Is Rifflandia accessible?

Yes, the venue has accessible, step-free entrances, accessible viewing areas and seating, washroom facilities and designated quiet areas.

Festival Location:

Rifflandia takes place at the Matullia Lands at Rock Bay at 512 Pembroke Ave., between Government, Pembroke and Store St., adjacent to the Powerhouse building.

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Getting here

Public Transit Access:

The nearest BC Transit Bus stop is located at Douglas St. and Discovery St. and is serviced by the #4,11, 21, 21N, 22, 22A, 30, 31, 32, 47, 48, 53, 61, 65, 66, 70, 71, 75, 95, 99. This transit stop is approximately 400 metres from the accessible festival entrance. 

Bicycle Access:

Bicycling to the event is encouraged! In partnership with Capital Bike, Rifflandia is offering a bike lock-up service. Attendees can check-in their bike, which will be in a secured, monitored area. Bike lock-up hours and location will be posted here, and on our socials, closer to the event dates.

Drop Off Zones:

If you are getting a ride to the event, there are designated drop off zones near to the event entrance, and accessible entrance. Drop off zones will be indicated on our map, and posted both here, and on our socials, closer to the event dates. 

Parking:

There is no dedicated event parking, so it is recommended that attendees plan accordingly. The closest City of Victoria Parkade is at Fisgard St., approximately 650 metres from the festival. The closest Robbins Parking lot is at Chatham St., approximately 270 metres from the festival. 

Distances and Terrain: 

Rifflandia will update this section closer to the event dates with information on approximate distances between key festival features such as Main Entrance, Washrooms, Food & Beverage, and Stages. 

The event site is a mixture of paved concrete, and astroturf.

Seating Availability: 

Rifflandia Festival is not a seated event, however the venue offers accessible viewing areas with limited seating dedicated for accessibility. There are picnic tables with benches located in an area with Food and Beverage amenities. Activations on-site such as Kidlandia and brand partner areas may have some seating, but it is not dedicated, or reservable. Attendees may bring their own “Festival Chair” seating, provided it is a short-backed chair with legs shorter than 8 inches. 

Service Animals:

Accredited guide and service animals are welcome, but unfortunately we are unable to accommodate companion, therapy or emotional support animals. 

Support Workers:

Support Workers will be eligible for a complimentary ticket for Rifflandia 2025 closer to the event date, if their client has purchased a ticket to the festival. Rifflandia will update this section closer to the event dates with details on how to access a Support Worker ticket. 

Stimuli:

Rifflandia Festival is an outdoor festival featuring multiple stages, activities and large gatherings of people. The festival sees more than 25,000 people over the course of the event, with peak attendance closest to when headlining performers take the stage. Areas of the festival may become crowded. The stages often feature strobing lights, and other visual effects that may be difficult for individuals with visual sensitivities. The stages will be omitting amplified sound, so it is recommended that attendees bring ear protection, or purchase ear protection at the festival. The stages will often feature atmospheric haze or fog for effect, which will be most concentrated closest to the stages.

Washrooms:

A series of accessible portable washrooms will be available on-site, including next to the accessible viewing areas, and in the general washroom areas. All accessible washrooms are gender-inclusive.

Smoking:

Smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking areas. This includes the use of cannabis and e-cigarettes or vapes. It is not permitted to bring cannabis purchased outside of the festival, but cannabis products are available for purchase on-site through our retail partners at Splifflandia. 

Food & Beverage:

There will be multiple Food Trucks offering a wide selection of cuisines, which we will announce on the Rifflandia instagram account closer to the event dates. There will be both alcoholic (including Beer and Ready-to-Drink Cocktails), and non-alcoholic beverages available on-site. For alcoholic beverages you can visit any of our bars or beverage partner activations. For non-alcoholic beverages, you can visit So:Bar, our dedicated non-alcoholic bar, as well as RiffMart which carries items like water and soda. Attendees are permitted to bring in their own food, but outside beverages are not permitted. It is recommended that attendees bring their own reusable water bottles as Rifflandia Festival has water refill stations available. 

Cash or Card?:

You can use either cash or cards, such as debit or credit cards, at the festival when paying for food & beverage, merchandise and other paid services at the event. Tickets can only be purchased online using a credit card. 

Is there Wifi on-site?:

There is no dedicated festival Wifi on-site.

WILD Harm Reduction Services

Rifflandia Festival is proud to partner with WILD Collaborative Harm Reduction Association. WILD is a peer-lead and peer-run BC based non-profit society that works to shift the way communities talk about and engage in harm reduction measures and harm reduction philosophies. This year at Rifflandia, WILD will be offering outreach supports, on-site safe spaces, incident assessments and services, and basic needs (sunscreen, earplugs, menstrual, shade, etc), as well as safer substance use education, naloxone trainings and kits, and consumption supplies). 

WILD is also partnering with the Substance Drug Checking Project in Victoria to provide safety checks at the festival.

Rifflandia will update this section, as well as post on the Rifflandia Instagram on where you can find WILD at the festival, closer to the event dates.

First Aid Services

Elite Security & First Aid Services will be at the festival with a dedicated first aid team, including Primary Care Paramedics, Emergency Medical Responders, and certified Occupational First Aid attendants. They will have a dedicated FIRST AID tent, as well as roaming personnel around the site. Their equipment includes basic first aid supplies, oxygen, an external defibrillator (AED), stretchers, blankets, and patient beds.

What can we bring into the venues?

Permitted

Empty water bottle, hydration packs (sorry, no glass!)
Blankets
Small backpack/bags (ALL bags will be searched upon entry)
Outside food
Sunscreen
Medications - clearly labelled and identifiable
A ‘Festival chair’ aka short-backed chairs with legs shorter than 8 inches.
A fun attitude!

Not Permitted

Chairs of any kind
Large backpack
Liquids
Umbrellas
Tents
Coolers
Weapons
Illicit substances
Pets (unless accredited service animal)
Drones
No professional camera/recording equipment, unless accredited media

If you’ll be joining us at Rifflandia this year and would like to inquire about the above mentioned services, amenities, festival information, or have feedback that will help us be more accessible, please let us know by either emailing us at accessibility@rifflandia.com and a Rifflandia staff member will respond!