Because our main gate is located on part of the tennis courts at Courtside, they form a key part of the festival’s infrastructure.

There is some discolouration to some sections of the courts due to dust and high footfall. We pre-arranged cleaners to cleanse the courts immediately after the festival but they have not been able to get everything off. Courtside will be bringing in specialist cleaners for the courts, paid for by Tramlines. 

Alongside the parks team, we’ll be doing remedial works on some curbs to bring them back to standard.

We had our Agronomist visit the festival site on 30th July. Damage to the grass in high footfall areas, particularly in front of the car park, has been exaggerated by the recent long spells of extreme dry weather. 

Our specialists have put a plan together that includes overseeding, aeration and fertilising to help the grass to bounce back. The best time to carry out works effectively is when there is rain to soften the surface up, which likely will be in September, and also reduce any impact on the school Summer holidays.

Applications for the 2027 Resident Ticket Ballot will open in the Autumn.

Applications for the 2027 Resident Ticket Ballot will open in the Autumn.

Please email [email protected] for further information.

Households that fall within the Category 1, 2 or 3 catchment area may apply for 2 adult tickets per household and up to 2 Children (5-12 years or 4 & under). We look at the following criteria when considering which catchment area a household resides in:

• Your proximity to stages and noise.
• If you are in an area that we have designated and publicised as a walking route or meeting point.

Once we have assessed whether your address is eligible we will be in touch to allocate your tickets, or for categories 2 & 3, we’ll let you know you’ve been entered into the ballot.

Once applications have closed and we’ve drawn the ballot, we will get in touch with applicants to let them know whether they’ve been successful or not. 

As always, we recognise that residents within close proximity to the park may be directly impacted by the festival and in areas where we deem this a possibility, we provide free or discounted resident tickets.

Category 1: Automatically eligible to claim up to 2 x Free Adult Weekend Tickets and 2 x Free Kids Tickets.

Category 2: Entered into the Resident Ticket Ballot to claim up to 2 x Free Adult Weekend Tickets and 2 x Free Kids Tickets.

Category 3: Entered into the Resident Ticket Ballot to claim up to 2 x Discounted Adult Weekend Tickets and 2 x Free Kids Tickets. Category 3 discounted tickets will be priced at £110 + booking fee.

Each household can receive a Maximum of 2 Adult and 2 Children tickets (5-12 years or 4 & under).

Please have copies of the following documents ready to upload to complete your application:

• 2 x proofs of address dated within the last 3 months – e.g. utility bills, bank statement, council tax etc. Delivery invoices are not accepted.
• 1 x proof of photo ID – e.g. driving licence, passport.

• These tickets are for personal use only.
• Residents will need to present a valid photographic ID + valid E-Ticket on the day of the festival.
• All E-Tickets cannot be re-sold on the secondary market. Anyone found to be re-selling their ticket will risk their ticket being cancelled and will be refused entry into the festival site.
• Those applying within Category 2 & 3 will be entered into a ballot, tickets are not guaranteed.

If you are unsuccessful in the Category 2 ballot, you will have the opportunity to purchase discounted Weekend tickets or receive a pair of free Day tickets to the Day of your choice, subject to availability.