Woodstock Town Square
Sat & Sun, 1 - 10 pm
Stage in front of the Town Hall.
See line up for Fri venues.
Free Admission
With enduring thanks to our wonderful sponsors and our fantastic team of dedicated volunteers, we are delighted to keep Woodstock Live free for everyone!
Travel
Woodstock is a small town; please walk, bike, or take public transport if you are able.
Parking and EV charging is available in Union St car park. Parking is free on many residential streets. Please don't park on the main road.
Our own festival bar on the square directly supports the event.
Sweet and savoury options with stands from Alex Crepes, The Back Lane Tavern and The Crock Pot
When and Where
The festival starts on Fri evening, with various performances around Woodstock in different pubs and other venues. Please see the line-up page for more details.
The main festival takes place on Saturday 29th Aug and Sunday 30th Aug, with the stage set up on Woodstock Town Square, in front of the Town Hall. Music runs from 1 pm - 10 pm on both days.
Timing for the different artists can be found on the line-up page. Free programmes will also be available on the day.
Main stage - ///partly.outbound.junction
Travel
Train -- The nearest train stations to Woodstock are Oxford Parkway and Long Hanborough. For the fit and mobile, the Blenheim community path is a very pleasant walk from Long Hanborough to Woodstock, taking around an hour. Otherwise, the S7 runs from right outside the train station. From Oxford Parkway, the S7 comes to Woodstock.
Bus -- The Stagecoach S3 runs between Oxford and Chipping Norton, stopping in Woodstock. The S7 also runs from Oxford.
Taxi -- Townhouse Executive Travel operate in Woodstock, 07766 743081,
Car -- Woodstock lies on the A44, 7 miles north of Oxford. There is free parking available in the town’s car park located off of Hensington Road, marked on the map above. Electric car charging is available in this car park.
On street parking is free on many of the residential roads in the East of town. If you are able to walk a short distance, and could leave a space in the car park for those less able, we would really appreciate it. Please be respectful when parking on residential roads.
Please do not park on the A44 / Oxford Road, which is the main road through Woodstock. The road can easily be reduced to one lane by parked vehicles, blocking access and causing difficulties for emergency vehicles.
Car park - ///laces.songbirds.vibrating
Families and Inclusivity
We are delighted to be able to keep Woodstock Live as a FREE festival! Please do consider a donation on the day, if you can, but there is no obligation.
The festival is a family-friendly event. We have face painters and hair-braiding on both days. There is a special kids bar offering soft drinks and snacks, and there will be a selection of games and activities available. If you would like to extend your visit to Woodstock, we recommend The Oxfordshire Museum for children. Although traffic is restricted during the festival, vehicles are still on the roads and can be difficult to see and hear due to the crowds and music. Please ensure that young children are supervised at all times.
Seating is available at the event, with public benches and our own picnic tables and chairs filling the main square.
Everyone and anyone is welcome at Woodstock Live. We will have gender-neutral and accessible toilets. If there are specific accommodations or provisions that would allow you to attend and enjoy the festival, for example reserving seating, then we would be delighted to hear them and to do our best to help - info@woodstocklive.co.uk
Dogs welcome.
Food and Drink
'The Bar on The Square' offers a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, the proceeds of which go directly into supporting the festival. We are grateful for donations and sponsorship, but the largest contribution to the running of the festival is made by profits from our bars located to the left and back of the Main Stage.
Alex Crèpes will be offering their fantastic crèpes over the weekend. We also have the Back Lane Tavern offering food and new local business, The Crock Pot, with delicious 12-hour pork shoulder baps. We are also delighted to welcome The Star as a sponsors.
Many other bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes can be found nearby.
Picnics are very welcome. The festival is free and there is no obligation to spend.
Toilets
Gender-neutral toilets, including an accessible toilet, will be available at the side of the Town Hall, on High Street.
Public toilets are available in Browns Lane, where you will need a 20p.
Bring Your Own Cup
Bring your own cup to get 50p off your drinks from the festival bar. Any cup the right size counts, be it for beer, wine, or anything else. But no glass please! Keep hold of the cup we first give you for money off later drinks.
Please use the bins provided for your rubbish and recycle where possible.