Dreamville Festival 2024: Lineup, tickets and details for J. Cole's annual 2-day NC concert event
The Dreamville Festival is April 6-7 at Dix Park in Raleigh, NC. It was created by Fayetteville native and rapper J. Cole.
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Gates usually open at noon each day of the festival.
Where is the Dreamville Festival 2024?
How to get to Dreamville Festival?
If you are taking an Uber or Lyft, there will be drop off and pick-up zones.
You can also take your bike to the park. Bike parking is located at the corners of Centennial Parkway and Blair Drive and Western Boulevard and Hunt Drive.
Who will be at Dreamville Festival 2024?
SZA, 50 Cent, J.I.D., Lil Yachty, Schoolboy Q, Sexxy Rd, Jeremih, Earthgang, Teezo Touchdown, Amaarae, Lute, Luh Tyler and Domani are set to perform on Saturday, April 6.
J. Cole and Nicki Minaj are headliners for April 7. Other performances that day will include Rema, Jeezy, Monica, Rae Sremmurd, Key Glock, Bas, Hunxho, Cozz, Omen, Tiacorine and Chase Shakur.
"50 Cent and Hunxho are replacing Chris Brown and Muni Long who can no longer perform due to unforeseen circumstances," Hicks confirmed.
Where to stay for Dreamville Festival?
Hotel reservations are still available in the area.
Can I bring a bag to Dreamville Festival?
- All bags will be searched before entry.
- Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6" x 9" or smaller do not need to be clear, but can have no more than one pocket.
- All other bags larger than 6" x 9" must be smaller than 12" x 6" x 12" and clear, about the size of a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
- Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but must be emptied of all liquid and have no more than two pockets in addition to the one holding the water reservoir.
What to bring to Dreamville Festival?
Get up to the minute forecast information while at the festival by downloading the WRAL Weather app before you go.
- Baby Strollers
- Cameras (basic point and shoot consumer-grade cameras) without detachable lenses and other accessories (monopods, selfie sticks, tripods, GoPro mounts, and other attachments are not allowed)
- Empty reusable water bottles and hydration packs, and plastic or aluminum water bottles
- Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers is allowed in the size of 3.4 ounces or less
- Personal sized hand sanitizer and baby wipes (sealed / unopened)
- Personal Face Coverings (including surgical, cloth, N95, KN95)
- Chapstick and Lip Balm (sealed/unopened)
- Cigarettes and Lighters (sealed / unopened – 1 per guest)
- E-Cigs and Vape Pens (sealed / unopened – 1 per guest)
- Ear Plugs
- Eye Drops (sealed / unopened)
- Feminine Hygiene Products (sealed / unopened)
- Makeup
- Hats, Gloves, Scarfs, Bandanas
- Ponchos and Rain Jackets
- Medication (Over-the-counter (sealed/unopened), Rx must have label with matching ID and all same pills – no mixing.
- Cell Phones and chargers
- Service Animals (Proper documentation required)
- Sunblock (Non-aerosol only. Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers is allowed in the size of 3.4 ounces or less)
- Sunglasses
- Blankets or towels - larger blankets are prohibited in high volume traffic areas and heavier occupied areas. If asked to move by staff please be so kind to accommodate.
- Aerosol containers, including sunscreen and personal beauty products. NOTE: Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers is allowed in the size of 3.4 ounces or less
- Coolers of any kind. (Exceptions may be made for medical use)
- Any and all professional audio recording equipment
- Professional cameras and professional recording (photo, video, audio) equipment (NO large professional detachable zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, attachment sticks (selfie sticks) or other commercial equipment.
- Any and all professional video equipment. No video recording will be allowed
- Drones or any other remote flying device
- Hammocks
- Glass containers of any kind
- Illegal and Illicit substances of any kind
- Outside food or beverage (including alcohol) of any kind
- Umbrellas
- Pets (except service animals)
- Selfie sticks or tripods
- Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts or any personal motorized vehicles
- Tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind
- Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, giveaways, samples, etc.
- Weapons or explosives of any kind
- Fireworks
- Large chains or spiked jewelry
- Bicycles inside festival grounds (free bike parking is available near festival entrances)
- Carts of any kind (including Red Wagons)
- Chairs of any kind and Inflatables of any kind
- Air Horns, Noisemakers, Speakers or Musical Instruments of any kind
- AVPs or MODs or liquid to refill e-cigarette cartridges
- Flags or Totems
- Hula Hoops
- Laser Pens or Pointers
- Sharpies, Markers, or Paint Pens
- Stuffed Animals or Inflatables of any kind
- Umbrellas or Parasols
- Walkie Talkies / Radios
- Any other item deemed to be dangerous by Festival Security and/or Law Enforcement.
- Tarps
What is there to eat at Dreamville Festival?
This year's Dreamville Festival will include more than 50 food vendors, including some award-winning food trucks.
Among this year's festival vendors are two previous WRAL Voters' Choice Award winners for best food truck - Buoy Bowls, an acai bowl and smoothie truck, and Cousins Maine Lobster.
What will weather be for Dreamville in Raleigh?
Weather has been an issue for the festival in the past, but this year the weather looks festival-friendly.
The weekend looks pleasant with highs remaining in the mid 60s for both Friday and Saturday, which should make for a comfortable time at the Dreamville Music Festival.
It may be cool at Dreamville, but festival-goers shouldn't have to worry about rain.
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