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Ascendancy Festival

West Midlands

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Overview

Ascendancy Festival is a new four-day, all-ages rock and metal camping festival at Thornborough Events near Birmingham. Its first edition follows the end of Breaking Bands Festival and continues that event's focus on helping audiences discover emerging artists.

The programme is divided between the Breaking Bands Stage, which introduces grassroots acts, and the Ascendancy Stage, which includes selected returning performers and artists progressing through the festival's development route. Weekend admission includes camping and on-site parking.

Line-up

View the official line-up for the latest announced artists.
Note: Line-ups may evolve closer to the festival date. Always check the official website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information.

First held: 20272027 edition: 1st

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Location

Ascendancy Festival takes place at: Thornborough Events, Redhill Road, King's Norton, Birmingham, B38 9EH.

The festival uses a single outdoor site with arena and camping areas. On-site parking is included with the verified weekend passes.

King's Norton is the nearest named railway station. The organiser estimates a walk of around 15–20 minutes or a short taxi journey to the site. Local buses also serve King's Norton and the Redhill Road area, with wider connections through Birmingham city centre.

Check the official visitor information before travelling for current public-transport, driving and arrival guidance.

Tickets

Basic Price Range: £20 - £110

Tickets for Ascendancy Festival can be purchased from the festival's official Tickets Page.

Options include:

  • Three-day and four-day adult weekend passes.
  • Three-day and four-day teen passes for ages 13–17.
  • A four-day pass for children aged under 13.

Upgrades and Extras:

  • Advance live-in vehicle passes.
  • Electric hook-up passes for live-in vehicles.

Important Ticket Information

First-edition information: Ascendancy Festival follows Breaking Bands Festival but will hold its first event under the new name in 2027. Visitors should book through the official Ascendancy Festival website and check the latest ticket terms, event information and travel arrangements before attending.

Use only booking links provided through the official Ascendancy Festival website and read the current festival terms before purchasing. The event is all-ages, but under-14s must remain with an adult aged 18 or over, and unaccompanied under-16s are not permitted on site after 9pm. Identification may be required for age-restricted purchases or areas.

Accommodation

Camping is included with the verified three-day and four-day weekend passes. Visitors should bring their own camping equipment.

Campsite Options:

  • Standard camping for weekend ticket holders.
  • Campervans and caravans with the appropriate advance live-in vehicle pass.
  • Electric hook-up with a separate advance pass.

Facilities:

  • Portable toilets in the arena and camping areas.
  • Accessible portable toilets in both areas.

Campsite Notes:

  • The campsite opens at noon on Thursday and closes at noon on Monday.
  • Festival admission is separate from live-in vehicle and electric hook-up passes.

Visitors who prefer other accommodation can make their own arrangements in King's Norton, Birmingham or the surrounding area, taking the journey to the festival site into account.

For current campsite arrangements and live-in vehicle information, see Ascendancy Festival's official visitor information.

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Accessibility

The festival states that accessible portable toilets will be available in the arena and camping areas.

Visitors requiring a carer pass, parking or other individual access arrangements should contact the organiser at hello@ascendancyfestival.com before purchasing and confirm the current provision that applies to them.