Women’s Main Square Festival Outfits

Typical night lows are around 14°C (57°F), a drop of 9 degrees from the daytime high. Most people manage with one light layer.

Cushioned trainers or a low boot; the site is concrete and gravel. Expect 15.000–30.000 steps a day, plus the walk to the campsite.

No formal dress code. Wear what survives the day; the crowd is broad and nobody is checking.

Festivals this size usually limit bags to around A4 size, and some require clear bags at main stages. A belt bag plus a small zipped crossbody clears almost every policy. Always check the official rules for the current edition. They change year to year.

Rain risk is high in July at this location, and the site drains reasonably well. Regulars build the outfit around a packable shell rather than hoping for a dry weekend.

Pack per day in sealed bags, keep sleep clothes separate, and bring one jacket that works over everything. Add a head torch, a second pair of dry shoes and a bin bag for wet clothes. The three things people forget first.

The reliable formula here is a tee, a light overshirt and broken-in trainers, with a beanie and a small crossbody bag. See the full list of men's outfits below.

Yes, but bring biodegradable glitter. Plastic glitter is banned at a growing number of festivals and is close to impossible to get out of a tent, a car or your hair. Face gems are the lower-effort alternative and survive sweat better.

Main Square Festival normally takes place in July, running 3 days in Arras. Exact dates are announced by the organisers each year at www.mainsquarefestival.fr. Check there before booking anything.