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Please bring your ticket to the festival, either a printed paper copy or show the QR code on your mobile device / phone. Please make sure everyone in your party has a unique ticket as a QR code will need to be scanned for each entry to the festival.
| Thursday 22nd May | Friday 23rd May | Saturday 24th May | Sunday 25th May | Monday 26th May | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Office | 1pm - 5pm | 12pm - 11pm | 10am - 11pm | 10am -11pm | 10am -11pm |
| Festival Gate | CLOSED | 6pm - 11pm | 10am - 11pm | 10am - 11pm | 10am - 11pm |
| Soul Food | CLOSED | 5pm - 10.30pm | 10am - 10.30pm | 10am - 10.30pm | 10am - 10.30pm |
Please head to the Festival Box Office on Peacock Lawn which is next to Blackmore Gardens. At the box office your tickets will scanned and you will be issued with a relevant wristband.
The Main Entrance to the festival can be found on the Church Point path which runs between the Gardens and the bowling greens and tennis courts. This year a one way system is in place and you will not be able to enter the festival using the Blackmore Drive entrance to the Gardens.
Bag checks will be in place on entry to the site, large bags or rucksacks will not be permitted.
The Merchandise Stand can also be found at the Festival Box Office.
Festival Ticket Holders will be issued a wristband for the entire weekend, we recommend arriving early on the Thursday or Friday when the box office is open to collect your wristband.
Please note any damaged Festival Wristbands will only be exchanged, and lost or discarded wristbands will not be replaced.
You will be able to buy tickets at the Box Office whenever it is open. Please note discounts etc cannot be used at the Box Office but are only available via our official Ticket Tailor online box office.
All tickets will be scanned at the relevant venue – your ticket will say whether to head to the Main Methodist Church (on the High Street) or to the Methodist Church Hall (down the path at the side of the church). Please ensure you arrive 15 minutes before the time on the ticket as sessions will start on time!
We are pleased to recommend that ample parking is available at the Sidmouth Rugby Club during the festival. Evening and daytime parking passes are available for just £5.00 payable on entry to the club either by card or cash.
Blackmore Gardens is less than 50 meters away from the car park.
Access for parking will be available at the following times and days.
DIRECTIONS
Sidmouth Rugby Club is located on Heydon’s Lane, Sidmouth, EX10 8NJ Devon.
For the full Education Programme held at the Methodist Church please take a look at the specific education programme page.
For the full listing of Fringe events please see the full listing.
The following is available in Blackmore Gardens
Branscombe Brewery
Lyme Bay Winery
Rincon Coffee
This year inline with our eco commitments and in consultation with Sidmouth Town Council we will not be using any single use plastic in the bar. Branscombe Brewery are operating a reusable cup scheme; you can purchase a cup for £1 which you can reuse throughout the festival and take home if you wish! You can also bring your own drinking vessel which will be filled at the bar – glass is not allowed on site.
Soul Food – Peacock Lawn – Free to access
We’re excited to introduce the brand-new Soul Food area, making its debut at this year’s Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival!
This free to access section of the festival is located on Peacock Lawn, it’s your one-stop destination for fantastic food, drinks, and live local music.
Enjoy a refreshing pint from the Branscombe Brewery Bar and feast on mouth-watering dishes – including the famous Greendale BBQ – along with a range of delicious concessions.
LOCO NACHO MEXICAN
Taking nachos to the next level with seasonal produce sourced locally.
THAI FOOD CO
Authentic Bangkok Street Food Pad Thai noodles, Thai curries and much more.
AFRICAN DELIGHTS
CARIBBEAN FIX
A diverse range of Caribbean cuisine with a focus on both meat and vegan options.
Enjoy Traditional dishes such as Brown Stew Chicken and Oxtail, Mixed Bean Curry and Jerk Honey Plantain and the Big Jerk Chicken.
FULLY LOADED FRIES
Loaded Fries, Nachos and Baps covered, smothered and loaded with pulled pork, marinated chicken, doner meat, chilli, roasted vegetables topped with sauces, salsa’s, fresh salads, olives, tasty west country cheddar, crispy onions and pickles.
FLAMING GOOD PIZZA CO
Handmade Pizza’s right in front of you and your guests, leaving your mouth watering with the aroma of our burning seasoned oak wood.
THE BHAJI SHACK
A Wide Range of Vegan & Vegetarian Salad Options.
GREENDALE BBQ
The famous Greendale BBQ will be serving a range of their award – winning BBQ meats, gourmet burgers, steaks, sausages and much more.
TRULY CRUMPTIOUS
BRANSCOMBE BREWERY
While you enjoy your food, take in live performances on the Love Local Stage, showcasing outstanding home-grown talent all weekend long.
Good to know
Only food and drink purchased in the Soul Food Area can be taken into Blackmore Gardens for the main stage performances.
Please note that bag checks will be in operation at all entry points.
Peacock Lawn & Blackmore Gardens is a glass free area, and no glass must be taken into the venue.
Enjoy the luxury offered by our VIP packages – you get the following:
The VIP Festival Package includes access to all 5 evening concerts and the 3 days of daytime music.
A corporate VIP Package includes tickets for a table of 4 guests for one of the evening concerts or days of daytime music.
If you are interested in upgrading your ticket to a VIP Package please email tickets@sidmouthjazz.com or if you are interested in or know anyone who may be interested in a corporate package please email ian@sidmouthjazz.com
* A complimentary food buffet will be available on arrival for each of the evening concerts and early afternoon during each of the days of music. Full VIP Bar available throughout with a complimentary drink on arrival each evening and daytime with a further 2 complimentary alcoholic drinks each evening and day per guest (6 drinks per day). Further alcoholic drinks can be purchased from the bar. Complimentary soft drinks, water, tea and coffee will be available throughout.
Tickets
Please remember to bring your tickets with you either as a QR code on your mobile device or a printed copy showing the QR code. Eveyone coming to the festival requires a unique QR code to gain entry, so make sure that everyone in your party has their own code – one QR code = one entry.
Travel & Car Parking
The festival is being held at Blackmore Gardens, Blackmore Drive, Sidmouth, EX10 8LQ. There is no public car next to the Gardens, but there are plenty available within the town. Please consult the festival website for more up to date information.
Accommodation
For the latest up to date list of accommodation available within Sidmouth please consult the Visit Sidmouth website www.visitdevon.co.uk/sidmouth/stay/
Children at the festival
Children under the aged 12 or under may attend for free. There is a concession rate for children aged 13-17. Please be prepared to bring proof of age. All children under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by an adult, and tickets need to be booked for all children attending.
Chairs and rugs at the festival
Seating is not provided by the festival.
Please feel free to bring folding chairs and rugs to make yourselves comfortable. Some of the artistes on the bill are more of a sit-down affair but the majority are of the get up and dance variety.
When crowds are busier during the day (usually towards the evening) we may ask that chairs are kept back beyond a certain point so there’s room for both the seated and standing (there will be signs and stewards to show you), this means there may be limited space for chairs at peak times.
Be aware that although you may have enough space for a chair during the earlier parts of the day, towards the end of the day you may have to collapse your chair – closer to the festival we will clearly communicate the expected crowd capacities for each day of the festival. At busy times and in the evenings we will also ask that you do not use rugs – just in case anyone should trip over you!
If you have a medical need for seating then please contact tickets@sidmouthjazz.com to make sure that we save you space to accommodate your needs. There will be a dedicated wheelchair area at the festival.
Fair Space Usage Policy
We want everyone to have an enjoyable and comfortable time at the festival. At busier times our stewards may ask you to limit the amount of ground space that your and/or your party are using, please work with us in making space for everyone at the festival. This may mean that during peak times of the festival we limit the amount of seating space available to keep everyone safe. Thank you for your understanding.
Disabled Patrons & Support Workers/Assistants
Our intention is to make everything we do accessible to all our audiences. We therefore offer a free ticket for support workers/assistants that travel with disabled patrons to ensure they are able to attend. We recommend early booking if you require wheelchair access as space in the wheelchair area is limited. Contact vicki@sidmouthjazz.com for more information.
Please be prepared to show relevant ID at the box office or upon admission to events.
Please refer to our full Terms & Conditions for more information.
