Festival Information
East Midlands
Overview
Bloodstock Open Air is the UK's largest independent metal festival. The festival showcases 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.
Location
Bloodstock Festival takes place at: Catton Park, Walton-On-Trent, Derbyshire, DE12 8LN.
See their dedicated Travel Page for getting there info.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £34 - £231
Tickets to Bloodstock can be purchased via the official Bloodstock Tickets Page (Seetickets).
Options include:
(Child = 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.)
- Standard Weekend + Camping
- Child Weekend
- Friday - Day ticket
- Saturday - Day ticket
- Sunday - Day ticket
- Child Friday - Day ticket
- Child Saturday - Day ticket
- Child Sunday - Day ticket
Parking / Campervan:
- Parking - Day
- Parking Weekend
- Campervan
Upgrades and Extras:
- 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, check out Podpads.com
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 are available, see Podpads.com for 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.
