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✦Halifax, Garrison Grounds, Nova scotia

All ages. Some rules.

Magnetic World is open to everyone · and we want kids to come too. Here’s how it works.

All ages
Under 16 must be with a guardian 19+
Free earplugs at every info booth
Family meet point at the main info booth

The age policy.

  • All ages welcome. No minimum age to enter the festival.

  • Guests under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian 19+. One guardian may accompany up to three minors. Guests 16 and over may attend unaccompanied.

  • Drinking is 19+ by wristband, not by area. Guests 19+ show valid government photo ID at any ID check to get a wristband — bring two pieces of ID. Minors are welcome across the grounds; only the VIP village is 19+ by ticket.

If you get separated.

Pick a meet point when you arrive. Tell your kid where it is.

  • Default meet point: the main info booth just inside the main entrance, clearly marked with festival flags.
  • Staff are radio-connected and can reunite families fast · flag any staff member in a high-vis vest.
  • For under-12s: we recommend writing the chaperone's phone number on a wristband (info booth has them on request) or on the back of their hand with a marker.

What's not on offer in 2026.

  • No formal kids' programming. No dedicated kids' stage, no children's activities. Magnetic World is a festival for everyone, not a kids' festival.
  • If we add family-specific programming for future editions, it'll be announced clearly · not buried in a footer.

Honest expectations.

Both days are multi-genre (EDM, hip-hop, pop/R&B and more). The crowd is loud, the bass is heavy, and the days are long. We think kids 8+ with good ear protection can have a great time, especially in the afternoon. For little ones, plan for short visits.

A note to parents: you know your kid better than we do. If something feels off · too loud, too crowded, too late · there's no penalty for leaving early. We'll be here next year.