Last entry is at 18:00 on Friday, Saturday & Sunday shows. On Wednesday 23 July last entry will be at 20:00.

There is no re-entry into the event site if you leave early – once you are in, you are in for the day!

Please note that last entry is at 18:00 Fridays-Sundays and 20:00 on Wednesday 23 July.

Age restrictions vary per event day. Please check the age restrictions below and prior to purchasing your tickets. No refunds will be given for incorrectly purchased tickets.

Challenge 25 is in operation at the gate, and you may be asked to show ID by security. If you cannot produce ID, you will be refused entry to the festival.

The festival accepts the following forms of photo ID:

• Valid Driver’s licence

• Valid PASS Card

• Valid Passport

Bars will operate a challenge 25 policy and reserve the right to refuse sale of alcohol to anyone unable to show valid Photo ID.

Additional age restrictions may be put in place inside the event for specific entertainment and activities.

VIP Tickets

Daily VIP tickets are available and give access to our premium chill-out lounge, exclusive bar, viewing platform and posh loos.

 Weekend Tickets

All tickets to the event are sold on a per day basis. There are no weekend or multi-event tickets on sale.

Gift Tickets

All tickets will have the name of the purchaser on them, but you may gift your ticket to a friend or family member.

All tickets have a unique barcode that is scanned upon entry to the event. Once it has been scanned that barcode number will become void meaning the ticket cannot be re-used.

Early Entry Tickets

For selected shows we sell Early Entry tickets, which enable you to enter the event at a discounted rate. If you arrive after the “Last Early Entry” time stated on the ticket you will be required to pay a late fee at the gate. Please note that we do not accept cash.

Payment Plan Tickets

For selected shows you can choose to spread the cost of your ticket over several months. Please see the individual event pages on Skiddle for further information.

You must pay your balance in full prior to the event, and in accordance with the terms of the Payment Plan, otherwise your ticket will be invalid.

Resale Tickets

 If an event is Sold Out, you can sign up to the waiting list on Skiddle and be alerted if more tickets become available.

Please be aware of touts and always purchase tickets from trusted sources. For official On The Beach tickets please use our website.

Please do not buy tickets from a reseller or secondary marketplaces. This includes the major sites such as Viagogo, & Stubhub. You will often pay over the price and can be left out of pocket. Tickets may not be as described, fraudulent, not be delivered or already have been used meaning you get turned away at the gate.

All tickets have a unique barcode that is scanned upon entry to the event. Once it has been scanned that barcode number will become void meaning the ticket cannot be re-used.

Louder Entertainment Ltd. is not responsible or liable for tickets sold through unofficial or unauthorised sellers.

Ticket Tiers

We have a set allocation of tickets at each price tier – once they sell out, we move to the next one. There is no difference apart from the price you pay – as tiers sell out the price goes up. So, buy early and you will pay less!

For official On The Beach tickets please use our website. Our primary authorised agents are Concorde2, Skiddle & See Tickets.

We also sell via Dice, Eventim, Gigantic, Resident Advisor, Ticketweb & Universe.

Please refer to the outlet you purchased your tickets from and contact them for further enquiries. You must contact them if your ticket has not arrived.

Tickets will be sent as E-Tickets, and you can print them out or show on your phone at the gate. We recommend you download your ticket to your phone due to signal levels at the event site.

We recommend you buy in advance to secure the best price and availability. If any tickets remain when the gates open, they will only be available online through our ticket outlets and be subject to a higher price tier. No on-site box office operates for this event.

If an event is Sold Out, you can sign up to the waiting list on Skiddle and be alerted if more tickets become available. No tickets will be available on the day or on the gate for Sold Out events. Please do not attend unless you have purchased a ticket.

Tickets are non-refundable once purchased. Please refer to the outlet you purchased your tickets from for further enquiries.

For the ticket purchase terms & conditions please refer to the outlet you purchased your tickets from.

By purchasing tickets for On The Beach 2025 and entering the event site you agree to the events Terms & Conditions of Entry.

• Hand sanitiser
• Mobile phone & portable battery pack
• Payment method – On The Beach is a cashless event so bring your credit/debit cards and/or digital cards/wallets on phones.
• Photo ID – Challenge 25 is in operation at the entry gates and bars.
• Suitable Clothing – Check the forecast!
• Suitable footwear – The festival is held on the pebbles of Brighton beach.
• Sun cream, hat & sunglasses
• Ticket – If you have been sent an E-Ticket we recommend printing a copy or downloading to your phone.
• Water bottle (non-glass) – Water stations are located across the event site to refill!

Bags larger than a piece of A4 paper are not permitted within the event site. No storage facilities are available at the event. 

Brighton has luggage storage facilities available across the city centre, operated by various platforms.

For the safety & security of everyone at the event there are specific items which you can’t bring to site. Everyone will be subject to search on each entry or exit to the event and the final decision lies with security and event management.

You should only bring what you can afford to lose as any items confiscated at the gate will be disposed of accordingly.

On The Beach has a strict policy that does not tolerate drug use. You will be searched on entry to the event, and anyone found with illegal substances will be handed to the Police. Please note that all New Psychoactive Substances including nitrous oxide are also prohibited.

Performance times won’t be confirmed until much closer to the event & further info will be updated on the website when available. Full set times will be available on the day.

Our exclusive, premium VIP area provides a chill-out lounge, exclusive bar, first floor viewing platform with sea views and posh loos.

To access VIP, you will need to purchase a VIP entry ticket and on approach to the event follow the signs for the dedicated VIP entrance.

If you want to continue the party until the early hours, then the official afterparties held at Concorde2 are for you!

Tickets are now available – check the On The Beach website for further information.

We have lots of delicious food and drink stands at On The Beach to choose from. A world of choice is available including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options, alongside the British seaside classic – Ice Creams!

A selection of alcohol, including beer, cider, wine & spirits alongside soft drinks will be available across the bars onsite.

Empty non-glass water bottles can be brought into the event to fill up at the water refill points.

On The Beach is cashless, with only card payments accepted onsite. We accept physical cards and mobile payments for food, drink, and merchandise. No cash machines will be available onsite.

Please note some artists may use strobe lighting, lasers, and smoke machines as part of their performance.

The safety and wellbeing of our customers & staff is On The Beach’s top priority. We have a professional security team located across the event site, in addition to a medical & welfare centre.

If you, or anyone, feels unwell or uncomfortable at any point please approach a member of security, staff or visit the medical & welfare centre. All the event teams will offer immediate assistance without judgement.

A medical & welfare centre is located by the main entry gate. The welfare & medical teams are here to help with any issues you may have and offer immediate assistance without judgement.

On The Beach does not accept any form of harassment or violence towards customers or staff. 

If you, or anyone, is feeling unsafe please approach a member of security, staff or bar staff and Ask for Angela. Our staff will know that you are in need of immediate help and will be able to get you away from the situation safely and discreetly.

We take the security of attendees seriously. Working with our security partner we aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment. To help facilitate this please always comply with the security team and follow the guidance below;

• Have your ticket & ID ready when you enter the entrance queue, and make sure you use the amnesty bins to dispose of any prohibited items prior to search. 
• Bring as few valuables onto site as possible and bring a suitable small bag to always keep them on you. No bags larger than a piece of A4 paper will be allowed into the event.
• Download the Find My iPhone (or Android equivalent) app.
• If you see or hear of any crime, unreasonable or suspicious behaviour please report it one of our stewarding or security staff who will be always clearly identifiable.

To facilitate the safety & security of the event, the event organisers reserve the right to refuse admission and evict attendees at any time as per the Terms & Conditions of Entry.

Brighton is world famous for its iconic beach and sea views, it gave us our name after all. However, you should never enter the water or get close to the sea if you have been consuming alcohol or substances – Alcohol can seriously impair your judgement, reactions, and ability to swim. Always follow the advice from the RNLI Lifeguards and Brighton Beach Patrol.

Drinking water points are located throughout the event site. Please bring a reusable non-glass water bottle with you to refill & stay hydrated.

Lost & found property is collected and logged onsite at the Info Point. After the festival, please email lostproperty@onthebeachbrighton.com who will have the log of all property collected and aim to reunite you.

Please reduce the number of valuables you bring to the festival and keep any you do bring with you secure. There are no locker facilities available onsite and bags larger than a piece of A4 paper are prohibited.

Phone charging facilities, provided by PowReady, are available at the Info Point and within VIP. Charges apply and devices are subject to availability.

The event is held on the pebbles of Brighton Beach. Although some temporary walkways will be in place, much of the event site is exposed to the pebbles.

 Those using Wheelchairs or Mobility Scooters may enter the site via the VIP entrance if discussed in advance with accessibility@louderuk.com as capacity within VIP and on the Wheelchair Viewing Platform is limited. The VIP gate is located onMadeira Drive and has ramped access into the event alongside temporary flooring. 

Accessible customers who do not require the Wheelchair Viewing Platform should enter via the Main Entrance as fast track entry may be available. Please contact the access team in advance via email: accessibility@louderuk.com

On The Beach offers several facilities and services onsite including:

• Accessible Toilets – Located at the Welfare Centre, Wheelchair Viewing Platform and main toilet block.
• Wheelchair Viewing Platform – Located within VIP, this dedicated platform is for those using Wheelchairs and their plus one. It has a maximum capacity and at busy times those able to stand may be asked to make way for those unable to. Due to limited capacity, we are unable to accommodate additional friends or family on the platform. The platform will have Access Support Team members & security managing the space. Please apply to accessibility@louderuk.com in advance as we are unable to offer this facility to everyone.
• Large print menus at the bars.
• Lowered Bar Counters at the 2 main bars in the arena.
• Medical & Welfare Centre including a Safe Space.
• Refrigerated medicine storage in the Welfare Centre
• Wheelchair charging in the Welfare Centre
• Dedicated Access Support Team onsite.

Assistance dogs are welcome onsite. Please contact the access team in advance via email: accessibility@louderuk.com

Unfortunately, we do not have BSL / Sign Language interpreters at the festival.

We offer Free Carer / Personal Assistance tickets with the purchase of an entry ticket. The purchaser must be the person with accessible needs to qualify for a free PA ticket.  These tickets can be obtained directly through the Skiddle & See Tickets, free of charge, who you will need to submit supporting documentation to. Should you have any queries about this process or your accessible needs, please do email the team at accessibility@louderuk.com

You can contact the access team via email: accessibility@louderuk.com

On The Beach appoints and works with professional waste management contractors to clean the event site and dispose of all waste correctly. Additional bins are located along Madeira Drive & on the beach leading up to the entry gates, and we pay for all the waste management and disposal.

To reduce our impact on the environment we reduce single use plastics, separate our waste into recycling streams and litter pick a wide area outside the event including the beach & Madeira Drive.

We work with a professional Traffic Management company and for safety reasons temporary parking suspensions, traffic controls and speed limits may be in place along Madeira Drive during the event. 

A temporary Road Closure will be implemented on Madeira Drive on event days to allow for the dispersal of ticket holders during egress. This is estimated to be in place 22:00-23:30 daily but is subject to the events requirements and may be implemented earlier or lifted later.

The closure will be implemented at the Aquarium roundabout junction and remain up to the junction with Dukes Mound.

The cycle lane will remain open throughout.

Brighton Beach will remain open throughout our time on-site apart from the area within the events fence-line. We are located between the Zipwire Landing Stage and the SeaLanes complex.

On event dates a sterile zone down to the shoreline from the south of the event site will be installed using temporary fencing.

Members of the public will not be able to access this area and instead will need to divert onto Madeira Drive.

A Noise Management Plan has been agreed with Brighton & Hove City Council which details the timings and sound levels the event must abide by, including soundchecks. During the event a roaming noise management team will be monitoring the local area and liaise with the sound technicians.

If you have an enquiry regarding noise during the event, please contact us using the Local Community telephone numbers and a member of the noise management team will be sent to your location.

If you are a local resident or business and have an enquiry, are affected by the event, or want to get in touch during the event,please contact us on the local resident’s number or send us an email.

Monday 7 July – Friday 1 August – 07539 255751 

Event days only – 03332 422112

Alternatively, you can contact us at any time via email – info@louderuk.com