Nicki Minaj, SZA, Chris Brown, Jeezy on Dreamville 2024 Lineup - Prepare for Your Trip With The Ultimate Guide

The lineup for Dreamville Festival 2024 is out now! I stay on it for y’all so this is a screenshot from IG because the website hasn’t even been updated yet. Nicki Minaj had already been confirmed as a headliner and Chris Brown, SZA will be joining her. Additional performers include Afrobeats artist Rema, ScHoolboy Q, Jeezy, Monica, Luh Tyler and Muni Long. All the Dreamville artists will also be there except Ari Lennox isn’t on the lineup. This year’s festival will be held April 6 & 7 at Dorthea Dix Park in Raleigh, NC. Last year over 100,000 people came together from 23 countries for the weekend.

Quick Summary

Dates: April 6 & 7

Time: Gates open at noon each day.

Venue: Dorthea Dix Park, 308 acres in Raleigh, NC

Tickets: Get tickets here.

Tickets

Tickets for Dreamville Fest 2024 were released in November and currently GA+ tickets are waitlist only. I’ve attended every Dreamville Festival and prefer the JV tickets. If you ordered your tickets online, Pack your wristband somewhere that you won't forget it!

Currently, only two-day tickets have been released. Click the links below to see what’s included in each ticket tier and to purchase from the Dreamville website.

GA tickets start at $299;

GA+ tickets start at $549 and are currently waitlist only;

JV VIP tickets start at $899;

Varsity VIP tickets are $999 and;

MVP VIP tickets start at $1999.

What to Wear

Dreamville Fest is outdoors and rain or shine so you need to be ready for the weather changes throughout the day.

Hoodie- I always wear a hoodie for the festival. During the daytime, It’s usually tied around my waist because it’s hot but when the sun goes down and the temperature drops, you’ll be glad you have a hoodie with you.

Pants- Some people bring a pair of pants in their bag, I wear mine all day. Again, at the end of the day, the temp will drop and you’ll want to cover up.

Poncho- Grab a poncho before the weekend starts and keep it in your bag. If it rains, you can break out your poncho instead of getting rained on or paying $20+ for a poncho at the festival.

Comfortable Shoes- This is the most important thing, especially if you’ve got a general admission ticket. The seating is limited and standing on your feet all day can make your feet really sore. Sometimes I wear sandals because I like to be barefoot when I’m standing still but, when I also wear comfortable tennis shoes. If you get new shoes for the event, be sure to break them in before the festival!

Layers- This is a summary but the most important part. The temperature will vary throughout the day so be sure to layer up so you’ll be ready for whatever temps the weekend throws at you.

How to get to Dreamville

Raleigh doesn’t have much public transit so the best way to get to Dreamville Fest is using their designated shuttle service or a rideshare option like Uber or Lyft. In my opinion, the shuttle is a better option than paying the price surge for ride shares after the event.

Parking Passes

Parking passes were released today as well. The cost is $50 a day. You can get your parking passes here. The parking lots are at 883-881 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606 which is about a 10 minute walk to the festival grounds at Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603.

Downtown Shuttle

Busses will be available to pick patrons up at Moore Square in downtown Raleigh. The address is 209 East Martin Street, Raleigh, NC 27601. The shuttle will run from 10am to 1am on Saturday and Sunday and drop off at the west gate entrance. This is closer than the parking area. The cost for the shuttle is $40 for the weekend. You can buy your shuttle pass here.

Things to Know Before You Go

Wristband Activation

If you don’t have your festival wristband yet, it’s on the way. Prior to the event, be sure to activate your band. It’s easy, just go here and type in the wristband ID number that’s located on the inside of the band.  

Review the Dreamville Bag Policy. Only small fanny packs, clutches and clear bags are allowed.

Also, get familiar with the allowed and prohibited items list for information on what you can and can’t bring to the festival. Staying informed will make the lines move faster and ensure that you don’t have to throw things away. Last year, they only allowed vapes that were in the original packaging and no one wanted to walk back to the car so the trash was full of vapes. 

Will Call 

If your wristbands were not mailed to you and are at Will Call, you can pick them up at the Festival Box Office. A government-issued ID is required to verify your order and pick up tickets. 

Lockers

Two day locker rentals are available for $53.73. The price is the same for GA, GA+, JV and Varsity VIP ticket holders. Locker rental is included in the MVP VIP section and will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Rent your lockers with this link.

How do I charge my phone?

I highly suggest that you bring a portable charger. Last year, our batteries were drained trying to get service because there were so many people there at once. If you get a locker, they have chargers inside as well.

Merch

2024 lineup merch is available now.

Places to Stay and Things to Do

If you haven’t booked your accommodations yet, do it now because prices are going up! You can book hotel or VRBO accommodations below and check out some of my favorite place to hang out in Raleigh.

Plan Your Trip ⬇️

2023 Recap

Check out my festival recap blog post and enjoy the video below.

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