OAK FEST

OAK FEST takes place Saturday 19th July, 2025.

OAK FEST is held at Oak Hill Park in Accrington, Manchester Road, Accrington BB5 2NY. Nearby parking available Entry through two ticket gates on Manchester Road - signposted.

Children under 5 are permitted up to 20:00 at OAK FEST, and must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. Tickets are free for under 5’s, however they will require a ticket and proof of age if asked.

The bar operates a strict challenge 25, please bring your ID.

OAK FEST attendees are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Any alcoholic drinks found will be removed by festival security and the individuals may be required to leave. Please do not bring any items stored in glass containers as this will not be permitted.

The bar operates a strict challenge 25, please bring your ID.

Gates at OAK FEST open at 11:00am, please use the entrance on Manchester Road. Hollins Lane entrances will not be open. The festival ends at 22:00hrs and the audience will need to vacate the park. This is a residential area, please be mindful of the neighbours.

If there is a specific band/performer you want to see please ensure entry in advance of advertised time as there may be queues on entry.

Please refer to the festival map in the gallery for locations. The Main Stage has music performances from 11am until 10pm and a live DJ in-between, line up times to follow. Headliner Kate Nash at 9pm.

The smaller Ossy Fest stage up near the tennis courts from 11am until 8pm, line up times to follow.

Information Point is located near the Community Market.

Community Market has local charities and organisations.

Storytime tent has story-telling, acoustic guitar and a bubble-blower performer for children and adults, located near the Memorial.

Children's Playground will be open.

Silent Disco will be open all day.

There are festival food and drink stalls at the festival.

Cash or contactless payment available at the festival.

Folding chairs are welcome in the park for OAK FEST. No camping equipment such as tents are allowed.

The following are not allowed at OAK FEST:

Drones, fireworks, temporary structures, open fires and lanterns are not allowed on site.

Any alcoholic drinks found will be removed by festival security and the individuals may be required to leave. Please do not bring any items stored in glass containers as this will not be permitted.

Drugs are not permitted onsite and individuals will be removed from the festival if deemed to be under the influence. Usage of drugs will be passed to the police.

Dogs are allowed into OAK FEST if kept on a lead at all times, and under control.

Saturday 27th July 

MAIN STAGE

BB5

11:30am - 11:50am

CHANGOVER WITH DJ SIMBA

11:50am - 12:10am

BHANGRACISE

12:10pm - 12:40pm

CHANGOVER WITH DJ SIMBA

12:40pm -13:00pm

TONIA

13:00pm -13:20pm

CHANGOVER WITH DJ SIMBA

13:20pm -13:50pm

MR WILSON'S SECOND LINERS

13:50pm -14:35pm

CHANGOVER WITH DJ SIMBA

14:35pm -15:05pm

JESSICA WINTER

15:05pm - 15:45pm

CHANGOVER WITH DJ SIMBA

15:45pm -16:15pm

PIP BLOM

16:15pm -16:55pm

CLINT BOON

16:55pm -17:35pm

UNTOLD ORCHESTRA:

PRESENTS ABBA

17:35pm -18:25pm

CHANGOVER WITHCHANGOVER WITH DJ SIMBA

MR WILSON'S SECOND LINERS

18:25pm-19:10pm

KATE NASH

19:10pm -20:20pm

CHANGOVER WITH DJ SIMBA

20:20pm-20:30pm

BEZ & ROWETTA (DJ SET)

20:30pm -21:50pm

 

SITE STAGE

KAYLEIGH HALL

12:40pm -13:00pm

CHANGEOVER

13:00pm -13:20pm

MAELOR HUGHES

13:20pm -13:50pm

CHANGEOVER

13:50pm -14:35pm

BROTHER BASTION

14:35pm -15:05pm

CHANGEOVER

15:05pm - 15:45pm

LANTERNS

15:45pm -16:15pm

CHANGEOVER

16:15pm - 16:55pm

THE SOCIAL

16:55pm -17:35pm

CHANGEOVER

17:35pm -18:25pm

THE RUBY TUESDAYS

18:25pm -19:10pm

 

 

Train station - Accrington

An all-day free festival bus connecting Accrington Station, Accrington Town Square and OAK FEST available until 10pm.

Nearby festival parking spaces available at Accrington & Rossendale College, Sandy Lane, Accrington BB5 2AR. Limited spaces.

Town centre parking £1 all day until 11pm at Arndale Shopping Centre, Union Street, Accrington BB5 1PL. Free festival bus stop at Accrington Town Square/Broadway nearby.

By Car - Parking is extremely limited around Oak Hill Park, please use public transport where possible. You may have to park further away and walk.

The nearest train station to the site is Accrington Train Station, BB5 1LJ. A FREE return shuttle bus from the train station to OAK FEST is available throughtout the day.

The nearest bus station to the site is Accrington Bus Station, BB5 1PR. A FREE return shuttle bus from the train station to OAK FEST is available throughtout the day.

Tickets on your phone or printed will be scanned upon entry. Tickets can be used once. Entry in and out of the park is not permitted.

Any tickets booked as a concession will be required to show proof / valid ID upon entry.

No refunds on tickets once booked.