Frequently Asked Questions

Tickets  for our Festival Sessions usually go on sale online 3 months before the event. For early alerts, follow us on social media or subscribe to our newsletter. 

2024 tickets can be purchased via this link from 14th June 2024. 

This years music, performance and arts festival: Festival Sessions, is happening in Hayfield on the 6th - 8th September 2024. 

2024 tickets can be purchased via this link from 14th June 2024. 

Due to the popularity of our sessions and our history of sell-out events, we cannot guarantee the availability of tickets for purchase on the day of the event. We strongly advise purchasing your tickets in advance online. Join our mailing list and follow our socials to find out how and where to buy your tickets. 

This year, our tickets will be released in three stages:

• Early Bird Tickets:
  • Launch Date: Friday, 14th June at midday.
  • These tickets are offered at the lowest price and are available in very limited quantities till 6th July.

• Tier 1 Tickets:
  • Availability: 6th July - 31st July or when early bird are sold out 
  • Price: Slightly higher than Early Bird tickets.

• Tier 2 Tickets:
  • Availability: 31st July till event or once Tier 1 tickets are sold out.
  • Price: Slightly higher than Tier 1 tickets.

Prices will increase with each tier, so we recommend purchasing your tickets early. Tickets can be bought online via this link here. 

The festival will provide a range of facilities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all attendees, including food and drink stalls, toilet facilities, and a first aid station. There is also an accessible loo located at the main entrance to the festival. Specific details about additional amenities and accessibility features will be provided closer to the event date.

Festival Sessions is accessible on foot from the Sett Valley Car Park, Hayfield, SK22 2ES. There is no vehicular access to site, unless by prior arrangement with the production team. 

The closest train stations are New Mills Central and New Mills Newtown and the 358 bus comes to Hayfield Bus Station/Sett Valley Car Park. 

From here it is a five minute walk down the flat, Sett Valley Trail onto site. 

Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off at the top of the site on New Mills Road. Lynx taxis are a local company and can be contacted on: 0161 483 1099. 

Unfortunately, there's no camping available at the Festival Sessions as it's a series of ticketed events that end each evening. While we don’t offer on-site camping, the local area around Hayfield and New Mills offers a variety of accommodation options. 

The festival site is on the edge of the Peak District National Park and the terrain is sloping. For people with mobility issues we have an accessible toilet available near the entrance to the site. There is no formal seating so guests are invited to bring their own chairs and blankets.

We aim to be fully inclusive so if you require further information or would like to talk to us about your specific requirements please get in touch with: lyndsay@thetentpeople.co.uk 

Our festival features five curated sessions over the weekend, showcasing a diverse lineup of amazing artists across various genres. You can expect a vibrant mix of live music, dancing, singing and performing. We are inclusive for all ages. 

The best way to find out about the different events and artists performing at our events is to sign up  to our mailing list and follow our socials. 

The site covers 1.6 acres and we have a maximum of 500 people on site. This means that there are always areas which are quieter and we do our best to ensure the festival stays welcoming and uncrowded.

We are a breastfeeding friendly site and also have a bell tent available for baby change and feeding.

Our aims are inclusivity, accessibility, and providing a welcoming space where everyone can dance, laugh, sing, and make friends.

Sustainability is a core value of our festival. We encourage all attendees to minimise waste, use our recycling stations, and utilise the reusable cups provided. Our goal is to leave our beautiful setting as pristine as we found it.

Nope! Our events are inclusive and welcoming to attendees of all ages. We aim to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone, from children to adults.

Although we love dogs, unfortunately there are no dogs allowed on site except for access support. 

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