13 Things To Know Before You Go To TidalWave Music Festival 2023

The 2nd Annual TidalWave Fest of 2023 is finally here and we could not be more excited! We're here to make the 3-day festival easy for you. TidalWave 2023 is a 3-day music festival featuring over 30 of your favorite country music artists, such as Thomas Rhett, Jelly Roll, Jason Aldean, and more! See below for the full festival lineup. It will take place on the beach in Atlantic City, New Jersey across from Boardwalk Hall Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 11th through the 13th. Check out everything you need to know before you hang out with some of the biggest names in country music!

92.5 XTU had so much fun interviewing your favorite country artists last year, listening to incredible live music, and hanging out with XTU Nation! Check out all our pics from last year!

Thomas Rhett, well known for songs like Beer Can't Fix, Die A Happy Man, and T-Shirt will be a fan-favorite at the festival. We hope to see his wife, Lauren, and their adorable kiddos. What's your favorite Thomas Rhett song? See if it made Rhett's festival setlist here.

Jason Aldean made headlines and gave country music fans a scare when he suffered from heatstroke during one of his recent concerts. But he's back and ready for TidalWave! We're hoping to hear his top songs such as She's Country, Dirt Road Anthem, and Big Green Tractor. 

'90s Country music is back! We know that for Andie Summers, this duo is a fan favorite! One of their songs even appeared on Andie Summers' Top 29 Best Country Songs of the '90s. For those who aren't familiar with Brooks & Dunn, you might recognize their song, When the Sun Goes Down, from the famous TikTok trend.

Here is the schedule for all three days. Screenshot this for quick reference! (Times subject to change without notice).

Gates will open around 1pm each day. The show is scheduled to end each night around 11pm.

3-Day & Single Day Passes are still available for purchase here. If you won tickets through 92.5 XTU, please see below for information on picking up tickets.

For all other restricted items, please click here.

You will be able to exit and re-enter the festival up to 3 times a day for whatever reason you see fit (including GA pass holders). If you need to enter and exit more than 3 times a day, please send us an email at info@tidalwavefest.com. 

You can park in any of the parking garages around AC. For a parking map click here.

Find XTU in the General Admission area!

We'll be talking with your favorite artists at the festival. Make sure you follow 92.5 XTU on Facebook and Instagram for the latest pictures and interviews!

No cash will be accepted at the festival but you’ll be able to pay for things using: the Cashless program on your wristband, credit cards, debit cards or Apple Pay/Google Pay. Just in case, TidalWave also have a location on site where you can exchange cash for prepaid cards.

It will be hot all weekend long. TidalWave is encouraging festival-goers to stay hydrated and bring their reusable water bottles to refill at their water stations.

* All bags will be searched each time you enter the festival

Beltbags are acceptable bags to bring to the festival, as long as it is 6x9 or smaller. Anything larger must be clear.

No clear plastic shopping/grocery bags will be permitted. Hydration packs that are 1.5L or smaller and clutch-style bags 6” x 9” (15cm x 23cm).  All other bags larger than 6” x 9” (15cm x 23cm) must be smaller than 12” x 6” x 12” (30cm x 15cm x 30cm) and clear. Medically necessary bags and diaper bags are also welcome.

You must come to the station to pick up your wristbands (they will work as your passes. ). We are not allowed to mail out these wristbands due to company rules.

We will be open starting every weekday from 10am to 5pm. We are NOT open on weekends!

You can send someone on your behalf to pick up the passes, just make sure they have all of the information and copy of your ID.

Our address is:

1 Bala Plaza
Suite 401
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

If you are using GPS, use this address: 231 St. Asaphs Drive, Bala Cynwyd, PA

When you arrive at our building, you will park in the lot, use the Center Lobby entrance and take the elevator up to the 4th floor. When you get off the elevator, you will look for Suite 401. (It is all the way to the left of the building when you get off the elevator). An XTU employee will greet you and hand you your wristbands.

If you have any trouble or any questions, feel free to reach out.

XTU will be flying a plane over the festival each day. Snap a pic and send it to us on social media or our text line 215-263-6700