Frequently Asked Questions

General Event Information

What is a tribute festival?

A tribute festival celebrates the music and legacy of iconic artists or bands through live performances – giving you the opportunity to dance along to your favourite artists at a fraction of the price! You can check out the fantastic tributes performing at our festival in 2025 on our line-up page by clicking HERE.

Tamworth Tribute Festival 2025 will take place on Saturday 28th June and Sunday 29th June 2025 from 11am to 10pm. The event will the held in Tamworth Castle Grounds, the venue will be found Adjacent to the SkatePark, Tennis Courts & Play area.

Yes, the festival is open to all ages. We have plenty of entertainment and acts to keep people of all ages involved!

The event is outdoors with limited shelter from rain. The event will go ahead but in extreme weather the promoter reserves the right to re-schedule the event or cancel. 

Gates to the event will open at 11AM and close at 9pm each day.

Gates will open at 11am, with live music starting at midday with performances from our fantastic local acts. Our tributes will take the stage at approximately 3pm. 

As this is a festival, seeing a whole range of live performances is part of the fun! We therefore cannot offer admission to sole artists, but recommend you come and spend the day with us partying in the Castle Grounds. The timings of each act will be released closer to the event, but please be aware the schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the promoter. 

Tickets and Admission

How can I buy tickets for the festival?

Tickets can be purchased online HERE . They can also be purchased at the venue on the day of the event (subject to availability).

We anticipate this event to be busy, and so we recommend that you buy your ticket in advance to avoid disappointment.

Your ticket includes entry to the festival, access to all tribute performances, and all the family entertainment on offer.

Yes, if you are attending both days, you will need a ticket for each day unless you purchase a weekend pass which will gain you entry to both days at one fantastic price.

Tickets are non-refundable, but we may transfer your ticket from one day to another after purchase (subject to availability). 

Everyone entering the site requires a valid ticket. Under 3 Year Old’s are free, but still require a valid ticket.

Festival Experience

What tribute bands will be performing?

We have an exciting lineup of tribute bands celebrating legendary artists like ABBA, The Killers, Madonna & Take That! The full lineup can be found on our homepage of our website. 

We have a wide range of fantastic food vendors both sweet and savoury to keep you fed throughout the day including Pizza, Donuts, Burgers along with multiple bars for you to purchase alcoholic and soft drinks! Challenge 25 is in operation across the site, ID may be required to purchase alcohol if you look under 25.

Only sealed soft drinks and bottled water are permitted within the arena, all alcohol must be purchased inside the venue at one of our bars. Feel free to bring along your own packed lunch or snacks with you. Please be prepared for your bags to be searched upon entry to the arena with searches in progress by security teams. Alcohol purchased from outside of the arena will be confiscated and disposed of, due to licensing conditions.

We do not permit gazebos or tents onto the site.

We understand that dancing for an entire day means you may need the occasional break – therefore we welcome picnic blankets and small, collapsible camping chairs. During the acts, many guests will be dancing, so chairs will need to be positioned a suitable distance away from the stage.

We encourage attendees to walk or use public transportation to the event. For local car parks in the town centre, head over to the following website: https://www.tamworth.gov.uk/car-parks

There is no age restriction for this event. Any guests under the age of 16 will be required to be accompanied by a paying adult.

We hope you don’t want to, but if you do need to exit site – please keep your wristband on and have your hand stamped as you exit. You’ll need both of these to re-enter the site.

Accessibility

Is the festival accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible and we have accessible toilets. Please note the event is held on grass and no Trackway will be laid for this event.

Yes, our lost and found area is located at event control. Please report any lost items immediately.

Dogs are permitted into the event providing they are kept on a short, non-retractable lead at all times. Please ensure that all toilet matter is cleaned up and disposed off in the bins around the site. We are NOT able to provide drinking water around the site, so please ensure you bring water for your dog if you bring them along. 

Other

Can I take photos or video during the performances?

Photography and video are allowed for personal use only. Please be considerate of others when taking pictures.

There are no VIP or Golden Circle packages available for our 2025 event. 

For bookings of 20 or more, please contact us to receive an exclusive offer. 

SIA trained security professionals and medical trained staff will be present all day to ensure the safety of all attendees. Should you need assistance at any point during the event, you can speak to a steward in hi-vis who will be connected to all staff via radio or at the security and medical point.

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