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Festival Packing Checklist

Festival sets are high-energy, high-stakes, and often far from home. This checklist covers everything you need — from your main look to the emergency kit that saves the show.

Costumes & Looks

☐Main costume (fully assembled)
☐Backup costume or alternate look
☐All costume pieces accounted for
☐Costume steamed / wrinkle-free
☐Wig(s) styled and secured in box
☐Wig cap(s) and wig pins
☐All accessories (jewelry, gloves, etc.)
☐Pasties / body tape if needed

Footwear

☐Performance heels / boots (cleaned)
☐Comfortable shoes for backstage
☐Heel tips checked / replaced
☐Ankle straps / buckles working
☐Grip spray or sole grip pads

Makeup & Beauty

☐Full stage makeup kit
☐Setting spray (sweat-proof)
☐Lashes + lash glue
☐Blotting papers / powder
☐Makeup remover wipes
☐Mirror (portable, lighted)

Emergency Kit — Never Leave Without These

☐Safety pins (multiple sizes)
☐Fashion tape / double-sided tape
☐Needle and thread (black + white)
☐Fabric glue / hem tape
☐Spare heel tips
☐Blister pads / moleskin
☐Pain relief (ibuprofen / paracetamol)
☐Stain remover pen

Backstage Essentials

☐Water bottle (large)
☐Snacks / energy food
☐Phone charger / power bank
☐ID and payment method
☐Set list / cue sheet
☐Music files (offline backup)
☐Deodorant / body spray
☐Change of clothes for after

Pro Tip: Pack the Night Before

Pack your full kit the night before and do a complete run-through — lay out every piece of your costume, check every accessory, and physically touch every item on this list. Day-of packing leads to forgotten items. Night-before packing leads to a calm, confident performance.