FAQs
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the North Coast Arts 2026 Open-Air Theatre & Music Festival:
Tickets
• Tickets are on sale via WeGotTickets (8% booking fee applies) or at face value (no booking fee) at Spencer Thorn Bookshop, Bude T.I.C., or The Seventh Wave Gallery, Bude. Check event details for any additional ticket information.
• Unless sold out in advance, tickets are also available on the gate (cash only).
• All venues are accessible. People with access needs are welcome to a free ticket for their carer/assistant. Please email Richard via info@northcoastarts.co.uk to arrange the free ticket.
• Every 11th ticket is free for group bookings. Book via info@northcoastarts.co.uk
• Most performances last approx 2 hours with a 20 minute interval
• Minimum ages are advisory only. Please use your discretion.
• All venues operate a no smoking/vaping policy on site. Please respect this.
Seating
• No seating is provided. Please bring seats and/or blankets,
• An area for people on blankets is reserved at the front.
• If you wish to be socially distanced please sit towards the rear or sides of the audience area
• Performances start at the stated time so please arrive in good time to take your seats
Refreshments
• Please support the catering/bar at the venues and don’t bring your own alcohol to licenced venues.
• Ebbingford Manor: The Registered Charity – The Friends of Bude Seapool will provide hot drinks, cakes, snacks, bar at the open air theatre events.
• The Outside Inn (selling Norton Barton spirits) will provide a high quality bar, and Serendip Sri Lankan Street Food and Leo’s Pizzas will be at the open air music events on 19 June, 31 July and 1 Aug at Ebbingford Manor.
• The Castle Lawn Bude: Cafe Limelight at The Castle closes at 5pm. Other caterers/bar will be on site for most evening events. See individual event for details.
• 4 July, Colbay, Week St Mary: The Wurzels: Full bar and catering provision plus camping available (£10 per pitch or van)
Weather
• Performances continue regardless of the weather. Be prepared.
• There are no indoor alternatives in case of bad weather.
• In the event of electrical storm, tickets will be exchanged for another date.
• The following may be useful: A torch, insect repellent, an umbrella (or sunshade!)
Dogs
• Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. No barking!
Access
• Most venues have level access, adjacent parking and accessible toilet facilities. For specific access information please email the box office on info@northcoastarts.co.uk
• Limited parking spaces for disabled patrons are available at Ebbingford Manor. Please email North Coast Arts to reserve a space. info@northcoastarts.co.uk 07922 594244
Other
• Please bring some cash to support the raffle for local good causes!
• Local musicians will provide pre-show live music at some shows.
Have a question that we haven’t covered?
Please feel free to get in touch by emailing info@northcoastarts.co.uk
