Guide to the Gardens: Northampton Saints Music Festival

• Tickets for The Northampton Saints Music Festival are still available to buy HERE.
• Please note, tickets for this event are available through Social Eats Events’ Skiddle page, and this event is not run by Northampton Saints.
• Tickets are available to purchase until 7.55pm on Saturday 27 June (last entry to the festival is at 8pm)
• For any enquiries please contact contact@socialeatsevents.co.uk. 

cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens will open at 12pm for access to the Northampton Saints Music Festival.

• 11am: Car Park D opens
• 12pm: Stadium opens
• 12:15pm: First act starts
• 8pm: Last entry to venue
• 8:15pm: Last act starts
• 9pm: DJ starts
• 10pm: England vs Panama KO
• 11:30pm: Bars closes
• 12am: Venue closes
• 1:30am: Car Park closes

• The full-day event inside the stadium bowl at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens will feature performances from Thunderstruck (AC/DC), The Voice of Becky Hill, Antic Monkeys (Arctic Monkeys), Total Texas (Texas), The Olivia Rodrigo Experience, Spam Fender (Sam Fender) and Fever (ABBA), with tribute acts performing from midday through to 9pm.
• Make sure to get your photo with the Gallagher PREM trophy in the Michael Jones Jeweller Champions Suite. Please note; this is only valid for ticketholders of the event.
• There will be a 60ft bar to keep the drinks flowing, a dedicated cocktail bar, and delicious street food options.
• We will be showing the England vs Panama game on the big screen from 10pm.

• Parking in Car Park D is available to purchase for £5 plus a £1.50 booking fee if purchased before 4pm on Friday 26 June.
• Parking in Car Park on the day is available for £8.50 plus a £1.50 booking fee.
• Spaces are available for Blue badge holders only in VIP Car Park, please contact ticketoffice@northamptonsaints.co.uk to book this up until 4pm on Friday 26 June.
• Please note, Seasonal car passes ARE NOT valid for the 2025/26 season and will not be accepted in the Club’s car parks for this match.
• Car Park D will open at 11am on Saturday morning and will be open till 1.30am. Vehicles left overnight can be collected from 6am Sunday, 28 2026. Failure to remove the vehicle by 8am Monday 29 June 2026, will result in towing off the premises and a fine.

• Due to work beginning on the Village redevelopment, the Supporter Village will not in in use on Saturday, nor will any of the usual stadium bars used on a normal Saints matchday.
• Entry to the ground will be only through Gates 2 and 4.
• Last entry to the venue will be at 8pm.
• Please note, with the recent UK terror threat level having increased to ‘severe’, there will be increased security measures around cinch Stadium – please be patient and understanding with our staff if any additional checks are required.

Yes. Children under four are free but still require a ticket.

Yes, the event is family‑friendly. All under‑18s must be accompanied by an adult and require a ticket.

Yes, but an adult must accompany all under‑18s, with a maximum supervision ratio of one adult to three under‑18s.

No – last entry is at 8pm.

Yes. Please note that some areas may have uneven terrain.

If you have additional requirements, please contact contact@socialeatsevents.co.uk at least 24 hours before the event so we can assist.

Yes, pushchairs and buggies are welcome. Please be aware of uneven ground in some areas.

Yes, baby‑changing facilities are available inside the accessible toilets.

No outside food is permitted. A wide range of street food vendors will be available on site.

Most of our food vendors cater for dietary requirements including vegan, gluten‑free and coeliac. If you have a specific requirement, please email contact@socialeatsevents.co.uk in advance.

Only water is permitted, either in a reusable water bottle or a sealed plastic bottle (500ml or under).

Yes, all vendors accept card payments. Having some cash is recommended as a backup.

No. Bars are card‑only. Food vendors, funfair rides and stalls should accept both cash and card.

Yes, but all bags will be searched. Bags must be no larger than A5 size (5.8 x 8.3 inches).

Yes, blankets are welcome but must be placed behind the sound engineer’s tent.

Small personal umbrellas are allowed, provided they do not obstruct others’ views.

Small personal cameras are permitted. Professional photography requires prior approval.

Yes, bag searches will be conducted on entry. Prohibited items will be removed and disposed of.

You cannot bring the following to the event:

• Glass containers
• Weapons
• Illegal substances
• Drones
• Fireworks
• Gazebos
• Large umbrellas
• Alcohol
• Food

Limited seating is available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Chairs or deck chairs are permitted inside the venue.

Smoking and vaping are only permitted in designated areas outside the stadium bowl.

Yes, trained first‑aid staff will be on site throughout the event.

• Parking in Car Park D is available to purchase for £5 plus a £1.50 booking fee if purchased before 4pm on Friday 26 June.
• Parking in Car Park on the day is available for £8.50 plus a £1.50 booking fee.
• Spaces are available for Blue badge holders only in VIP Car Park, please contact ticketoffice@northamptonsaints.co.uk to book this.
• Please note, Seasonal car passes ARE NOT valid for the 2025/26 season and will not be accepted in the Club’s car parks for this match.
• Car Park D will open at 11am on Saturday morning and will be open till 1.30am. Vehicles left overnight can be collected from 6am Sunday, 28 2026.  Failure to remove the vehicle by 8am Monday 29 June 2026, will result in towing off the premises and a fine.

The event will go ahead in most weather conditions. Please dress appropriately and bring a raincoat.

Tickets are non‑refundable unless the event is cancelled.

Ticket holders will be contacted by email with details of refunds or rescheduling options.

If upgrades are available, please contact us (contact@socialeatsevents.co.uk) before the event.

Only registered assistance dogs are permitted.

Yes. Please email us (contact@socialeatsevents.co.uk) after the event to report lost items.