Name: Rochester Castle Live 2024
Start: 2024-07-05
End: 2024-07-07
Location: Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle Live 2024

Friday 5th to Sunday 7th July 2024
Rochester Castle, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SW, England MAP
price varies by event from £42

Daily capacity: 10,000

Last updated: Fri 21st Jun 2024

Set in the beautiful grounds of Rochester Castle in Medway, Kent, Rochester Castle Live, is truly one of a kind. Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress that provides an epic backdrop to the concerts has a complex history which dates back to the 12th century.

Bringing the location bang up to date though, Rochester Castle has played host to a fantastic, eclectic array of musical artists including Van Morrison, Jools Holland, Soul II Soul, The Libertines, Craig David, Level 42, Wet Wet Wet, Status Quo, Will Young, Billy Ocean, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and crowd favourites UB40 who have sold out no less than 3 concerts here.

Line-up

Friday 5th July Rochester Castle plays host to DownTown Festival (The Biggest Names In Indie Rock, Britpop) with the Kaiser Chiefs

Saturday 6th July: Superboxx (The Biggest Old Skool & Anthems Live). For its debut at Rochester Castle Superboxx have confirmed Eternal, B*witched, Ricky & Melvin and many nmore

Sunday 7th of July: Uptown Festival (Bringing You Legendary Acts) with UB40, Maxi Priest, General Levy and The Martley Experience

Tickets

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Tickets vary by event from £42

Opening times

DownTown Festival: 16:00 - 23:00

SuperBoxx: 13:00 - 23:00

Uptown Festival: 13:00 - 23:00

Facilities

A range of hot and cold snacks are available in the castle gardens. Two bars, selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, will be open during the concerts. They will close 30 minutes before the end of each concert. Food and drink is permitted in the venue but no glass items.

Seating

Tables and chairs will be permitted but not tents or awnings. A limited number of seats will be available and issued on a first come, first served basis.

Amenities

Toilets are available within the castle grounds. No barbecues or gas cylinders will be permitted under any circumstances. No dogs (except guide dogs) or other pets will be admitted.

More information will be here when available.