With the excitement building up for the Latitude Festival, it’s natural to have questions about what to expect, especially when it comes to security checks.
Like with all other festivals, Latitude Festival security do and will undertake searches of people their bags and vehicles.
But keep reading because in this blog post, we’ll dive deeper into the topic and give you all the information you need!
Do You Get Searched At Latitude Festival Upon Arrival?
Ah, the moment of arrival, when the anticipation reaches its peak!
Now, you might be wondering if you’ll face a thorough search upon entering the festival grounds. The answer is yes, my friend. Latitude Festival organisers prioritise the safety and well-being of all attendees, which is why they conduct gate searches as a precautionary measure.
When you arrive at Latitude Festival, be prepared for a security check. It’s similar to the bag checks at any events. Festival staff or security will ask you to open your bags for a quick inspection, ensuring that prohibited items are not brought into the festival grounds.
It’s a necessary step to maintain a secure environment for everyone to enjoy the festivities without any worries.
Leaving Campsites and Entering the arena
As you make your way from the campsites to the main event areas, you may encounter additional security checks. These checks primarily focus on preventing prohibited items or substances from entering the arena area like alcohol.
The staff might ask you to go through a bag check, pat-downs. While it might sound like a hassle, remember that it’s all done with your safety in mind.
So, embrace the process, knowing that these measures contribute to creating a secure environment where you can freely enjoy the music, entertainment, and amazing vibes of Latitude Festival.
See also: How much alcohol can you bring into Latitude?
Are there sniffer dogs at Latitude?
To keep things secure and in order, Latitude festival organisers may employ the assistance of sniffer dogs.
In previous years they have brought in dogs to ensure the safety of festival goers following tragic events at other music concerts, but sniffer dogs do not seem to be a permanent feature at Latitude.
Even so, it’s best to be safe and not carry anything prohibited or illegal into the festival arena.
What if You don’t want to be searched?
You can say no to searches all you want my friend, but as soon as you tick the T&Cs box when buying your ticket, you are agreeing to the fact that you may be body/bag searched at the entrances, on the site or when even when leaving! it’s that simple.
They’re there to create a safe and enjoyable environment, ensuring that you and your fellow festival-goers can make beautiful memories without any unwanted incidents.
We will leave it her with a scenario, imagine this:
You’re at the security checkpoint, and the staff kindly asks you to open up your bag for inspection but you know you have something you shouldn’t have!
Instead of being confrontational or difficult, take a deep breath and cooperate with a smile. Remember, security and festival staff are just doing their job to keep everyone safe and sound.
By being respectful and understanding, you’re more likely to have a positive interaction, even if you happen to have a forbidden item or two tucked away.
Now, I’m not saying that being cooperative will magically make all your “naughty list” items disappear. But think of it this way: when you approach the situation with a positive attitude, the security staff may be more inclined to give you a friendly reminder or, at worst, confiscate the prohibited items without making a fuss.
On the other hand, if you choose to be confrontational or difficult, well, let’s just say you might find yourself heading back to your campsite instead of entering the festival grounds.
