Where is the festival?
We are on the Millfield in Charlbury 5 minutes walk from Charlbury railway station.
Parking is plentiful right next to the site, (please don’t park in town!) use postcode OX7 3QG for your satnav and follow the signs. More info…
When is the festival?
The festival starts at 1 pm on Saturday 19th July, 2025 and pauses at 10 pm that evening.
It resumes again at noon on Sunday 20th, and finishes at 8 pm that evening.
How much is the festival?
Charlbury Riverside Festival is a free festival.
Is there parking?
Yes, for the first time the festival is able to offer ample parking near the site!
For details please see our dedicated page about parking…
Can we camp?
There’s no camping on site, but there are two great campsites nearby:
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Can I bring my dog?
Unfortunately, our licence doesn’t allow us to welcome your furry friend.
Can I bring my own booze?
As a licenced premises, its up to us to ensure the comfort and safety of all festival goers. We are responsible for making sure no one has overindulged on the premises. So, sorry it’s not possible, no glass or alcohol can be brought onto site. We do have bag searches on entry.
But also it’s the profit from things like the bar that provides the funds to run the show. So by buying from our bars, food stands and traders, you’re making sure we can come back next year.
Should I bring a card or cash?
You can bring a little cash if you want just in case, but everywhere in the festival where you may need to spend money will have a point-of-sale card machine!
How can you do all this for free?
Charlbury Riverside Festival is run entirely by volunteers. All the bands, bar staff, management team, operations, tech support, stewards, and wombles are volunteers.
The organisers don’t take any financial reward. We use any income to pay for the stages and their sound equipment, lighting, infrastructure, and professional bonded security team.
