, NY.
25. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.
26. Updates. Company reserves the right to update these terms at any time. The most current version will always be available on the official festival website.
BY PROCEEDING WITH TICKET PURCHASE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS.
