Info & FAQ

Last entry is 18:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and 20:00 on the extra Thursday date (16th July). Please arrive in good time as there may be queues at peak entry periods.

All Fatboy Slim dates are strictly 18+. A Challenge 25 policy is enforced — please bring valid photo ID. Accepted forms of ID include:

• Passport
• Driving licence
• PASS card

No. Tickets are non-refundable once purchased. Please double-check the date and ticket type before completing your purchase. No refunds will be given for incorrectly purchased tickets.

Tickets are available on a per-day basis only — there are no multi-day packages. Options include:

• General Admission — standard entry
• VIP — premium chill-out lounge, exclusive bar, and elevated viewing platform with sea views
• Early Entry — early access with late fees if the early entry window is missed

Payment plan options are available, with the balance due before the event.

Only buy tickets through the official channels. Please do not buy tickets from resellers or secondary marketplaces — they may be fraudulent and you could be refused entry.

Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive
Postcode: BN2 1EN
Located between the Pier and the Marina on Brighton's seafront.

• Train — Brighton railway station is a short walk or taxi ride from the site
• Bus — Brighton has a large public bus network with stops on Marine Parade, close to the event
• Bike — Public storage is available on Madeira Drive (at your own risk)

There is no dedicated event parking. We strongly recommend using public transport. No pick up or drop off is permitted on the Pier/Aquarium Junction.

• Payment method — On The Beach is a cashless event (card and mobile payments only)
• Photo ID — Challenge 25 policy in operation
• Non-glass water bottle — refill stations are available on site
• Suitable footwear — the event is on pebbles, so wear comfortable shoes

The following items are not permitted on site:

• Bags larger than A4 paper size
• Glass bottles or containers
• Alcohol
• Aerosols
• Drones or fireworks
• Musical instruments
• Camping equipment or gazebos
• Weapons or offensive signage

A wide variety of food vendors offer options including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices. All payments are cashless only — card and mobile payments accepted. Water refill stations are available across the site.

VIP ticket holders get:

• Dedicated VIP entrance
• Premium chill-out lounge
• Exclusive bar
• Elevated viewing platform with sea views

VIP is strictly 18+.

Yes — afterparties are held at Concorde2. Lineups and ticket details will be announced closer to the event date.

• Professional security team located across the event site
• Medical and welfare centre by the main entry gate
• Security searches at entry and exit
• "Ask for Angela" programme — speak to any staff member if you have safety concerns

Lost property is logged at the Info Point on site. After the event, contact lostproperty@onthebeachbrighton.com. Phone charging is also available on site (fees apply).

The event is held on the pebbles of Brighton Beach. To improve access:

• Temporary walkways are installed across the site
• The VIP gate has ramped access
• Wheelchair viewing platform (limited capacity — advance notice required)
• Accessible toilets and lowered bar counters
• Safe space available on site

Yes — free Carer/Personal Assistance tickets are available with the purchase of an entry ticket. Assistance dogs are welcome. Medicine refrigeration and wheelchair charging are also available on site.

Professional waste contractors are employed to reduce single-use plastics and separate waste into recycling streams. Additional bins are placed on Madeira Drive and the beach.

A temporary road closure is estimated between 22:00 and 23:30 on event days. The cycle lane remains open throughout. Brighton Beach will remain open — only the fenced event area is restricted.