Saturday 5th July & Sunday 6th July 2025 Stoke Park, Guildford GU1 1ER
SATURDAY

SISTER SLEDGE

BJöRN AGAIN

BACCARA
(Yes sir I can boogie)

THE JONES GANG
(Featuring Kenney Jones & Friends)

THE ROCK CHOIR

LUNAR KEYS

DOUBTING THOMAS

SUNDAY

PETER HOOK &
THE LIGHT

DODGY

THE COUNTERFEIT STONES

BEZ

DEFINITELY OASIS

THE ROCK CHOIR

DJ Johnnie Parker

Local Pop Hero

SATURDAY

SISTER SLEDGE

BJöRN AGAIN

BACCARA (Yes sir I can boogie)

THE JONES GANG
(Featuring Kenney Jones & Friends)

SUNDAY

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT

DODGY

COUNTERFEIT STONES

BEZ

DEFINITELY OASIS

FAQ's

Accessibility

What Discounts/facilities are available for customers with a disability?
There is a discounted carers ticket available to purchase for a carer who is required to help a ticket holder that is disabled. All carers purchasing a ticket must also complete the Essential Carers form by clicking the link below
Essential Carers Form

Parking
There will be disabled parking near the entrance to the festival, please just mention your requirements to the parking stewards upon arrival.  

Viewing platforms
There will be a separate viewing area for the disabled for the Main Stage.

Accessible loos
There will be separate accessible toilet facilities onsite.  

Are Guide dogs allowed onsite?
Yes, guide dogs are welcome.

Please don’t hesitate to speak to any of our friendly stewards if you require further assistance; or contact info@guilfest.co.uk if you have any further questions.

What time does the festival open?

The festival arena opens at 11am on Saturday and Sunday.

When does the Festival Close?

Saturday
Music stops at 10pm
Bar closes at 11.00pm
Festival closes at Midnight

Sunday
Music stops at 10pm
Bar closes at 11pm
Festival closes at Midnight

Are you free to come and go during the event?

Yes you are but you will not be readmitted without your wristband.

Can I get tickets at the gate?

In the event the festival does not sell out (as it has done in previous years) a limited number of tickets will be available on the gate. Please be aware these will be subject to a surcharge of £10 on the face value of all weekend tickets and £5 on the face value of all day tickets.

Where do I get my wristband from?

If you have a weekend, day or guest ticket go to the main wristband exchange where you will swap your ticket for a wristband which must be worn throughout the weekend/day.

Can I bring my children?

Yes, Under 5s are free, and under 18s are half price!

Will children be admitted on their own?

All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Tickets are:

18+ Adult ticket
5-18 half price ticket
Under 5 free

Why do I have to bring ID with me to the festival?

Yes, to confirm that you’re the ticketholder. You might be asked for ID for alcoholic drinks if you’re lucky enough to look 25yrs old or younger.

Are animals allowed in?

Only guide dogs are permitted.

When is my favourite band playing?

We cannot always be specific - running times are always subject to change, but they will be available on this website nearer the time.

How close is the car park to the festival site?

The car park is right next to the festival site and it is free.

Can I bring glass onto the site?

No, no glass is allowed.

What do VIP tickets allow?

- Fast track bar
- Luxury toilet facilities
- A covered area with tables and chairs

Can we bring our own alcohol to GuilFest?

No

Can I bring legal highs to the festival?

No, GuilFest will not permit the use of legal highs on the premises. Our gate staff will be thoroughly searching for all illegal and restricted items including legal highs. Anyone caught in possession of legal highs will have them confiscated with the item disposed of permanently.

What discounts/facilities are available for customers with a disability?

There will automatically be a ticket available for a carer who is required to help any ticket holder that is disabled.

There will be disabled parking near the entrance to the festival, please just mention your requirements to the parking stewards upon arrival.

There will be a separate viewing area for the disabled for the Main Stage and separate disabled toilets.

Please don’t hesitate to speak to any of our friendly stewards if you require further assistance.

Will there be medical support on site for emergencies?

Yes, there will be.

Is there Camping?

There is NO camping at this years GuilFest

Are there any hotels or B & Bs nearby?

Contact Tourist Info on 01483444333.

Do you recycle all the rubbish?

Yes, we do.

Where do I go if I have lost property?

For reporting or handing in lost property, head to the clearly marked tent for assistance.  Any property will be logged until claimed at the event.  If you lose something but don’t realise until afterwards then email us and we’ll try our best to help.

Will water be available at the festival?

Please bring along an empty refillable water bottle to fill up at the drinking water points across the festival site.

Alcohol and any other drinks are not permitted onto the festival site.

Can we bring in umbrellas, camping chairs and gazebos?

Camping chairs and picnic blankets are permitted.

Gazebos and parasols are not permitted.

Umbrellas are permitted.

Take care in the heat at Guilfest.

We are all looking forward to a warm weekend at GuilFest 2024. Here’s what we’re doing to ensure you have fun in the sun.

7 stages will be situated undercover in marquees and there will be drinking points onsite to fill up your water bottles (do bring an empty refillable water bottle along).

The bars will be serving cold bottles of water and there will be ice available to help keep you hydrated.Please remember to bring sunblock, a hat and sun umbrellas (not parasols). 

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Q & A below

Accessibility

What discounts/facilities are available for customers with a disability?
There will automatically be a ticket available for a carer who is required to help any ticket holder that is disabled.

Parking
There will be disabled parking near the entrance to the festival, please just mention your requirements to the parking stewards upon arrival.  

Viewing platforms
There will be a separate viewing area for the disabled for the Main Stage.

Accessible loos
There will be separate accessible toilet facilities onsite.  

Are Guide dogs allowed onsite?
Yes, guide dogs are welcome.

Please don’t hesitate to speak to any of our friendly stewards if you require further assistance; or contact info@guilfest.co.uk if you have any further questions.

What time does the festival open?

The Festival Arena opens at 11am on Saturday and Sunday.

When does the Festival Close?

Music stops at 10pm
Bars close at 10.30pm
Festival closes at 11pm

Are you free to come and go during the event?

Yes you are but you will not be readmitted without your wristband.

Can I get tickets at the gate?

In the event the festival does not sell out (as it has done in previous years) a limited number of tickets will be available on the gate. Please be aware these will be subject to a surcharge of £10 on the face value of all weekend tickets and £5 on the face value of all day tickets.

Where do I get my wristband from?

If you have a weekend, day or guest ticket go to the main wristband exchange where you will swap your ticket for a wristband which must be worn throughout the weekend/day.

Can I bring my children?

Yes, Under 5s are free, and Under 18s are almost half price!

Will children be admitted on their own?

All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Tickets are:

18+ Adult ticket
5-18 half price ticket
Under 5 free

Why do I have to bring ID with me to the festival?

Yes, to confirm that you’re the ticketholder. You might be asked for ID for alcoholic drinks if you’re lucky enough to look 25yrs old or younger.

Are animals allowed in?

Only guide dogs are permitted.

When is my favourite band playing?

We cannot always be specific - running times are always subject to change, but they will be available on this website nearer the time.

How close is the car park to the festival site?

The car park is right next to the festival site and it is free.

Can I bring glass onto the site?

No, no glass is allowed.

What do VIP tickets allow?

- Luxury toilet facilities
- Access to the Hurtwood Park polo club backstage bar
- A covered area

Can we bring our own alcohol to GuilFest?

No

Can I bring legal highs to the festival?

No, GuilFest will not permit the use of legal highs on the premises. Our gate staff will be thoroughly searching for all illegal and restricted items including legal highs. Anyone caught in possession of legal highs will have them confiscated with the item disposed of permanently.

What discounts/facilities are available for customers with a disability?

There will automatically be a ticket available for a carer who is required to help any ticket holder that is disabled.

There will be disabled parking near the entrance to the festival, please just mention your requirements to the parking stewards upon arrival.

There will be a separate viewing area for the disabled for the Main Stage and separate disabled toilets.

Please don’t hesitate to speak to any of our friendly stewards if you require further assistance.

Will there be medical support on site for emergencies?

Yes, there will be.

Is there Camping?

There is no camping at this year's Guilfest, but there are some fantastic campsites nearby if you'd like to stay near to the site listed below:

Dingley Dell Glamping Campsite
Run Common Rd,
Shamley Green,
Guildford
GU5 0SY

https://www.thegreenescape.co.uk/
Leith Hill Ln,
Dorking
RH5 5PA
Tel: 07590 693 271

https://www.lowergagesfarm.co.uk/
Lower Gages Farm, Rusper Road,
Capel, Dorking, Surrey
RH5 5HG
01306 711541

https://www.featherdown.co.uk/canfields-london-region-west-sussex
Lynwick St, Rudgwick,
Horsham
RH12 3DL
01420 80804 

https://etherleyfarm.co.uk/Etherley Farm
Leith Hill Lane
Ockley
Surrey
RH5 5PA
01306 621500

https://glampingholiday.co.uk/
Glamping Holiday
Alfold, Surrey,
GU6 8EX
07925 571461

Bentley Copse 
https://www.bentleycopse.org.uk/
Hound House Road, Guildford
GU5 9JH
01483 202424 

Riverside Farm
http://www.riversidefarm-camping.uk/
Guildford Rd, Rudgwick,
Horsham
RH12 3HZ
01403 822959 

Sussex Topiary campsite (new)
http://www.sussextopiarycampsite.co.uk/ 
Naldretts Ln, Rudgwick,
Horsham
RH12 3BU 
07772 819277

Horsley camping and caravanning club 
https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/surrey/east-horsley/horsley-camping-and-caravanning-club-site/
Ockham Rd N, East Horsley,
West Horsley,
Leatherhead
KT24 6PE 
01483 283273 

Are there any hotels or B & Bs nearby?

Contact Tourist Info on 01483444333.

Do you recycle all the rubbish?

Yes, we do.

Where do I go if I have lost property?

For reporting or handing in lost property, head to the clearly marked tent for assistance.  Any property will be logged until claimed at the event.  If you lose something but don’t realise until afterwards then email us and we’ll try our best to help.

Can we bring in our own food and drink?

Please bring along an empty refillable water bottle to fill up at the drinking water points across the festival site.

Alcohol and any other drinks are not permitted onto the festival site.

Customers are not permitted to bring in their own food, unless there is a legitimate medical reason given.

Can we bring in umbrellas, camping chairs and gazebos?

Camping chairs and picnic blankets are permitted.

Gazebos and parasols are not permitted.

Umbrellas are permitted.

Take care in the heat at Guilfest this year.

We're all looking forward to a warm weekend for this year's festival, here's what we're doing to ensure you have fun in the sun:

There will be 4 stretch tents positioned across the site for shade.
6 stages will be situated undercover in marquees to also avoid the sunThere will be 2 drinking water points onsite to fill up your water bottles (do bring an empty refillable water bottle along!)
The bars will also be serving cold bottles of water and there will be ice available too to help keep you hydrated.

Please remember to bring your sunblock, a hat and sun umbrellas (not parasols) are also welcome.