When do HiJinx set times and lineup come out?HiJinx release dates · every edition since 2024
HiJinx 2026
Day one Wed, Dec 30, 2026 · Dec 30 – 31, 2026
Lineup by day
Expected~Sat, Dec 26
2026
Typically 4 days before day one (2–5 across 2 editions).
Set times
Expected~Sat, Dec 26
2026
Typically 4 days before day one (2–5 across 2 editions).
every editionHow far ahead HiJinx released each year
the logHiJinx lineup and set times release dates
| Edition | Dates announced | Lineup | Lineup by day | Set times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Day one Wed, Dec 30 | Not out yet Expected ~Sat, Dec 26 | Not out yet Expected ~Sat, Dec 26 | ||
| 2025 Day one Sat, Dec 27 | ||||
| 2024 Day one Fri, Dec 27 |
- Dates announced
- Lineup
- Lineup by day
Not out yet
Expected ~Sat, Dec 26
- Set times
Not out yet
Expected ~Sat, Dec 26
- Dates announced
- Lineup
- Lineup by day
- Set times
- Dates announced
- Lineup
- Lineup by day
- Set times
Each date is when that release first went public from the festival itself: its social accounts, website or app. Dates and times are local to the festival, days are counted to that year’s first day, and each entry links to the original post.
questionsHiJinx release dates FAQ
When do HiJinx set times come out?
They come out 2–5 days before day one across 2 editions (typically 4). For HiJinx 2026 (Dec 30 – 31, 2026), that points to around Sat, Dec 26, 2026.
When does the HiJinx lineup come out?
It comes out 108–112 days before day one across 3 editions (typically 108), on a Wednesday around 12 PM ET. For HiJinx 2026 (Dec 30 – 31, 2026), it came out on Wed, Sep 9, 2026.
When is the HiJinx lineup by day released?
It comes out 2–5 days before day one across 2 editions (typically 4). For HiJinx 2026 (Dec 30 – 31, 2026), that points to around Sat, Dec 26, 2026.
Where do HiJinx set times get posted?
The 2025 set times were first published on Mon, Dec 22, 2025, in a post on x from the festival.
When does HiJinx announce next year’s dates?
Typically about 123 days before that edition’s first day.