HiJinx Festival
- Dates
- Dec 30 to 31, 2026
- Status
- Announced
- Venue
- Pennsylvania Convention Center
- Price
- $215 to $285Payment plan available
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
HiJinx Festival comes to Philadelphia, PA, Dec 30 to 31, 2026, with GRiZ and Knock2. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
HiJinx Festival is Philadelphia's indoor New Year's weekend electronic-music event, staged over two late-December nights inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City. It is built around a single large main stage and heavy bass-leaning production rather than multiple stages or festival side-attractions, with vendors, art and food inside one big hall. Its downtown location makes it walkable from hotels and easy to pair with a city trip, and it is frequently recommended as a good first indoor festival
What people love
Attendees repeatedly praise how spacious the room feels, saying they can go deep into the crowd or find open space in the back and still hear well, and they value the central Philadelphia location, the friendly crowd, the light show and production, and the affordability. GA+ and VIP upgrades (priority entry, an included locker, free merch and a lounge) are called worthwhile. Recurring complaints are extreme volume, with many urging earplugs, limited food variety, a cold back-of-room and hard concrete floor, and long entry lines at peak times
Last time around (2025)
The most recently held edition ran in late December 2025 with GRiZ and Knock2 among the headliners
Listen
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No official playlist linked yet. Find HiJinx Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport PHL.
How do I get to HiJinx Festival?
By car
Most people drive to HiJinx Festival. The nearest major airport is PHL, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Three SEPTA bus routes serve the airport from the Arrivals Road outside baggage claim, connecting into the wider city bus network
Book / info →Direct rail from all PHL terminals to Center City stations such as Jefferson Station or Suburban Station, both an easy walk to the convention center
Book / info →Taxi & rideshare
Standard airport rideshare and taxi pickup at PHL, roughly 20 to 30 minutes to Center City depending on traffic
Book / info →Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
No on site parking. Use nearby lots or transit. There is no dedicated festival lot. Numerous parking garages and lots are scattered throughout Center City near the convention center; check current rates and locations before arrival
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at PHL
There is no on site parking at the venue, so if you are hiring a car it is worth sorting nearby parking or a park and ride before you go.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near HiJinx Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
Directly across the street from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This is one of the festival's official travel-package hotels
Check rates →Mid-range hotels 2
Walking distance to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This is one of the festival's official travel-package hotels
Check rates →About two blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This is one of the festival's official travel-package hotels
Check rates →Luxe hotels 1
Directly across the street from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This is one of the festival's official travel-package hotels
Check rates →Airport hotels 3
9000 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Link coming soon8900 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Link coming soon8800 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Center City Philadelphia has a wide supply of Airbnb listings, with prices typically rising around a large New Year's weekend event like this one
Search Airbnb →This is a dense downtown convention center event with no meaningful private land camping nearby, so this tier will not be useful for this festival
Search Hipcamp →Browse all hotels near Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street →
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
While you're in Philadelphia
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