25/07/2025
🎉 Let the Countdown Begin – Just 27 Days to Go! ☀️
Sunshine Festival is Nearly Here!
The countdown is officially on, and we’re just 27 days away from welcoming you to the happiest weekend of the year!
Right now, the team is out transforming fields into magic — building stages, stringing up lights, and infusing every corner with that legendary Sunshine energy.
✅ What You Should Be Doing Now:
🎪 Check your tent
⛺ Prep your camping kit
🥂 Start planning your meals (Yes, Prosecco totally counts as hydration)
We’ll be sending weekly updates to help you arrive smoothly and enjoy every second of the festival. Let’s kick it off with some exciting news:
🎶 Why Thursday Might Be the Best Day of All:
🌟 Top Acts You Won’t Want to Miss:
Get the party started early with Thursday’s incredible lineup:
Howdy Country Stage Show
Barrioke
World class acts: Elvis, Oasis, Foreigner & Journey
Headliners: Toyah & Ocean Colour Scene
That’s a full-blown festival night before the weekend even begins!
🕓 Arena opens Thursday at 4pm
🕛 New for 2024: Friday arena opens at 12pm!
🚗 Faster Entry, Less Waiting
We’ve overhauled the arrival system with:
A new dedicated entrance & SCAN AREA.
Professional traffic management
A one-way entry system to:
Avoid delays through Upton-upon-Severn
Move vehicles off main roads faster
Speed up check-ins for everyone
🕗 Gate Opening Times:
Thursday Ticket Holders: Thursday 21 August, 8:00am
Weekend Ticket Holders: Friday 22 August, 8:00am
🚫 Please don’t arrive early — overnight queuing causes road blocks and delays.
🏕 Camp Anywhere – All Fields Open from Thursday!
Arrive Thursday and choose any camping field you like — first come, first served. (Apart from the posh loos and disabled camping fields)
🗺️ New Festival Map Attached
(Includes gate layouts, camping zones, arena, water, toilets, showers, & free shuttle routes)
📥 Arrival Checklist:
To help everyone get in quickly, please do the following:
✅ Download or print all tickets in advance (including child/teen/wellness zone etc.) Not doing so causes unnecessary delays for everyone
✅ Keep wristbands (Luxury Loo, Blue Badge) visible and ready
✅ Follow directions from our arrivals team
🚫 Don’t rely on mobile signal – it may be patchy at the gates
🚫 No Thursday ticket? Please don’t arrive Thursday — staff will be checking
⚠️ Order numbers are not accepted as ticket proof.
Arriving without a valid barcode or paper ticket?
→ You’ll be held in a waiting queue and charged a £20 manual lookup fee.
👨👩👧👦 Families & Safety
🎟 Kids 11 & under go free, but they still need a ticket — Click here to add them
🚗 Free parking next to your tent (weekend ticket includes camping)
🚫 No driving in camping areas once the festival starts — this keeps things safe, relaxed, and family-friendly
If you need to come and go during the weekend:
Use the new Day Car Park near Gate 2 & the Yorkshire Grey Pub
A free shuttle will run all day between the car park and arena entrance
Vehicles caught driving through camping zones will be redirected By our NEW CAMPSITE SECURITY to keep kids & familys safe.
🌞 Let the Sunshine In…
We can’t wait to welcome you for a weekend of music, magic, and memories. Stay tuned for next week’s update — and get ready for an unforgettable Sunshine Festival! www.thatsthetickets.co.uk
