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When and where is the festival?
Plumpton Revival takes place on 8–9 August 2026 at Plumpton Racecourse, near Lewes, East Sussex. The site opens at 12pm each day, with entertainment running until late evening.
Tickets are available now via the tickets page. Choose from Weekend, Day, and VIP options. Early booking is recommended as capacity is limited and prices may increase closer to the event.
Our VIP guests enjoy covered grandstand seating, a private bar, flushing toilets, and fast-track entry – plus more exclusive perks to be announced.
Yes. On-site camping is available for both tents and campervans throughout the weekend. Each campervan will require its own campervan pitch ticket, and every person staying on site must also hold a camping ticket in addition to their festival entry ticket. Camping areas open from Friday afternoon at 5pm and close Monday at noon, allowing plenty of time to set up and pack down.
Yes. There’s limited on-site parking, so we strongly recommend booking a parking pass in advance. Plumpton Racecourse is just a short walk from Plumpton Railway Station, with regular trains from Lewes, Brighton, and London Victoria.
A vibrant weekend packed with live music, 60s and 70s nostalgia, immersive walkabout acts, circus performances, vintage stalls, comedy, retro funfair rides, themed areas, and even a cinema showing iconic festival footage from Woodstock, Monterey, Plumpton, and Glastonbury. It’s a full celebration of peace, love, and good vibes.
Yes. Expect a wide range of retro food stalls, vegan and vegetarian options, local ales and ciders, and plenty of refreshing summer drinks. You’re welcome to bring sealed water bottles, but no alcohol or glass is allowed on entry.
Yes. Plumpton Revival is designed to be enjoyed by all ages, with a relaxed and safe atmosphere. There’ll be family zones, workshops, and plenty of entertainment suitable for kids and teens.
The festival takes place on largely flat ground, and accessibility routes and facilities will be provided. We aim to make the event as inclusive as possible — if you have specific requirements, please contact us in advance.
Personal cameras and phones are welcome, but please be mindful of other festivalgoers. Professional photography, filming, or drone use requires prior approval from the organisers.
Sorry, no dogs or pets are permitted on site, except for registered assistance dogs unless they are ‘working’ and in livery.
Yes. We welcome performers, walkabout acts, traders, and vintage stallholders who fit the festival’s theme. Please visit our apply page to sign up.
Please don’t bring:
  • Opened water bottles or drinks bottles; guests will be allowed to bring in an empty reusable water bottle.
  • Any bladed article.
  • Fireworks or explosives.
  • Any illegal drugs or narcotics, including drug paraphernalia and nitrous oxide.
  • Alcohol, including alcohol in a sealed bottle.
  • Needles or sharp objects, with the exception of medications such as epi-pens or insulin.
  • Identity marker spray.
  • Offensive weapons, including ‘pepper spray.’
  • Glass in any form.
  • Flares.
  • Poles or flags.
  • Air horns.
  • Drones.
Any articles that could cause harm to the public or property.
Follow @PlumptonRevival on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) for line-up announcements, offers, and behind-the-scenes news.

Getting To Plumpton

All roads lead to revival — find your route to Plumpton and join the journey back to ’70s.

Plumpton By Rail

Trains To Plumpton
Travelling by train is one of the easiest and most relaxed ways to reach Plumpton Revival.
Plumpton Station sits directly beside Plumpton Racecourse, meaning you can step off the train and stroll straight into the festival.
Regular Southern Railway services run to Plumpton from Lewes, Brighton, and London Victoria, with journey times of around an hour from London and just 15 minutes from Brighton.
Connections are also available from Gatwick Airport and the wider Sussex area, making rail travel a convenient option for visitors from across the South East.

Plumpton By Car

Driving To Plumpton
Plumpton Racecourse is easy to reach by road, tucked between Lewes and Haywards Heath in the heart of the Sussex countryside.
From the A27, follow signs to Lewes, then take the B2192 and B2116 towards Plumpton.
For those coming from the north, the A23 and A272 provide straightforward access from London, Brighton, and Gatwick.
The full address is Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AL — perfect for sat-nav or Google Maps.

Upgrade Your Experience

For those who like their nostalgia with a touch of luxury, our VIP tickets bring comfort and class to the heart of the festival.

VIP Info
Enjoy covered grandstand seating, giving you the perfect view of the Main Stage while staying shaded from the summer sun (or sheltered from the great British drizzle).
Relax in the private bar, where drinks flow, the service is swift, and the atmosphere stays cool. Take a break from the field with plumbed-in, flushing toilets — a small luxury that makes a big difference.
Skip the queues with fast-track entry, getting you straight to the music, the laughter and the memories. Start your weekend in style with a welcome drink on arrival, setting the tone for an unforgettable few days.

And that’s just the beginning — there’ll be more exclusive offers and perks announced in due course, reserved especially for our VIP guests.

Plumpton Revival - Because some legends deserve a second verse.

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