AGE LIMIT AND ALCOHOL SERVICE
Kaaos Festival is an 18+ event, and the entire festival area is a licensed alcohol-serving area with A-license rights. Non-alcoholic beverages, coffee, food, and other snacks are also available for purchase. Bringing your own alcoholic beverages into the area is strictly prohibited.
OUTDOOR EVENT AND PAYMENT
Kaaos Festival is an outdoor event, so dressing according to the weather is recommended. Cash, bank cards, and contactless payment are accepted at the gate and throughout the area. For speed and hygiene, contactless payment is recommended.
TICKET SALES AND WRISTBANDS
Ticket sales open half an hour before the gates. All tickets will be exchanged for wristbands, which can be picked up at a designated point near the entrance. Wristband exchange begins two hours before the gates open.
SECURITY AND PROHIBITED ITEMS
A security check will be conducted at the festival entrance to ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees. The following items are prohibited: umbrellas, personal food and drinks, professional cameras, camping chairs, pets, weapons, fireworks, explosives, or any other items that can be used as weapons. These items can be left in the cloakroom (except explosives, which must be left at home). Bringing empty or full bottles into the area is also forbidden. Bottled spring water (3€) is available for purchase and can be refilled at water stations.
You may bring an empty plastic, transparent water bottle (max 0,5 l) into the area.
SERVICES ON SITE
Near the entrance, there is a cloakroom and a lost-and-found point. A first aid tent is available, and the event is accessible – including accessible toilets. Smoking is only permitted in designated smoking areas to ensure everyone’s comfort.
ARRIVAL AND PARKING
Vaasa is easily accessible by train and bus from various parts of Finland. Both trains and buses arrive at the railway station, which is about 2.5 kilometers from the festival area.
You can reach the festival area from the station in the following ways:
Public transport: Lift’s lines 3 and 6 run from the city center to the area next to the festival grounds.
Walking: The walk takes about 30 minutes.
Taxi: Taxi Vaasa is available at +358 60 030 011.
Electric scooters: Several rental services operate in the city, such as Dott and Ryde.
There is a free parking area near the festival grounds for both cars and two-wheelers. In addition, a bicycle parking area can be found near the entrance.
Accommondation
The closest hotel to the festival area is Scandic Waskia, located only about 300 meters from the event. There are also other hotels in the city center.
About a kilometer away, you’ll find Top Camping, which offers a variety of accommodation options: cabins, caravan spots, and the possibility to camp in a tent.
ORGANIZERS AND PARTNERS
Kaaos Festival is organized in collaboration with several partners. The event is hosted by Kaaoszine and WsArena Oy. Media accreditation opens in April 2025.
OPENING HOURS AND LOCATION
Gates are open:
Friday, July 25th, 2025: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday, July 26th, 2025: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
The event location is Moottorikatu, Vaskiluoto “Wasasalandia,” 65170 Vaasa.
ACCREDITATION
Accreditation is intended for media representatives and music industry professionals attending in a working capacity.
Fill out the accreditation application here.