The alien UFO bucket hat is a printed cotton-style sun hat that keeps sunburn off your face while covering your crown in little green men and flying saucers. Built for festival crowds, terrace sessions, and anyone who keeps one eye on the sky, it offers a wide 360-degree brim, all-over extraterrestrial print, and a one-size fit. It's a bit of fun that also does the real job of shading your face, ears, and neck through a long afternoon outdoors.
Why a Bucket Hat With Aliens on It?
Because festival season is brutal on your scalp and a plain black cap is boring. The alien UFO bucket hat solves two problems in one: it blocks the sun from your face and neck, and it gives you something to talk about in the queue for the water tap. The 360-degree brim means no matter which way the stage faces, your eyes stay shaded — a genuine upgrade over a snapback when the afternoon sun is hammering down at 30°C.
The print itself is the selling point. Classic saucer silhouettes, wide-eyed greys, the whole X-Files starter pack scattered across the crown and brim. It reads from across a field, which matters when your mates are trying to find you in a crowd of 20,000. We've seen people lose each other for 3 hours at Lowlands wearing sensible beige hats — the green aliens are easier to spot than a raised hand from 50 metres away.
Who This Hat Is For
This hat suits anyone who spends summer weekends at festivals, day parties, or sprawled on a blanket in Vondelpark (Amsterdam's biggest park at 47 hectares). It's good if your wardrobe already leans a bit weird and you want a piece that signals "I'm here for a good time." Good if you genuinely believe the truth is out there and want to wear that belief on your head.
Less good if you want something understated — this hat does not whisper. It announces itself from 20 metres away. That's the point.
From Our Counter
Customers who buy the alien UFO bucket hat from our Damstraat shop almost always pick it up on a Friday afternoon, heading straight to a weekender. One regular told us he'd lost 4 baseball caps to festival chaos over 2 summers — since switching to a bucket hat, he hasn't lost one. The theory: they don't blow off in wind, and when they do fall, the bright print means someone hands them back. Compared to a snapback, the bucket shape also packs flat in a backpack without the brim snapping.
Specifications
The hat ships as a single one-size bucket with all-over print, aimed squarely at festival use.
| Style | Bucket hat, wide brim |
| All-over aliens & UFOs | |
| Fit | One size (approx. 58cm circumference) |
| Brim width | Approx. 6cm, 360-degree |
| Best for | Festivals, outdoor events, sunny days |
| SKU | HS1770 |
Festival Kit Comparison
Bucket hats outperform baseball caps and beanies in different ways depending on conditions.
| Bucket hat | 360° shade, packs flat, bold look |
| Baseball cap | Front shade only, structured brim |
| Beanie | Warmth only, no sun protection |
| Wide straw hat | Best shade, but fragile in crowds |
How to Wear It
- Pull it down so the brim sits just above your eyebrows — too high and it flies off in the wind, too low and you can't see the stage.
- For full sun coverage, flatten the brim out rather than curling it up at the front.
- Pair with sunglasses underneath — the brim shades your face, the glasses handle the glare.
- Pack it in your bag by folding gently along the crown; bucket hats bounce back better than structured caps.
- Spot-clean with cool water if it picks up festival dust. Don't throw it in a hot wash.
What to Pack With It
- Sunglasses — the brim handles shade, glasses handle glare.
- A small stash tin to keep rolling gear together.
- A refillable hydration bottle, at least 750ml.
- Ear plugs — 3 pairs minimum, you'll lose 2.
- A light jacket for the 2am walk back.
Complete your festival kit with a stash tin to keep your rolling gear together, and a hydration bottle so you're not queuing for water every 20 minutes. A decent pair of ear plugs from our festival section pairs well with the hat — sun covered, ears covered, you're set. Order the full kit in one go and you're ready before the gates even open.
Honest Limitations
It's a printed bucket hat, not a technical sun hat. No UPF rating printed on the label, no moisture-wicking sweatband, no adjustable drawcord. If you're hiking in 35-degree heat for 8 hours, get something built for that. For a Saturday at a festival or a lazy canal-side afternoon, it's more than enough.
The print is bold — if you're after something subtle, this isn't it. And one size means if you've got a particularly small or large head (outside the 56-60cm range), it might sit looser or tighter than ideal. Most people land somewhere in the comfortable middle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this hat unisex?
Yes. Bucket hats are cut for a universal fit and the alien print doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Works on anyone who likes the design.
Will it fit in my bag?
Easily. Bucket hats fold flat or roll up without losing their shape. Stuff it in a side pocket and it'll be fine when you pull it out at the gate.
Can I wash it?
Spot-clean with cool water and a bit of mild soap. Avoid hot washes and tumble drying — heat can fade the print and warp the brim shape over time.
Does it actually block the sun?
The 360-degree brim shades your face, ears, and neck — a big upgrade over a baseball cap which only covers the front. For all-day outdoor events, that's the practical win.
Is the print on one side or all over?
All-over print. Aliens and UFOs are scattered across the crown and brim on every side, so it looks the same whichever way you turn it.
Good for festivals specifically?
Yes — that's where it shines. Easy to spot in a crowd, packs down small, keeps the sun off during long afternoon sets, and fits the festival dress code of "fun over formal."
Where can I buy the alien UFO bucket hat?
You can buy it directly from Azarius online or get one in person at our Damstraat shop in Amsterdam — check our store maps for directions.
Last updated: April 2026
