Nottingham's largest festival: Splendour set to return to Wollaton Hall next year after hiatus
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The organisers of Splendour Festival have confirmed that the two-day event will take place in July next year, at its usual location on the grounds of Wollaton Hall.


The festival, which in past years has attracted some 30,000 people, will run on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th of July 2025. No bands have yet been announced.
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Tickets will go on sale from 12pm on Friday 27th September, including Super Early Bird tickets which have been frozen at the 2022 rate of £85 plus fees. There will also be a pre-sales option for those that sign up in advance.
There are a number of initiatives in place to help festival-goers spread the cost of payments, including an option to spread the fee over the 10 months leading up to July, a 10% Nottingham City Residents discount, reduced youth tickets for 11 to 17-year-olds, and free entry for children aged 10 and under.
The 2024 edition of Splendour was cancelled after numerous problems between organisers DHP Family - which owns and operates Rock City, The Bodega, and the newly revived Palais nightclub - and Nottingham City Council, which owns Wollaton Hall.
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Hide AdAnnouncing the cancellation, DHP issued a strong statement criticising “numerous delays from the council’s side” which left the company without the time it needed to deliver the festival.
Confirming the return of Splendour next year, DHP Family managing director George Akins said: “We're very pleased to announce the dates for Splendour 2025 and proud to be able to contribute such an important event to our area.
“Everyone at DHP is working hard behind the scenes and looking forward to revealing more about what's in store over the coming months.”
The return of the festival in 2025 has caused huge relief among Splendour’s many public supporters and fans.
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Hide AdIt’s In Nottingham chief executive Alex Flint said: “We're very excited to hear that Splendour will be returning to Nottingham next year.
“As well as being a firm favourite with locals, the festival highlights Nottingham's diverse cultural appeal and puts us on the map as a great place to visit.”
And Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire chief executive Megan Powell Vreeswijk said: “We're thrilled to see Splendour Festival returning in 2025, now bigger and better as a two-day event.
“Splendour has become a cornerstone of Nottingham's cultural identity, showcasing not only world-class acts but also shining a spotlight on our vibrant local music scene.
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Hide Ad“Thanks to DHP Family's incredible work, the festival brings major artists to our city, putting Nottingham firmly on the map as a hub for music lovers.”
Sales beginning at 12:00 midday on Friday 27th September will be for whole weekend tickets, with day tickets expected to be released at a later date. Festival-goers can sign up to the Splendour website for access to pre-release sales.
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