Getting here
Easy access and local travel info for the opening night kickoff. Plan your journey down.
Take me there
FridayNight
When the sun drops, the volume goes up.
Our opening night under the big tent brings mega acts and massive choruses. Proper gig energy to kick off your weekend.
Opening night- Date
- Fri 23 July 2027
- Gates
- 5:30 PM
- Ages
- All ages
- Areas open
- TBC
Who's playing
Friday's line-up
Fri 23 July · Oak Leaf Sports Complex
More acts announced soon
Full Friday line-upWhere to be
What's on
Which areas open on Friday is TBC. Here's the plan so far.
Plan your Friday
Friday timings
- Gates open + DJ starts
- 5:30 PM
- First live band
- 7:00 PM
- Headliner on
- 10:00 PM
- Curfew
- 11:00 PM
- Last new Entry
- 9:00 PM
- Re etntry
- Any time with wristband
Friday ticket
Weekend passes available now.
Secure your spot for the full weekend today.
- Single Friday passes and individual day tickets go on general sale in Phase Two on 1st April.
- Access to 3 live bands and resident DJ
- All ages welcome (Under-5s go free!)
Fridayquestions
Big news for 2027: we’re welcoming festivalgoers of all ages across the whole weekend! Under-fives come free on both days, with under-16s accompanied by an adult (18+).
Friday curfew is 11:00 PM. Re-entry closes at 9:30 PM, so make sure you’re back in by then if you pop out.
Snack supplies and sealed soft drinks are fine. Please leave alcohol and glass at home. There are loads of tasty food stalls and fully stocked bars on site, so nobody goes hungry or thirsty.
Friday feels
Highlights
Don’t miss opening night
Turn it up on Friday
Fri 23 July 2027 at Oak Leaf Sports Complex, Newton Aycliffe.