What to Pack for Karrusel Festival 2026

The weather you're packing for

Long-run averages for each festival day, not a forecast. Check the Karrusel forecast page in the week before you travel.

Always in the bag

• Refillable water bottle — sealed or empty so it gets through the gate.
• Sunscreen SPF 50 — even a cloudy festival day is six hours outdoors.
• Power bank — your phone is your ticket, your map and your group chat.
• Earplugs — for the front rail and for the campsite at 4am.
• More socks than days.

Sun and heat

Highs average 19°C, so heat is rarely the main problem — but the warmest day still reaches about 20°C and shade is limited at most sites.

• A wide-brim hat and sunglasses beat a cap for full-day sets.
• Loose, light-coloured long sleeves cover more skin and feel cooler than a vest.

Rain and mud kit — don't skip this

Rain falls on roughly 67% of Karrusel days, averaging 3.0mm a day and about 9.1mm across the main days.

• Wellies or waterproof boots, plus dry shoes for the good spells.
• A real rain jacket and a cheap poncho — the poncho covers your bag in a crowd.
• A tarp under the tent and pegs that hold in soft ground.
• Dry bags for phone, power bank and one sealed set of dry clothes.

Sleeping and night layers

Overnight lows average 14°C, with the coldest festival night typically near 14°C (Fri 28 Aug). A 2-season bag with a comfort rating around 8°C covers these nights comfortably.

• An insulated mat — the ground takes more heat than the air.
• A hoodie you don't mind losing.

Why the Karrusel site matters

Refshaleøen is flat, open and right on the water, so wind and sudden temperature drops shape the night more than at inland festivals. A sunny afternoon feels glorious, but after dark a hoodie becomes essential, and a passing shower can send the crowd scurrying between the warehouses and covered bars. The industrial site drains well, so mud is rarely an issue.