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General

Where is the festival entrance?

The festival entrance is the second gate on Abbey Road, next to Abbey Road Baptist Church. Please see the below graphic which shows the entrance in relation to the ticket gate and site. Additionally, please click here for a Google Maps link directly to the entrance gate.

Does the festival occupy the full park?

No, the festival only occupys a fenced area within the park, please see our Site Map for details. The rest of the park will remain open to the public.

Will there be security on site?

Yes, we have a dedicated SIA licensed security team operating 24 hours a day for the duration of the festival. Any forms of anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated and dealt with by our security team and escalated to the local authorities if necessary.

Which acts will be playing on what day?

For a full running order with set times for all of our stage across the festival weekend, please head to the 'set times' page or check our social media platforms.

When is Coast Roads Festival 2024?

The festival takes place over the weekend of Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July 2024.

Will the bar and vendors be taking card or cash?

Both. We will be accepting both card and cash payments but access to the card machines may be limited so we recommend bringing cash as a backup.

Where is the festival?

The festival is located within an area of Barrow Park (LA13 9BJ).

Who will be playing at Coast Roads Festival?

We have a fantastic range of diverse talent performing over the weekend across our three stages. For a full run down of the line up and running order, please head to the 'set times' page or check our social media channels.

When can I arrive/leave by?

Coast Roads Festival gates open from 12:00pm on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July and the event finishes at 10:30pm on both days.

What time does the festival finish?

The festival officially finishes at 10:30pm.

What time is last entry to Coast Roads Festival?

Last entry to Coast Roads is 8:00pm - this is to reduce impact on traffic and make exiting the site as easy as possible.

What time does the festival begin?

Doors will open at 12:00pm, the first festival act starts at 12:00pm on Saturday and 12:30pm on Sunday.

Can I take in my own food and drink to Coast Roads Festival?

No, you cannot bring any food or drink onto the festival site, with the exception of babies and small children. There will be a large variety of excellent food and drink facilities within the festival for you to enjoy. If you have a medical condition which relates to food or drink please contact us directly on coastroadsstudio@outlook.com.

If I leave Coast Roads Festival can I get back in?

Yes, providing you have a valid wristband on your return to the festival arena. Please note last entry (including re-entry) is 8:00pm.

If I have bought a weekend ticket can I camp overnight?

No, there are no plans for camping at Coast Roads Festival this year. All attendees will be required to leave the site at the end of the event.

Can I see the stage set times?

Yes! All of our set times are available to view on our website and social media platforms.

Can I come to Coast Roads Festival if I am under 18?

Yes, under 18's are welcome at the festival, but must attend with an accompanying adult who has purchased an adult's ticket.

Can I bring food or drink to the festival?

No food or drink is allowed on site, with the exception of babies and small children.

Tickets

Can I access the festival without a ticket?

No. Although the festival is located within Barrow Park, the event space is securely fenced and can only be entered by the entrance with a valid ticket.

Will I receive a ticket in the post?

No, all festival tickets will be provided via email and are in the form of a scannable QR code. Your tickets will be scanned at the festival entrance in exchange for a wrist band.

I have lost my ticket, what can I do?

All tickets are emailed to the email address used when purchasing tickets from our website. If you have lost or deleted the email, please email us on coastroadsstudio@outlook.com and we can arrange for your tickets to be resent to you. Tickets will only be resent to the email address that matches the address on the order.

I have an enquiry regarding my tickets, who do I speak to?

For any queries relating to tickets, please email us directly on coastroadsstudio@outlook.com.

Can I swap my ticket to a different day?

All ticket sales are final as per the terms and conditions.

Can I resell my ticket if I can no longer make the event?

Certainly. Tickets will be scanned via a QR code on entry in exchange for a wristband. Providing the new ticket owner has a valid and unused QR code, they will be granted access to the festival.

Can I leave the festival and return if required?

Yes, providing you have a valid wristband on your return to the festival arena. Please note last entry (including re-entry) is 8:00pm.

Transport

Will there be car parking available at Coast Roads Festival?

There is no public parking available at the festival; however, there are a number of public car parks in Barrow town centre only a short distance away. If travelling by car, we strongly recommend utilising one of the town centre car parks and either walking, or taking the bus to the festival site. Please note, there is absolutely no car parking permitted for festival attendees on Park Avenue, Lorne Road, Abbey Road, Park Drive or in the Leisure Centre car park. Please be considerate of our neighbours.

Where can I park near the festival?

There is no public parking available at the festival; however, there are a number of public car parks in Barrow town centre only a short distance away. If travelling by car, we strongly recommend utilising one of the town centre car parks and either walking, or taking the bus to the festival site. Please note, there is absolutely no car parking permitted for festival attendees on Park Avenue, Lorne Road, Abbey Road, Park Drive or in the Leisure Centre car park. Please be considerate of our neighbours.

What is the best way to get to / from the festival?

Where possible, we suggest travelling to the festival on foot and walking to the park. If you live further afield and need to travel to the festival, we strongly recommend utilising the local public transport network. There are a number of busses that pass by Barrow Park with a number of stops located around the perimeter. Single bus journeys are still capped at £2, so hop on the bus and leave the car at home. Alternatively, if you wish to take the train, Barrow train station is located just 400m away from the festival site.

For those travelling by car, we strongly recommend utilising one of the public car parks in Barrow town centre and using the local bus service to get to/ from the festival.

Applications

I would like to bring my food/market stall to Coast Roads Festival, who do I contact?

If you would like to be a volunteer at Coast Roads Festival, please complete the application form here.

I would like my band/act to play at Coast Roads Festival, who should I contact?

We are full for this year unfortunately. But we welcome applications for next year and beyond. You can apply to play at Coast Roads by completing the application form here. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be contacting successful applicants.

Other

Will there be vegetarian / vegan food on site?

Whilst no local dedicated vegetarian or vegan specific food vendors are able to attend this year, there will be some vegan options available from the vendors on site.

Can I smoke at Coast Roads Festival?

The same regulations apply at Coast Roads as the rest of the country, you can smoke in the open air but not inside the tents, look out for the ‘no smoking’ signs. Please be courteous and respect the personal space of your fellow attendees as Coast Roads Festival is a family event.

Are dogs allowed into the event?

No pets are allowed within the event site. Assistance Dogs, however, will be permitted.

Can I bring camping chairs / blankets?

Of course!

Can I buy official Coast Roads Festival merchandise?

Yes, we will be selling a wide range of merchandise at the festival.