Information

Camping ticket holders can bring a reasonable amount of food plus the following alcohol quantities for personal consumption into the campsite upon initial entry only:

1 x 70cl spirits (no greater than 40% ABV)

OR

12 x 440ml cans of beer or cider (no greater than 6% ABV)

OR

3 x 75cl bottle of wine (no greater than 15% ABV)

OR

12 x 250ml cans of pre-mixed spirits (no greater than 15% ABV)

No food or drink can be taken into the main festival arena. However, we do allow sealed bottles of water up to 750ml, and empty unsealed bottles can be brought in to be refilled at the water points. No glass is allowed anywhere on site, including in campervans or caravans. Please decant into plastic containers before you leave home.

The legal age to bring alcohol into the festival is 18+. There is an ID check on entry and any alcohol will be taken off you if you are found to be underage.

A list of all our food vendors will be added as we approach the festival, including information on dietary provision. For customers with specific dietary requirements that we don’t cater for, we do allow a reasonable amount of food to be brought into the festival arena for personal consumption. This must be confirmed with us in advance of the festival by writing to info@thelongroad.com.

There are certain items that are not permitted into the festival or specifically the festival arena or campsite. These items are not limited to the below list but please do not bring any of the following:

• Cameras, film or video equipment with a lens greater than 6 inches
• Drones
• Generators
• Glass
• Illegal substances or legal highs
• Paper lanterns
• Perfume in small glass bottles over 100ml
• Unrecognisable medication without a doctor’s note or prescription
• Confederate flags
• Garments and items which promote cultural appropriation including, but not limited to, headdresses
• Larger power banks or portable battery stations such as Jackery or Bluetti units
• Campfires, open flames and charcoal BBQs (including disposable foil BBQs)

Handheld power banks up to 30,000mAh are permitted at the festival for charging devices via USB.

We allow the following items to be taken into the campsites, but not the arena:

• Flags on flagpoles (excluding Confederate flags) as there are overhead powerlines in the arena
• Cooking equipment – Gas camping stoves will be allowed only if they are raised off the ground on purpose built legs or stands, or placed on a stable table. Please ensure that any cooking equipment is always supervised while in use and familiarise yourself with the location of the campsite fire points when you arrive.
  • Pitch and Park, Premium Camping and General Camping ticket holders: You may bring in one gas canister up to 5kg. Any larger canisters will be taken from you at the gates of the festival.

  • Live-In Vehicle users: You may bring in one gas canister (up to 13kg within your vehicle). Any larger canisters will be taken from you at the gates of the festival.

• Gazebos (maximum size 3m x 3m)

Umbrellas can be taken into the arena but for the comfort of others, we ask that you please do not use them in front of stages as you may restrict the view of others.

For the enjoyment and safety of others we also reserve the right to stop the following items from coming into the event:

• Any item which we reasonably deem may cause danger, offence or disruption to any other person (for example: large sound systems, fireworks)
• Any item which may be used as a weapon (for example: kitchen knives, corrosive substances)

Please also see above sections for rules about bringing Food, Alcohol, Water, Chairs and Dogs to the festival.

Yes, you can bring your dog to enjoy The Long Road if you’re staying in the Pitch & Park or Live-in Fields. Dogs must not be left in vehicles overnight or during the day. Please note: dogs do not have access to general or premium camping areas, and all festival dog guidelines must be acknowledged.

Please pack light. To maximise the safety of everyone attending The Long Road, all customers may be subject to a thorough security check when they arrive.

Please be patient if there are queues and familiarise yourself with the below prohibited items before you arrive to avoid unnecessary delays at the security checks.

We recommend you don’t bring any unnecessary valuables. Unfortunately, festival campsites can attract opportunistic thieves. Keep valuables safe and away from the door of your tent.

Access to the premium campsite including more space, water points, improved toilets and more showers and all three days of the festival.

Required to book pre-pitched options and glamping.

If you have a practice, a passion, a mission, or a community initiative that would allow you to host a space, run an activity, or bring something interactive and meaningful to The Long Road, then we want to hear from you.

Visit this page to learn more.

Class 2 & 3 powered mobility scooters and wheelchairs are permitted into the event, in both campsites and the arena for the purpose of aiding disabled customers to move at pedestrian speeds. For the safety of all persons on site, we cannot permit mobility aids into the Event that are able to be used at speeds above 8mph, this includes, as per our standard Terms & Conditions, bicycles and e-assisted bicycles.

Customers must inform us in advance if they intend to bring a mobility aid to the Event and will be required to follow the Event’s Rules of Use:

–             Keep to a maximum speed of 5mph

–             Do not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs

–             Do not drive recklessly or without consideration for others

–             Ensure mobility devices remain adequately charged throughout the event using the designated charging points (within the Accessible Campsite, Welfare Tent and Viewing Platforms)

Everything you need to know about when the campsites, arena and car parks open throughout The Long Road weekend.

CAMPSITES

General Camping · Premium Camping · Glamping · Pitch & Park · Live-In Vehicles

THURSDAY
2pm – Campsites open
Thursday Early Entry Ticket Holders only

FRIDAY
11am – Campsites open

SATURDAY
11am – Campsites open

SUNDAY
11am – Campsites open

MONDAY
12pm – Campsites must be vacated

Last entry to the festival is 9pm each day.

ARENA

For all camping and Live-In Vehicle ticket holders

THURSDAY
5pm – 1am
Thursday Early Entry Ticket Holders only

FRIDAY
10am – 2am

SATURDAY
8am – 2am

SUNDAY
8am – 1am

CAR PARKS

General car parks and Pitch & Park

THURSDAY
Midday – Car parks open
Thursday Early Entry Ticket Holders only

FRIDAY – SUNDAY
10am – 9pm

Car parks allow exit 24 hours a day, but last entry is strictly at 9pm.

We recommend purchasing your car park pass in advance.

DAY TICKETS

Day ticket holders do not have access to the campsites. Arena and car park timings are as follows:

FRIDAY
12pm – 2am

SATURDAY
11am – 2am

SUNDAY
11am – 1am

Last entry to the festival is 9pm each day.

DAY TICKET CAR PARK

FRIDAY – SUNDAY
10am – 9pm

Car parks allow exit 24 hours a day, but last entry is strictly at 9pm.

We recommend purchasing your car park pass in advance.

Download our app for the all the latest info and stage timings

All timings are subject to change.

If you are coming on a single day ticket or a weekend no camping ticket you cannot bring any food or drink into the festival other than a refillable water bottle.

There are plenty of bar and food options available within the festival arena.

A list of all our food vendors will be added as we approach the festival, including information on dietary provision. For customers with specific dietary requirements that we don’t cater for, we do allow a reasonable amount of food to be brought into the festival arena for personal consumption. This must be confirmed with us in advance of the festival by writing to info@thelongroad.com.

Fold-up chairs, pull-along trolleys, wagons and blankets are permitted around the festival site, but there are some restrictions on their use.

After 5pm, chairs and blankets must be folded away at all stages, including the Rhinestone Stage and Interstate Stage. At the Rhinestone Stage, chairs and blankets are not permitted in the area between the stage and the mix tower after this time.

Please do not use chairs, blankets or trolleys in designated chair-free areas or anywhere they may cause congestion or obstruct emergency routes, and always follow signage and staff direction.

Please pack light. To maximise the safety of everyone attending The Long Road, all customers may be subject to a thorough security check when they arrive.

Please be patient if there are queues and familiarise yourself with the below prohibited items before you arrive to avoid unnecessary delays at the security checks.

We recommend you don’t bring any unnecessary valuables. Unfortunately, festival campsites can attract opportunistic thieves. Keep valuables safe and away from the door of your tent.

We do not allow firepits in the campsites. 

Following the exceptionally warm and dry summer there will be an increased risk of grass fires at the Long Road.

For the safety of all, campfires, open flames and charcoal BBQs (including disposable foil BBQs) will not be allowed at the festival.

Gas camping stoves will be allowed only if they are raised off the ground on purpose built legs or stands, or placed on a stable table. Please ensure that any cooking equipment is always supervised while in use and familiarise yourself with the location of the campsite fire points when you arrive.

Pitch and Park, Premium Camping and General Camping ticket holders: You may bring in one gas canister up to 5kg. Any larger canisters will be taken from you at the gates of the festival.

Live-In Vehicle users: You may bring in one gas canister (up to 13kg within your vehicle). Any larger canisters will be taken from you at the gates of the festival.

If you smoke, please dispose of your cigarette ends carefully and ensure they are full extinguished before discarding. There will be sand buckets available in the arena.

We will monitor the weather closely in the coming weeks and take advice from local authorities to ensure our festival is as safe as possible in this warm weather. We will keep you updated regarding as the event approaches and make sure you have time to plan accordingly.

Following the exceptionally warm and dry summer there will be an increased risk of grass fires at the Long Road.

For the safety of all, campfires, open flames and charcoal BBQs (including disposable foil BBQs) will not be allowed at the festival.

Gas camping stoves will be allowed only if they are raised off the ground on purpose built legs or stands, or placed on a stable table. Please ensure that any cooking equipment is always supervised while in use and familiarise yourself with the location of the campsite fire points when you arrive.

You may bring in one gas canisters up to 5kg. Any larger canisters will be taken from you at the gates of the festival.

If you smoke, please dispose of your cigarette ends carefully and ensure they are full extinguished before discarding. There will be sand buckets available in the arena.

We will monitor the weather closely in the coming weeks and take advice from local authorities to ensure our festival is as safe as possible in this warm weather. We will keep you updated regarding as the event approaches and make sure you have time to plan accordingly.

Access to the general campsite including water points, toilets and shower and all three days of the festival.

View our Accessibility in a large print format here.

Stanford Hall, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6DH

Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th of August 2026

Under 16s (15 years and under) must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. A maximum of one under 16 can be accompanied by an adult aged 18-20, and four under 16s can be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over. We strongly advise that persons aged 16 and 17 obtain the permission of a parent or legal guardian before attending the Event.

Proof of age may be required on entry and all bars operate a strict Challenge 25 Policy.

• Recognised and accepted forms of ID are as follows:
• Driving or provisional (photo) licence
• Passport
• Proof of age card with a PASS (hologram) logo

At the festival entrance we will accept clear colour photocopies of passports and driving licences. The festival reserves the right to refuse admission if there is any doubt that the ticket holder is under the entry age requirement.

Yes!

The closest station is Rugby and there are regular trains to and from London, Manchester and Birmingham and we operate regular shuttle services from the station to the event throughout the weekend.

The Long Road is easily accessible from the M1 and M6. Please switch off your sat nav and follow festival directional road signage as you approach the festival.

It depends on your ticket type.

Camping ticket holders will be allowed to re-enter the campsite at any time by showing their wristband.

Attendees will be able to take their chairs or blankets to their cars during the festival, specifically during times when the arena asks that chairs and ground blankets are removed.

There is no re-entry for Day ticket and Weekend No Camping ticket holders. Please note, if a Weekend No Camping ticket holder leaves the site on Saturday, they will not be re-admitted until the arena re-opens on Sunday.

We understand there may be extreme circumstances where leaving the site is essential. In these cases, security will use their discretion and permission won’t be unreasonably withheld.

Camping ticket holders can bring a reasonable amount of food plus the following alcohol quantities for personal consumption into the campsite upon initial entry only:

1 x 70cl spirits (no greater than 40% ABV)

OR

12 x 440ml cans of beer or cider (no greater than 6% ABV)

OR

3 x 75cl bottle of wine (no greater than 15% ABV)

OR

12 x 250ml cans of pre-mixed spirits (no greater than 15% ABV)

No food or drink can be taken into the main festival arena. However, we do allow sealed bottles of water up to 750ml, and empty unsealed bottles can be brought in to be refilled at the water points. No glass is allowed anywhere on site, including in campervans or caravans. Please decant into plastic containers before you leave home.

The legal age to bring alcohol into the festival is 18+. There is an ID check on entry and any alcohol will be taken off you if you are found to be underage.

A list of all our food vendors will be added as we approach the festival, including information on dietary provision. For customers with specific dietary requirements that we don’t cater for, we do allow a reasonable amount of food to be brought into the festival arena for personal consumption. This must be confirmed with us in advance of the festival by writing to info@thelongroad.com.

If you are coming on a single day ticket or a weekend no camping ticket you cannot bring any food or drink into the festival other than a refillable water bottle.

There are plenty of bar and food options available within the festival arena.

A list of all our food vendors will be added as we approach the festival, including information on dietary provision. For customers with specific dietary requirements that we don’t cater for, we do allow a reasonable amount of food to be brought into the festival arena for personal consumption. This must be confirmed with us in advance of the festival by writing to info@thelongroad.com.

Fold-up chairs, pull-along trolleys, wagons and blankets are permitted around the festival site, but there are some restrictions on their use.

After 5pm, chairs and blankets must be folded away at all stages, including the Rhinestone Stage and Interstate Stage. At the Rhinestone Stage, chairs and blankets are not permitted in the area between the stage and the mix tower after this time.

Please do not use chairs, blankets or trolleys in designated chair-free areas or anywhere they may cause congestion or obstruct emergency routes, and always follow signage and staff direction.

View our Terms of Entry here.

Onsite parking available for most regular vehicle types.

You can buy tickets in advance on our ticket page.

Follow the festival car park signs when you arrive.

You cannot park by your tent (except in Pitch & Park) and you cannot stay in a vehicle in the car park overnight.

If you have a vintage vehicle, why not consider exhibiting it at The Lucky Dice car show this year in return for a pair of free tickets? Sign up information coming nearer the festival dates.

Regular Live-In Vehicle Pitch (up to 6 metres) is suitable for live-in vehicles up to 6 metres in length. Max pitch size is 7 x 7m

Large Live-In Vehicle Pitch (6 to 10 metres) is suitable for live-in vehicles from 6 to 10 metres in length. Max pitch size is 7 x 10m

Extra Large Live-In Vehicle Pitch (over 10 metres) is suitable for live-in vehicles over 10 metres in length. Max pitch size is 10 x 13m

General Camping – Bring your own tent and camp for the full weekend in the General Campsite

Premium Camping – Upgrade your camping experience and set up your own tent, with the option to purchase Glamping accommodation in the Premium Campsite which offers more space, premium toilets and showers.

Live-In Vehicle User – Bring a live-in vehicle and stay for the full weekend in the Live-In Vehicle Field.

Pitch & Park – Drive right up to your plot, and camp next to your car for maximum convenience

Weekend No Camping – Access to Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Day – Entry for the day only. No camping.

Dogs – Dog tickets are available for Weekend no camping, Pitch & Park, Live-In, and day ticket holders.

Details on timings will be released closer to the event.

You will be able to access the Long Road from Thursday 26th August 2027 if you have purchased a Thursday entry upgrade and on Friday 27th if you do not have the upgrade.

To allow use of the various facilities onsite, Access Accreditation (such as wristbands and passes) will be issued. These wristbands/passes plus Personal Assistant tickets will be picked up once you arrive at the festival.

Please note, festival tickets that have been purchased on our ticket page and Free PA tickets will be sent separately by email.

Tickets will be emailed in the run up to the festival. If you haven’t received your tickets within 7 days of the event, please manage your order here to download your tickets.

If you didn’t purchase your tickets via our website from See Tickets, please contact your ticket provider directly.

The Access Map will be published on the Access Information page of the festival website in advance of the event so that you can familiarise yourself with the site before you arrive.

We have a dedicated Accessible Camping, with accessible toilets and shower. Accessible Camping is split into dedicated areas for tent camping, pitch and park and live-in vehicles/campervans.

If you would like to access to any of the Accessible Camping areas, please let us know on the Access Application Form and indicate which area you require. Please note, there are no accessible sanitation facilities in any of the other campsites.

In the Accessible Campsite, there will be a reception tent, which will be staffed by a member of our Accessibility & Welfare team during arrival periods and daytime hours – customers can get their festival accreditation here, charge their wheelchairs and receive general support from festival staff. 

A Tea and coffee set up will be available in the reception tent, so customers don’t have to go into the arena for their morning coffee. To reduce waste, we don’t supply disposable cups, so please remember your reusable ones!

Please note that if you are booking into the Pitch & Park or Live-In Areas, you must only book one pitch per accessible application and you may only have one vehicle in each pitch.

The Accessible Campsite is for tents only, cars are not allowed in the area and we do not offer power hook ups to individual tents. If you would like access to the Accessible Campsite, this must have been requested on the Access Application Form. You and your guests must each be in possession of a valid General Camping ticket from our ticket page.  

Those who are camping with their tents will be required to park their vehicles in the Accessible Car Park, near the entrance of the Day Car Park. You will then have the option of taking the buggy shuttle to the campsite, or making your own way, which is approximately 320m from the Accessible Car Park to the main Festival Entrance and then a further 150m to the Accessible Campsite.

There is an Accessible Car Park on site. Please note that whilst this is the closest car park to the event arena, the distance from the car park to the festival entrance is approximately 320m. Please have your blue badge on display and inform the stewards that you would like to park there when you arrive.

If you don’t have a blue badge but someone in your party has a disability or a condition which means that they cannot travel very far from the car, please let our stewards know when you arrive. They will do their best to accommodate you in the Accessible Car Park.

If you intend to use the Accessible Car Park, please let us know on the Access Application Form so we can get an idea of numbers.

Please note, all drivers must purchase a Car Park Pass (either online from our ticket page or in cash on the day) to be able to park at the festival.

PICK UP/DROP OFF – CARS, TAXIS AND BUSES

If travelling by car or taxi, please follow directional road signage to the Pick Up/Drop Off area as you approach the festival. All festival buses will arrive at and depart from the festival bus stop at the Pick Up/Drop Off area. All buses are wheelchair accessible.

Follow event signage to the main entrance from the Pick Up/Drop Off area.

The Accessible Live-In Vehicle Field is now closed for any new applications.

If you would like to pitch your live-in vehicle (i.e. campervan or caravan) in the Accessible Live-In Vehicle area, this must have been requested on the Access Application Form.  

You will need to have a Live-In Vehicle User Ticket for each member of your party, as well as a Live-In Vehicle Pitch Ticket for your vehicle from our ticket page. Please note, only one live-in vehicle is permitted per application. These tickets are your access to the festival and you will not be allowed into the festival or Live-In Vehicle Field without them.

The Accessible Live-In Vehicle area is for live-in vehicles that are genuinely built or adapted for sleeping. Please make sure you read our full Live-In Vehicle info here.

If you want to pitch your campervan in the Accessible Live-In Vehicle Field and want to have an electrical hook-up, please purchase Live-In Vehicle Pitch with Power from our ticket page and make sure you let us know on the Access Application Form.

If you would like to pitch your live-in vehicle (i.e. campervan or caravan) in the Accessible Live-In Vehicle area, please let us know on the Access Application Form.

Directions for how to reach the Accessible Live-In Vehicle Field will be sent out in advance.

The Pitch and Park sites are for those wishing to camp next to their cars.

Please let us know if you would like to camp in the Accessible Pitch & Park Field on the Access Application Form. Please note, there are no accessible sanitation facilities in the Pitch & Park Field.

You will need to buy a Pitch & Park User Ticket for each member of your party, as well as a Pitch & Park Plot Ticket for your vehicle from our ticket page. Please note, only one vehicle per application.

Please make sure you read our full Pitch & Park info here

In addition to a Personal Assistant, you are allowed up to 4 guests to camp with you in the Accessible Pitch & Park Field. Plots are 7m x 10m and all tents must be contained within your marked plot. Please advise of your numbers on the Accessible Application Form so we can accommodate your group.

Directions for how to reach the Accessible Pitch & Park Field will be sent out in advance.

There are 2x Accessible Viewing Areas located at the Main Stage and the Interstate Stage which is a mix of raised and ground level viewing with seating provided.  

While the area is of a reasonable size for the event, it does get very busy. Spaces are limited and we encourage you to share the facilities and consider others’ needs.  

Access to these areas must have been requested on the Access Application Form. If so, we issue 2 x Accessible Viewing passes per application and these must be shown in order to access the accessible viewing areas. 

Wheelchair users and their assistants will be given priority access at the front of the platform, and there will be some chairs at the back for those who need to be seated. The platform works on a first-come, first-served basis. Please listen and respect the security and stewards on shift as their main priority is to keep you safe. Standard festival policies regarding conduct apply, and any anti-social or inappropriate behaviour could result in ejection from the festival. 

Please talk to a member of the Accessibility & Welfare Team when you are at the festival for any questions or if you missed this off your application.

No. A Live-In Vehicle pitch does not include festival entry tickets.

You’ll need to purchase a Live-In Vehicle User Ticket for each person staying in your vehicle, as well as the correct pitch for your vehicle’s size.

Please also make sure you read our full Live-In Vehicle regulations info here.

No. A Pitch & Park pitch does not include festival entry tickets.

You’ll need to purchase a Pitch & Park User Ticket for each person staying on your pitch, as well as one pitch per vehicle.

There are no accessible facilities in the Premium Campsite. If you have a Premium Camping ticket but require accessible facilities, we recommend you camp in the Meadow View Accessible Campsite. Please let us know on the Access Application Form. If you choose to camp in the Hoss Town Premium Campsite, your Access Accreditation will allow you to use the accessible facilities located in the Meadow View Accessible Campsite.

Dress to impress…or don’t! We welcome all fashion statements, from sequin suits to pajamas. Just be yourself and enjoy the music.

Follow us on social media, sign up for our email newsletter, or subscribe to our carrier pigeon updates (just kidding, we don’t have those). Stay in the loop and never miss a beat!

Lowered bar service will be made available at select bars on-site, these will be signposted Large font menus will be available upon request

You’re in for a treat! Our “Extraterrestrial Tacos” are made from ingredients sourced from Area 51 (just kidding!). They’re actually loaded with unusual flavors and a side of conspiracy theories.

Assistance dogs are welcome. There are water points and bins located throughout the arena and campsites to ensure you can care for your dog’s welfare during the festival.

On Friday between 11am-3pm and Monday morning 8am-12pm, there will be buggy shuttle available between the Accessible Car Park and the Accessible Campsite for those who require it. Please note, there is only one shuttle and driver, so there may be a short waiting time and the buggy can only take one person with a small amount of luggage. 

Festival staff will not be able to provide physical assistance to move luggage between car parks and campsites outside of the shuttle hours, or to put up tents. If you require assistance of this nature, you must bring along a Personal Assistant who is capable of supporting your needs. 

In addition, for this year, we will offer a buggy service from the Accessible Campsite to the Arena Entrance from 3pm-11pm on Friday and 11am-midnight on Saturday & Sunday. Please speak to the campsite reception if you would like to request this buggy shuttle. A return service is also offered, please request this from the Welfare Tent

We do not allow firepits in the campsites. 

Following the exceptionally warm and dry summer there will be an increased risk of grass fires at the Long Road.

For the safety of all, campfires, open flames and charcoal BBQs (including disposable foil BBQs) will not be allowed at the festival.

Gas camping stoves will be allowed only if they are raised off the ground on purpose built legs or stands, or placed on a stable table. Please ensure that any cooking equipment is always supervised while in use and familiarise yourself with the location of the campsite fire points when you arrive.

You may bring in one gas canisters up to 5kg. Any larger canisters will be taken from you at the gates of the festival.

If you smoke, please dispose of your cigarette ends carefully and ensure they are full extinguished before discarding. There will be sand buckets available in the arena.

We will monitor the weather closely in the coming weeks and take advice from local authorities to ensure our festival is as safe as possible in this warm weather. We will keep you updated regarding as the event approaches and make sure you have time to plan accordingly.

If you would like your pitch to have an electrical hook-up, please purchase a Live-In Vehicle Pitch with Power ticket from our Ticket Page.

For Regular and Large pitches we offer a supply of up to 10 amps.

For an Extra Large pitch we offer a supply of up to 16 amps.

You are welcome to bring Cracker Jack to enjoy The Long Road for the day (or weekend if staying in a caravan/campervan or Pitch & Park). You must purchase a dog ticket add-on.

We provide an area for cyclists to lock up their bikes at the entrance to the festival free of charge. Please note, these are left at your own risk.

No.

There is no re-entry for vehicles to the Pitch & Park Fields.

Once you are in your plot, please do not move until you are ready to leave the festival. If you choose to leave the Pitch & Park Fields in your vehicle and return to the festival, you will be directed to the paid car parks.

This is to ensure your safety and the safety of other campers.

If you want to have an electrical hook-up, please purchase a Pitch with Power ticket from our ticket page. Please book in advance, as availability may be limited on the day. This is a temporary power supply rated to a maximum of 10 amps for Regular and Large pitches and 16 amps for Extra Large pitches. We recommend only having one ‘hot’ appliance operating at once (such as a kettle, microwave, toaster, or hairdryer). For example, you can’t have a microwave and hairdryer running at the same time. Lower power appliances (such as phone chargers, TVs, etc.) can be used simultaneously with one ‘hot’ appliance

Tickets are non-refundable, however, we have partnered up with Tixel as our official re-sale partner. Tixel provide a safe and easy place for you to sell your ticket to another fan so if you can no longer attend the event, please go to Tixel and follow the prompts.

The name on the ticket does not have to match the person using it, however, re-sale of tickets outside of our official re-sale partner, Tixel, is strictly forbidden and could result in your tickets being cancelled. For more information on re-sale click here.

Need help reselling your ticket? Contact Tixel support here.

Pitch & Park customers have dedicated plots for their camping setup — please stay within your marked area. Sleeping inside vehicles is not permitted in Pitch & Park.

If you wish to sleep inside your vehicle (including fitted live-in vehicles), you must book a Live-in Vehicle pitch and Live-in Vehicle user ticket.

Following the exceptionally warm and dry summer there will be an increased risk of grass fires at the Long Road.

For the safety of all, campfires, open flames and charcoal BBQs (including disposable foil BBQs) will not be allowed at the festival.

Gas camping stoves will be allowed only if they are raised off the ground on purpose built legs or stands, or placed on a stable table. Please ensure that any cooking equipment is always supervised while in use and familiarise yourself with the location of the campsite fire points when you arrive.

You may bring in one gas canisters up to 5kg. Any larger canisters will be taken from you at the gates of the festival.

If you smoke, please dispose of your cigarette ends carefully and ensure they are full extinguished before discarding. There will be sand buckets available in the arena.

We will monitor the weather closely in the coming weeks and take advice from local authorities to ensure our festival is as safe as possible in this warm weather. We will keep you updated regarding as the event approaches and make sure you have time to plan accordingly.

• Open 8am – 8pm.
• Max 20 dogs at a time, come back later if full.
• Always keep gates closed.
• Dogs off lead only if they are confidently controllable by owner
• Pick-up poo & use bins provided.
• Assess area suitability before removing dog lead.
• If off lead, keep dog in sight, close by, with lead in hand.
• Strictly no toys, balls , whistles or food.
• No female dogs on heat.
• Dogs must be under the control of 16+ adult.
• No children without 16+ adult.
• Dogs must have ID tag with owner phone number.
• Pheasant stock located in woodland to far end of site. Dogs with high prey drive should be kept on lead away from the area.
• The area is enclosed with a mix of 2.2m and 1.2m fencing and gate access. Please asses the suitability of the area for your dog and ensure gates are closed before removing their lead.

If you have any queries, please contact us at access@thelongroad.com

We have preferred suppliers for all major event services, however, if you want to send us a summary of what you offer, please email eventservices@thelongroad.com. Due to the volume of emails we receive, we may not be able to reply individually to everyone.

For any other queries not answered on our info pages, please contact info@thelongroad.com.

Glamping and Pre-Pitched accommodation is located in a separate Glamping Campsite.

To book, you’ll need to purchase a Premium Camping ticket for each person staying in the accommodation from our ticket page, then book your accommodation separately through our glamping provider Green Yurts. Find more info here.

Payment plans allow you to spread the cost of your ticket across multiple installments.

Payment plan are available on all camping and weekend adult tickets. You will pay the first instalment (plus 100% of all fees) at the time of booking, followed by the remaining instalments according to the schedule provided on the ticket page. Payment Plan tickets can be found on the ticket page.

For any lost property queries, please email info@thelongroad.com.

Free Personal Assistant (PA) tickets are provided so that customers who are unable to independently attend the festival can bring along someone who can provide the support needed at no extra cost. For that reason, we advise that your Personal Assistant must be able to carry out all support roles required, such as carrying your luggage between the car park and campsite and putting up your tent. The festival does not provide staff to do this for you. Please state the name and contact details of the PA on the Access Application Form.

The High Falootin’ VIP is located in the Rhinestone arena and gives guests a unique vantage point to watch the action in the main arena.

Kick back into some comfy seating, enjoy a boozy beverage from the dedicated, premium bar with performances from the VIP stage.  

 Be sure to bag yourself a spot around one of the campfires… it’s our little oasis in the midst of the festival.

Guests have access to premium toilets throughout the weekend.

All applicants will need to purchase a festival ticket on our ticket page. If you think you are eligible for a free Personal Assistant ticket to accompany you, do not buy a ticket for them.

If you require use of our accessible facilities; including the Accessible Campsite, viewing platforms, accessible toilets, or a free Personal Assistant ticket – please fill in our accessibility form here.

The deadline to apply for accessibility at The Long Road 2027 is Monday the 2nd of August 2027. This allows us time to review requests and plan our accessible facilities with care, ensuring we can meet as much demand as possible.

For all press enquiries, please contact chloe.hadded@wma.agency

If you require use of accessible toilets, accessible viewing area, or would like to camp in the accessible campsite, please contact us at access@thelongroad.com

If you are attending our event with your Personal Assistant and would like to obtain a free PA ticket, we ask you to supply one of the following forms of supporting documentation:

• Front page of PIP
• Front page of DLA
• Deaf or Blind Registration
• CredAbility Access Card

There is currently one way to send us your supporting documentation:

Email a scan or clear photo to access@thelongroad.com

Please include your name and booking reference in the email so our Access Team can match the documentation to your application.

The document must be dated in either 2025 or 2026 and state the full name of the customer with access requirements. Please feel free to black-out any information on the documents that relate to the amount of benefits paid or health conditions. All documents will be securely stored and then destroyed once the application has been processed

There are certain items that are not permitted into the festival or specifically the festival arena or campsite. These items are not limited to the below list but please do not bring any of the following:

• Cameras, film or video equipment with a lens greater than 6 inches
• Drones
• Generators
• Glass
• Illegal substances or legal highs
• Paper lanterns
• Perfume in small glass bottles over 100ml
• Unrecognisable medication without a doctor’s note or prescription
• Confederate flags
• Garments and items which promote cultural appropriation including, but not limited to, headdresses
• Larger power banks or portable battery stations such as Jackery or Bluetti units
• Campfires, open flames and charcoal BBQs (including disposable foil BBQs)

Handheld power banks up to 30,000mAh are permitted at the festival for charging devices via USB.

We allow the following items to be taken into the campsites, but not the arena:

• Flags on flagpoles (excluding Confederate flags) as there are overhead powerlines in the arena
• Cooking equipment – Gas camping stoves will be allowed only if they are raised off the ground on purpose built legs or stands, or placed on a stable table. Please ensure that any cooking equipment is always supervised while in use and familiarise yourself with the location of the campsite fire points when you arrive.
  • Pitch and Park, Premium Camping and General Camping ticket holders: You may bring in one gas canister up to 5kg. Any larger canisters will be taken from you at the gates of the festival.

  • Live-In Vehicle users: You may bring in one gas canister (up to 13kg within your vehicle). Any larger canisters will be taken from you at the gates of the festival.

• Gazebos (maximum size 3m x 3m)

Umbrellas can be taken into the arena but for the comfort of others, we ask that you please do not use them in front of stages as you may restrict the view of others.

For the enjoyment and safety of others we also reserve the right to stop the following items from coming into the event:

• Any item which we reasonably deem may cause danger, offence or disruption to any other person (for example: large sound systems, fireworks)
• Any item which may be used as a weapon (for example: kitchen knives, corrosive substances)

Please also see above sections for rules about bringing Food, Alcohol, Water, Chairs and Dogs to the festival.

If you would like to speak to a member of our team relating to sponsorship, please email dan.peek@u-live.com

To contact regarding media partnerships, please drop us a message on our socials for now and our marketing team will get back to you.

Water points are available in all campsites and in the festival arena. We allow sealed bottles of water up to 750ml to be brought into the festival arena and empty unsealed bottles can be brought in to be refilled at the water points.

Festival Bus tickets are available to purchase on our ticket page.

The bus journey from Rugby Station to The Long Road is approximately 35 mins, with a stop at the Lutterworth Travel Lodge at the halfway point. All buses are wheelchair accessible. 

All tickets for Lutterworth Travel Lodge need to be pre-purchased and cannot be purchased at the pick up point on the day. Any tickets for Rugby Station can be purchased on the day depending on availability. We recommend you pre-purchased all bus tickets in order to guarantee your space and enable us to ensure the service meets demand. Click HERE for tickets.

Ticket options:

Friday/Monday

Return buses depart from Rugby Station at the advertised time on Friday and return from the festival at 8am, 10am or 12 midday on Monday. Please pre-purchase tickets to guarantee your space and enable us to ensure the service meets demand.

Friday

Buses depart from Rugby Station and Lutterworth Travel Lodge car park at the advertised time on Friday and depart from the festival on an hourly basis from 10.30pm to 2.30am. Seats are first come first served. Please pre-purchase tickets to guarantee your space and enable us to ensure the service meets demand.

Saturday

Buses depart from Rugby Station and Lutterworth Travel Lodge car park at the advertised time on Saturday and depart from the festival on an hourly basis from 10:30pm to 2.30am. Seats are first come first served. Please pre-purchase tickets to guarantee your space and enable us to ensure the service meets demand.

Sunday

Buses depart from Rugby Station and Lutterworth Travel Lodge car park at the advertised time on Sunday and depart from the festival on an hourly basis from 10:30pm to 1.30am. Seats are first come first served. Please pre-purchase tickets to guarantee your space and enable us to ensure the service meets demand.

Our staff at Rugby Station will be able to take card payment on the day.

However, to ensure that you have a guaranteed seat on the bus, we advise you to buy your tickets online in advance so that we can adequately plan the service to meet demand at peak times. Please note, Lutterworth bus tickets can only be pre-purchased and it will not be possible to buy a ticket at the Lutterworth pick-up point.

If you do arrive at Rugby Station without a ticket or outside of the time that your ticket is valid for, the bus operator staff will try to assist you but you may have to wait for a bus with space available

We operate a free shuttle bus between the pick up and drop off area and the general campsite and glamping. This will be running a back and forth operation on Friday, Saturday and Monday, on a first come first serve basis. 

For all ticketing queries, please head to See Tickets’ Support Centre.

If you didn’t purchase your tickets via our website from See Tickets, please contact your ticket provider directly.

Accessible toilets are available throughout the arena and in the designated accessible campsite. Accessible shower units are also available in the campsite.

Accessible Toilets are positioned throughout the event and stewarded. They are located at:

• Main Stage Viewing Area 
• Interstate Viewing Area 
• Behind the Medical Tent 
• Accessible Camping 
• Sanitation blocks by the Rhinestone Stage, the Interstate and Buddy’s.  
• High Falootin’ VIP Area (Please note, only people who have purchased a High Falootin’ VIP Upgrade will be able to use the accessible toilet located in this area.)

Applications to play at The Long Road 2027 will open in the coming months.

Toilets are available throughout the festival. Showers are available in the General, Live-in, and Pitch & Park campsites. Please be patient if there are queues – mornings tend to be the busiest, so we recommend showering at off-peak times when it’s quieter.

To apply to trade at The Long Road, please email traders@thelongroad.com and we will be in touch should the right opportunity arise as we plan for 2027.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to reply individually to every enquiry.

The closest station to the festival is Rugby Station. You can purchase a Shuttle Bus ticket to take you to the festival bus stop at the Pick Up/Drop Off Area. All buses are wheelchair accessible. For further details on our public transport options, please read our travel page.

Applications for Volunteers for The Long Road 2027 will open soon.

You will need to select from the following options within each ticket type:

Adult Tickets – for those aged 16+.

Junior Tickets – for those aged 6 to 15.

Child Tickets – for those aged 0 to 5. Child tickets are free of charge but you must add this to your order along with your other tickets for the child to gain admission. Please note, it is your responsibility to check the suitability of the festival (and any specific areas of the festival) for any children in your party, regardless of official age restrictions.

The High Falootin’ VIP Area in the festival arena will have an accessible toilet. Only guests with High Falootin’ VIP Upgrades can access this area.

If you have booked an High Falootin’ VIP Upgrade and require a Personal Assistant ticket for this area, please let us know on the Access Application form.

We do not allow dogs into Little Possum County Kid’s area, the Interstate Stage, the Hitching Post and High Falootin’ VIP.

Beyond this, while dogs on lead are allowed at the festival, some areas of the site are less dog-appropriate than others, in particular as busy venues.

At The Long Road we provide a range of facilities including accessible viewing areas and bathrooms  for those with access requirements you can find more information on our dedicated page here.

If you have any ticket issues, including changing or upgrading your ticket type, wrong email address or change of postal address and payment plan problems, please email See Tickets Customer Services directly here.

If you didn’t purchase your tickets via our website from See Tickets, please contact your ticket provider directly.

We do not allow Day ticket swaps, i.e. from Saturday to Sunday, or vice versa.

If your situation has changed and you have tickets that you will no longer use, we recommend that you visit Tixel, our official ticket resale partner.

We provide clearly marked Elsan Tanks for disposing of Grey and Black waste. There are standard toilets and water points where you can fill up containers by hand. Please note, vehicles aren’t permitted to drive up to the Elsan Tanks or water points. Please DO NOT dispose of any grey or black waste in the toilet/shower blocks.

Due to the nature of the event and types of performance, there will be flashing and moving lights

A Live-In Vehicle User Ticket needs to be purchased for each person staying in a Live-In Vehicle and each vehicle requires the correct size Live-In Vehicle Pitch. Please also make sure you read our full Live-In Vehicle regulations info here.

We offer three pitch sizes:

Regular Live-In Vehicle Pitch (up to 6 metres) is suitable for live-in vehicles up to 6 metres in length. Max pitch size is 7 x 7m

Large Live-In Vehicle Pitch (6 to 10 metres) is suitable for live-in vehicles from 6 to 10 metres in length. Max pitch size is 7 x 10m

Extra Large Live-In Vehicle Pitch (over 10 metres) is suitable for live-in vehicles over 10 metres in length. Max pitch size is 10 x 13m

If you would like your pitch to have an electrical hook-up, please purchase a Live-In Vehicle Pitch with Power ticket from our Ticket Page.

Regular Live-In Vehicle Pitch with Power is suitable for live-in vehicles under 6 metres in length. Max pitch size is 7 x 7m. Includes a supply of up to 10 amps

Large Live-In Vehicle Pitch with Power is suitable for live-in vehicles from 6 to 10 metres in length. Max pitch size is 7 x 10m. Includes a supply of up to 10 amps

Extra Large Live-In Pitch with Power is suitable for live-in vehicles over 10 metres in length. Max pitch size is 10 x 13m. Includes a supply of up to 16 amps

There is a Medical Tent on site located near the main stage, approximately 150m from the Accessible Campsite, that is open throughout event hours with an overnight on-call response team.  

We also have a dedicated welfare space in this area which accessible customers are welcome to visit should they need any assistance, have any queries, or to relax for a bit and chat to our friendly team. The Welfare area will be open until 3pm-11pm on Friday and 12pm-midnight on Saturday and Sunday. There will be charging facilities for a wheelchair and refrigeration for medical items in this area. If you require either of these facilities, this must have been requested on the Access Application Form here

Thursday Early Camping Access is an optional upgrade that allows you to arrive and camp from Thursday, ahead of the main festival weekend.

You can add it when purchasing your tickets, subject to availability.

The medical & welfare point is located at the entrance to the main festival arena. Medical support will be available 24/7 throughout the festival and will be there to help you with any issues you may have. Customers with accessibility requirements can access charging facilities for a wheelchair (also available in the campsite), or refrigeration for medical items at the medical & welfare point, please request this via the Access Application Form link by clicking HERE.

Child ID wristbands can be collected from the welfare point. These are for parents who would like to write their contact details on a wristband in case they are separated from their child. For all Lost Property enquiries, please go to Welfare or to the Box Office.

Early access to the festival including our exclusive Thursday night opening parties at festival favourite Buddy’s Good Time Bar plus live music on our other stages. Stay tuned for the full program.

Pitch & Park lets you book a plot, drive in and set up your tent next to your car.

You can’t sleep inside your car, but you can sleep in a roof tent attached to your vehicle.

There will be a Pick Up and Drop Off Point located in the car park.

Please note that Taxis can be tricky to source around Lutterworth, please always book in advance. If you are arriving/departing by taxi, please ask your driver to follow the festival directional road signage for taxis. When you leave the festival and are looking for your taxi, please follow signage to the official pick-up/drop-off.

We have onsite parking available. We encourage you to buy tickets in advance on our ticket page.

The Long Road site is accessible to visitors with mobility impairments. The site is mainly level access with a few slight inclines. However, please be aware that it is a green grass site with no hard-standing intersections. Please also take the weather into consideration when planning what to bring as it can have an impact on mobility due to muddy patches etc.