23rd - 25th July 2027

23rd - 25th July 2027

King’s Park - Bournemouth
23rd - 25th July 2027

23rd - 25th July 2027

King’s Park - Bournemouth
23rd - 25th July 2027

23rd - 25th July 2027

King’s Park - Bournemouth
23rd - 25th July 2027

23rd - 25th July 2027

King’s Park - Bournemouth
23rd - 25th July 2027

23rd - 25th July 2027

King’s Park - Bournemouth
23rd - 25th July 2027

23rd - 25th July 2027

King’s Park - Bournemouth
23rd - 25th July 2027

23rd - 25th July 2027

King's Park - Bournemouth
23rd - 25th July 2027

23rd - 25th July 2027

King's Park - Bournemouth
23rd - 25th July 2027

23rd - 25th July 2027

King's Park - Bournemouth

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£125

2 for 1 Weekend Ticket

Admits 2 Adults
Fri - Sun
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£115

Family Weekend Ticket

Admits 2 Adults 2 Kids
Fri - Sun
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£75

Single Weekend Ticket

Admits 1 Weekend Access
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£180

Single VIP Weekend

Admits 1 Premium experience - Fri - Sun
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Supported by Arts Council England & the UK Government

Bournemouth Reggae Weekender is supported by Arts Council England through the Supporting Grassroots Music fund, funded by the UK Government (Department for Culture, Media & Sport).

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FAQS

Friday: 6.00pm – 11.00pm

Saturday: 1.00pm – 11.00pm

Sunday: 1.00pm – 9.30pm

If you’d rather drive your own motor to our event then there is reasonably-priced parking available nearby on King’s Park Drive for approximately £1.50 per hour. Unfortunately, there will be no parking available on site due to location-related restrictions.

Over 15 food traders on-site, all in keeping with African-Caribbean culture. Delectable delights to tempt everyone.  Stalls will feature Jamaican, African, Guyanese, Burger shop, Thai and Indian 

Yes the site supports disability access. 

2-for-1 Ticket Scheme for Personal Assistants (PA)

We’re pleased to offer a 2-for-1 ticket scheme to ensure individuals who require the support of a personal assistant can attend our events.

How does it work?

Simply purchase any of our 2-for-1 ticket deals. This covers both you and your personal assistant within the same purchase — no separate PA ticket application is required.

Personal assistant verification (access on site)

To support accessibility on the day, verification is only required on site.
You do not need to email or send documentation in advance.

What to bring on the day (if requested at access check)

Please bring your event ticket(s) and one of the following (where applicable):

  • Access Card with the +1 symbol

  • DLA / PIP award letter (dated within the last 12 months)

  • Letter from a medical professional

  • Proof of deaf or blind registration

  • Nimbus Access Card

  • Blue Badge (both sides)

  • Letter from your GP or specialist confirming your need for assistance

Important

Personal assistant access is provided through the 2-for-1 scheme. No separate PA ticket is issued. Any PA ticket purchased separately (if applicable) cannot be refunded.

BOURNEMOUTH REGGAE WEEKENDER 2027 – TICKET TERMS & CONDITIONS

Afro*disiac Live Radio Presents Bournemouth Reggae Weekender
23–25 July 2027 · Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth

Welcome to the family. These terms are here so that everyone – you, your loved ones, our artists, traders, crew and neighbours – can enjoy a safe, joyful weekend together. Please read them before you buy and before you arrive.

1. ABOUT THESE TERMS

1.1 Your ticket is issued by the Promoter for the Festival subject to these Conditions of Issue. By buying or using a ticket, you accept these Conditions and agree to follow any further notices, signs or instructions given by the Promoter at the Venue.

1.2 Words with capital letters have the meanings set out in section 17.

2. WHO WE ARE

2.1 The Festival is organised by Afro*disiac Live Radio CIC, a community interest company registered in England and Wales (company number 07899828), of 932 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6DL.

2.2 You can contact us about anything in these terms at events@afro-disiac.co.uk.

3. BUYING YOUR TICKET

3.1 Tickets are sold only through the official Festival website: www.bournemouthreggaeweekender.co.uk/tickets. Tickets bought from any other source, including touts, resale or auction sites, are void and will not be accepted for entry.

3.2 All tickets remain the property of the Promoter. Tickets are not transferable, except to the named members of a group booking, who will be treated as if they were the original purchaser.

3.3 Tickets may not be resold, offered as a prize in any promotion or competition, included in a hospitality or travel package, or used for any commercial purpose without the Promoter’s written consent.

3.4 Tickets are non-refundable once purchased, except as set out in section 13. This is clearly shown to you before you complete your purchase.

4. WRISTBANDS AND ENTRY

4.1 Your ticket will be exchanged for a wristband at the entrance gates, fitted by Festival staff. Please keep your ticket with you throughout the Festival.

4.2 If you receive a wristband without a ticket, you must fit it before entering the Venue.

4.3 Wristbands must be worn at all times. We may refuse entry to, or remove, anyone whose wristband has been incorrectly fitted, damaged or tampered with.

4.4 There is no re-entry. Once you leave the Venue you will not be readmitted that day, so please bring everything you need with you. Weekend and other multi-day tickets allow one entry on each Festival day; Day tickets allow one entry on the day shown only.

5. AGES AND YOUNG PEOPLE

5.1 Age bands are based on age on 23 July 2027:
– Infant: 3 and under
– Child: 4 to 12
– Teen: 13 to 17
– Adult: 18 and over

5.2 Infant and Child tickets must be bought with an Adult ticket, and every Infant and Child must be accompanied by an Adult at all times. We may limit the number of Child tickets issued.

5.3 Teens must be accompanied by at least one responsible Adult for every five Teens. Unaccompanied Teens will be refused entry.

5.4 Please carry proof of age for every young person in your party (or the responsible Adult may carry it on their behalf). Without it, a young person may be refused entry or asked to leave.

5.5 Some areas of the Venue, especially directly in front of the stage, and some acts may not be suitable for young people. The accompanying Adult is fully responsible for the safety and welfare of any young person in their party, including if that young person is refused entry or asked to leave.

5.6 We operate Challenge 25. Anyone who looks under 25 will be asked for photo ID to buy alcohol.

6. ACCESS AND PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

6.1 We want everyone to be able to join us. Our 2-for-1 Ticket Scheme makes sure people who need the support of a personal assistant (PA) can attend.

6.2 How it works: simply buy any of our 2-for-1 ticket deals. This covers both you and your PA in the same purchase. No separate PA ticket application is needed.

6.3 Verification on the day: you do not need to email us or send documents in advance. If asked at the access check, please show your ticket(s) and one of the following:
– Access Card with the +1 symbol
– DLA or PIP award letter (dated within the last 12 months)
– Letter from a medical professional
– Proof of deaf or blind registration
– Nimbus Access Card
– Blue Badge (both sides)
– Letter from your GP or specialist confirming your need for assistance

6.4 PA access is provided through the 2-for-1 scheme only, and no separate PA ticket is issued. Any PA ticket bought separately cannot be refunded.

6.5 Any accessible viewing area or accessible parking is allocated on site according to need and availability. If you have access questions before the Festival, please contact us at the address in section 2.

6.6 Assistance dogs, including guide dogs and hearing dogs, are welcome. No other dogs or pets are permitted.

7. SEARCHES AND PROHIBITED ITEMS

7.1 We may search any person and their belongings on entry and at any time while at the Venue. Anyone who refuses a search will be refused entry or asked to leave.

7.2 The following are not permitted:
– Glass of any kind
– Candles, gas canisters, flares, fireworks and smoke canisters
– Knives and weapons of any kind
– Illegal substances, drugs, so-called “legal highs” and nitrous oxide
– Laser pens and equipment, and megaphones
– Drones
– Poles, large banners and flagpoles
– Dogs, pets and other animals (except assistance dogs)
– Any other item that, in the Promoter’s reasonable judgement, puts the safety or enjoyment of others at risk or affects the running of the Festival

7.3 Flags: hand-held national and cultural flags are welcome – come and represent! Please don’t use poles, and don’t hold flags in a way that blocks other people’s view.

7.4 Chairs: folding and camping chairs are welcome. For safety, we may ask you not to use them beyond a set point in front of the stage, or to fold them away in busy areas. We may refuse inflatable seating.

7.5 Prohibited items, and permitted items used against these terms, will be confiscated. We cannot store or return confiscated items.

8. FOOD, DRINK AND WATER

8.1 Please do not bring food, alcohol, soft drinks, cans or bottles onto the Festival Site. There will be plenty to enjoy from our traders.

8.2 Water: you are welcome to bring an empty, non-glass refillable bottle. Free water refill points are provided with our partners at Bournemouth Water.

8.3 Exemptions: food and drink needed for medical or dietary reasons, and baby food, milk and formula, are allowed. These may be checked on entry.

9. BEHAVIOUR, SAFETY AND WELFARE

9.1 We may refuse entry to, or remove, anyone who, in our reasonable judgement, puts the safety or enjoyment of others at risk or affects the running of the Festival. This includes anyone who refuses to be searched, appears to be under the influence of drink or drugs, behaves aggressively, carries a prohibited item, or does not follow a reasonable instruction from Festival staff, stewards or security.

9.2 Please follow all signs about smoking and vaping.

9.3 If you lose a child, or a member of your group needs help, speak to any steward or go to the welfare point straight away.

10. TRADING AND PROMOTION

10.1 You may not sell, hand out or promote any product or service at the Venue, whether free or for sale, without the Promoter’s written consent. Please only buy from traders authorised by the Promoter.

11. FILMING, PHOTOGRAPHY AND YOUR IMAGE

11.1 Photos, video and audio recorded on phones or cameras for your own personal, non-commercial use are welcome. Professional recording equipment is not permitted without our written consent.

11.2 Any commercial use of recordings made at the Festival requires a licence from the Promoter. If recordings are used commercially without one, you agree to pay the Promoter the cost of that licence.

11.3 The Festival will be filmed, photographed and broadcast, including on Afro*disiac Live Radio and our live stream. By attending, you understand that you may appear in this footage, which may be used to promote the Festival and future Afro*disiac events. If you would prefer not to be filmed, please tell a member of our media team on the day or contact us at the address in section 2, and we will do our best to respect that. Personal data is handled in line with our privacy policy, available on our website.

12. CHANGES TO THE PROGRAMME

12.1 The line-up and running order may change, sometimes at short notice. We will always share changes as soon as we can on our website and social channels.

12.2 Tickets are not refunded if the programme changes or if any artist, including a headline act, does not appear.

13. POSTPONEMENT AND CANCELLATION

13.1 Postponement: if the Festival is postponed, your ticket will be transferred to the rescheduled date. Tickets are not refunded in the event of postponement.

13.2 Cancellation: if the Festival is cancelled entirely and not rescheduled, you will receive a full refund of your ticket price.

13.3 The Promoter is not responsible for other costs you may have incurred, such as travel or accommodation, if the Festival is postponed or cancelled.

14. BREAKING THESE TERMS

14.1 If you break these terms, your ticket may be cancelled without a refund. This may mean being refused entry or being asked to leave the Venue.

15. YOUR SAFETY AND OUR RESPONSIBILITY

15.1 Please take care of yourself, your group and your belongings. You are responsible for your personal property at the Venue.

15.2 We are not responsible for any loss or damage that is not caused by our breach of these terms or our negligence, or for any loss that was not reasonably foreseeable.

15.3 Nothing in these terms limits or excludes our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud, or for anything else that cannot be limited or excluded by law. Nothing in these terms affects your statutory rights.

16. COMPLAINTS AND GOVERNING LAW

16.1 If something isn’t right, please tell us at the address in section 2 and we will do our best to put it right.

16.2 These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales, and any dispute will be dealt with by the courts of England and Wales.

17. DEFINITIONS

– Bearer / you: the holder of a Ticket.
– Conditions of Issue / these terms: these terms and conditions, which govern the issue and use of a Ticket and your entry to and time at the Venue.
– Festival: Afro*disiac Live Radio Presents Bournemouth Reggae Weekender, 23–25 July 2027.
– Festival Site / Venue: Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth.
– Infant, Child, Teen, Adult: as defined in section 5.1, based on age on 23 July 2027.
– Promoter / we / us: Afro*disiac Live Radio CIC, 932 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH7 6DL, and, where relevant, those acting on its behalf, such as stewards and security.
– Ticket: any ticket or wristband issued for the Festival, whether paid for or not, including Weekend, Day, Infant, Child, Teen, Student, VIP, Backstage Guest and 2-for-1 tickets.

For a speedy entry, we recommend coming bag-free!

Small Bags Allowed 

Larger Bags Not Allowed:

Unfortunately, bags exceeding holdall size are prohibited due to limited space. There are also no cloakroom facilities available on-site.

Luggage Storage Option:

For larger bags, consider using Stasher’s convenient luggage storage service with locations near the festival. Learn more and find a location at https://stasher.com/.

Understanding for Families:

Security personnel understand the needs of families with young children. Nappy/changing bags will be allowed at their discretion.

Enjoy a Hassle-Free Festival!

By following these guidelines, you’ll help ensure a smooth and swift entry process for everyone. Let’s get the party started

Most Traders on site will accept cash or card. Our Bars and main entrance will only accept card or contactless payment only. The closest cash point machine is located at Sovereign Centre – Boscombe 10 mins walk.

No food or drinks allowed on premises – We will have food stalls and bars on site. Baby food accepted subject to security checks.

Yes deck chairs and picnic mats are acceptable subject to security searches.

No pets / dogs Allowed on site.

Boscombe is well served by the following buses: 22, 33, U3 and x3  (Both NW hound Er SE bound). Please check with the bus operator for specific travel times nearer the time.
Train 
For those of you who prefer to travel via rail, the nearest station to the event will he “Pokesdown for Boscombe” and there are many trains that feature this stop on their travel route such as the “London Waterloo” service provided by South Western Railway.
The station is a 20 minute walk away from Kings Park and direct trains connect you to London Waterloo or Weymouth. Change at Bournemouth. Southampton or Basingstoke for trains to further destinations.
Taxi
For Taxi try our travel partner PRC Streamline Taxis who are available to get you to our event. Bookings can be easily made with them by using their handy phone app Or via this number: 01202 37 37 37.
Car
If you’d rather drive your own motor to our event then there is reasonably-priced parking available nearby on King’s Park Drive for approximately £1.50 per hour. Unfortunately, there will be no parking available on site due to location-related restrictions.

You are certain to enjoy your stay in the sunny seaside town of Bournemouth with our award-winning beaches only minutes away from the town center and not far from our event site of King’s Park.

If you’re looking for a stylish hotel with a warm welcome then we recommend booking a stay with Village Hotels, Bournemouth. This hotel is sure to offer you a pleasant experience in the area and is only a handy 5-minute drive from the Bournemouth Reggae Weekender site and also offers 10% off your entire weekend stay.

Book your stay Village Hotel Bournemouth Promo Code: PRO10A. 

We also recommend these Hotels for accommodation with a 15% discount based on advanced purchase rates payment on booking a 2-night stay use Booking Code: REGGAE24

Call 01202 298350 for a booking link reservation with credit/debit card details.

Suncliff Hotel (3-star)

Ocean Beach Hotel and Spa (3 stars)

Cumberland Hotel (4 Star)

Hermitage Hotel (4 star)

Alternatively, there are several highly-rated Bed “n” Breakfast or Airbnb options available to book within the vicinity of the event

Payment on the door is subject to capacity and the fee will be higher than Advance Tickets.

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. However, if BRW cancels or postpones the event for any reasons related to Covid-19 (or any mutation), we shall notify you and you may be permitted to transfer your ticket to the 2026 event or you may apply for a refund within 1 calendar month of the date of cancellation/postponement. Refunds will be processed per your ticket provider’s terms and conditions.

  • To encourage and promote civic pride, positive perceptions, goodwill, involvement and cohesion in our diverse community
  • To encourage and promote BCP as a place of tourism, business, commerce and creativity.
  • To promote a positive image of Boscombe one of the most deprived places in the UK.
  • To promote Afro*disiac Live Radio as a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and delivering impactful community projects.
  • Showcase high-quality musicians, artists and DJs playing reggae and Afro-fusion give new local acts a platform to perform

NO Re-Entry at Bournemouth Reggae Weekender – Last Entry Friday 10.00  PM , Sat 9.00 PM, Sun – 7.00 PM

Aerosols over 250ml
Air horns
Alcohol
Animals (except assistance dogs)
Audio visual recording or transmitting equipment (Professional)
BBQs or any cooking apparatus
Balloons
Bicycles, scooters, roller skates
Blow torches
Cans
Shooting sticks
Chinese lanterns
Cool bags / boxes (large)
Drones
Fireworks / pyrotechnics
Flags with poles
Flares / distress flares / smoke flares
Food
Gazebos and parasols
Gas cylinders/canisters
Glass
Liquids
Illegal substances (drugs)
Laser pens
Legal highs (includes Nitrus Oxide and associated Equipment including balloons)
Nitrous oxide / herbal highs
Megaphones
Penknives
Smoke bombs / canisters
Sound systems (including personal speakers)
Spray cans
Tabards/High Vis Jackets
Tables
Umbrellas (small/folding umbrellas permitted)
Weapons

Right of Admission Reserved. CCTV will be in operation throughout the event. The event drug policy states that all bags are to be searched for drugs and alcohol. Random persons will be searched on the door and spot searching will be carried out during the event . Any seized drugs will be dealt with as per Dorset Polices drugs protocol for licensed premises. 

We are working with Counter Terrorism Policing to encourage live music fans to #BeSafeBeSound.

Counter Terrorism Policing is collaborating with the UK’s biggest music venues, arenas and festivals to deliver vital safety advice to the public.

We all have a role to play in keeping each other safe. Your safety is our priority and that’s why we have Richards Security on site.

You can play your part by trusting your instincts, and if you see something that doesn’t feel right, tell security. Our teams will take every report seriously. You won’t be wasting their time.

Here are some quick tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable time:

  • Arrive early, allowing more time for security checks and measures.
  • Be patient with security checks. It might seem inconvenient, but they are in place to help you.
  • Keep it simple and minimise what you carry. Fewer bags to search will speed up entry.
  • Stay alert and look out for each other. If you see something that doesn’t feel right, tell security. Don’t leave it to someone else. 
  • Don’t leave bags unattended. Never agree to look after a stranger’s bag, no matter how genuine they seem.
  • If there is an incident, listen to staff and any announcements.

In an emergency, always call 999.

Have an amazing time, and if you see something that doesn’t feel right, report it to security straight away. Thank you for playing your part. #BeSafeBeSound.

By attending Bournemouth Reggae Weekender, you grant permission for your image, voice, and likeness to be recorded and used in photography, video, live streaming, and other media for promotional and marketing purposes without compensation.

Vibes Don’t Lie! 

"Brilliant festival, came across the festival in whats on southwest magazine, friends and family will go every year. Amazing days out and the music was great. see you next year"
Jerry K
"I just loved it. Such a diverse range of people in attendance. We were very warmly welcomed in Bournemouth! Really looking forward to the next and will bring more people to enjoy"
Selena
"Vibe was really nice, family with all ages and races just there to enjoy good reggae music. We met people from all over and everyone was really friendly."
Sharon