Festival Blog
Guides, packing tips, interviews and news from the UK festival scene.
Planning Your Trip · 4 min read
The UK Festival Season Explained: What Is On Each Month from April to October
The British festival calendar has a shape to it. Knowing the rhythm of the season makes choosing where to go f…
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Tickets & Money · 4 min read
Volunteering at a Festival: How to Get In Free and What It Is Really Like
Steward a few shifts and your ticket is effectively free. Here is how festival volunteering works, who runs it…
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Tickets & Money · 4 min read
Festival Ticket Payment Plans Explained: How to Spread the Cost
Deposit schemes let you lock in a festival ticket for a fraction of the price up front. Here is how they work…
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Tickets & Money · 5 min read
How to Buy Resale Festival Tickets Safely (and Spot a Scam)
Sold out does not always mean shut out. Here is how to buy a second-hand festival ticket without losing your m…
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Planning Your Trip · 6 min read
Your First Festival: What Nobody Tells You Beforehand
The unwritten rules, the things that surprise everyone, and the small decisions that make the difference betwe…
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For Organisers · 5 min read
How to List Your Festival Online and Actually Get Found
A practical guide for festival organisers on getting your event in front of people who are already looking for…
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Tickets & Money · 5 min read
What Happens If a Festival Is Cancelled? Your Rights Explained
Cancellations, postponements and dropped headliners are all treated differently. Here's what you're generally…
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Who's Going · 5 min read
Are Family Festivals Actually Family-Friendly? What to Look For
Every festival says it welcomes children. Here's how to tell which ones are genuinely built for them.
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Camping & Kit · 5 min read
Camping Chairs, Trolleys and Gazebos: What's Actually Worth Carrying
The big bulky items divide festival-goers. Here is an honest assessment of which ones earn their place on the…
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