Scoop Music Festival

Scoop Music Festival is designed as an inclusive, community‑focused event and welcomes guests with accessibility needs. The festival site is outdoors at Esp Green Farm and is operated as a family‑friendly event, with organisers encouraging all visitors to get in touch in advance if they require specific assistance. Accessibility considerations form part of the festival’s ethos, with spacious layouts and facilities suitable for a broad range of visitors.

Scoop Music Festival is suitable for all ages and is proudly promoted as a family‑friendly music festival. Children are welcome throughout the weekend, and the event is specifically designed to appeal to families, groups of friends and multi‑generational audiences alike. Dedicated kids’ entertainment and daytime activities make it an ideal first festival experience for younger attendees.

Yes, Scoop Music Festival offers a wide choice of street food vendors and bars across the site. Visitors can enjoy exciting food options as part of the festival village, alongside fully stocked bars throughout the weekend. Catering is designed to suit families and festival‑goers staying on site for multiple days.

Friday:

• The Skandals, The Skapones, The Panic Report
• The Milgrams, Rigid Digits (Acoustic Set)

Saturday:

• Burnt Out Wreck, Sons of Nirvana, C-Collective, Rose Tattoo, Percy and The Piglets, Paul Weller
• Guns Mac Roses, Fifty Cal, Clans of Leon, Blink18Who, The Mojitos, National Anthems, Swindled

Sunday:

• Red Hot Chillipinos, Band from County Hell, Van Outen, Bon Jovi, CC Rider
• Sound Factory, Uprising, Barry O's Back to the 80s Show, Audio Jacks

Scoop Music Festival offers far more than live music. Across the weekend, visitors can enjoy:

• Multiple live music stages
• A dedicated dance tent with DJs
• Children’s entertainment and activities
• Festival village stalls and traders
• Camping and weekend social experiences

The festival is designed to be lively by day and celebratory by night, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for all ages.

Scoop Music Festival offers a range of affordable ticket options, including:

• Weekend tickets
• Day tickets
• Camping tickets
• Early arrival options

The organisers prioritise keeping ticket prices accessible to encourage families and friendship groups to enjoy the full festival weekend together.

Adult Weekend Ticket (Fri – Sun) Includes:

• 1 × Adult festival entry (Friday to Sunday)
• 1 × Camping
• 1 × Parking

Family Weekend Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children under 18) Includes:

• 2 × Adult festival entry
• 2 × Child festival entry (under 18)
• 1 × Parking
• 1 × Camping (camping, campervan or caravan)
• Important: Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 25+.

Campervan & Caravan Weekend Ticket Includes:

• Campervan or caravan camping for the full weekend
• Does not include festival entry

Full Weekend Camping Ticket Includes:

• Full weekend standard camping
• Does not include festival entry

Family Weekend Ticket (2 Adults, 3 Children under 18) Includes:

• 2 × Adult festival entry
• 3 × Child festival entry (under 18)
• 1 × Parking
• 1 × Camping (standard camping only – no campervans or caravans)
• Important: Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 25+.

Adult Saturday & Sunday Ticket Includes:

• Festival entry for Saturday and Sunday only
• 1 × Parking
• 1 × Camping

Adult Friday Ticket Includes:

• Festival access for Friday only
• No camping
• No parking

Adult Saturday Ticket Includes:

• Festival access for Saturday only
• No camping
• No parking

Adult Sunday Ticket Includes:

• Festival access for Sunday only
• No camping
• No parking

Bolt‑On Child Ticket Includes:

• Entry for one child
• Must be added to an existing family ticket or adult ticket purchase

Scoop Music Festival is a three‑day outdoor music and family entertainment festival held annually in County Durham. Now celebrating its sixth year in 2026, the festival combines live bands, tribute acts, DJs, camping and family fun into one welcoming summer event. With over 20 years of experience behind the organising team, Scoop is built around affordability, community spirit and unforgettable live music moments.

Camping at Scoop Music Festival

Camping at Scoop Music Festival is the best way to enjoy the full weekend experience. Stay on site and soak up the relaxed, community atmosphere while being just moments away from live music, DJs, food stalls and family entertainment across the festival.

The festival offers dedicated camping areas for tents, along with separate options for campervans and caravans. Camping tickets are available with selected festival tickets or can be purchased separately if entry has already been secured.

Camping Facilities & Amenities:

• Designated camping areas close to the main festival arena
• Toilet facilities located within the campsite
• Water points available for campers
• Easy access to bars, street food vendors and the festival village
• Separate areas for campervans and caravans (ticket required)

Important Things to Know:

• Camping tickets do not include festival entry unless stated on your ticket
• Campervans and caravans require a separate campervan & caravan ticket
• Camping is family‑friendly, with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere
• Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 25+ at all times

With affordable options, essential facilities on site and a friendly festival crowd, camping at Scoop Music Festival allows visitors to settle in, unwind and enjoy every moment from the first performance to the final headline set.