Lorde fans discover hidden hack to buy Hinterland Festival tickets before general sale opens

Lorde fans have discovered a hidden hack to buy 2026 Hinterland Festival tickets before general sale even opens.

In case you missed it, the New Zealand singer-songwriter is headlining the annual music event (July 31), alongside the likes of KATSEYE, Kali Uchis, and Mumford & Sons.

Taking place in Iowa from Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 2, tickets are expected to be in huge demand off the back of Lorde's Ultrasound Tour.

As fans will know, her UK and European run is currently underway (Brits can buy tickets here), and the upcoming festival is a special chance to be a part of the crowd if you missed out.

So, where can you buy tickets, and what time does general sale open? Scroll down to find out everything you need to know.

Where to buy Hinterland Festival tickets and what time general sale opens

Presale opens at 11am (CT) on Thursday, November 20 via the official website. You must register your interest here to receive a presale code.

If you miss out, general sale will kick off at 11am (CT) on Friday, November 21.

For those of you who simply can't wait that long, resale tickets for Lorde's festival date (July 31, 2026) are already available on the below sites:

• Viagogo: Prices start from $336
• StubHub: Prices start from $367
• SeatGeek: Prices start from $376

To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites.

How much do Hinterland Festival tickets cost?

There is the option to purchase day tickets or four-day passes for 2026 Hinterland Festival.

If you decide to camp, you will have access to bars, food vendors, merch stands, and free water refill stations. If you're camping, you might need to purchase an additional pass.

Four-day passes range from $295 (early bird) to $1,520 (VIP). You can find out more on the official website.

Who is headlining 2026 Hinterland Festival?

Hinterland Festival has tapped some of the world's biggest names for its 2026 event.

KATSEYE will kick things off on Thursday, July 30, alongside the likes of beebadoobee, Ashnikko, and Jane Remover.

Lorde fans, you'll need to keep the following day free, as the Kiwi hitmaker will take to the stage with Snow Strippers, Paris Paloma, and MUNA.

Other acts to look out for across the weekend include Mumford & Sons, Wet Leg, CMAT, and Suki Waterhouse. You can find the 2026 lineup below.

Thursday, July 30:

• KATSEYE
• beebadoobee
• Ashnikko
• AUDREY NUNA
• Jane Remover
• Frost Children
• Porch Light

Friday, July 31:

• Lorde
• MUNA
• Snow Strippers
• Paris Paloma
• SOFIA ISELLA
• Saint Avangeline

Saturday, August 1:

• Mumford & Sons
• Jessie Murph
• The Format
• Santigold
• CMAT
• Waylon Wyatt
• Amble
• Julia Wolf

Sunday, August 2:

• Kali Uchis
• Young Miko
• Geese
• Wet Leg
• Suki Waterhouse
• Audrey Hobert
• Samia
• Haute & Freddy