FAQs
Yes! The Main Stage is 100% FREE.
The Main Stage, headlined by the incredible Everything Everything, is completely free and unticketed from midday to 8pm. It’s an open-air stage in the Market Place – no barriers, no ticket checks. We recommend arriving early – there’s brilliant music all day, delicious food and drink, and stalls inside the Market Hall.
Main stage closes at 8pm. You need a ticket to keep the party going!
After 8, the town comes alive with music in the Library, Tower Brewery, the College, Town Hall, Brewhouse, Burton Caribbean Association and more...
One ticket gets you access to all these stages (subject to venue capacity).
Some of the evening Aftershock Stages run until 2am.
Limited tickets available here
We believe that music should be for everyone. Please don't but a low income ticket if you can afford a full price one - every penny from these tickets goes back into grassroots music projects in Burton on Trent. Limited tickets for music fans on low income are available here
There are a few rules around the festival - under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult. We operate a strict challenge 25 policy at all our bars.
Main Stage - all ages allowed
BBC Introducing (Brewhouse Arts Centre) Stage - all ages allowed
This Feeling (Burton College) Stage - 16+
Burton Town Hall Stage - all ages allowed
Burton Caribbean Association Stage - 14+
Tower Brewery Stage - 18+
Burton Library Stage - all ages allowed (expect adult language)
Stage times will be announced soon - we'll launch a clashfinder too.
Here's the lineup by stage
Main Stage (midday to 8pm) is completely free, headlined by Everything Everything. K.O.G, Prima Queen, The Clause, better joy, Leah Wilcox, Joel Foster
Evening venues (8pm to late) need a wristband ticket
Tower Stage The Bug Club, Seb Lowe, CLT DRP, Joan Smith & the Jane Does
Library Chiedu Oraka, Ruby J, Revivlary
Town Hall The Leisure Society, Riding the Low
BCA Omega Nebula, JayaHadADream, Burton Bass
This Feeling (College) Eighty Eight Miles, Tom A Smith, The Slates
BBC Introducing (Brewhouse) Taylor Liam Jackson, Emily Alice, French Exit, Fools & Sages, Special guest Lissy Taylor
Main Stage is in the middle of Burton on Trent
Market Place, Burton-On-Trent, DE14 1HA, England
Burton upon Trent is easy to reach by train or bus.
BUT Train station has great connection to Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham and beyond. The station is just a 10-minute walk from the Main Stage, and 5-15 mins from the evening stages.
More travel info: Discover East Staffordshire
Main Stage closes at 8pm, but the music continues into the night!
🛏️ Find places to stay (hotels, camping, glamping) here:
Where to Stay – Discover East Staffordshire
Stay tuned to our socials for Aftershock venue announcements and gig times.
There’s plenty of parking in Burton town centre.
All major car parks are just a short walk from the Main Stage. Please plan ahead, arrive early, and be kind – it might get busy!
We're here to help - email accessibility@sonicboom.org.uk with any questions.
Main Stage - accessible - disabled toilets close by and a quiet space and viewing room next to the stage
BBC Introducing (Brewhouse Arts Centre) Stage - accessible, all ages
This Feeling (Burton College) Stage - accessible, 16+
Burton Town Hall Stage, accessible, all ages
Burton Caribbean Association Stage (and kitchen), accessible, 14+
Tower Brewery Stage, 18+
Burton Library Stage, accessible, all ages (expect adult language)