Kelburn Garden Party festival

You are invited to return to the magical lands of Kelburn for this annual festival - a cultural and artistic safari for the mind, body and soul featuring a unique programme of music, art and entertainment spread throughout our ancient and spell-binding forest glen and gardens.

All ages welcome.

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The Kelburn Garden Party is a unique, independent, magical music and arts festival – an annual explosion of colour, creativity and culture in a spectacular setting on Scotland’s West Coast – the grounds and glen around a 13th century painted castle, established in 2009 and with a dedicated following.

The festival is renowned for featuring a high quality and diverse range of musical styles that sits alongside a feast of creative happenings and fun attractions embedded around the site, from interactive art installations, living theatre, pop-up parties to glen walks, waterfall plunge pools, poetry, workshops, cabaret and downright surreal happenings. Kelburn is family-friendly and is well loved by all kids who visit as a fairy-tale playground.

The festival is created each year by the dedicated efforts of the organisers, crew, volunteers, performers and of course you, our friendly campers and dancers. Please see below information and get informed ahead of your Kelburn experience.

Some Important Information For All Ticket Holders

Before the Event

Make sure you have purchased the correct tickets for your needs! Not only event tickets but also extras like toilets, showers, lockers, parking and live-in vehicles.

Please read each ticket description along with our FAQs and send us an email at boxoffice@kelburnarts.com with any questions before purchasing, please note we do not offer refunds (see full terms and conditions on our website)

Note that all ticket re-sales are now bought and sold exclusively through Skiddle Re:Sell

Consider how you are getting to and from the event and book any necessary tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. Details of options can be found on the ’Travel’ page on our website.

The address you’re aiming for is Kelburn Castle, Kelburn Estate, Fairlie, KA29 0BE

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Consider the weather and pack accordingly

Consider who will look after your four legged friend while you party with us. The Kelburn team absolutely love dogs and all pets and that’s why we do not allow them on site. If you require an assistance dog, you must provide evidence that the animal is registered with Assistance Dogs (UK).

Please visit our website for details about accessibility and get in touch about any specific access requirements you have.

Glass is strictly not permitted on site - please ensure you decant any products from glass into a suitable alternative container ahead of arrival.

At the Event

Site Opening Times:

Friday

Car Park 12:00 - 22:00

Box Office 14:00 - 22:00

Campsite 12:00 onwards

Saturday

Car Park 10:00 - 22:00

Box Office 10:00 - 22:00

Campsite 24hrs

Sunday

Car Park 10:00 - 22:00

Box Office 10:00 - 22:00

Campsite 24hrs

Monday

Car Park 10:00 - 14:00

Box Office 09:00 - 13:00

Campsite 00:00 - 14:00

Be prepared on arrival to ensure smooth entry to the event, have your tickets, acceptable photo ID (We operate CHALLENGE 25) and environmental deposit of £10 cash (for all Youth and Adult ticket holders) close to hand. Be aware if you haven’t gotten to the box office before it closes you won’t be able to get a wrist band and won’t be able to see that nights performances.

The Environmental Deposit Scheme is in place to ensure we keep our site clean, show the land some respect, and encourage our audience to act in a way that aligns with our sustainability goals. For all attendees with an Adult or Youth ticket, our £10 cash deposit is returned when you bring us a binbag full of litter, small bag of cigarette butts, or show us your properly packed up tent (which you should take home or donate). Any unclaimed deposits are put towards our waste management fees.

Please note that barbecues and fires of any kind are not permitted.

Bars and Traders will be accepting both cash and cashless payment. There is a cash machine available onsite for a small fee.

Look after yourselves, look after each other, respect consent, respect the site.

For more information, please check out frequently asked questions