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Knockengorroch Festival

Scotland

Overview

Knockengorroch Festival is a long-running independent greenfield music festival held in a secluded upland valley in southwest Scotland. The event takes place on a rural farm site in Galloway, with stages, campsites, and communal spaces spread across the landscape.

The programme draws on a broad mix of folk, world, electronic, and traditional music, alongside workshops, talks, and family-oriented activities. Most attendees camp on site, and the festival’s scale, setting, and structure support a community-focused experience shaped by its natural surroundings.

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:  ≈ 3,000

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Location

Knockengorroch Festival takes place at Knockengorroch Farm, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 3TJ, a remote rural site in the Galloway Hills.

Please note: the festival site is located approximately 4 miles from the A713 and is accessed via privately maintained roads.

Travel

Full travel and access information is published on the festival’s official Travel page.

  • Car: The most common way to reach the site. Detailed directions are provided by the festival, and the appropriate parking option must be booked in advance.
  • Knock Bus: A return coach service operates from Glasgow or Edinburgh. This includes drop-off at the off-site car park and transfer to the festival site.
  • Shuttle bus: Regular shuttle services run between the off-site car park and the site entrance throughout the festival.
  • Public transport: The nearest train stations are Dumfries and Ayr, with onward travel required by taxi or lift-share.
  • Car sharing: Encouraged to reduce environmental impact and local traffic. See the festival’s lift-share information for details.

Festival Site

Knockengorroch Farm sits in an upland valley surrounded by mountains, moorland, and a clear-running river. The setting creates a natural amphitheatre and gives the festival a strong connection to its landscape. The terrain is predominantly grassy and uneven in places, and can become muddy in wet weather.

Tickets

Basic Price Range:  £69 - £186

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

Please note: Tickets and wristbands are non-returnable and non-refundable once purchased. Check the festival ticket terms for the most up-to-date policy.

Ticket types

Options include multi-day ticket types that provide entry from different days of the festival:

4-Day Ticket (entry from Thursday)

  • 4 Day Adult (16+ Years)
  • 4 Day Adult Concession (full-time student, over 60, or eligible benefit recipient)
  • 4 Day Youth (11-15 Years)
  • 4 Day Child (10 and under) - FREE

3-Day Ticket (entry from Friday)

  • 3 Day Adult (16+ Years)
  • 3 Day Adult Concession
  • 3 Day Youth (11-15 Years)
  • 3 Day Child (10 and under) - FREE

2-Day & 1-Day Tickets

Sunday-only and other short-stay ticket options may be available in advance and, if capacity allows, on the gate. One- and two-day tickets are not typically offered for entry on Friday.

Upgrades and Extras:

  • Off-site parking pass
  • On-site parking only
  • Standard live-in vehicle pass (5m or under)
  • Large live-in vehicle pass (5m and over)
  • Dog ticket – free
  • Knock Bus coach travel from nominated cities

Important Ticket Information

Only purchase tickets via official sellers listed on the festival website. Ticket terms, age guidance, and access arrangements vary by type and event, and details are outlined on the festival’s ticket pages.

Accommodation

Knockengorroch Festival  is a camping festival, please bring your own equipment.

Campsite options

  • General camping: Large, open fields used for tents and vehicles. Walking distances to the main stage vary, typically ranging from around 45m to 800m depending on pitch location.
  • Live-in vehicles: Designated on-site areas for campervans and caravans. A valid live-in vehicle pass must be booked in advance.
  • Accessible camping: A dedicated camping area is available for attendees with access requirements.
  • Glamping (Red Kite Yurts): Pre-pitched yurts and bell tents with flooring, lighting, and optional bedding. Bookings are managed independently via Red Kite Yurts.

Campsite guidance

  • Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a lead at all times and cleaned up after.
  • Glass is not permitted anywhere on site.

Facilities

  • Free on-site showers, cleaned regularly.
  • Accessible toilets located across the site, including within the accessible campsite.
  • 24-hour first aid and welfare support, with refrigerated storage available for medication.

Packing Checklist:

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Accessibility

Knockengorroch Festival  is committed to making their festival accessible for all.

  • Terrain and layout: The site is predominantly flat grassland, with mixed and uneven surfaces in places. Ground conditions can become muddy during wet weather.
  • Accessible toilets: Modular accessible toilets are positioned across the site, including within the accessible camping area.
  • Accessible camping: A designated accessible camping area is located close to key facilities. Advance contact with the festival may help with planning and placement.
  • Personal assistant tickets: Free PA tickets are available for attendees who require a personal assistant. Arrangements are handled directly by the festival team.
  • First aid and welfare: A 24-hour first aid point and welfare tent operate on site, with refrigerated storage available for medication.

Accessibility arrangements and contact details are outlined on the festival’s official Accessibility Information page, which should be consulted for the most up-to-date guidance.