Craic by the Creek 2027

Craic by the Creek 2027 will go down  Friday 16th - 18th July.

Craic by the Creek is located at Whitebottom farm in Etherow Country Park, Compstall, Stockport.

Children are welcome at Craic by the Creek although the event is more aimed at an adult audience.  Under 18s must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

All food vendors and festival market stalls at Craic by the Creek will be cash / card only. They do not use the token system - this is exclusive to the bar.

Allowed at Craic by the Creek:

• Small camping stove
• Tent
• Sleeping bag and extra blankets
• It gets chilly at night
• Wellies
• Torch
• Water proofs – Fingers crossed they won’t be needed
• Sun cream
• Medication – (prescription only)
• Spare clothes
• First aid kit
• Money
• Soft Drinks
• Food or Snacks

Not Allowed:

• No alcohol to be brought onsite – This is strictly in accordance with the rules of our alcohol license
• No glass allowed
• No illegal substances or legal highs
• No fires or BBQs
• No sound system
• All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
• Unruly behaviour is not accepted
• No rucksacks in the barn / stage area - trip hazard
• No public cars on site

Yes, re-entry is permitted with a valid Craic by the Creek wristband. Security will check all wristbands for signs of tampering.

If you are not staying on-site, you must leave Craic by the Creek by 2am. Security personnel will begin checking wristbands at 1.30am and asking non-camping guests to make their way off the site.

The shuttle bus will run until 2am.  Taxis cannot reach the festival site. The designated taxi pick up zone is Etherow Country park Car Park. 

Dogs are welcome at Craic by the Creek but must remain on a lead at all times.

Unfortunately you can’t be issued with a refund if you can’t make Craic by the Creek due to work commitments or your mates have dropped out. In these circumstances, it is advised passing on your tickets privately to avoid losing out on the money spent. Refunds can only be offered if the event is cancelled or postponed, as agreed upon purchase.

Day tickets are not offered at Craic by the Creek.

If you’re travelling to Craic by the Creek by car, please be aware that vehicles cannot normally access the festival site. Instead, you’ll need to leave your car in the designated festival car park.  Please do not attempt to drive directly to the site, as this can cause disruption on the surrounding roads for both local residents and the festival.

Please head straight to the festival car park, located at SK6 5HH. The car park is run by a local farmer and costs £20 for the weekend. Cash payments are preferred, as Wi-Fi and mobile signal can be unreliable.

The walk to the festival site takes approximately 15 minutes from the festival car park or 10 minutes from Etherow Country Park car park. Both routes are clearly signposted, with the latter taking you through the beautiful surroundings of Etherow Country Park.

If you’re carrying camping equipment, you can hop on the free shuttle bus, which runs regularly throughout the festival. Alternatively, you can enjoy the walk while sending your camping equipment ahead on the luggage bus. Where possible, this is the organiser's preferred option.

The nearest railway stations to the Craic by the Creek venue are Marple and Romiley. Stockport station is also nearby with buses every 15 minutes. 

Disabled car parking facilities are due to be reviewed for the 2027 edition of Craic by the Creek.  Festival organisers will update festivalgoers as soon as further information becomes available.

The accessible toilet is located in the main stage area and can be reached via a ramp. If you require accessible facilities, please contact our team so we can provide further information and support.  Depending on your location and individual needs, the main toilet facilities may be closer, quicker and more convenient.

Festivalgoers have successfully used mobility scooters on-site in previous years. The terrain includes gravelled, grassed and tarmacked areas, so scooters with larger wheels are generally easier to manoeuvre. Please be aware that ground conditions may vary depending on the weather.

If you feel unsafe, uncomfortable or vulnerable at any point during Craic by the Creek, visit any of the bars and ask a member of staff for “Angela”. This discreet phrase lets the team know that you need help, and they will support you in a safe and confidential manner.

Yes, provided you have a valid motorhome, caravan, trailer tent or roof tent ticket. Once these tickets have sold out, organisers cannot accommodate any additional live-in vehicles on the Craic by the Creek site.

Yes. If your group arrives at Craic by the Creek together, you can camp together where space allows. Pitches are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and spaces cannot be reserved for guests arriving later.

Drinking water is available at three main locations across the Craic by the Creek site: the main festival shower area, behind the Bus Bar and beside the glamping toilets. Each water point will be clearly marked and easy to find when you arrive and are on the site map.

Glamping is an incredibly popular option at Craic by the Creek, and many options sell out soon after going on sale. Your glamping booking covers the tent only, so everyone staying in it will also need a general admission ticket to enter the festival.

Glamping guests should check in at the main entrance using their general admission tickets and let the gate staff know that they have a glamping booking. They will then be directed to the glamping reception area.

Click HERE to book.