Important Info

Getting Here

About The Venue

The event is held in a public park space, where ground conditions are variable. The site is a greenfield, open-air space. Please ensure you plan for the ground conditions and wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather conditions.

Directions

• 15 minute walk from Hove Railway Station
• 25 minute bus from Brighton City Centre

Public Transport

By Train: Hove is the nearest main railway station to Hove Park, approximately a 15–20-minute walk from the event site. Southern services connect Hove with Brighton, Worthing, Littlehampton, Portsmouth and London. Passengers travelling via Brighton can change there for services to Hove. Please check live journey information before travelling.

• Southern journey planner
• National Rail journey planner
• Hove station information

By Bus: Brighton & Hove bus services operate regular buses that stop very close to Hove Park. We recommend using the 5B service which stops directly by the south of the park. More information and journey planning here.

By Taxi: There are a number of licensed taxi firms operating within Brighton & Hove. There is no dedicated taxi pick-up or drop-off point at the event site. If you require a taxi, we recommend organising your pick-up/drop-off away from Hove Park as pedestrian and road traffic volume will be high. Hove Railway Station has a dedicated taxi rank.

By Bike: There are no nearby public cycle storage facilities. Please plan ahead if you choose to cycle to the event. We do not have any designated cycle storage on the event site.

Parking: There is no designated parking at or nearby the event site and we recommend using public transport wherever possible.

On The Day

Event Timings

Gates will open each day at 14:00. The event curfew each day is 22:00. Last entry to the site is 19:00 — there will be no admittance for ticketholders after this time. Please plan ahead for your visit and arrive in good time.

Performance Timings

Saturday 5th September

• 14:00 — Gates open
• 15:10 – 15:50 — The Meffs
• 16:20 – 17:00 — Brakes
• 17:30 – 18:10 — Kid Kapichi
• 18:40 – 19:40 — Sleeper
• 20:20 – 21:50 — Levellers
• 22:00 — Curfew

Sunday 6th September

• 14:00 — Gates open
• 15:00 – 15:30 — Chris Simmons
• 16:00 – 16:30 — BER
• 17:00 – 18:00 — John Smith
• 18:30 – 19:30 — The Staves
• 20:15 – 21:45 — Passenger
• 22:00 — Curfew

All performance times and running orders are subject to change at any time without notice, and do not affect the terms and conditions of your ticket purchase. Tickets are only valid for the date booked — please check your tickets carefully and attend the correct day for the event you have booked for.

Re-Entry

There is no re-entry. Once you arrive, there will be no re-admissions or re-entry handouts. This is to help us maintain a safe and secure environment for all attendees. Please make sure you bring everything you need with you before entering the event.

What To Bring: The Essentials

Bring only the essentials required for your visit to the event:

• Hand sanitiser
• Mobile phone & portable battery pack
• Payment method (cashless site) — bank card / digital wallet
• Photo ID — Challenge 25 is in operation at entry gates and bars
• Sun cream, sunglasses & hat
• E-ticket barcodes ready to scan on your mobile device
• Reusable water bottle (non-glass) — drinking water refill points are available on site
• Suitable clothing for the weather — check the forecast in advance

Bag Policy

No bags larger than a small A4 size (approx 30cm x 20cm x 10cm) will be allowed through the gates. Please pack lightly and only bring the essentials required for your visit.

Bag searches will be in operation and any prohibited items will be confiscated prior to entry. Small, standard foldable umbrellas are allowed and will need to fit into your bag. Jumpers, jackets and hats are allowed and do not need to fit into your small bag. Small portable/foldable camping chairs and picnic blankets are allowed, and do not need to fit into your bag.

Prohibited Items

For the security, safety and comfort of all guests & staff, the Organisers reserve the right to confiscate items and dispose of them:

• Aerosols & perfume
• Airhorns, klaxons & megaphones
• Alcohol brought from outside the event
• Animals, except assistance dogs
• Large bags, rucksacks and suitcases; no bags larger than A4 in size (approx 30 x 20 x 10cm is acceptable)
• Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller blades and hover boards
• Cameras, film and video equipment deemed to be for professional or commercial use
• Beanbags and inflatable chairs (small camping/foldable chairs are allowed)
• Camping equipment, gazebos and generators
• Chinese lanterns
• Cigarettes, tobacco and cigars deemed to be above an amount for personal consumption (e-cigarettes and vapes for personal consumption are allowed)
• Drones & other Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Fancy dress and masks that fully cover the face, motorcycle helmets and balaclavas
• Firewood, BBQs, cooking stoves and liquid fuels
• Flags, banners and poles
• Flares, fireworks, candles, pyrotechnics, smoke bombs / canisters
• Food and drink of any kind, including sweets / snacks, soft drinks and water outside of the permitted allowance. Those with medical requirements for food provisions should contact info@liveathovepark.com
• Glass of any kind including bottles and mirrors
• Goods for unauthorised trading, promotional or commercial activity
• Goods with unauthorised event or artist logos
• Hi-visibility jackets, bibs and tabards
• Illegal, new psychoactive and unidentifiable substances, including paraphernalia and Nitrous Oxide
• Items with logos, words, icons and/or imagery that could be deemed offensive
• Lasers and laser pens
• Marketing or solicitation materials that are unauthorised
• Medication that is unidentifiable or tampered with (prescribed medication must be declared at the search and entry points, in its original packaging, with a copy of the prescription in the ticket holder's own name)
• Musical instruments
• Personal motorised vehicles (non-mobility scooters)
• Hampers and cool bags / boxes
• Projectiles including catapults, frisbees and balls
• Radio communication devices, recording or transmitting devices
• Signs or materials displaying discriminatory, derogatory, or offensive messages, slogans or images
• Sound systems & personal speakers
• Spray cans
• Tools including penknives, multi-tools, blowtorches, ladders, hammers and screwdrivers
• Umbrellas (small folding umbrellas are permitted)
• Weapons or items that can reasonably be considered for use as one

Confiscated items will be disposed of. Live At Hove Park organisers are not responsible for the loss or damage of any confiscated items. A Zero Tolerance Policy regarding the possession, use or sale of illegal drugs is in place at the event. Anyone found in possession of illegal, new psychoactive or unidentifiable substances or paraphernalia may be refused entry, ejected from site, or handed over to the Police.

Food & Drink

There will be multiple food & drink vendors operating at the event, catering to a variety of diets. Your own food & drink (including small snacks and sweets) are not permitted. One sealed bottle of water up to 500ml will be allowed. You can also bring a reusable non-glass bottle and use our drinking water refills on site. Please note that the event is a completely cashless site — please ensure you bring a suitable payment method with you.

If you have medical requirements that need food provisions please contact info@liveathovepark.com.

Strobe Lights, Lasers and Smoke Machines

Please note some artists may use strobe lighting, lasers, and smoke machines as part of their performance.

Photography & Filming

Official event photographers and film crews will be capturing content throughout both days for promotional and archival purposes. By entering the event, you give consent to be photographed or filmed.

Photography and filming for professional or commercial purposes can only be undertaken with prior written approval and official event accreditation. Equipment deemed professional or commercial is only permitted within the event with prior written approval and official event accreditation.

Photography and filming for personal use is permitted only with non-commercial equipment, and must be undertaken respectfully and in accordance with data protection law.

Drones and unmanned aerial vehicles are not permitted and must not be operated, flown or launched from within or over the event site by any unauthorised individual, broadcaster or company. Authorisation can only be granted by Event Control.

Weather

Live At Hove Park 2026 will go ahead rain or shine. We recommend checking the weather forecast and dressing appropriately for the day. The event is on an open-air, greenfield site in outdoor conditions.

In the unlikely event of severe weather that affects safety, updates will be shared via our website and social media channels.

Accessibility

The event site features a step-free accessible entrance, accessible toilets and a viewing area for those who need them.

The accessible viewing area must be organised in advance and cannot be allocated on the day. If you hold a valid ticket and have accessibility requirements, please contact info@liveathovepark.com and we will do our best to assist and accommodate your needs.

If you hold a valid ticket and need to apply for a complimentary PA ticket, please email info@liveathovepark.com.

Please note that accessibility enquiries and provisions cannot be facilitated within 48 hours of the event date. Please ensure you send your enquiry in good time.

Your Tickets

Entry

Please have your tickets ready to scan upon arrival. You should have received these via whichever ticketing platform you purchased these from.

Our official ticketing platforms are AXS, SeeTickets, Dice, Skiddle and Ticketmaster. We strongly advise that you do not purchase tickets through third-party vendors or individuals. Live At Hove Park is not responsible or liable for tickets sold through unofficial or unauthorised sellers.

For AXS and Dice tickets, you will need to download the platform's mobile app. For any ticketing queries please contact the ticketing platform directly from which you purchased.

Tickets are non-refundable once purchased. Please refer to the outlet you purchased your tickets from for further enquiries.

By purchasing tickets for Levellers at Hove Park / Passenger at Hove Park 2026 and entering the event site you agree to the event terms & conditions.

Age Restriction

All tickets are strictly 14+ only. Anyone aged 14–17 must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult with a valid ticket. All attendees must hold a valid ticket regardless of age. Under 14s, including toddlers and babies, are not permitted.

Safety & Welfare

Security

For the security, safety and comfort of all guests & staff, security searches will be in operation at the event.

• No bags larger than A4 size (approx 30cm x 20cm x 10cm). Bags are searched on entry.
• No food or drink may be brought onto the site; glass and outside alcohol are removed at the gate and there is no decanting.
• Searches will be at the discretion of security, event management or the Police, and may be carried out on entry, while in the event site, or on exit.
• At the entry gates, refusal to be searched will result in entry into the event site being denied. Within the event site, refusal to be searched will result in ejection from the event site.
• An amnesty opportunity to give up prohibited items prior to search will be in place. Once passed, any person found in possession of prohibited items may be refused entry or ejected from the event site. Prohibited items will be confiscated and disposed of.

Medic

A medical centre is located just next to the main entrance of the site. The medical team are there to help with any issues you may have and offer immediate assistance without judgement.

Drinking Water

You can bring one sealed bottle of water up to 500ml. There are also free drinking water points on site — you can bring a reusable non-glass bottle.

Lost Property

The lost & found property log will be based at the marquee at the main gates, where ticket & bag checks are made. You will only be able to check and claim a lost item during event operational hours. We strongly advise double-checking you have all your personal belongings with you before exiting the event gates.

Any lost property enquiries beyond event operating times must be sent via email to info@liveathovepark.com. Please note that items cannot be posted and must be collected from our hub. Items not claimed within 14 days of the event will be donated or disposed of.

Local Community

Local Environment

Live At Hove Park 2026 appoints and works with professional waste management contractors to clean the event site and dispose of all waste correctly. Additional bins are located around the area, and we pay for all the waste management and disposal. To reduce our impact on the environment we reduce single use plastics, separate our waste into recycling streams and litter pick a wide area outside the event.

Noise Management

A Noise Management Plan has been agreed with Brighton & Hove City Council which details the timings and sound levels the event must abide by, including soundchecks. During the event a roaming noise management team will be monitoring the local area and liaising with the sound technicians.

A dedicated resident helpline will operate for the duration of the event. During the operational timings of the show you can contact our team on 07934 092514 and a member of the noise management team will be sent to your location. You can also email info@liveathovepark.com.

Please note this number is only active between 2pm and 10pm on the 5th and 6th September. Please quote your full name and address to help us deal with your enquiry as quickly as possible.