ARMAND VAN HELDEN, SOSA & MORE | Groovebox Keel SQ Summer Fest

There is secure parking within a 5-minute walking distance of Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest - 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.

Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest 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).

There are no allocated drop-off or pick-up points at Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest. 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.

Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest takes place Saturday 29th August 2026.

13:00 - 22:30

Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest is held at Keel Square in City Of Sunderland.

Yes, you must be 18+ to attend Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest.

Re-entry is not permitted at Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest.

This event is strictly 18+. We operate Challenge 25 – bring a valid government-issued photo ID with you. If you are asked for ID and cannot present any, you will not be permitted entry. If you do not have a bag on your person you will be required to empty all of your pockets and security will carry out a search to ensure no prohibited items are brought into the venue.

Food and drink are available on site. No external food or drinks are permitted at Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest.  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.

If required for medical reasons, please speak to the event organisers beforehand.

You may bring clear empty bottles which you can re-fill at free drinking water points on site.

Camping chairs, stools and picnic blankets are strictly prohibited at Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest.

Bags larger than A4 size are not permitted on the Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest site. 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 – organisers will not store prohibited items.

The Groovebox Keel Summer Square Fest set times are as follows:

ARMAND VAN HELDEN 21:15 - 22:30

SOSA 20:00 - 21:15

RANGER TRUCCO 19:00 - 20:00

JOE ROLET 18:00 - 19:00

BOSS PRIESTER 17:00 - 18:00

SIDNEY CHARLES 15:45 - 17:00

LEWIS TAYLOR 14:30 - 15:45

NATH BROWN & HOLLY HUTCH 13:00 - 14:30

VIP

HIAST 20:00 - 22:00

ISAAC JUKES 19:00 - 20:00

NIALL CLEARY 18:00 - 19:00

JONNY BURN B2B KADHIM 16:30 - 18:00

AMY BARBER 15:30 - 16:30

RUBY FOSTER 14:30 - 15:30

WILL MAKIN 13:00 - 14:30

The following items are prohibited at Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest:

• 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.

If you require accessibility assistance at Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest please contact info@weareliverepublic.com.  An accessibility viewing platform and accessible restrooms are available to those who need them.

Bars at Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest are cashless (card/contactless only). Traders and rides accept cash & card payment.

There will be no WiFi on the Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest site. We advise you to set a meeting point with your friends when you arrive on site.

If you lose a personal belonging on the Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest site 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.

A dedicated Welfare Tent will be available on site for anyone needing assistance. Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest 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.

Goovebox Keel Square Summer Fest gates open at: 13:00PM

Last entry: 15:00PM

Late entry add-on last entry: 17:00PM

The event ends at: 22:30PM

If you want to arrive at Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest later than the last entry time you can purchase a late entry add-on, on top of your standard ticket, which will give you access to the event up until 5PM ONLY!

Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest VIP includes a private arena, bars, posh loos, great views of the main stage, some seating and more.  If you have a VIP ticket, please use the VIP lane upon arrival. 

Mobile and printed tickets are accepted at Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest.

Carers tickets for Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest can be acquired through Skiddle’s customer service team: custcare@skiddle.com.

WHERE'S THE AFTERS? The official Groovebox Keel Square Summer Fest after party will be hosted at The Point.

WHO’S ON THE LINE-UP? Kepler, Job De Jong, Joss Dean & more

DETAILS Event times are 10PM - 4AM. The venue address is The Point, Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3HY.

TICKETS Tickets for the after party are limited and already selling FAST, grab yours now via Skiddle.