Northern Nights
- Dates
- Jul 15 to 18, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Cook's Valley Campground
- Price
- $319 to $399
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Northern Nights returns to Cook's Valley Campground, Piercy, CA, Jul 15 to 18, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Northern Nights, presented in 2027 as Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights, is a four-day camping music festival at Cook's Valley Campground on the Eel River in the Northern California redwoods, running Thursday July 15 to Sunday July 18. Music is spread over the Main, River, Bird Bath, Grove and Bunker stages plus a Silent Disco that runs until sunrise, and the grounds add a tree lounge, wellness, games, vendors, live art and bars. The 2027 lineup is due to be announced in early 2027.
How it works
Admission passes and camping are sold separately on Tixr, with payment plans at checkout. Every admission ticket includes free, first-come walk-in tent camping, while car, 4x4, RV, Redwood Grove, group and glamping options cost extra and parking is not included. A 4-day pass includes Thursday and a 3-day pass covers Friday to Sunday. Gates are open 10 am to 9 pm, with no entry after 9 pm. Sales are final, the event runs rain or shine, and campers leave by noon on Monday.
Who it suits
This is an adults-only festival: attendance is strictly 18 and over and drinking is 21 and over, with ID required. It suits music fans happy to camp for four days beside the Eel River, whether on a basic tent site or in a glamping tent. Pets are not permitted, nights can drop to the low 50s, and showers are available on site for purchase.
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Listen
Tap an artist to play them right here.
No official playlist linked yet. Find Northern Nights on Spotify.
Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
How do I get to Northern Nights?
By car
Most people drive to Northern Nights. 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
It does not stop at the ACV terminal itself, fly-in attendees connect from ACV to the Arcata Transit Plaza (~7 mi) by Lyft/taxi/HTA first. There is no transit for the final ~10-13 mi from Garberville or Leggett to the campground gate, a pre-arranged pickup or taxi is required for that last leg.
Book / infoThird-party (not festival-operated) round-trip coach package from downtown Oakland direct to the festival grounds: 10am departure, planned rest stops, picnic lunch and welcome pack included, Sunday 3pm return. Relevant to fly-in attendees routing via SFO/OAK rather than ACV. Sold bus-only or bundled with GA/VIP admission. The operator's page is explicitly branded for this festival (Northern Nights Music Festival), listed for the 2026 season; 2027 service is not yet separately confirmed on the page.
Book / infoHTA's intercity line runs Monday-Saturday (no Sunday service) between Eureka/Fortuna and southern Humboldt towns down to Garberville and Benbow, still ~11-13 mi north of the venue, leaving the same final-leg gap as Route 7 above. No Sunday service is a real constraint for a Thursday-Sunday-style festival window.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
For the full ~85 mi run to Cook's Valley Campground, rideshare is unreliable, rural southern Humboldt/northern Mendocino coverage is thin and no published fare exists for that distance; pre-arranging a ride or hiring a car is the dependable option.
Book / infoTaxis 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
On site parking available. Prepay via Tixr (the festival's ticketer). No dedicated rideshare-only drop zone documented on the FAQ/camping pages; the off-site lot + complimentary shuttle is the official low-cost arrival path. Vehicles that leave are not permitted to re-enter, per the FAQ.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the center of Piercy. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Cook's Valley Campground
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Northern Nights?
Airport hotels 1
3107 Concord Drive, McKinleyville, CA 95519
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
Your Northern Nights fit
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Quick answers
When is Northern Nights 2027?
Jul 15 to 18, 2027
How much are Northern Nights tickets?
$319 to $399 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Northern Nights held?
Cook's Valley Campground, Piercy, CA.