GirlyPop Fest | Keel Square, Sunderland

GirlyPop Fest Sunderland takes place on 23 August.

GirlyPop Fest Sunderland will go down in Keel Square, Sunderland.

GirlyPop Fest Sunderland is an event for anyone aged 5 and up. Anyone who is under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

GirlyPop Fest Sunderland gates open at: 12:00

The event ends at: 16:30

There will be many food vendors available at GirlyPop Fest Sunderland. No externally brought food & drink will be allowed at this event. If you are found with food and or drink on your person when you are being searched on entry you will be asked to throw it away. If you are caught with food & drink once inside that hasn’t been purchased on site you may be asked to leave the event.

Bags larger than A4 size are not permitted at GirlyPop Fest Sunderland. If you have a bag, security will be required to carry out a bag search. Please check the list of prohibited items, as anything not allowed will be binned - we will not store prohibited items.

Absolutely! If they're over 5 years old and would enjoy GirlyPop Fest Sunderland, please do bring them!

The following items are prohibited at GirlyPop Fest Sunderland:

• Illegal substances / drugs; Legal highs / nitrous oxide (NOS); 
• Weapons of any kind (including knives, knuckle dusters, etc.); 
• Fireworks, flares, smoke bombs, or explosives
• Glass items (bottles, jars, mirrors)
• Alcohol (unless purchased on site)
• Large bags (bigger than A4 size)
• Professional cameras, video cameras, or recording equipment (without accreditation)
• Drones or flying devices
• Laser pens / laser equipment
• Megaphones, air horns, or amplified sound devices
• Bicycles, scooters, skateboard
• Camping equipment (tents, chairs, gazebos)
• BBQs, gas stoves, or any cooking equipment
• Aerosols
• Sharp objects (including scissors)
• Flags or banners with offensive or political messaging
• Animals (except registered assistance dogs)
• Unauthorised merchandise for sale
• Any items deemed dangerous or unsuitable by security.

Picnic blankets and camping chairs are allowed, but check where they can be put on site.

If you lose a personal belonging on site at GirlyPop Fest Sunderland please visit the Welfare Tent during the event. After the event, contact the organisers via this email email:info@weareliverepublic.com. Items will be held for 30 days, then disposed of.

For any additional information or queries, please check out the Sunderland Summer Series FAQs: https://weareliverepublic.com/uk-tours/keel-square-summer-series-faqs/

or reach out via email: info@weareliverepublic.com

Mobile and printed tickets are accepted for GirlyPop Fest Sunderland.

GirlyPop Fest Sunderland VIP tickets include private bar, premium toilets, seating, great stage views and more (event dependent).

Carers tickets for GirlyPop Fest Sunderland can be acquired through Skiddle’s customer service team: custcare@skiddle.com.

GirlyPop Fest Sunderland is held at High Street West, City Centre, Sunderland, SR1 3DZ.

There is secure parking within a 5-minute walking distance of GirlyPop Fest Sunderland. St Mary’s Car Park (SR1 3AH), Sunniside Car Park (SR1 1UL) or The Bridges Shopping Centre (SR1 1UL). Please note charges will apply, with spaces available on a first come, first served basis.

There are no allocated drop-off or pick-up points at GirlyPop Fest Sunderland. Please use the bays on High Street West or St Mary’s Boulevard. Please be aware taxis cannot wait, so instruct drivers to use designated zones.

Keel Square is an 8-minute walk from Park Lane Interchange (Bus & Metro). Sunderland Station is a 6-8 minute walk, connecting to major destinations (Newcastle, York, Carlisle, Middlesbrough).

You know your child best, but please consider that GirlyPop Fest Sunderland is an event with special effects and flashing lights. If you think your child will enjoy the event but they are noise-sensitive, it is recommended bringing ear defenders with you for your child to wear.

A dedicated Welfare Tent will be available on site at GirlyPop Fest Sunderland for anyone needing assistance. Our staff and security teams will be working throughout the event to keep everyone safe. If you feel unwell, unsafe, or uneasy at any time, please speak to a member of the team, easily identifiable in crew uniform who will be happy to help.