Festival Information
East Midlands
Overview
Bloodstock Open Air is the UK's largest independent metal festival, hosting over 120 international metal acts across four stages.
Bloodstock is known for its strong focus on the metal community, offering a platform for emerging talent through initiatives like Metal 2 The Masses. With a motto of "BY THE FANS FOR THE FANS," the event has grown to attract 20,000 attendees, featuring a diverse line-up of established and up-and-coming metal bands.
Bloodstock emphasises a zero-tolerance policy for harassment. As members of the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), Bloodstock is committed to the 'Safer Spaces at Festivals' campaign, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all attendees.
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: ≈ 20,000
This is an approximate total audience size including ticket holders, crew, and staff. Festival capacity can vary slightly year to year depending on license and layout.
Location
Bloodstock Festival takes place at: Catton Park, Walton-On-Trent, Derbyshire, DE12 8LN.
Catton Park is a historic private estate on the edge of the National Forest. The site features open grassland bordered by trees, forming a natural amphitheatre that slopes gently towards the main stage area.
The festival layout is compact and easy to navigate, with camping and parking areas located around the central arena. Ground surfaces are mostly grass and firm soil, though conditions can become muddy in wet weather — sturdy footwear is recommended.
See their dedicated Travel Page for getting there info.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £34 - £250
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 for Bloodstock 2026 Festival are currently SOLD OUT. The festival is working with Tixel as their exclusive resale partner, check out Tixel Bloodstock Tickets. You can register to receive alerts when tickets are available. You can also register on the Bloodstock Tickets Page (Seetickets), here you will be notified if tickets become available (scroll to the bottom of the page).
Options include:
- Standard Weekend + Camping
- Child Weekend 4 - 11 years old. Children under 4 go free. All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian over the age of 18 at all times.
Parking / Campervan:
- Parking Weekend
- Campervan
Upgrades and Extras:
- Serpents Lair VIP Bar
- Pre-pitched tents, check out Tangerine Fields
- VIP Patch Of Grass (pitch your tent near your car. For 1 person, you'll need to upgrade for each person as well as child VIP.)
- VIP Ready Pitch Tent (bring your own sleeping bag)
- VIP Pods and Pads
Important Ticket Information
Ticket Warning: 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).
Accommodation
Bloodstock Festival is a camping festival, please bring your own equipment.
Campsite Options:
- There are seven standard campsites at the event.
- RAGNAROK is the quiet campsite, suitable for families and those seeking peace after midnight.
- Attendees shouldn't bring oversized tents for small groups.
- Check out camping info.
Glamping & Pre-pitched:
- Glamping options
- There are also pre-pitched tents available, check out Tangerine Fields.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you're fully prepared for your festival adventure with our Essential Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Bloodstock is committed to making their festival accessible for all. For full and detailed Accessibility and ticketing information, please visit the Accessibility Section on the info page.
