Find all the important information about No Art Open Air Manchester
The festival takes place at Bolesworth Castle in Cheshire
Address: Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire, CH3 9JJ
Please use the poscode CH3 9JJ and then follow event signage.
The festival starts at 12:00 and the music ends at 23:00 (GMT).
Keep in mind that the doors close at 17:00
If you arrive at the festival before 1:30pm, we expect that you will get into the festival site quickly.
If arriving between 3pm-5pm we expect long delays getting into the festival due to traffic on the road.
There will be increased traffic congestion and road closures in place around the festival site. Due to this, we strongly suggest getting to the festival site early, so you can get in quickly and have the full day to enjoy the festival.
Yes, there are Alpine earplugs available for purchase.
If you would like more information on the access facilities at the event, or have any questions regarding accessibility please email support@connectingdotsgroup.co.uk
The festival is 18+, and it is mandatory to present a valid ID (driver's license, passport, identification card, ID) for entry. Just a photo of any of the above will not suffice.
It's not possible to leave the festival grounds and re-enter afterwards.
At 5 PM the doors will close, and it will not be possible to enter after that time.
All facilities are cashless. We advise that you bring a debit/credit card, or use Apple Pay, to purchase food, drink, merch and other items at the festival.
Keep an eye on our Instagram, where we share the lineup, updates, and much more.
Yes, there will be first aid available, indicated by signs and they will walk around the festival grounds.
There are multiple covered seating areas, indicated by signs and visible on the map.
It's not possible to sell items at the festival. Interested in a collaboration? Please mail: support@noartmusic.com.
House rules are posted throughout the park, and you can also find them here: https://www.noartfestival.com/house-rules
The use and possession of soft and hard drugs is prohibited.
You can contact us via this mail: support@connectingdotsgroup.co.uk
These items are prohibited to bring to the festival: own food and drinks, aerosol cans, glassware, cans, large or heavy bags (a light (back)pack or small backpack is allowed but will be checked by security at the entrance), pets, inflatable objects, umbrellas, drugs (except prescribed medication with a medical certificate), selfie sticks, fireworks, weapons and firearms, dangerous objects (including aerosol cans and tear gas), professional photo, film, and other recording equipment.
It is not allowed to bring any sort of professional recording equipment.
No, we are not screening the Champions League Final at the festival.
Festival tickets are available via our ticketing partner Skiddle, HERE.
Due to late personalization, tickets can only be downloaded on Tuesady the 26th of May.
You will receive a confirmation email immediately upon purchasing your ticket. However, your acual PDF e-ticket can be downloaded on Tuesday 26th of July 2026.
Please speak to Skiddle customer service at custcare@skiddle.com
Once the festival is sold out, the Re:Sale feature via Skiddle will open. For more details, please see HERE.
No, it is not. Tickets can be shown and scanned from your phone. Please make sure you have sufficient phone charge, and also have the ticket downloaded to your phone, in case of no signal.
Yes. If you originally purchase a General Admission ticket, you can upgrade it to VIP stage access HERE.
Please note, you will need to show both your General Admission ticket and you VIP Upgrade ticket upon entry to the festival.
No Art Open Air 2026 takes place at Bolesworth Castle in Cheshire.
Please note that the festival location is in a remote rural area, so it is very important that you pre-plan your journey to the festival, and home again afterwards.
The easiest way to get to the festival and back home again is to travel via coach, with our coach partner Big Green Coach. If you choose to travel by train, car, or any other method; you should expect long delays getting into the festival site.
Travelling via coach is the easiest and most reliable way to get to the festival, and back home afterwards.
Our official coach partner Big Green Coach offer a return coach service from just £17.50 each way (booked as a return journey only)
A number of departure locations are available:
- Manchester (City Centre)
- Chester
- Liverpool (City Centre)
- Stockport
- Stoke-On-Trent
- Birmingham (City Centre)
Coaches return to each location after the music ends at 11pm. If you purchase a return journey in advance, you will have a return coach seat guaranteed.
You can book a return coach journey with our travel partner Big Green Coach. Book HERE.
Coach travel is by far the easiest way to get to the festival, and back home again afterwards. We strongly advise booking in advance, as coach seats are limited.
Big Green Coach departs from the following cities: Manchester (City Centre), Liverpool (City Centre), Chester, Stockport, Stoke-On-Trent, Birmingham (City Centre)
For the exact departure locations, please see below:
Manchester: Coach Bays, Store Street, (Outside Ncp Store Street Car Park), Manchester, M1 2WD - FULL DETAILS HERE
Liverpool: Coach Bay, William Brown Street, Outside Central Library, Liverpool, L3 8EW - FULL DETAILS HERE
Chester: Coach Bays On Vicars Lane, Chester, CH1 1QU - FULL DETAILS HERE
Stockport: Bus Stop on Marsland Street, Adjacent To Tiviot Street Tesco Extra, Stockport SK1 2BT - FULL DETAILS HERE
Stoke-On-Trent: Bus Stand On Hinde Street Opposite Hinde Street Car Park, Stoke On Trent, ST1 3RF - FULL DETAILS HERE
Birmingham: Bus Layby, Dudley Street (opposite Dudley Street Car Park, under the bridge), Birmingham, B5 4RX - FULL DETAILS HERE
Please note that the festival is in a rural location and is very remote. It is very important that you plan your journey home. Not planning your journey home is likely to result in long delays waiting to get off the festival site.
The best and easiest way to get to the festival, and back home again, is via our coach partner Big Green Coach.
The festival is in a rural location, therefore available taxis in the area are very low and should not be relied on. If you do plan to get a taxi home, it is strongly advised to pre-book your return journey with your taxi provider.
If you plan to pick up a taxi at the end of the festival (without advanced booking), or use a service like Uber, there is a strong likihood that you
No. The festival is in a rural location and is very remote. It is not possible to arrive or leave on foot.
The closest major train station is at Chester. Easily accessed from many locations across the UK. If travelling to the festival via train, please make sure you plan your return journey and check last train times.
Yes. Car parking is available on site at Bolesworth. Pre-booked car park tickets are available via Skiddle, HERE. Please note car parking is not allowed over night; cars must leave after the event finishes at 23:00.
Yes, lockers will be available. You will be able to store your belongings safely.
Yes, you can get your locker in advance by clicking HERE.
