🇩🇰 Aarhus, Denmark
What to Pack for NorthSide 2026
Built from about 15 years of weather records at the site: typical highs of 19°C, overnight lows of 11°C and around 1.8mm of rain per day.
The weather you're packing for
| Day | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 4 Jun | 19°C | 11°C | 1.0 mm |
| Fri 5 Jun | 18°C | 11°C | 1.9 mm |
| Sat 6 Jun | 19°C | 12°C | 2.4 mm |
Long-run averages for each festival day, not a forecast. Check the NorthSide 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 19°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 100% of NorthSide days, averaging 1.8mm a day and about 5.3mm 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 11°C, with the coldest festival night typically near 11°C (Thu 4 Jun). Bring a 2–3 season bag rated to roughly 5°C comfort, plus an insulated mat — the ground is what makes you cold.
- An insulated mat — the ground takes more heat than the air.
- Thermal base layer and sleep socks that never leave the tent.
- A packable insulated jacket for the walk back from the last set.
- A hoodie you don't mind losing.
Why the NorthSide site matters
The site is open parkland next to the fjord, which gets breezy and cold fast when clouds roll in — light jackets are essential even when the forecast looks fine. Heavy rain turns paths muddy, but the festival's strong infrastructure keeps things running. Long Nordic evenings of light until 10pm are the upside.