The Dreamville Festival is planned April 5-6, 2025, at Dix Park in Raleigh. This year's festival is sold out.

Gates usually open at noon each day of the festival.

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Where is the Dreamville Festival 2025?

Dreamville Festival is a hip hop music festival created by Fayetteville native and rapper J. Cole. The festival is held at Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh, NC's largest city park with more than 300 acres of greenspace, located at 1030 Richardson Drive in Raleigh. The annual event attracts thousands of people each year. The festival is named after J. Cole's label, Dreamville Records.

How to get to Dreamville Festival?

Official event parking is available at N.C. State's Centennial Campus, across the street from Dix Park. Parking can be purchased daily for $50.  Buy your parking in advance online. Drivers should go to the GPS location 883-881 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh. 

See a parking map

Upon arrival, drivers should have their receipt QR code open and ready to scan with brightness turned all the way up. You will be directed to a nearby parking lot.

The festival has an official downtown shuttle to the park. The shuttle picks up at Moore Square and drops off at the West Entrance into Dreamville Fest, which is closer than walking from the official parking lot on Centennial Campus. Shuttle passes are $50. The shuttle will run non-stop service from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day. Passes are good for the entire weekend.

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, Western Boulevard and Hunt Drive and Umstead and Richardson drives.

GoRaleigh buses are also an option for the festival. GoRaleigh has two high-frequency routes, Route 11 and 21, that stop at Dorthea Dix Park every 15 minutes allowing you to get to and from Dreamville from downtown Raleigh for a maximum cost of $2.50 per day. 

You can take the R-Line, Raleigh's downtown circulator, to explore downtown Raleigh's restaurant and bar scene. To ride GoRaleigh, simply download the UMO app and enter your payment method to explore all of downtown Raleigh and travel to Dreamville for a max cost of $2.50 a day.

Get more information about Dreamville parking

Who will be at Dreamville Festival 2025?

Lil Wayne, 21 Savage, Ludacris and Erykah Badu will join J. Cole at this year's Dreamville Festival.

Lil Wayne with Hot Boys (Juvenile, Turk, and B.G.) and Big Tymers (Mannie Fresh and Birdman), 21 Savage, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Ludcaris, Ari Lennox, Chief Keef and Keyshia Cole are set to perform on April 5.  

J. Cole, Erykah Badu, Tems, GloRilla, J.I.D., Wale, Coco Jones and more will perform on April 6.

The official  set times will be released closer to the festival date. 

What's the schedule at Dreamville Festvial?

Here's the schedule for Saturday.

  • 1:10-1:25 p.m.: Kai Ca$h & Niko Brim - Shine Stage
    • 1:30-1:50 p.m.: Omen - Rise Stage
      • 2-2:20 p.m.: Lute - Shine Stage
        • 2:30-3 p.m.: AB-Soul - Rise Stage
          • 3:15-3:45 p.m.: Young Nudy - Shine Stage
            • 4-4:30 p.m.: BAS - Rise Stage
              • 4:45-5:15 p.m.: Chief Keef - Shine Stage
                • 5:30-6 p.m.: Ari Lennox - Rise Stage
                  • 6:15-6:45 p.m.: Keyshia Cole - Shine Stage
                    • 7-7:30 p.m.: Ludacris - Rise Stage
                      • 7:45-8:30 p.m.: PartyNextDoor - Shine Stage
                        • 8:40-9:25 p.m.: 21 Savage - Rise Stage
                          • 9:35 p.m.: Lil Wayne + Hot Boys & Big Tymers - Shine Stage

                            Here's the schedule for Sunday.

                            • 1-1:15 p.m.: Akia - Shine Stage
                              • 1:20-1:35 p.m.: Trap Dickey - Rise Stage
                                • 1:45-2:05 p.m.: Cozz - Shine Stage
                                  • 2:15-2:35 p.m.: Anycia - Rise Stage
                                    • 2:45-3:15 p.m.: BigXThaPlug - Shine Stage
                                      • 3:30-4 p.m.: EarthGang - Rise Stage
                                        • 4:15-4:45 p.m.: Coco Jones - Shine Stage
                                          • 5-5:30 p.m.: Wale - Rise Stage
                                            • 5:45-6:15 p.m.: J.I.D. - Shine Stage
                                              • 6:30-7 p.m.: GloRilla - Rise Stage
                                                • 7:15-8 p.m.: Tems - Shine Stage
                                                  • 8:15-9 p.m.: Erykah Badu - Rise Stage
                                                    • 9:30 p.m.: J. Cole - Shine Stage

                                                      Where to stay for Dreamville Festival?

                                                      Hotel reservations are still available in the area.

                                                      Of the hotels listed on the Dreamville website, 22 of the hotels still had rooms with the festival discount as of April 3.

                                                      Can I bring a bag to Dreamville Festival?

                                                      Dreamville Festival has a bag policy:

                                                      • 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
                                                            • 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
                                                              • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)

                                                                What to bring to Dreamville Festival?.

                                                                This is the 2025 list of items that are allowed:

                                                                • 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.
                                                                                                          • Factory sealed Naloxone/Narcan kit
                                                                                                            • Hydration/Electrolyte packets in factory sealed single serving package(s)

                                                                                                              This is the 2025 list of items that are not allowed:

                                                                                                              • 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

                                                                                                                                                                                See a full list of what you can and can't bring on the Dreamville Fest website

                                                                                                                                                                                You can also rent a locker to store your belongings. Charging lockers include one 3 in 1 USB charging cable - features type C, lighting (apple) and micro USB connectors. Multi-day locker rentals allow you to leave your items store overnight. Lockers are $57.63.

                                                                                                                                                                                What is there to eat at Dreamville Festival?

                                                                                                                                                                                This year's Dreamville Festival will include more than 50 food vendors, including food trucks. Keep an eye out for Favor Desserts which we profiled on WRAL recently.  

                                                                                                                                                                                What will weather be for Dreamville in Raleigh?

                                                                                                                                                                                Highs on Friday and Saturday will be around 90 degrees, and Sunday's high will be 89. Anyone attending Dreamville sould try to stay hydrated.

                                                                                                                                                                                The weekend is dry until the second half of Sunday, when we could see some scattered showers and storms.