Rock Oyster is a boutique music and food festival located at Dinham House on the banks of the stunning Camel Estuary by the Cornish Coast. With a line-up of incredible music from internationally acclaimed artists, mouth-watering cuisine from Michelin-starred chefs as well as an extensive adventure and wellbeing programme… there’s something for everyone!

29 July – 1 August 2027… Get the holiday request in now!

Rock Oyster is located at the beautiful Dinham House Estate, St Minver, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6RH. Please follow the supplied directions sent in the week before the festival.

Weekend Camping ticket holders

Weekend Camping guest are allowed to bring alcohol into the camping areas, however, you cannot take drinks from the campsite into the festival arena.

Alcohol brought to the festival must comply with the event regulations which are:

• You are not permitted to bring alcohol into any part of the festival arena
• You are allowed to bring the following amount in to the campsite if you have valid entry tickets, aged 18 or over and have valid ID:  Either 1 crate of beer / lager / cider or 1 litre of wine or 12 cans of pre-mixed spirit and mixer per person
• No glass is allowed; please ensure you have decanted any glass bottles prior to arriving
• No straight spirits

Day / 3 Day No Camping ticket holders

Day and 3 Day No Camping visitors are not permitted to bring alcohol or soft drinks into the festival with them.

Exceptions are for those who require for medical reasons (you will need to have written permission from the Organisers prior to attending), please contact our customer service team on info@rockoysterfestival.co.uk to discuss further.

You cannot bring in food and drink into the festival arena (this does not apply to baby food for little festival-goers).

If there is a medical reason for needing to bring in food or drink, please contact our customer service team at info@rockoysterfestival.co.uk to discuss further.

All weekend ticket holders (Weekend Camping and 3 Day No Camping) will be able to leave and return the festival.

Day Ticket holders will not be allowed to leave and re-enter the festival.

Please note, if you need to leave the festival due to medical reasons, contact our customer service team on info@rockoysterfestival.co.uk to discuss.

Yes, there are certain items that you cannot bring into for the safety and enjoyment of all our RO-goers.

The below items are prohibited and any items confiscated will not be available for collection and will be destroyed.

Prohibited items across the whole festival, this includes all campsites and the arena:

• Illegal drugs / substances and new psychoactive substances including Nitro Oxide (laughing gas) is banned under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016
• Legal highs
• Any item that could reasonably be considered as a weapon
• Glass of any kind including beer, wine bottles, jars or drinking vessels
• Fireworks / Flares / Chinese lanterns
• BBQs
• Gas / Paraffin lamps
• Blow torches
• No open fires including stoves, disposable BBQs and campsites. Cookers or stoves are banned as of 21 July due to the ground conditions.
• Animals (with the exception of registered guide dogs, the Organisers should be made aware if you are attending with a registered guide dog prior to attending the festival)
• Flying or filming with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, or drones) is not allowed on site
• Portable laser equipment and pens
• Megaphones / Large sound systems / Air horns
• Generators, apart from those permanently built into campervans
• Gas canisters or cylinders apart from those fitted in campervans
• Unofficial tabards, hi vis or reflective jackets

Prohibited items for the arena specifically:

• Glass of any kind including perfume / aftershave bottles, beer, wine bottles, jars or drinking vessels
• No food or alcohol can be taken from the camp sites or car parks into the arena (unless you have written permission from the Organisers prior to attending)
• No blow up or large seating items are allowed in the arena

Camping chairs are permitted during the day but we ask all guests to be respectful of others and not take up too much room. All chairs must be collapsed by 5pm each day as the main arena will be busier.

Unfortunately not. We love our four-legged companions but we’re concerned about their wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of people on site.

This does not apply to assistance dogs, any guest bringing an assistance dog must complete the accessibility forms to notify the event organisers. If the organisers are not made aware in advance, you may not be allowed to enter the festival.

Yes, our incredible secutiry team undertake bag searched to ensure the safety of everyone attending. Our security team may ask to look and search within your bags. If you are asked, we ask for your co-operation, refusal to do so may result in you being denied entry.

Tickets are currently on sale from our ticket page and available from our ticket agent See Tickets. Please do not buy tickets from people you don’t know online! Ticket scams are increasing year on year, please do not fall victim to online fraud. Rock Oyster Festival accepts no responsibility for problems arising from third-party transactions.

Early bird tickets do not mean early entry, they are the first tier of tickets to buy early.

BF stands for booking fee.

As outlined in our terms and conditions at the point of purchase, tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

As standard our tickets don’t come with refund protection, but if you have paid for this add-on (via SEE Tickets) you may be eligible to receive a refund depending on specific circumstances. Contact See Tickets customer service here.

Our Camping Tickets are for anyone who is staying overnight at Rock Oyster, if you are in General Camping, Boutique Camping, Camel Camp or Live-in Vehicle Camping, you must have a Camping Ticket to enter the campsites.

3 Day No Camping Weekend Tickets are entry to the festival at the start of each day (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

Yes, we have Day Tickets available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You can purchase Day Tickets from here.

Tickets are priced in tiers. Once a tier runs out it goes up to the next tier and price increases with each tier increase. So, the sooner you buy, the cheaper it’ll be!

Yes, everyone will need a ticket. Head to our ticket page for more info.

Yes, Essential Companion tickets are available these are available via our accessibility page.

Essential Companion tickets are only provided to those who would be unable to attended without help and support from someone else.

If the person approved for an Essential Companion is aged 12 or under, they must also be accompanied by an adult who has purchased a ticket. The child cannot attend the festival with only their Essential Companion.

Yes, if you have already purchased a ticket and are no longer able to attend, we recommend reselling your ticket using our official resale platform Tixel. Please do not buy or sell using unofficial ticket resale platforms, Rock Oyster accepts no responsibility for problems arising from third-party transactions. Tickets for the Festival are only available from accredited ticket outlets.

When you buy your tickets you will initially receive an order confirmation. That means you have secured your tickets and you don’t need to do anything else. E-tickets will be released on 1 July. If you have not received your e-tickets one week before the event, please contact us.

You can now purchase an upgrade to The Coral Club, our exclusive VIP Lounge. You’ll get access to flushing toilets, restroom facilities, seating and a private bar. You still need a general entry ticket to the festival as well as the upgrade.

Sorry, this is not possible.

No, tickets and passes cannot be swapped. For example, if you’ve purchased a Live-in Vehicle pass, we cannot swap this for Camel Camp pitches.

If you have purchased the incorrect ticket type, please contact us on info@rockoysterfestival.co.uk and we will try to assist.

Anyone under the age of 18 needs to come with a parent or guardian.  And each adult ticket allows up to 4 minors to attend with them, at their responsibility.

To see what’s left to pay and settle your balance anytime by logging into your account, here. Simply enter your email and order reference under the Pay Off Your Deposit/Balance section.

If you’re having trouble settling your balance, please ensure you have checked the following:

• You are using the correct email and booking reference that relates to your entry ticket(s)
• You are not trying to purchase anything additional such as Parking or The Coral Club Upgrades at the same time. You must first settle your balance before buying anything additional
• You are not adding more tickets to your order
• If you’re being directed to Day Tickets and/or Parking, scroll down and click the blue “continue” button

Let us know if you’re still experience issues, please send screenshots of the errors you’re experiencing and we will explore further for you.

Child and Teen tickets are not able to be purchased without a paying Adult ticket at the point of purchase in your basket (even if you have previously purchased one), this is to prevent anyone under 18 attending the festival without a guardian or adult.

We recommend reaching out to SEE Tickets via the customer service portal to see if they are able to assist. Just log into your account and navigate to the customer service area. You will need the email you booked with and your booking reference.

The following steps outline how to add your vehicle registration plate number:

1. When you purchase a parking pass for either our Weekend or Day car parks (this doesn’t not apply to Boutique Camping and Camel Camp), you will automatically receive an email from MyCarPass. This email will contain a Parking Reference number
2. Click on the red button within the email “Register My Vehicle”
3. Enter the Parking Reference number found within the email
4. You will then be redirected to a page that is pre-populated with all your booking information, including order number and parking pass type
5. At the bottom of the form you will find a text box called Vehicle Registration Mark (VRM), enter your vehicle registration plate here and click Complete Parking Pass.

It’s THAT simple!

That’s not a problem! Just send us an email to info@rockoysterfestival.co.uk with your name, email address and the Parking Reference number from the original email you were sent to register your vehicle and we can reset it for you.

That’s not an issue, you will have up to 2 days before the festival to register a vehicle on your parking pass.

If you’ve got to Rock Oyster and suddenly realised you’ve not purchased a parking pass, no need to panic! When you get to the festival site there will be signage featuring payment information within the car parks explaining how to pay for parking.

Important

If you arrive without a parking pass, please make sure you pay for your pass within the timeframe outline to avoid receiving a Parking Charge Notice (PCN).

There are toilets and showers available in our general campsites.

Campervans, motorhomes and caravans are permitted, but you will need to purchase a separate Live-in Vehicle pass, as well as Weekend Camping tickets for the guests staying within the Live-in Vehicle.  One Live-in Vehicle allowed per pitch. Pitches are 6x7m and you must fit within this space. If you need more space please book 2 x pitches. Awnings are allowed as long as they fit within your pitch but tents not attached to the vehicle are not permitted in this area. If you’re bringing a caravan with towing vehicle and need more space, please book 2 x pitches.

Yes, as the site has a limited capacity, so we have a strict policy of normal sized family tents only. We politely ask that you only bring the size tent you need for your party. Please do not bring mega-tents or gazebos as we do not have space and you will be asked to remove these.

No, unfortunately there are no hook up points at the festival site.

No, Day tickets and 3 Day No Camping tickets do not provide access to any campsites. If you have accidentally purchased a 3 Day No Camping ticket and want to camp with us, please see the box office at arrival or contact See Tickets by clicking here.

You will need to book Weekend Camping tickets to access the campsites.

No, Gazebos are not allowed in any of our campsites.

No, we do not allow cars into the General Camping, Camel Camp or Boutique Camping areas. You will need to unload in the Camping Car Park. Once you have your wristbands at the entry gates you are welcome to do multiple trips to the car.