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Y Not Festival is an independent UK music festival, showcasing a lineup of rock, indie and alternative music in the heart of the Peak District in August 2024.

Expect a line-up you won’t see anywhere else in the Peak District, alongside panoramic country views. Each year Y Not Festival see some of the biggest names in Indie, Rock & Pop. Pikehall has played home to artists from Noel Gallagher to Snoop Dogg.

It’s not just about the music. Y Not is a jam-packed weekend with countless things to do. From comedy, paint fights and carnivals to in-house cinema, plus a top secret venue thrown in for good measure, you won’t want Monday to roll around! All you need to bring is yourself, some wellies, a killer fancy dress outfit and a strong appreciation of colour.

Y Not Festival 2023 Official Aftermovie
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Y Not Festival 2025 Lineup

Lineup to be announced soon:

86Tvs / Badly Drawn Boy / Barrioke / Beans On Toast / Black Honey / Bleach Lab / Bob Vylan / Crystal Tides / Cucamaras / Dead Pony / Declan Mckenna / Do Nothing / English Teacher / Fred Roberts / Frank Turner (Solo) / Glasvegas / Holly Humberstone / Hotwax / Jake Bugg / Jamie T / Kaiser Chiefs / Katy B / King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys / Lambrini Girls / Lauran Hibberd / Lexie Carroll / Mr Motivator / Newdad / Nieve Ella / Noel Gallagher’S High Flying Birds / Pale Waves / Raised By Owls / Rats / Scouting For Girls / Slector / Snow Patrol / Sofy / Soft Play / Spectator / Ten Tonnes / The Academic / The Bug Club / The Goa Express / The Kooks / The Lancashire Hotpots / The Lottery Winners / The Mysterines / The Snuts / The Vaccines / The View / Venus Grrrls / Yard Act

Y Not Festival 2025 Tickets

Tickets from £129.50 (€151.23) are on sale:

Accommodation

Camping during the festival is included with the Weekend Camping Ticket. All you need is basic camping gear, like a tent, a camping pad and a head torch (so useful in the night). If you don’t want to bring your own tent, the festival offers Pre-pitched tents and Glambing options.

Alternatively, you can book nearby hotels and apartments using the map below or visit booking.com

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Travel Info

BY CAR

Parking tickets to be announced soon:

BY COACH

Travel by coach right to the Y Not site with Big Green Coach. Weekend return coach travel is available from: Bradford, Barnsley, Birmingham, Chesterfield, Derby, Doncaster, Grimsby, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London (Victoria Coach Station), Manchester, Nottingham, Rotherham, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Stockport and Stoke-on-Trent. Tickets to be announced soon.

BY TRAIN

The nearest train stations are:
Buxton – approx 20 mins drive away
Matlock – (please note – NOT Matlock Bath) approx 17 mins drive away
The festival will be operating a shuttle bus service to and from the festival site from these stations.

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