When do Hocus Pocus set times and lineup come out?Hocus Pocus release dates · every edition since 2024
Hocus Pocus 2026
Day one Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026
Set times
Expected~Sat, Oct 24
2026
Typically 6 days before day one (4–8 across 2 editions).
every editionHow far ahead Hocus Pocus released each year
the logHocus Pocus lineup and set times release dates
| Edition | Dates announced | Lineup | Lineup by day | Set times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Day one Fri, Oct 30 | Not out yet Expected ~Sat, Oct 24 | |||
| 2025 Day one Fri, Oct 31 | ||||
| 2024 Day one Thu, Oct 31 |
- Dates announced
- Lineup
- Lineup by day
- Set times
Not out yet
Expected ~Sat, Oct 24
- 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.
questionsHocus Pocus release dates FAQ
When do Hocus Pocus set times come out?
They come out 4–8 days before day one across 2 editions (typically 6). For Hocus Pocus 2026 (Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026), that points to around Sat, Oct 24, 2026.
When does the Hocus Pocus lineup come out?
It comes out 53–115 days before day one across 3 editions (typically 85), on a Monday around 2 PM ET. For Hocus Pocus 2026 (Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026), it came out on Thu, Aug 6, 2026.
When is the Hocus Pocus lineup by day released?
It comes out 37–112 days before day one across 3 editions (typically 52), around 2 PM ET. For Hocus Pocus 2026 (Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026), it came out on Tue, Sep 8, 2026.
Where do Hocus Pocus set times get posted?
The 2025 set times were first published on Mon, Oct 27, 2025, in a post on x from the festival.
When does Hocus Pocus announce next year’s dates?
Typically about 112 days before that edition’s first day.