FAQs

Got a question about Tribfest? Hopefully you'll find the answer below, if not, get in touch with us and we'll be happy to help.

Ticket personalisation

Only the Adult Entrance tickets will need personalisation. Please note that this does not include Thursday Early Entry tickets. All adult weekend tickets will need a different email address and mobile phone number. Please press save after each person's details have been fully entered and then press finish personalisation to complete the process.

Prohibited items

BANNED ITEMS

- Banned from event; Glass of any kind incl bottles/containers, airhorns, fireworks, flares, illegal substances, drugs, ‘legal highs’, laser equipment/pens, megaphones, nitrous oxide, sky or ‘chinese’ lanterns, sound systems, spray cans, tabards/high viz jackets, sound systems or drums, animals (except registered guide dogs), knives, any weapons, generators with the exception of fixed in campervans.

- Banned from arena; cans, disposable BBQs, campsite stoves. Any food and drinks are not permitted to be taken into the arena.

- Excessive amounts of food, cigarettes. Only bring enough for personal consumption.

- Excessive amounts of alcohol.You are only permitted to bring alcohol for personal consumption into the campsite. Basically, if you can't carry it then you can't bring it.

- Under 18’s are not permitted to bring alcohol or to purchase alcohol on site.

- It is illegal for an over 18 to purchase alcohol on the behalf of under 18s.

Please note:

  • Anyone resisting the confiscation of disallowed items or disregarding these conditions will face eviction.
  • No unauthorised tape recorders, professional film or video equipment are allowed onsite. Cameras for personal use are welcome.
  • Flying or filming with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, or so-called drones) is not allowed on site before, during or after the Festival – and is prohibited by law. We have a working site and the safety of our audience, crew and staff is paramount.
How do I get my bags to my pitch?

The site is not too big so you can walk to most areas in under 10 minutes. If you would like some help we offer a few different services.

Festival Buggy - £5 per trip

You join the queue for these once you have your wristbands on and then one of our lovely members of staff will come and pick up all of your belongings and one lucky person will get to ride in the buggy too.

Trolley Hire - £5

If you want to skip the queue or you have more than one trip to do then you can rent a trolley to go back and forth from your pitch to your car. Please note that we require a £20 deposit for the trolley and you will need to return your trolley within 30 mins to get your £15 back.

What are the age restrictions of each ticket?

Must be the age mentioned at the time of the festival

Adult: 18 & over

Youth: 16 & 17

Child: 5 - 15

Under 5: hopefully you can work this one out ;)


Please note that there is a limit to 2 youth/child/under 5's per adult ticket

Can I bring a gazebo?

We do allow gazebos but no larger than 3m x 3m. We also ask that you are respectful of other campers and keep your space to a comparable area to the size of your group.

I've never been to a festival before, will I enjoy Tribfest?

Yes! 

Tribfest is the perfect first time festival. It doesn't get overcrowded, out toilet and shower facilities are kept clean all weekend, and there's something on the lineup for everyone.

We cater for audiences of all ages, from pushchair to wheelchair, Tribfest is great for all the family.

I can't find my eticket, what should I do?

Don't panic! When you order your tickets you will get an email confirmation and then all tickets will be sent out on 1st July. However, if you still need more information please email [email protected] and give us as much information as you can. Don't leave it until last minute.

Please note our ticketing partner is CM Ticketing so your email will be from them.

Can I get phone signal at Tribfest?

Unfortunately, the phone signal isn't great at Sledmere House. We've found that the best network for coverage at Tribfest is Vodafone.

The best way to avoid getting lost from your friends is to make plans to meet up at a certain point at the festival at certain times. There's plenty of recognisable points around the festival site that can be used to meet at so make sure all your group know where and when!

We do have WiFi available in the Main Arena available to purchase for a fee.

Do you cater for people with disabilites?

Yes, we do! All our stewards will be wearing fluorescent tops and will have been briefed on our facilities for people with disabilities; please ask them for any help or advice you may need over the weekend.

Toilets are within each area - the main arena and disabled campsite. All disabled toilets will be made as accessible as possible and as near to the main amenities within the site.

There will be a designated disabled camping area which will be as near to all main entrances as possible. On arrival please ask stewards for directions.

We try to make the festival as accessible as possible to those with special needs, but please note it is still some way (across grass) to the main arena, as dictated by the site. There are disabled toilet facilities in the arena and campsite. If you have particular needs, get in touch with us in advance. We'll do our best to help.

Anybody wishing to camp over the weekend must provide, prior to the festival, evidence of disability.

Our aim is to make your time at Tribfest a memorable one, don't be afraid to ask any of our staff on the day for help. If you feel we need to add more information regarding disabled issues please get in touch at [email protected] or telephone Ed on 07802533414

Can my tickets be refunded if I am unable to attend on the day?

Sorry, tickets are non-refundable and non-returnable.

No tickets will be allowed to be sold on social media sites or any commercial selling sites, such as eBay. This is due to the fact that each allocated eTicket has the name and address of the purchaser.

What are the festival opening times?

Tribfest Opening Times

Thursday

The campsites will be open for early entry on Thursday at 10am until 9.00pm. Early entry costs £25 per person which can be bought in advance with your tickets.

Friday

The ticket office will be open for entry from 8.00am till 9.00pm.

Saturday

The ticket office will be open for entry from 8.00am till 9.00pm.

Sunday

The ticket office will be open for entry from 10.00am till 7.00pm.

Monday

The campsites will be open until 12(noon) on Monday. All campers need to have packed up and have left the site by this time on the Monday.

How can I travel to Tribfest?

Many people come to the festival by car, train, bus, and bike. 

Sledmere House, home to Tribfest, is only 7miles northwest of Driffield, 25miles from York, 19miles from Scarborough and just 10miles away from Beverley. 

There will be signs from main roads and from nearby towns. 

More detailed travel information can be found here.

Can I camp for just one night?

ONLY IF YOU HAVE A WEEKEND WRISTBAND.

You can camp for one night, two or three! Four actually if you also have a Thursday Entry ticket.

If you have a day ticket, camping is NOT ALLOWED

Do we still need to order a ticket for our under 5's even though they're free of charge?

Under 5's can come free, but the number of under 5's are limited. So you must 'purchase' the free tickets when you order adult tickets, and the under 5's will only be allowed entry on production of a valid ticket and (if requested) proof of age.

Can I bring my own food and drink?

Yes, food and drink can be brought into the camping areas but no food and drink can be taken into the main arena. The food and drink on offer from the festival's traders inside the main arena is diverse and of the highest quality. There will be something on offer for everyone, and you haven't fully experienced the festival without trying some of the cuisine on offer. Each person will be searched when entering the main arena, anyone attempting to take food or alcohol/drink into the main arena will have it confiscated. Anyone breaking these rules could lose their wristband and be removed from the festival.

PLEASE NOTE: No glass bottles are allowed to be brought from outside the festival into the festival, security teams will be searching bags on entry to the campsites and any glass bottles will be confiscated. However, in the main arena Wine, Prosecco and Champagne will be served in a glass bottle. ALL GLASS MUST BE RETURNED and there will be a refundable charge of £5 which will be refunded on return of the glass.

Will there be any covered areas if it rains?

There are a number of covered areas - the bars and music marquees and the Big Top.

Will I be able to re-enter the site if I leave during the day?

We hope you won't want to, and we try to ensure you won't need to. But if you do leave the site, you will need to keep your wristband on, you will not be allowed re-entry if you do not have a wristband on your wrist. All wristbands must be shown at all times.

Can we take our own chairs?

Tribfest isn't a 'picnic show', and people tend to stand to watch the acts on the mainstage. We therefore don't allow people to bring furniture (other than small collapsible furniture) into the main arena - as it would be a saftey problem, and you wouldn't be able to see much anyway! Of course the various bars and catering areas have some seating available, and you're welcome to bring rugs or shooting-sticks, so you needn't be on your feet all day.

Drug Policy

As Tribfest is a family orientated festival, we have a zero tolerance stance on drugs and legal highs. We take the safety of festival goers as our top priority and will do all we can to make sure that everyone has a fun, but safe weekend!

Anyone caught selling drugs will be removed from the site and passed on to the Police. Anyone found using drugs will also be removed from the site and passed to the police.

Legal highs will not be on sale at the festival. Any trader found selling them will have their stock confiscated or face eviction from the festival site.

Can I bring my own alcohol into the main arena?

You will not be able to bring alcohol into the main arena, security will carry out searches when you are entering.

Anyone wishing to leave the main arena with a drink will now be permitted to do so.

Challenge 25

You don't have to be 18 to attend Tribfest but you must be 18 or over to purchase and consume alcoholic drinks.

Tribfest operates the "Challenge 25" policy. If you look under 25 please do not be offended if we ask you for proof of age when you buy alcohol.

Challenge 25 posters will be visible in all bars, for more information about Challenge 25, click here.

Tribfest operate a zero tolerance to underage drinking and consumption of any illegal substance. It is also an offence to buy alcohol for a person under the age of 18 if you are found to be breaking any of the rules above you risk being ejected from the festival.

PLEASE NOTE: All glass bottles purchased on site must be returned to the bar (£5 deposit) You are not permitted to bring your own glass onto site. Security teams will be searching bags on entry to the campsites and any glass bottles will be confiscated.

Can I bring my car into the campsite?

Sorry but no cars will be allowed into the campsites. This is due to health and safety reasons onsite.

Festival Taxi Service

We'll be putting on a taxi service from the car park to the camping areas to make sure you're not having to heave all your camping gear along with you! 

Note, there will be no cars allowed onsite throughout the festival unless authorised.

Cars towing caravans will be able to drive to their pitch but the car must be removed to the carpark as soon as the caravan is in place.

Will there be music in the campsites?

There may be some music in the campsite, this will be near the coffee and food stall but this will be chilled music and won't start too early, don't worry.

Please note, sound systems are not allowed to be brought into the campsites.

Can I bring a BBQ?

Yes, but barbeques must be raised off the ground. Disposable BBQs and open fires are not allowed.

Any BBQs not raised off the ground will be extinguished.

Please note that this may change and is weather dependant. On site the Fire and Health & Safety team have the final say.

How does the eticketing system work?

All our tickets are sold online, just click onto the buy tickets page. You can go online buy, download and print off your etickets and store them in a safe place ready for Tribfest.

Make sure you have saved your email you used for booking the tickets in case of problems and you must bring all your etickets with you on the day that you have purchased them for.

On your arrival each eticket has a barcode on which we will scan and your details will appear on our computer with what you have purchased. You will then be given your allocated carparking, camping/caravan pass and your chosen wristband for the day/weekend

NOTE You will need to bring proof of identity with you, your driving licence or something with your full name on when we scan the ticket so we can match your purchase. Once the ticket has been scanned it will not scan again and will show up on the screen as already allocated so this is important.

Your wristband must be shown at all times and will be checked. Any broken wristbands will be taken off the person and the person WILL have the choice to buy another wristband or removed from the site. All those without wristbands will be removed from the site.

Anyone with an adult ticket deemed to be under the age of 18, will not be given an adult wristband unless proof of age is provided on the gate.

Can I bring my own alcohol to the festival?

Yes you can bring your own alcohol into the campsites, but not into the main arena, security will carry out searches when you are entering.

You cannot bring excessive amounts of alcohol into the campsite, ie more than for personal consumption. Security teams will confiscate excessive amounts of alcohol.

Anyone wishing to leave the main arena with a drink will now be permitted to do so.

Challenge 25

You don't have to be 18 to attend Tribfest but you must be 18 or over to purchase and consume alcoholic drinks.

Tribfest operates the "Challenge 25" policy. If you look under 25 please do not be offended if we ask you for proof of age when you buy alcohol.

Challenge 25 posters will be visible in all bars, for more information about Challenge 25, click here.

Tribfest operate a zero tolerance to underage drinking and consumption of any illegal substance. It is also an offence to buy alcohol for a person under the age of 18 if you are found to be breaking any of the rules above you risk being ejected from the festival.

PLEASE NOTE: All glass bottles purchased on site must be returned to the bar (£5 deposit) You are not permitted to bring your own glass onto site. Security teams will be searching bags on entry to the campsites and any glass bottles will be confiscated.

Challenge 25

Challenge 25

You don't have to be 18 to attend Tribfest but you must be 18 or over to purchase and consume alcoholic drinks.

Tribfest operates the "Challenge 25" policy. If you look under 25 please do not be offended if we ask you for proof of age when you buy alcohol.

Challenge 25 posters will be visible in all bars, for more information about Challenge 25, click here.

Tribfest operate a zero tolerance to underage drinking and consumption of any illegal substance. It is also an offence to buy alcohol for a person under the age of 18 if you are found to be breaking any of the rules above you risk being ejected from the festival.

PLEASE NOTE: All glass bottles purchased on site must be returned to the bar (£4 deposit) You are not permitted to bring your own glass onto site. Security teams will be searching bags on entry to the campsites and any glass bottles will be confiscated.

Best Bar None Accredited Premises 2016-2020

Tribfest voted Best Entertainment/Leisure Venue 2018-2020

Working in partnership to provide safe and well managed premises in the East Riding of Yorkshire

Can I use my debit/credit card at Tribfest?

Yes, once again all credit cards will be accepted at Tribfest throughout the weekend we do sometimes struggle with signal to the machines so it is always best to have some cash.

You can purchase all your bar tokens and you can also pay on the day for admission tickets, as long as they haven't sold out!

Our terminals will be based at

  • Main Ticket Gate
  • Token Booth in Main Arena

Accepted cards:

  • Visa credit/debit/Electron
  • Solo
  • Masestro
  • Mastercard
  • JCB
  • ApplePay
How can I volunteer at Tribfest?

If you are 18 plus we would happy for you to join us at Tribfest. See our Volunteer Page for more information.

Can tickets be purchased on the day?

Tickets can be purchased on the day, provided that we have not sold out. The price will increase by £10. You are advised to buy tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

Plus we are encouraging people to turn up who are camping on the Thursday from 10.00am until 9.00pm. The price for a Thursday Early Entry ticket on the day is £25.

Are dogs allowed onto the campsite?

Unfortunately dogs are not allowed anywhere on site apart from guide dogs for the blind. This is a condition of our Public Entertainment Licence.

Where can I get more information about being a trader at Tribfest?

We're always on the lookout for good quality food and retail traders.

Please email [email protected] or fill in our enquiry form for more information