12/06/2026
The Weekender is upon us 🙌🏼🙌🏼
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO: Nearly time guys, the 2026 HTE Weekender opens at 5pm today Please read the info below.
Please make sure you have downloaded your ticket barcode to your phone prior to arriving at the Pier entrance, ready to be scanned. Wristbands can then be collected from our HTE Staff at the kiosk, before entering through the barriers.
A reminder that the Grand Pier operates a strict zero tolerance to any illegal substances and everyone attending will be subjected to a search upon entry. Anyone found to be in possession of any illegal substance will have this confiscated, have their wristband removed and escorted off the premises.. with no re-entry allowed for the rest of the weekend.
We have a new and extensive merchandise stall this year in conjunction with Forget-Me-Knots selling HTE Hoodies, Caps, Bags, T-Shirts, Ladies Tops, Slipmats, CDs, Vinyl, Glowstick, Lighters, club, festival wear, rave accessories and much much more. Cash or card payments, early purchasing is advised as stock tends to move very quickly each year. This is situated outside Tiffanys in the foyer.
THERE IS A CLOAKROOM this year situated by the entrance to Tiffanys. Please collect your items by 2am each night. The cloakroom will close sharply when the event finishes each night.
You are allowed to leave the venue and come back in but all entries will be subject to searches and wristband checking.
Food is served until 5pm each day in the Waterfront and Boardwalk Cafes.
Cash machines are available on the Pier after 8pm each day in the main room. (Great Hall)
The event starts at 5pm Friday and 2pm Saturday. If you want to use the Grand Pier from 10am -2pm (Outside of our event hours) there is a £2 entry free to come in early payable on the gate.
Last entry is 2am Friday night and 1am Saturday with no re-entry if you leave.
There will be two opportunities for Hard Trance Europe Group Photos this year. 8.45pm Friday at the end of The South Deck by Tiffanys entrance, and 8pm main room (Great Hall) front of stage, let's get everyone there together for two memorable shots with our pro photography team. Set your reminders now guys.
When leaving the venue, please be prompt in your departure, all the staff are working long hours this weekend and will want to get some sleep ready for the next day. Also please be respectful and leave quietly, and let’s show Weston Super Mare yet again what a lovely bunch we all are.
Weekend and day tickets are available from Skiddle still, all tickets whether day or weekend tickets allow entry into One Big Sunday 2pm-midnight at The Loft.
Finally, have fun, enjoy your weekend, and let’s all make this the best edition to date. See you at 5pm.
