GoldCoast Oceanfest

GoldCoast Oceanfest takes place Friday 20th June - Sunday 22nd June 2025.

GoldCoast Oceanfest is located in Croyde Bay, Norty Devon. the full address for croyde bay is Croyde, Braunton, EX33 1QB

No, GoldCoast Oceanfest does not have any age restrictions.

Children 0-5 years need an “Under 6” ticket. If your child is 6-18 years old they will need an “Under 18” Ticket.

If a child is under 16, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 21 years old, and this adult must stay on-site throughout the weekend.

Age restrictions apply. You may be asked for proof of age or ID.

The following ID will be accepted:

• Photo card driving licence issued by the DVLA
• Passport (photocopies not accepted)
• PASS: The National Proof of Age Standards Scheme

No re-entry to the arena after 6 pm. There will be no re-admission after 6 pm once the sporting events on the beach have finished for the day. This will only affect those leaving the arena and not people arriving for the first time.As an anti-counterfeit measure tickets are NOT sent out in the post. An eTicket will be sent to the email address you supply when buying your tickets. Simply print this email and bring it with you to the event.Please encourage your friends and family to get in quick – Oceanfest is spectacular value for money, considering it is a 3 day festival with over 20 live acts.

• Entry eTicket
• Money
• Camera (pocket sized for personal use only)
• Mobile phone
• Sun cream and a hat
• Sturdy shoes (for all the dancing)
• Any medications that you need

Only bring what you can afford to lose.

• No single-use plastic – empty drinks bottles and flasks are fine

• Glass – no glass is allowed onsite for safety reasons

• No alcohol or cans can be brought into the arena.

• Illegal substances

• Nitrous Oxide

• Portable Laser Equipment and Pens

• Unauthorised Professional Film or Video Equipment*

• Audio Recorders

• Megaphones and Air Horns

• Spray Cans

• Fireworks or flares

• Chinese or Sky Lanterns

• Barbeques

• Any item which may be considered a weapon

• Animals (other than registered guide or hearing dogs)

• Sound systems

• Unofficial tabards or reflective jackets

• Unauthorised items for trading, including any goods using unauthorised event logos

• Picnics/hampers

• Chairs/inflatable seating

• Drones

*You can bring pocket-sized cameras for personal use. Cameras with detachable telephoto lenses will not be allowed through the arena entrances. You can’t bring in professional cameras and video/audio equipment. You can’t make live video/audio recordings made without the permission of the artiste/promoter.

** Only EMPTY reusable water bottles will be permitted into the arena. We haven’t allowed single-use plastic bottles at the festival since 2018.

All these items will be confiscated if they are found. If you resist the confiscation of disallowed items then we may ask you to leave.

Bar staff will ask for proof of age whenever a customer appears to be under 23 – so if you think there is a chance you may be asked, best bring some photo ID and get it ready to show as you go to buy your drink. It is down to you to prove that you are over 18 and you will need to do this before you are able to buy alcohol. If you’re older than 23 and you get asked, please just take the check as a compliment on your youthful looks. We understand that if you’re older than 30 and you get asked for ID, it might well be a highlight of the weekend.

Here are forms of ID that we accept:

Photo card driving licence issued by the DVLA

Passport

FOOD

There are plenty of fantastic local outlets on site selling food and drink, ranging from burritos, burgers, pizza, doughnuts, coffee bars to noodles, fish and chips and curry – all tastes and foodies are catered for with food from around the globe.

GoldCoast Oceanfest is an open-air non-seated event. You’re completely welcome to sit or lie out on the grass of course.

All public and working enclosed spaces onsite are no smoking, including all tents and marquees onsite. This includes electric cigarettes. If you do smoke, please use the butt bins to dispose of your cigarette ends.

Toilets are at the east end of the arena, with disabled toilets available next to the first aid point. Every single one is cleaned and serviced from top to bottom (no pun intended) frequently throughout the weekend. There is hand sanitizer at all toilet blocks.

Unfortunately we can’t issue you with a refund if you can’t make the event due to work commitments or your mates have dropped out. In these circumstances, we advise passing on your tickets privately to avoid losing out on the money spent.

Refunds can only be offered if the event is cancelled or postponed, as agreed upon purchase.

GoldCoast offers children under 6 discounted entry, as part of a family, although they still must have a valid ticket, for £12.50 + booking fee. (A maximum of 2 per family)

GoldCoast offers under 18 (6-17 yr old) tickets from £60 +bf

GoldCoast offers 18+ tickets from £65 +bf

GoldCoast offers family tickets at a price of £270 +bf

 Tickets do not include camping.

North and South off the M5 Motorway at Junction-27

Follow the North Devon Link Road A361 (be careful, things can get a bit manic just when you think you’re nearly there!)

Head for Barnstaple >; A361

For Croyde travel around Barnstaple using the “Downstream Bridge” and keep on the A361 taking the left at the traffic lights in Braunton and proceed on the B3226 to Croyde via Saunton.

Parking is available and operated by private companies, get there early to avoid disappointment and hassle.

For detailed ‘turn by turn’ directions to the Arena in Croyde enter EX33 1NZ as your destination in the AA route finder or on your GPS. Be careful to avoid the village of Georgeham in any options, it is a small village and doesn’t cope well under excessive traffic.

Car share to Oceanfest to save money on your journey and meet other festival-goers. Car sharing is a great way to travel to Oceanfest festival, you’ll make new friends along the way, make money back from your empty car seats and help the environment.

Simply find or post a journey to GoCarSharing!

For full timetables, service updates and offers visit the Oceanfest page on stagecoachbus.com.

*** Please note that additional buses will be scheduled to leave at closing time each evening (including Sunday where a service isn’t shown on the schedule)

National Express operate services between London and Ilfracombe, via Bristol and taking in Taunton and Tiverton.

Take a look at www.nationalexpress.com for timetable and prices.

Paddington to Penzance service stops at both Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St. Davids.

Tiverton is ideal if you have a lift already secured. If not, change at Exeter St. Davids and catch the Tarka Line to Barnstaple

Atlantic 01271 866669

Star Travel: 07717684171

Saunton Taxis 07890543136

The SouthWest is serviced by airports at Bristol, Exeter and Newquay.

Check operators routes and schedules for flights.

When walking to and from the festival site, please do so QUIETLY and with due respect to the local inhabitants. Access down Moor Lane is especially narrow and it is advised that you walk in single file, keep to the pavement and take great care of vehicles. PLEASE do not consider short cuts back to your campsites or trespassing through private property.

No, there is not camping available at this event.

However, you can find links to many recommended alternatives here: https://goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk/accommodation/

For a Carer Ticket Password please email boxoffice@goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk who will confirm validity and issue a code to unlock the free ticket type.