Between 8-15 August 2011 Sziget will open its gates again on the well-know location and welcomes visitors for last year's ticket prices. Keen to present new venues, up-to-date acts, powerful legends, aspiring stars, but even more importantly the unmistakable Sziget-atmosphere that we have all been missing since last August.
Sziget is full aged now, and the same applies to the genre inspired by Woodstock, still it’s more than alive. The original idea was a colourful and multicultural medley, not easy to describe with words, but something that turned into the trademark of Sziget by now, gaining respect all over Europe. And it feels great to realize that respect comes from fans and professionals at the same time, with three different international forums deciding to list Sziget among the best festivals this year.

Tickets for last year's prices

Before we start talking about programs, let's say a few words about the key financial issues. Maybe the most important of them all: you can enjoy the festival for last year's prices. Another useful hint: until 30 April tickets are available with a 15-18 percent discount (depending on the type of the ticket). Moreover, you can get in for half price after 11pm, and minute-based Sziget tickets – operated by mobil phones - are also making a comeback, enabling visitors to only pay for as much time as they are actually spending on the venue.

Electronic payment options and mobile net

A fast and convinient payment service is also returning and will be upgraded this year, with the general aim of leaving the hassle and risk of cash-payments outside the Sziget borders. Last year's experimental program will be extended to the entire territory of the event and the launch of the new and exclusive Metapay system means that visitors will pay for food, drinks and all other services with their Sziget cards or smartphones.
Sziget cards will be handed out to all visitors and offer a safe way of paying and storing money, while they can easily be recharged, checked or banned. Vodafone is focusing on mobile internet solutions at this year's Sziget, enabling smartphone users to enjoy a remarkable 21 mbit/sec mobilenet service. Another outstanding new service will be mobile payment, accessible for phones with NFC chips.

Sziget focus in 2011

’Sziget is one of the most popular meeting points of the European youth, a cultural bridge between East and West. Besides great international acts and up-to-date bands, a major emphasis is being laid on the introduction of the Central and Eastern European region in 2011’ - Fruzsina Szép, program director of Sziget pointed out during the festival's press conference.
The CEE focus has 3 main attractions on this year’s Sziget: the well known Roma Tent, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and new venues like the Europe Stage and the Central Eastern European Travelling Funfair.