Festival FAQs - Cheltenham 7s Festival

What are the Festival Dates?

Friday 19th & Saturday 20th July 2024, Gates Open on 12:00pm on the Friday and 8:00am on the Saturday

What time do festival gates open?

12pm on Friday, 6am on Saturday.

What is happening over the weekend? Will there be food?

Gates open at 12 pm on Friday there will be music, food, and festival stalls all the way through the evening, a feast for the senses. On Saturday it’s game day followed by a big party. Sunday, have your breakkie, and off you go. Music line-up will announced soon!

What types of music will you have?

We will be announcing the acts very soon. There will be a mix of DJs, from house, dance and classic bangers, and an awesome selection of bands and arrists; this will all roll into an evening party you wont forget. We aim for thr festival party atmosphere to go on until 1am in the morning.

Can I buy tickets on the gate?

If we are not sold out before then, yes. We will keep you updated. Team tickets will not be available on the gate.

If I go out, can I come back in?

Yes of course you can. you will be allowed entry until late. However, if you want to leave and re-enter the festival, you can only do this until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Can anyone turn up?

Yes, this is not just for sports fans, this is for everyone, we hope to see you there!

Will there be parking?

Yes, there is, book early for the best rates starting with the early bird notion for just £7 per car. It will be more on the day. you can also have the option to come and go as you please over the weekend.

Parking will be in the field directly opposite the festival. Only a minute walk over the road.

Will there be camping?

Yes, please come and stay for the whole party.

Will the bar be accepting cash?

No, the bar will be Cashless.

Can I bring my child to the festival?

Yes of course, all u12s go FREE (ticket still required) and must be unaccompanied by an adult.

All U18s must be off-site by 6pm both on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Can I bring alcohol into the event?

Sorry, no alcohol is to be bought onto the main site of the festival this includes the camp site.

Do I need to print my ticket off before I arrive?

Your tickets will be emailed to you; you can either print this and bring them with you or display them through a smartphone or tablet as we scan the QR code. To avoid any delays, please have your ticket ready to be scanned.

Does the ticket have to be used by the person named on it?

No, as we understand that some people may purchase tickets as gifts.

If I go out, can I come back in?

You are free to come in and out of the festival as you please until 9 pm on Friday and 7pm on Saturday. If you leave the festival for whatever reason after the times, you will be refused entry.