FAQs

• Date - Saturday 29th May 2027
• Location - Don Valley Bowl, Coleridge Road, Sheffield S9 5DP

• OPENS 11:00AM
• CLOSES 22:30PM
• LAST ENTRY 17:00PM

For safety and security no bags larger than an A4 piece of paper are permitted on site.

We strongly advise you not to bring a bag where possible. All bags allowed into the event will be searched and bringing a bag will slow down entry.

Anyone arriving with a bag larger than A4 will have their bag confiscated.

This policy is in place to help keep everyone safe and ensure smooth access for all attendees.

Yes. You can bring your own camping chair or foldable chair to Country Lovin’ 2027.

Chairs must be placed in the designated seating areas only and must not block walkways, emergency routes or viewing areas near the front of the stage.

Please be considerate of other guests when setting up your chair. Our team may ask you to move if your chair is causing an obstruction or affecting the safety or enjoyment of others.

Chairs are brought at your own risk and should not be left unattended.

Performance times won’t be confirmed until much closer to the festival. Further information will be updated on the website when available.

All artists/performers and performance times are subject to change.

We operate a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination harassment or violence of any kind.

Our festival is about bringing people together to have fun feel safe and feel valued. Any behaviour that threatens this environment will not be accepted.

Anyone found to be acting in a way that makes others feel unsafe or unwelcome may be refused entry or removed from the event without refund. We will involve security or the authorities where necessary.

Respect each other and help us create a positive experience for everyone.

Accessibility

We want Country Lovin’ Festival to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. Customers who require assistance may apply for a complimentary Personal Assistant (PA) ticket.

How to Apply

1. Purchase a ticket for the person requiring assistance. Please do not purchase a separate ticket for your Personal Assistant.

2. Complete the accessibility application form below.

3. Our Accessibility Team will review your application within six weeks. If we need supporting evidence, we will contact you with instructions for submitting it securely.

If your application is approved, your Personal Assistant ticket will be issued separately. Applications close six weeks before the festival, so please apply as early as possible.

Accepted Supporting Evidence

We may accept the following:

• A current DLA award letter confirming care and/or mobility entitlement

• A current Personal Independence Payment (PIP) award letter

• A Nimbus Access Card showing the +1 symbol

• Other relevant evidence, which will be considered individually

For more information about the Nimbus Access Card, visit:
www.accesscard.org.uk.

Supporting documents must show the applicant’s name and confirm that the entitlement remains current. Where appropriate, documents should be dated within the previous 12 months or confirm entitlement covering the festival date.

We may also ask for valid photographic identification to confirm the applicant’s identity, such as:

• Passport

• Full or provisional driving licence

• PASS-accredited proof-of-age card

You can find information about PASS-accredited cards at:
www.pass-scheme.org.uk.

Please do not email DLA/PIP documents, Access Card evidence or photographic identification to our general email address. If evidence is required, our team will provide secure submission instructions.

For general accessibility questions, please contact:
info@25eightevents.com.

• No big aerosols, air horns, megaphones, booze, pets (except service dogs), BBQs, skateboards, bikes, scooters, camping gear, chairs, tables, glass, food, drink or professional cameras.
• Leave behind drones, fireworks, lasers, flags, generators, tools, weapons, illegal stuff, loud instruments, suitcases, umbrellas, and anything you can’t afford to lose.
• If it’s confiscated at the gate, it won’t come back. This isn’t the full list, but you get the idea! Pack light, kick up your boots, and enjoy the show.

All guests are subject to searches on entry. Any illegal drugs found will be confiscated and the person carrying them will be handed over to the police. Zero tolerance. Stay safe and enjoy the music.

Once you leave the festival, you cannot re-enter. Plan ahead and keep your wristbands safe.

Two cash machines are available on site. Standard withdrawal charges apply.