For Group Bookings of 10+ Please call 01843 296111. All tickets listed form part of the complete range of tickets available for Margate Soul Festival 2018.
*£5.00 add on redeemable entry fee required
*£5.00 add on redeemable entry fee required
*£5.00 add on redeemable entry fee required
*£5.00 add on redeemable entry fee required
For Group Bookings of 10+ Please call 01843 296111. All tickets listed form part of the complete range of tickets available for Margate Soul Festival 2018.
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
The ultimate soulful festival experience:
Access to all participating venues:
You will be required to present your weekend or day pass wristband.
Thanet has a range of accommodation options available, from B&B’s to 4 star hotels. Central Margate gets booked up early for this event so we recommend you book your accommodation in a nearby town, just a short taxi ride from the festival area.
DATE: 3rd – 5th August 2018
TIMINGS:
Friday 2pm – 3am
Saturday 12pm – 4am
Sunday 12pm – Monday 2am
The Margate Soul Festival is spread over several venues and outside areas in Margate Old Town, Margate Harbour and Margate Winter Gardens. All venues are a short walk away from each other and will operate on individual time schedules so do check the event programme for exact itineraries.
The management reserve the right to refuse admission.
For eleven years the sun has always shone bright on Margate and our outside stages will be at the very heart of the festival once again.
TICKETED OUTDOOR STAGE
FREE ACCESS OUTDOOR STAGES
Market Place – Mi-Soul and Revenge of the Soulboy Stage.
Fort Hill – Original Carnival Soul Sounds.
Stages will be open on Sat & Sun from 12pm – 6pm.
Operating from Brighton and London terminals on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th August.
We operate multiple venues over the weekend. Venues have included;
Winter Gardens
Olby’s Soul Cafe
The Lighthouse Bar
Imperial Lounge
The Crescent Victoria
The Isle of Thanet’s three resorts, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate are home to a plethora of pop up stalls, micro bars and vintage, collectable outlets, not to mention miles and miles of sandy beaches.
Dotted around Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate and the villages, you’ll find tempting boutiques, artists’ and jewellers’ studios and lots more. Margate Old Town is full to the brim with independent antique, vintage, junk and nostalgic retro shops which pride themselves on offering unusual and original goods. The addition of The Turner Gallery adds award-winning design to the backdrop of Margate Harbour and it’s breathtaking sunsets.
By Bus
Stagecoach
Thanet is fortunate enough to have an excellent bus system. The comprehensive routes enable you to make the most of your visit by reducing journey times between each town and village.
Stagecoach will provide a 24 hour loop covering Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs at a cost of £12 to the heart of the action. Other bus services offered by Stagecoach will enable easy access to the villages. The number 8 bus provides excellent links from Thanet to the nearby city of Canterbury.
A ‘Dayrider’ ticket is ideal for exploring the area, allowing you to hop-on or hop-off at any point, without limits and on any Stagecoach bus in Thanet.
Concessionary bus passes are also valid on all services. Restrictions may apply. Please contact Stagecoach for more details.
www.stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey
Tel: (0) 871 200 22 33
Disability Helpdesk: (0) 8456 00 22 99
Other Services
Local coach company Carol Peters operate a small timetable of buses: www.carolpeterstravel.co.uk
By Train
All stations in Thanet are served by the same line, making train travel between each point simple and quick. Stations are found in the main towns- Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate as well as Minster, Birchington, Westgate and Dumpton.
By Foot/Bicycle
We have an excellent coastal route which connects each part of Thanet. The Viking Coastal Trail is a 32 mile route, but you can pick and choose which parts to follow. Two thirds of the route is off-road so ideal for family walks or rides and the route is also signed throughout for convenience. Maps are available from the Thanet Visitor Information Centre in Margate without charge.
Cycle Hire
Ken’s Bikes: 26 Eaton Road, Margate. CT9 1XA. 01843 221422.
Margate has a plethora of cafes bars and restaurants situated within our site location, however in addition to this we have invited an eclectic mix of food, drink and family friendly concessions to ensure as much choice as possible is available to our visitors.
What Time Does The Festival Open?
Friday 3rd August 2018 at 2pm.
What Time Does The Festival Close?
Monday 6th August 2018 at 2am.
Where Is The Festival?
Margate Soul Festival takes place in and around the creative quarter, known as Margate Old Town. The festival footprint embraces the streets and venues surrounding the harbour, seafront and Margate Winter Gardens.
How Can I Get There?
Please use our route planner on the website, enter your location, select travel method then click ‘Get Directions’. Big Green Coach are also operating from both London and Brighton. MORE INFORMATION
Where Can I Find Information On Accommodation?
Thanet has a range of accommodation available for your stay from B&B’s to 4-star hotels. For more information go to EVENT FACILITIES.
Is There A VIP Ticket For 2018?
No. Everyone is a VIP at Margate Soul Festival.
Is There Car Parking?
You will find plenty of parking options in and around central Margate.
Are There Any Facilities For The Disabled?
The accessible facilities onsite are for festival goers with permanent disabilities or impairments as stated in the Equality Act 2010. Broken legs, recent injuries or pregnancy do not qualify for these facilities.
Site Layout and Ground Conditions is accessible to visitors with mobility impairments as the site is mainly level access with a few slight inclines.
Are Dogs Allowed On-Site?
With the exception of guide dogs, no animals are allowed on the ticketed festival arena sites.
Can I Bring My Own Food And Drink?
No food or drink can be taken into the main festival ticketed site, but don’t worry we have lots of great food and drink bars on site.
Can I Bring Chairs, Blankets And Gazebos Into The Main Festival Site?
Fold up chairs and blankets are permitted, however, if you intend to bring them into the arena we request that they are not used in the space between the stage and the mix tower.
Note: Gazebos and large parasol type umbrellas are not permitted as they restrict other festival goers’ views.
Can I Bring My Camera?
You may bring a “domestic” camera however, anything deemed professional (i.e. with detachable lenses etc.) is prohibited unless authorised by management in the ticketed areas.
Are Children Allowed?
On our free to access sites children and families are welcome as long as their accompanying adult(s) remain in full supervision of the children. This will be monitored by our stewards and security and any breaches to these conditions may result in you being asked to leave the site.
In our ticketed event arena a child or children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 yrs or older ID must be provided and both must be in possession of a valid pass or will be refused entry to the ticketed event space. Once inside the event space the child(ren) must remain under the supervision of an adult at all times.
In the interests of safety and security, Margate Soul Festival reserves the right, in its absolute discretion to change the age restrictions referred to in this condition, without any prior notification.
Is There Anything I Shouldn’t Bring To The Margate Soul Festival?
Illegal Drugs. The sale or use of legal highs is also banned within the festival ticketed areas. Please keep all of your valuables safe.
Margate Soul Festival is expecting thousands of visitors over the festival weekend. During your stay in the town please be aware of those who live nearby, and help us to keep it clean and protect the environment.
Disabled Access: All applications must complete the form below. We will then forward your completed form to Winter Gardens and they issue your ticket. We ensure parking is allocated if necessary
Winter Gardens
Olby’s Soul Cafe
The Crescent Victoria
The Northern Belle
Milos
Margate Soul Festival boasts one of the UK’s biggest street parties.
The Carnival Stage: Where it all began 16 years ago, Located opposite the Turner Gallery.
The Piazza: Introduced 12 years ago and just a short stroll down the Parade from the Turner Gallery, is the picturesque Piazza.
Revenge Of The Soulboy: Located in Market Place surrounded by bars, cafes & event stalls.
Spoken at Margate Soul Festival: Our Spoken Word Corner.
Long term contributors Zero Radio are always the life and soul of the festival.
