Event Info

Last entry: 18:00 on Friday, Saturday & Sunday shows. Last entry is 8.00pm on Thursday shows.

18+ events: Fatboy Slim shows (16–19 July) and Moby (26 July).

16+ events: Madness, The Maccabees, and Madrophenia. Those aged 16–17 must arrive with, and remain accompanied by, a responsible adult aged 18+. VIP is strictly 18+.

Challenge 25 is in operation at the gate, and you may be asked to show ID. Accepted forms: valid driver’s licence, PASS Card, or Passport.

• VIP Tickets — daily access to premium lounge, exclusive bar, viewing platform, and premium facilities
• Per-day basis only — no weekend multi-event packages
• Gift tickets — transferable by name with unique barcode
• Early Entry — discounted entry with late fees if arriving after stated time
• Payment Plans — available for select shows; full balance required before event

Tier-based pricing is in operation — prices escalate as allocations sell out. Official outlets: Skiddle and AXS. There is no on-site box office.

Please read the full Terms & Conditions of Entry.

Sign up for the waiting list if an event is sold out. There is no day-of availability for sold-out shows.

The event site is located on the world-famous Brighton Beach, off Madeira Drive, between the Pier and the Marina.

Brighton railway station has regular services. Check nationalrail.co.uk for timetables.

Public bike storage is available on Madeira Drive. Please self-lock — bikes are left at the owner’s risk.

Nearest stops are on Marine Parade. Visit buses.co.uk for routes and times.

Parking: No dedicated event parking. No pick-up/drop-off on Pier/Aquarium Junction or Madeira Drive. Visit brighton-hove.gov.uk for city car park information.

Taxis: White & Aqua scheme. Use city centre ranks — no Madeira Drive pickup.

Coaches/Shuttles: None official. Public parking on Madeira Drive is available toward the Marina.

• Hand sanitiser, mobile phone & battery
• Payment method (cashless event)
• Photo ID
• Suitable clothing & footwear (pebble beach)
• Sun cream, hat, sunglasses
• E-Ticket (print or phone download recommended)
• Reusable non-glass water bottle (refill stations available)

Not allowed:

• Aerosols/perfumes
• Air horns
• Alcohol
• Animals (except assistance dogs)
• Bicycles, scooters, skateboards
• Camping chairs, equipment, gazebos
• Chinese lanterns
• Discriminatory signage
• Drones
• Fireworks, flares, smoke bombs
• Flags, banners, poles
• Food & non-alcoholic drinks
• Full-face masks/helmets
• Glass
• Hi-visibility gear
• Illegal & unidentifiable substances and related paraphernalia
• Marketing materials
• Motorised vehicles
• Musical instruments
• Picnic items
• Protest materials
• Radio devices
• Sound systems
• Spray cans
• Tampered medication
• Tools/weapons
• Unauthorised merchandise

• Bags up to A4 size
• Empty non-glass water bottles
• Personal-use cameras (non-professional)
• Cigarettes, tobacco, vapes (personal consumption)
• Small folding umbrellas
• Suncream (non-aerosols)

New psychoactive substances and nitrous oxide are also prohibited.

Premium facilities including chill-out lounge, exclusive bar, first floor viewing platform with sea views and posh loos. Dedicated VIP entrance with signage.

Official afterparty events at Concorde2. Lineups and tickets will be announced closer to the date.

Stay hydrated and use the water refill points across the site. Empty non-glass reusable bottles are permitted through the entry gates.

Strobe lighting, lasers, smoke machines and other special effects are used during performances. Free ear plugs are available from the info point.

Professional security and a dedicated medical/welfare centre at the main entry gate. All event teams will offer immediate assistance without judgement.

Zero-tolerance harassment/violence policy. Staff provide discreet assistance when requested.

• Have ticket and ID ready; use amnesty bins for prohibited items
• Minimise valuables; keep A4-sized bag with essentials
• Download Find My iPhone/Android app
• Report suspicious behaviour to stewarding/security
• Organisers reserve right to refuse admission/evict per Terms & Conditions

Follow RNLI Lifeguards and Brighton Beach Patrol advice at all times.

Items logged at Info Point. Email lostproperty@onthebeachbrighton.com post-event. Reduce valuables — no locker facilities.

The event is held on the pebbles of Brighton Beach. Although some temporary walkways will be in place, much of the event site is exposed to the pebbles.

• Enter via VIP gate (Madeira Drive) with ramped access and temporary flooring
• Wheelchair Viewing Platform in VIP with limited capacity (plus-one only) — apply to accessibility@louderuk.com
• Fast-track entry at Main Entrance available upon advance contact

• Accessible toilets (Welfare Centre, platform, main block)
• Large print menus
• Lowered bar counters (2 main bars)
• Safe space in Welfare Centre
• Refrigerated medicine storage
• Wheelchair charging in Welfare Centre
• Dedicated Access Support Team

Assistance dogs are welcome. Please contact accessibility@louderuk.com in advance.

Free companion tickets are available through Skiddle/AXS. The purchaser must have accessible needs and provide supporting documentation.

No BSL/Sign Language interpreters are available at this event.

On The Beach appoints and works with professional waste management contractors to clean the event site and dispose of all waste correctly. Additional bins along Madeira Drive and beach.

• Single-use plastic reduction
• Waste recycling
• Litter pickup beyond event perimeter

Brighton Beach remains open except within the event fence-line (between Zipwire Landing Stage and SeaLanes complex). Sterile zone with temporary fencing prevents public access — divert via Madeira Drive.

Noise management plan agreed with Brighton & Hove City Council. A roaming team monitors levels during the event.

Temporary parking suspensions and controls on Madeira Drive during the event. Road closure estimated 21:30–23:30 at Pier/Aquarium Junction through Dukes Mound junction. The cycle lane remains open.

Email: Please contact info@louderuk.com at any time.

Phone: A contact phone number will be available closer to the event and will be monitored throughout the onsite period. We are unable to assist with ticket or press enquiries.