Festival Information
South East
Overview
Maid of Stone is a three-day rock festival held at Mote Park in Maidstone. Its two-stage programme covers classic, hard, melodic, blues, southern and alternative rock, combining established international performers with UK artists and emerging bands.
Created by rock fans, the festival has a compact layout with no scheduled clashes between its two stages. Camping, food, bars, an alternative market and rock-themed activities accompany the live programme, with children and families welcome.
Line-up
View the official line-up page for artist and programme announcements.
Festival Capacity: ≈ 5,000
The organiser describes Maid of Stone as having a maximum capacity of approximately 5,000 people. The compact festival site places the stages, arena facilities and camping areas close together.
First held: 20232027 edition: 5th
Location
Maid Of Stone Festival takes place at Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7RN.
Travel Info
See the official Travel information for current directions and arrival guidance. Festival parking requires a separate parking ticket. Drivers should follow the event signs beyond Maidstone Leisure Centre rather than parking in its public car park.
Maidstone West is the nearest railway station, approximately 1.3 miles from Mote Park.
Festival Venue
Mote Park is a large landscaped public park with open grassland, mature trees and established paths. The festival occupies a compact part of the park, placing its two stages and main arena facilities close together, with the camping areas nearby.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £45 - £200
This approximate range covers paid child and adult weekend admission, including booking fees. Free infant tickets, camping, parking and optional upgrades are excluded. Always check the official ticket page for current prices and availability.
Tickets to Maid Of Stone Festival can be purchased from the festival's official Tickets Page.
Options include:
- Adult and child weekend tickets
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday day tickets
- Free infant tickets
- Payment plans
Camping, travel and upgrades:
- General and Camping Plus supplements
- Campervan and caravan pitches
- Car and motorbike parking
- Optional weekend and day VIP upgrades
Important Ticket Information
Camping is booked separately from festival admission. General and Camping Plus supplements are charged per person aged 16 or over, while supervised under-16s camp free. Campervan and caravan passes cover one pitch for up to four people, but each occupant also needs a weekend admission ticket. VIP products upgrade a valid admission ticket and do not provide festival entry on their own.
Under-18s must attend with an adult aged 18 or over. Use official booking links provided by the festival and check the current ticket terms before purchasing.
Accommodation
Camping is available beside the festival, but it is booked separately from arena admission. Visitors using the General or Camping Plus areas need a camping supplement for each person aged 16 or over, alongside a weekend ticket.
Camping Options:
- General, quiet/family and accessible camping
- Camping Plus, with upgraded toilets and showers
- Campervan and caravan pitches
- Glamping and pre-pitched tents through the festival's accommodation partner
- One-night camping for day-ticket visitors, where offered
Read the festival's official accommodation guide for current options, inclusions and booking requirements.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with Festival Calendar UK's Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
The festival arena and campsites are on grass, so access conditions can be affected by the weather. Visitors who need a companion pass apply after purchasing their own admission ticket.
Published facilities include:
- Free companion passes, subject to an application
- Accessible parking
- Accessible camping within the General Camping area
- Accessible toilets and a shower
- Stage-viewing areas
A General Camping supplement is required for accessible camping; there is no separate access-camping product. Check the festival's official accessibility information for current eligibility, application dates and arrangements.
