Essentials
Date & place
4 July 2026. Trinity Park, Ipswich, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8UH
Times
- Gates open: 11:00
- Last entry: 18:00
- Curfew: 22:30
Any changes will be posted here and on our socials.
Tickets & entry
- E-tickets or printed tickets only (ready to scan).
- Photo ID may be required to check if you have the correct ticket (passport, driving licence, PASS card).
- Security searches on entry.
Bag policy
- Small day bags only, max 30 × 20 × 10 cm (A4).
- No large rucksacks/holdalls.
What to bring
- Charged phone, ticket and a payment card.
- Water: sealed up to 500 ml or an empty reusable bottle.
- Sunscreen (non-aerosol), hat/light layer.
- Essential medication (with prescription label).
What not to bring
Glass, BBQs/stoves, flares/smoke, fireworks, illegal substances, nitrous oxide, weapons, drones, professional cameras, long/pointed umbrellas, flags on poles.
Full list in Terms & Conditions.
Food & drink
Wide choice of vendors (vegetarian/vegan/GF options).
Alcohol purchased on site only (Challenge 25).
Cashless
Yes – cards and phone pay accepted site-wide. ATMs: No.
Water & refill points
Free water refill stations across site.
Age policy
- Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+) at all times.
- 16-17s must enter the event with a responsible adult aged 21+, but may remain inside the event unaccompanied.
- Under-18 wristbands will be issued for Challenge 25 purposes.
Re-entry
No re-entry once you leave (medical/welfare exceptions at staff discretion).
Accessibility
- Step-free routes, accessible toilets, viewing areas.
- PA/Carer tickets and Blue Badge parking available. See Accessibility section for more information.
Safety & welfare
- On-site medical and welfare teams all day.
- Amnesty bins at gates.
- Please report any concerns to staff members throughout the day.
Rain clause
We run a live Rain meter on the day. If thresholds are hit, everyone who attended (ticket scanned at entry) gets a discount on next year’s Halo Festival: >1 mm = 10%, >2.5 mm = 20%, >5 mm = 50%. Discounts are issued after the event to the email on the attendee’s ticket.
Connectivity
Mobile signal can be busy at peak times. A Free Wi-Fi Zone is available on site.
Travel quick link
Parking must be pre-booked. See Travel for car, train/shuttle, bus, taxi and cycling info.
Lost property
- During event: Welfare tent.
- After the event: festivalsupport@imaginehalo.com