Festival Information
South West
Overview
First held in 2013, ArcTanGent Festival has grown into a distinctive independent event dedicated to post-rock, math rock and experimental metal. Known for its focused curation and close-knit atmosphere, the festival offers a four-day programme featuring more than 100 bands across multiple stages.
The event attracts an audience seeking an alternative to mainstream music festivals, with a line-up that blends established acts, emerging artists and experimental projects. Its intimate scale, friendly community feel and rural setting contribute to its reputation as a unique space within the UK’s alternative music scene.
Alongside the live performances, attendees can expect camping, diverse food options and the festival’s popular late-night silent disco.
Line-up
View the
official line-up here.
Note: Line-ups can evolve/change closer to the event — check back regularly to stay up to date.
Festival Capacity: ≈ 5,000–10,000
This is an approximate audience range including ticket-holders, crew and staff. Capacity can vary year to year depending on licensing, site layout and camping arrangements. Public reports indicate a historical cap of around 5,000, with growth towards higher attendance in recent editions.
Location
ArcTanGent Festival takes place at: Fernhill Farm, Compton Martin, Bristol, BS40 6LD, a working farm set in the Mendip Hills near Bristol. The rural setting provides open fields, natural terrain and a spacious site layout suitable for multiple stages, camping areas and festival infrastructure.
The site’s layout includes grass fields, sloping ground and track access routes, which can become challenging in wet weather. Visitors are encouraged to prepare for mixed terrain and changing ground conditions.
See their dedicated web page, Getting To ArcTanGent, for travel info.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £20 - £270
This price range aims to give a rough idea of the lowest and highest prices typically available, including child and day tickets where relevant. Always check the official ticket page for current pricing.
Most festivals release tickets in phases: Early Bird, General Release, and Final Release. Generally, tickets are more expensive the closer it is to the festival start date.
Tickets to ArcTanGent Festival can be purchased from the festival's official Tickets Page.
Options include:
3 Day Tickets
- 3 Day Festival Ticket (Thurs - Sat)
- 3 Day VIP Festival Ticket (Thurs - Sat)
- 3 Day Festival Ticket: NHS / Student Discount (Thurs - Sat)
- 3 Day Teen Festival Ticket [13-15] (Thurs - Sat)
- Child Under 4-13 yrs
- Child Under 0-3 yrs
4 Day Tickets
- 4 Day Festival Ticket (Wed - Sat)
- 4 Day VIP Festival Ticket (Wed - Sat)
- 4 Day Festival Ticket: NHS / Student Discount (Wed - Sat)
- 4 Day Teen Festival Ticket [13-15] (Wed - Sat)
- Child Under 4-13 yrs
- Child Under 0-3 yrs
Day Tickets
- Wednesday Ticket
- Wednesday VIP Ticket
- Thursday, Friday, or Saturday Tickets
- Child Under 4-13 yrs
- Child Under 0-3 yrs
Extras:
- Parking Tickets (If you have a VIP ticket, parking is included.)
- Weekend Campervan Ticket
Important Ticket Information
Only purchase tickets from official sellers listed on the festival’s website. Most festivals do not allow ticket transfers between individuals, and resale is typically only permitted through official resale platforms (when available). Please review the festival’s official ticket terms and conditions before purchasing, as policies on refunds, exchanges, age restrictions, and entry requirements vary between events.
Accommodation
ArcTanGent Festival is a camping festival, please bring your own equipment.
Campsite Options:
- General Camping
- VIP Camping
- Glamping: bell tents, cosy cubes, geo domes, and pre-pitched dome tents.
- There are no device charging facilities in standard camping areas, so attendees may wish to bring a portable charger.
- Showers are available in the VIP and general camping areas.
- CASHLESS - ArcTanGent is 100% cashless.
Campervan vs Caravan Options:
Please note: Campervans are allowed but caravans are not.
Campsite Regulations:
- Camping is not allowed in the campervan field.
- No pets.
- No glass.
- You can bring one crate of beer or cider (cans), or one bottle of spirits (decanted into a non-glass container).
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with our Essential Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
ArcTanGent Festival is committed to making their festival accessible for all. They work closely with Attitude is Everything (AIE), a disability-led charity that improves deaf and disabled people’s access to live music.
Please see ArcTanGent's Accessibility Page for more info, or email their dedicated team at access@arctangent.co.uk.
