Confirmed event details
Hinterland 2026
Hinterland runs Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, August 2 in St. Charles, Iowa. Festival gates open at noon each day, with outdoor performances continuing into the night.
- Location
- St. Charles, IA 50240
- Dates
- July 30–August 2
- Festival gates
- Open daily at noon CDT
Live official NWS planning
Best time to go to Hinterland
Comparing upcoming festival hours in St. Charles with the newest official National Weather Service hourly forecast. The planner refreshes as the forecast changes.
This identifies a better weather window during published festival hours, not a promise that conditions are safe or that performances will proceed. Follow NWS warnings, festival announcements, artist or organizer decisions, and local emergency instructions.
Weather-aware preparation
What to check before leaving or camping
Storm timing
Check radar and official alerts before traveling and again before late sets. A forecast chance is not the same as an NWS watch or warning.
Heat and hydration
Recheck temperature and heat index, use the festival's refill stations, take shade breaks, and use sun protection.
Wind and smoke
Review wind before setting up camp and check current air quality if smoke is mentioned in the forecast.
Official festival weather policy
Weather and schedule decisions
The festival says it is rain or shine and publishes a separate 90 Degree Guarantee for eligible ticket returns based on the official weather.gov forecast at its stated deadline. That deadline has passed, so this page does not imply current refund eligibility. Check Hinterland directly for event, schedule, and ticket-policy updates.
Event dates, location, gate time, set times, rain-or-shine language, and the 90 Degree Guarantee come from Hinterland Music Festival. Forecasts and alerts come from the National Weather Service Des Moines. MyUSA.us is independent and 100% ad-free.