Back-of-House Cities: Docks, Yards, and Quiet Lanes in Festival Site Planning
Stagger end times, add exits, and use real-time crowd control – see how top festival organizers turn a chaotic closing-time crowd rush into a smooth, safe exit.
Festival Egress at Scale: Modeling the 11:05 p.m. Crunch
Make your festival easy to navigate for first-timers. See how ‘You Are Here’ maps, clear signage, and glowing beacons can cut confusion and create a safe, fun experience.
Festival Wayfinding That Works for First-Timers
Design “genre neighborhoods” at your festival – each with a distinct vibe. See how matching amenities and sound buffers keep fans immersed and navigation easy.
Districts With Purpose: Designing Genre Neighborhoods at Festivals
Master the art of festival capacity planning and crowd density management. Learn how to calculate safe crowd capacity, proper space per person for stages and walkways, meet safety codes for exits, and design a comfortable, overcrowding-free festival experience.
Festival Capacity Planning and Crowd Density Calculations
Discover how festival veterans blend practical layouts with creative theming to craft immersive, safe, and crowd-friendly event experiences that wow attendees.
Blending Festival Layout with Aesthetics and Theme
Clear sightlines can make or break a festival. Discover veteran producers’ tips on stage and screen placement to ensure every attendee gets a great view.
Festival Sightlines and Viewing Angles: Designing for Audience Experience
Discover how festival organizers use CAD for precise, to-scale site layouts, enabling faster builds, smoother operations, and fewer on-site mistakes.
Using CAD for Site Mapping: Precision in Festival Layout
Mud and hills can ruin a festival. Here’s how to plan your site to handle any terrain, keep your grounds intact, and your crowd safe and comfortable.
Festival Terrain and Ground Condition Considerations
Plan festival emergency exits and evacuation routes ahead of time. Learn how to calculate required exit widths, keep paths clear, and ensure quick, safe evacuations.
Festival Evacuation Routes and Emergency Exits Planning
Discover how effective festival signage – from entrance archways and maps to clearly marked exits – reduces confusion and keeps your event safe and enjoyable.
Festival Signage and Wayfinding Systems: Enhancing Navigation and Safety
Learn how to design ADA-compliant festival layouts with wheelchair-accessible pathways, viewing platforms, accessible parking, and restrooms to ensure every festival guest can fully enjoy the experience.