Rock the Castle - Weekender

Rock the Castle - Weekender takes place Friday 10th - Saturday 11th July 2026.

Friday from 5:30pm until 10:30pm - Gates open @5pm

Saturday from 12pm until 10:30pm - Gates open @11.30am

Rock the Castle - Weekender is held at Flint Castle in Flint.

Rock the Castle - Weekender is a family-friendly, all ages event.

Children must be accompanied by an adult and must have registered for a ticket. Adults must purchase the ticket when they get their own.  Children are free.

Yes - however, there is no shade in the castle and it’s likely to be very hot. We ask that all dogs brought to Rock the Castle - Weekender are on leads at all times and that you pick up after them.

No, BBQs are not permitted at Rock the Castle - Weekender.

Gazebos are not allowed at Rock the Castle - Weekender.  Due to the nature of the event, having gazebos up in the castle would present a health and safety risk

Yes on both counts - although there will be a large array of food vendors onsite it is completely no problem for you to bring your own to Rock the Castle - Weekender.  Likewise, you can bring your own alcohol although there will be a full bar onsite including chilled beer on tap and a fab gin bar.

Yes!  There will be a firework display on Saturday night at 10.30 and it will last approximately 5 minutes.

There is parking near the Rock the Castle - Weekender site at the RNLI car park, as well as further parking in the town centre.  Please don’t park all over the roads in the local area outside people's homes.

Flint Train Station is literally 100 yards from the Rock the Castle - Weekender venue, so please do use the train or walk if you live in Flint.