Purbeck Guitar Festival 2026 at the Walled Garden, Upton Country Park
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Need Parking?
Advance parking tickets are £5 per vehicle and purchased separately from event admission. Tickets will be sent in advance and must be brought on the day.
Parking is first-come, first-served for the duration of the event. Parking tickets do not include entry and are non-refundable.
You need to buy Parking Tickets to both Spanish Sunday & Rock It Saturday if you buy a weekend pass
Have any dietary requirements?
If the food on offer at the Purbeck Guitar Festival is not suitable for your dietary requirements please contact us in advance and we will do our best to accommodate your needs on the day or come to some alternative arrangement.
A Quick Note on Seating
- Premium & VIP tickets include a comfy deck chair to relax in.
- Standard tickets bring your own blankets or cushions — festival-style!
Deckchair not suitable?
If you have health / mobility needs, VIP / Premium Ticket holders can swap out their deck chairs for alternative seating / wheelchairs within the area.
Standard ticket holders can bring their own patio chairs / wheelchairs into the Standard Zone set behind the Premium & VIP deck chair area.
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Two days of pure guitar magic—don’t miss it!
The Walled Garden at Upton Country Park provides a truly magical setting for the festival. Originally a Victorian kitchen garden, it was lovingly restored in the early 2000s and transformed into a beautiful, year-round event space. The perfect backdrop for world-class guitar music!
Next to the garden is the cobbled stable-yard where we will have a pop up cafe and bar serving a good selection of quality takeaway meals, snacks, treats and drinks throughout the two day (including Tapas on Spanish Sunday!
Upton Country Park: The new home for the PGF
The Walled Garden at Upton Country Park in Poole
Upton Country Park provides a truly magical setting for the festival. Originally a Victorian kitchen garden, the walled garden was lovingly restored in the early 2000s and transformed into a beautiful, year-round event space. Ideally located within the historic grounds of Upton Country Park and set among acres of parkland on the edge of Poole Harbour it offers an intimate and atmospheric setting where music and nature come together — a perfect backdrop for world-class guitar music.
Upton Country Park
With 160 acres of park and woodland on the shoreline of Poole Harbour, Upton Country Park has a Grade II listed Georgian Mansion House at its centre. The park has plenty to explore, from formal gardens to natural habitats, a welcome centre, gallery area and activities for children.
Find out more at: https://uptoncountrypark.com/
Café in the Courtyard
We have an exclusive pop up bar and cafe in a lovely sheltered cobbled courtyard, at the top of the garden serving takeaway foods, drinks and snacks. Open throughout the event.
Rock-It Saturday BBQ
Fuel your festival experience at our Rock-It Saturday BBQ & Bar, located in the charming cobbled stable-yard adjacent to the Walled Garden.
We take pride in serving locally sourced, award-winning meats and fish, including Jurassic Coast award winning burgers, steaks, lamb, pork with delicious vegan alternatives.
All served with a lovely selection of artisan breads, salads, and dressings. Prices starting from £8. Our bar will be serving a large selection of local lagers, ales, wines, bubbles and soft drinks.
Spanish Tapas & Bar
Between sets, soak up the atmosphere with authentic Spanish tapas, freshly prepared and served throughout the day in the stable courtyard beside the Walled Garden.
Expect classics including:
Patatas Bravas · Pil Pil Prawns · Calamari · Albondigas · Chorizo · Croquetas — and more.
3 plates from just £12!
Plus a fully stocked bar with local lagers & ales, wines, bubbles and soft drinks
Dorset Wildlife Trust
We’re proud to announce that this year’s Purbeck Guitar Festival will support the Dorset Wildlife Trust.
About Dorset Wildlife Trust
“For over 60 years, Dorset Wildlife Trust has protected the county’s wildlife and wild places – from re-introducing rare species such as beaver and ladybird spider to protecting iconic landscapes like Kingcombe and our precious heathlands. With the support of our 27,000 members, dedicated volunteers, and partners, we care for 42 nature reserves, manage four visitor centres and work with local landowners and conservation partners across Dorset to restore and protect nature for future generations.”
Don’t wait until the day—here is why you should book your tickets for the Purbeck Guitar Festival now:
Limited Capacity: The Walled Garden is an intimate, enclosed venue. Tickets are limited to ensure a comfortable experience for everyone, and they are selling fast.
Save with Early Booking: Take advantage of our 20% discount on ticket costs.
Guarantee Your View: VIP and Premium tickets—which include provided deck chairs and front-row views—have the most limited availability. Secure yours now before they sell out!
Essential Parking: To ensure a smooth arrival, advance parking tickets are essential. Booking your parking at the same time as your event tickets guarantees your space within Upton Country Park.
Peace of Mind: Avoid the queues and the risk of a “Sold Out” sign at the gate. Get your tickets today and start looking forward to your May Bank Holiday weekend!
