Damnation Festival

Damnation Festival 2027 is on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th November.

Damnation Festival takes place at Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester.

Address – Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Longbridge Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1SN

Damnation is a 14+ event. Those aged 14-17 must be accompanied by a person aged over 18 to gain admittance to the venue. Valid photo ID may be required.

Yes you can bring your camera to Damnation Festival and get in touch with the festival if you get any great shots. Bear in mind that your camera is your own responsibility and you take it into the pits at your own peril.

As part of your purchase through Skiddle, you will have been asked to set up an account. If you log into your Skiddle account, you will find your Damnation tickets in there.  Alternatively a reminder will be sent out closer to the time with your ticket attached. 

No. Damnation do not check names on tickets against ID on the door. It does not matter what name is on the ticket. 

In line with the practices of most other events and festivals, refunds are only offered if Damnation Festival is cancelled, rescheduled or has changed location. This in in line with the regulations of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers (STAR). However you may sell on your ticket to someone else. It is recommended using a site like Twickets with which to sell your e-ticket. 

Damnation Festival address – Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Longbridge Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1SN.

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Nearest main rail station: Manchester Piccadilly 

Nearest tram stop: Parkway (Manchester Metrolink)

There is no parking on site at Damnation Festival. The venue car park is used to house food vendors, our merch tent and some chill out space. The little parking that remains is used to park up the crew and artists working across the day.

The Bowlers Exhibition Centre is located in a large industrial estate and there is plenty of parking found on the streets around the venue. Alternatively the Metrolink Park & Ride is only a 5 minute walk away from the venue.

Yes, the Damnation Festival venue is fully wheelchair accessible. The rooms are generally on flat surfaces. The internal floors have recently been refurbished and are newly painted with anti-slip surfaces throughout. Where there are some steps, the rooms also have wheelchair accessible ramps to negotiate the different heights.

There is a wheelchair accessible toilet, and for those who may have access to the upstairs Cantina bar, this is serviced by a lift. 

Those with a registered disability can be provided with a free carers ticket. Fill out the at https://www.damnationfestival.co.uk/accessibility. Carer’s tickets are generally issued in September each year, but applications are taken all year around. 

Yes, there are viewing platforms at all three stages at Damnation Festival. These are operated on a first come first serve basis. Those who are in wheelchairs are given priority. In the event that the platforms are full, attendees are asked to be mindful of the needs of others. If you are there with a carer/PA and they are able enough to stand on the ground level, it is asked that they do so to provide additional space for those who may need it.

If you do require access to these platforms, please ask a member of the ticketing staff for the additional wristband for these platforms as you are entering the venue. Damnation do not require any proof of your specific needs and have always worked on the trust principle. If you say you need access to those platforms, then they believe you need access to that space. Simple as that.