Astral Valley Art Park
10288 Koester Springs Rd, French Village, MO 63036, USA
Yes. Nocturnal Valley Festival is an 18+ event. All attendees must present a valid government-issued photo ID at the gate, meaning a driver's license, state ID, passport or military ID. No exceptions.
You must be 21+ to consume alcohol. IDs are checked at the bar to receive a 21+ wristband, which is required to purchase alcohol. Underage drinking will not be tolerated.
Thursday September 24 through Sunday September 27, 2026.
Wednesday September 23 is the Early Arrival Pre-Party for patrons holding a Wednesday add-on pass. Departure is Sunday by 5:00 PM.
Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday September 27, 2026
-8:00 AM Music Programming ends
-5:00 PM All Patrons must be cleared from site
All Patrons must be cleared from site by 5:00 PM on Sunday September 27
Wednesday - Forest stage open
Thursday - Forest stage & Nocturnal stage open
Friday & Saturday - Forest Stage & Nocturnal Stage & Astral (Main) Stage open
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Tickets should be purchased ahead of time through the official ticketing platform, The Ticketing Co., at https://theticketing.co/e/nocturnalvalley26
Tickets may not be available at the gate.
By default, all tickets sold on The Ticketing Co. are non-refundable.
The kickoff to the event weekend which is included with your general admission ticket.
Wednesday is the Early Arrival Pre-Party. To enter on Wednesday, you need two things: a 3 Day General Admission Pass, and a separate Wednesday Early Arrival Pass, which is sold as an add-on. The add-on is required for every person in your vehicle, not one per campsite. Wednesday add-ons are still available for purchase at https://theticketing.co/e/nocturnalvalley26
Applications have closed.
Late September in Missouri typically brings comfortable fall weather, with daytime temperatures around 75 to 85 degrees and cool evenings around 55 to 65 degrees. Perfect camping and hoodie weather. We recommend dressing in layers.
No. If you are bringing a vehicle to the site, you must purchase one of the following vehicle passes:
Car Pass
Day Parking Pass
Astral Valley Park does not have enough space to provide general attendees with a separate parking lot where they can park their vehicles and transport their belongings to their campsite.
For the safety of everyone on site and to ensure smooth traffic flow, all vehicles entering the property must be accounted for in advance.
A vehicle pass is required to drive your car onto the property. We strongly recommend purchasing your pass in advance, as vehicle passes will not be available for purchase at the Box Office and will be turned away at the gate.
Tent camping is 20x20 (400 sq ft)
RV sites vary between 800 - 1,000 sq ft
No. We do not accommodate pre-reserved single camping or group camping. If you want to camp with a specific group of humans YOU MUST arrive together.
Quiet Camping is an upgrade you can purchase if you would prefer to be placed in a quiet campground, please note this ticket is in addition to purchasing a regular GA pass.
Yurts will be ready for patrons as early as Wednesday, but every person arriving on Wednesday still needs to purchase a Wednesday Early Arrival Pre-Party pass. Please make sure everyone in your party has one. Yurt Pass holders will sign a damage waiver and place a card on file on arrival.
Unfortunately, ADA accommodation requests are currently closed as the deadline to submit for an approved ADA campsite was September 1st. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
***In the event you show up to site without prior approval from festival management, you MUST HAVE a handicap plaque to present to be approved to camp in this campground.
No. RV upgrades only reserve your campsite and power (if applicable to your upgrade). Each person staying in the RV must also have their own General Admission ticket. Only one RV upgrade pass is needed per RV site.
ALL RV Campsites come with only 1 vehicle per campsite to either tow the RV, or arrive separately.
No. All RV campsites are sold out.
RVs rented and delivered by a third party must be dropped off between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Tuesday September 22.
This does not mean patrons can enter on that date. The earliest an attendee can arrive is Wednesday September 23, and every person arriving Wednesday must hold a Wednesday Early Arrival pass. If you are driving or towing your own RV with people inside, you cannot arrive Tuesday.
Additionally, please have your third party vendor take a picture of your RV to send to you along with the name of the campground your RV is parked in.
There is no car re-entry for patrons that are camping. Once your campsite is set up you’re there for the entirety of the event. If you choose to leave there is no re-entering onto site / back into the campgrounds. If you end up leaving, especially during the night hours, please ask for an escort to exit the property.
Guests staying off site may utilize the Day Parking lot located at the front of the property. This lot will be cleared each morning at 9:00am and vehicles left overnight are subject to towing the following morning. *No oversized vehicles can park in this lot*
Yes. Please plan to download your ticket prior to arriving on site to ensure a smooth ingress process. There will be no cell service, so prepare yourself.
Yes. 2-Day passes are on sale now and are valid for Friday and Saturday only. They do not include Wednesday or Thursday, and these pass holders are not allowed car re-entry.
There are no Single-Day tickets. All vehicles arriving to site require a Car Pass, which can be purchased on the website.
No, and VIP is now sold out. You can join the waitlist on the ticketing webpage via the “Join Waitlist” button under “Add-Ons”.
VIP is an Add-on upgrade, and does not provide admission into the event. If you are staying on site with a vehicle, you must also purchase a Car Pass.
VIP passes are issued per person, everyone camping in the VIP area needs their own VIP pass.
Yes, they are currently on sale, please refer to the ticketing page for package amenities. Act fast, as they are extremely limited.
Tickets purchased through unofficial third parties are not guaranteed by the event. If a ticket is invalid, duplicated, refunded or already scanned, the Box Office cannot honor it. The only guaranteed sources are the official ticket page and the Box Office.
ALLOWED:
Blankets, lawn chairs (low-back), reusable water bottles (empty at entry), small bags/backpacks, sunscreen, propane stoves, food, drinks BYOB (no glass), prescription medications (with prescription), flow arts props (no fire), portable phone chargers, and positive vibes.
NOT ALLOWED:
Weapons of any kind, glass containers, illegal substances, professional cameras/recording equipment, drones, pets (except service animals with official documentation), fireworks, laser pointers, totems of any size, generators in tent camping, camp fires anywhere on the property, vending in the campgrounds, kites, inflatables, balloons, amplified sound systems in campgrounds/unauthorized renegades.
Yes. We will have designated trash containers that are available to use onsite. Please respect the environment and leave it better than you found it by implementing Leave No Trace practices.
Zero Waste Event Productions will be on site keeping the grounds clean and diverting as much material as we can from the landfill through recycling! They are encouraging attendees to bring bags of recyclables to their sorting center in exchange for an array of prizes.
Yes! Specific vendor details and menu options will be announced closer to the event date. There will also be hydration stations throughout the festival grounds. Friendly reminder to bring your reusable water bottle!
Phone service is extremely limited on site. Some networks may receive limited service in the Stargazer Campground, but guests should plan for their phones to be out of service for the duration of the event. Nocturnal Valley invites you to disconnect from your devices, slow down, and fully immerse yourself in the music, art, nature, and community around you.
Regarding Wifi, we're not offering public WiFi for this year. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience. If you have assignments, meetings or projects due, we recommend completing or rescheduling them before arriving on site.
For Glamping patrons with Yurt Upgrades: Upon check-in, you will receive your wifi access voucher that allows 1-2 devices to be connected in the main venue area.
Yes, there are two shower houses that are free for patrons to use. One is located at Forest Stage and one is located in Stargazer Campground.
There are also multiple swimming holes on the property. Please use only biodegradable soap and practice Leave No Trace principles to help preserve the health of the waterways for wildlife, fellow guests, and future events.
Yes. There will be medical and harm-reduction services on-site available to all patrons. Safety is everyone's responsibility. All incidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, or hazards should be reported immediately to any staff member with a radio. Never leave an injured person unattended.
Yes! Official Nocturnal Valley merch will be available for purchase at the event.
Yes. Lost & Found will be located at the Merch booth.
Yes, Quiet hours are from 8am-12pm. Please be mindful of your fellow campers and keep noise to a minimum during these hours so everyone can get some rest.
Yes! Taxi carts are primarily provided as a service for VIP ticket holders and ADA guests, with a limited amount of Golf Cart Taxi passes available for purchase, per person, at https://theticketing.co/e/nocturnalvalley26. This makes getting around the festival a little easier!
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