Margate Rock Festival 2025

Ballroom: Dreamland
Available from 25 October 2025 to 25 October 2025

Margate Rock Festival 2025 at Ballroom: Dreamland in Kent

  • Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
  • Doors Open: 13:00
  • Last Entry: 18:00
  • Event Ends: 23:00
  • Age Restrictions: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+)
  • Location: Ballroom, 50 Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ
  • Please note: There is no re-entry after 19:00.

Enjoy the all-day, indoor rock festival in Margate

Get ready for an all-day indoor rock blowout as Margate Rock Festival storms into town!

From classic riffs to modern metal, this high-energy event brings together some of the UK’s most electrifying tribute acts and original bands for a one-day celebration of everything loud, fast, and unforgettable.

Who's playing at Margate Rock Festival 2025?

This year, Margate Rock Festival is all about creating a killer tribute to the 35 year anniversary of Whitesnake at Donington, with Dutch guitar legend and former Whitesnake member Adrian Vandenberg headlining the show.

  • Adrian Vandernberg: Known for melodic hard rock and virtuosic solos, celebrate 35 years of Whitesnake at Donington with the legend guitarist himself
  • Lucifer: Swedish-German heavy rock band fronted by Johanna Sadonis, blending doom and 70s rock
  • South of Salem: Combines sleazy hard rock with gothic and metal elements, known for theatrical live shows and dark, catchy hooks
  • The Vintage Caravan: Icelandic psychedelic rock trio inspired by Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple
  • Bad Touch: British classic rock band with bluesy riffs and soulful vocals, often compared to The Black Crowes
  • Margarita Witch Cult: Doom/stoner metal trio from Birmingham with heavy riffs, sludge tones, and thrash energy
  • Bobbie Dazzle: West Midlands-based rock outfit with a glam-punk edge known for energetic and unique stage antics - the UK's ultimate emerging festival act!
  • The Motherz: Features members from Daxx & Roxane and Famyne with crushing riffs, soaring vocals, and thunderous drums
  • TankZilla: Dutch heavy rock duo with fuzzed-out garage sound - raw, riff-driven music with punk and stoner influences
  • Atravion: Melodic metal 5-piece from Kent, combines soaring vocals with intricate guitar harmonies
  • The Super Micks: Margate-based rock band with a cheeky punk twist known for local gigs & energetic live shows

With more bands to be announced, whether you're into metal, rock, punk or a power combination of the three, Margate Rock Festival caters to everyone. Get ready to headbang, mosh and throw your devil horns in the air as you discover the best of up-and-coming alternative music.

Book tickets today and have them delivered instantly via email & SMS.

Location

Ballroom: Dreamland

50 Marine Terrace,
Margate,
Kent,
CT9 1XJ
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How to find us

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The Ballroom at Dreamland is located just moments from Margate’s iconic seafront, offering easy access for guests arriving by car or public transport.

  • Parking Information: Visitors can park at the nearby Arlington Car Park, conveniently situated within walking distance of the venue.
  • Please note: The car park is operated by Smart Parking, and a parking tariff applies 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday.
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Is Dreamland: Ballroom wheelchair accessible?

Both the Hall By The Sea and Ballroom venues at Dreamland are fully accessible for wheelchair users. Hall By The Sea features an accessible platform that accommodates up to six wheelchair users, each with a companion, carer, or personal assistant - totalling 12 tickets, sold as six pairs. These tickets must be booked in advance through the Dreamland website.

Accessible platform tickets also grant entry to the unreserved disabled access area. Dreamland provides a complimentary companion or personal assistant ticket with every disabled ticket booking. Attendees will be required to present proof of eligibility upon entry.

For guests with specific access requirements, Dreamland encourages contacting their customer services team prior to the event here.

Where is the exit and entrance to Ballroom: Dreamland?
  • Entry for indoor music events will be via the Dreamland front doors off Hall By The Sea Road CT9 1XJ
  • At the end of this event, exit will be via the Dreamland front doors leading to Hall By The Sea Road. Please speak to a member of staff if you have any questions.

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