FAQs

Yes. Names on tickets are not a required part for entry to the festival.

Picnics are encouraged on Thursday 2nd July for Prom Night. For all other dates, no, you cannot take in any food or drink. There is a large variety of food and drink facilities within the festival.

Yes, attendees can bring their own reusable water bottles into the festival. These must be no larger than 500ml and must not be metal.

Yes, there are non-alcoholic options of beer, cider and prosecco. We also sell soft drinks.

The safety of everyone on site is our primary concern. We have a zero-tolerance policy to violence of any sort including sexual harassment and sexual assault. If you experience or witness sexual harassment or sexual assault at HBMF, please report it to our Security Team, who are located all over the site including in the Main Tent. We are very proud of our good safety record at HBMF, and work continually with the local council and the police to make sure it remains a fun, safe event for all of us to enjoy. We are proudly offering this year all attendees a lid for their pint cup as part of Sussex Police's anti-spiking campaign.

Go to the entrance tent on the night or email [email protected] after the event.

Yes, sun cream or lotion sized at 200ml or less in original containers is allowed. Vape liquid and eye drops in standard plastic 10ml containers will also be allowed, but contents may be tested on arrival.

Prohibited list as provided by Titanium Security. Items prohibited from the site:

• Drugs (including marijuana). If found, this will be recorded via Control and dealt with as discussed with the Police.
• Weapons. Serious consideration will be given to refusing entry to persons found carrying weapons.
• Any firearms (including pepper spray).
• Professional video equipment (we do not store or retain these items; they remain the guest's responsibility).
• Fireworks or pyrotechnics.
• Flares.
• Animals.
• Generators.
• Sound systems (excluding small personal systems).
• Spray paint.
• Barbecue equipment and fuel.
• Calor Gas or equivalent.
• Alcoholic beverages.

Contact [email protected]. Please see the ticketing section of the website for a list of ticket agencies and their websites.

No, unfortunately all attendees have to be 18 or over to attend HBMF, except for the Sunday Family Funday (Country).

The same regulations apply at HBMF as the rest of the country: you can smoke and vape in the open-air areas but not inside the big top or any other tents. Look out for the 'no smoking' signs.

HBMF gates open:

Thursday 2nd, Prom Night: 17:00-23:00
Friday 3rd, Club Classic: 17:00-23:00
Saturday 4th, Hastings Beer and Music Festival: 12:00-23:00
Sunday 5th, Family Funday (Country): 12:00-21:30

No, there isn't a last entry time. However, if you are coming later, keep in mind that parking locally will be limited later on.

No, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, and anyone caught with them will be ejected from the site and presented to the police.

Yes, but make sure you get your hand stamped before you leave.

Yes, we will be selling a range of merchandise at the festival, or you can order online.

All our bars have been cashless for a number of years. Some of the food vendors may take cash, but most will accept both cash and cashless options.

No pets are allowed within the event site. Assistance dogs will be permitted.

Chairs can be brought into HBMF on all days for use in outside areas. On Thursday 2nd, Prom Night, chairs are also allowed in the big tent. We will not be responsible for any chairs used in the HBMF arena including loss, theft or injury. If you require a chair for medical reasons, email [email protected] ahead of time and we will let security know at the gate.

Tickets will be provided for companions or personal assistants for standard ticket holders who require additional assistance, at no additional cost.

Please be prepared to present the relevant documentation to support your ticket request. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Examples of relevant documentation include: DLA (Disability Living Allowance), PIP (Personal Independence Payment), evidence of registered severely sight-impaired (blind), CredAbility Access Card (with +1 icon), copy of Attendance Allowance letter, recognised Assistance Dog ID card, or any other relevant documentation.

All documents provided must show your full name and be dated no older than 2023.

For all access ticket queries please contact [email protected].

The above scheme and facilities are for customers with permanent or long-term access requirements and are not for people with temporary impairments such as broken bones, healing wounds, or people who are pregnant.

Personal Assistants attending through this scheme need to be 18 years old by the start of the festival.

We strive diligently to maintain the noise at a tolerable level; however, if you feel the need to lodge a complaint, please do not hesitate to phone 07300 470838.