Manchester FAQS

  • ● No knives or weapons

    ● No drugs including ‘legal highs’

    ● No aerosols, sprays or pressurised containers permitted

    ● No glass

    ● No alcohol or liquids of any kind

    ● Admission is subject to search

    ● No under 14’s. 14-16 year olds must be accompanied by a responsible guardian aged 18 or over. (Maximum of 4 under 18’s per responsible guardian).

    ● Shop bought sealed packaged food is allowed

    ● No perfumes or aftershave 

    ● No dogs or pets of any kind

    ● No flares or fireworks

    ● No drink of any kind [empty plastic refillable bottle are allowed – no metal bottles, free water points are located at the festival]

    ● Sun cream or lotion sized at 200ml or less in original containers, vape liquid, and eye drops in standard plastic 10ml containers will be allowed but contents may be tested on arrival. 

    ● No laser pens or pointers

    ● No professional cameras, including professional camera equipment (e.g. camera stand, lenses, and selfie sticks)

    ● No audio recording equipment, noise-making devices

    ● No rollerblades, hover-boards, scooters, bicycles, skateboards and other personal motorised and non-motorized vehicles.

    ● No unauthorised solicitation or marketing materials (e.g, handbills, flyers, stickers) 

    ● No drones or unmanned aerial systems

    ● No high visibility vests or coats 

    ● No large bags or suitcases (small bags / small handbags / small backpacks / small waist bags are allowed into the festival.)

    ● No Selfie-Sticks 

    ● Filming and photography in the gate areas is not allowed.

  • We are not currently accepting submissions.

  • All information regarding announcements will be posted on our social media.

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    • Friday: 4pm

    • Saturday: 11am

    • Sunday: 11am

  • Straight after doors open.

  • We will be employing a “Challenge 25” scheme so Under 18’s (or those who look under 25) must bring an official ID (passport, photo drivers licence etc).

  • If your camera has a detachable lense it will not be permitted into the event without appropriate accreditation arranged in advance. Go Pros, selfie sticks etc are also not permitted.

    Other cameras such as disposable / point & shoot are permitted at your own risk.

  • Yes 14+, anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

    To access the front section in front of all stages you must be 18+.

  • No, we have a fully licensed bar at the event. We would encourage everyone to bring a re-usable plastic water bottle for drinking water.

  • You can bring shop bought sealed packaged food only (medical exemptions apply)

  • Yes, we have plenty of great food traders at the event who will be running throughout the event. There will be gluten free options also available. Many will cater for specific dietary requirements.

  • Yes, we allow re-entry at the event as many times as required. You will be subject to ticket checks, searches and may have to queue again to re-enter.

  • Yes - 2 for 1 PA scheme, accessible toilets and viewing area available.

    Please contact us at ticketing@outbreak-fest.co.uk with the subject “Disabled access” in advance of the event.

    If you do not contact us in advance of the event we can not guarentee you access to the festival due to safety restrictions.

  • Try to leave as many valuables at home as possible. For any valuables that you absolutely have to bring with you we recommend using the on site cloakroom.

    Prices are:
    £2 per coat / jacket.
    £3 per backpack.

  • There is no parking at the venue. However there is a car park with 341 spaces at the park and ride which is free with any Manchester tram ticket. The address is: Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester, M17 1QR

  • Applications are open for 2026, please email info@outbreak-fest.co.uk

  • Our website and see-tickets are the only sites to purchase tickets for the event. Please check your email for your e-ticket or wait for it to arrive in the post if you selected a physical ticket.

  • Unfortunately unless the event is cancelled we are unable to offer refunds.

  • General:
    info@outbreak-fest.co.uk

    Ticketing:
    ticketing@outbreak-fest.co.uk