Thursday 6th May: Gates open 6.30pm // Event ends 11pm

Friday 7th May: Gates open 4pm // Event ends Midnight

Saturday 8th May: Gates open 2pm // Event ends Midnight

Last entry to the festival site is 6.30pm on Friday and Saturday

Stage times will be published one week before the festival

Campsite opens at 1pm on Thursday and closes at Midday on Sunday.

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 21 or over (maximum of two under 18s per adult 21+).

We require you to fill out a guardianship form in advance of entry to the festival - the guardianship will be available in the weeks prior to the festival.

We do not run any transport services to the festival or during the festival.

We advise staying in Portree, which is very walkable, or utilising local taxi services for stays out with Portree.

Citylink run a regular service from Glasgow / Edinburgh direct to Portree.

Highland Council will be lifting maximum stay restrictions at Portree - Bayfield West Car Park (RingGo Location Code: 23490) and vehicles will be permitted to park continuously for multiple days there between Wed 5th and Mon 10th of May 2027 — please note availability is not guaranteed.

You will be able to buy a monthly ticket via RingGO (this website only, the app won't work for a monthly ticket). It is advised to do this in advance of your visit to avoid any connectivity issues.

Details of the ticketing and purchasing are on Highland Council’s website here. Please note caravans and trailers are not permitted within Bayfield Car Park.

Please note some specific information for Bayfield users.

• All activities are to be self-contained within the vehicle. Fires or BBQs are not permitted within the Car Park area for Health & Safety reasons.

• Caravans, Trailers & Roof Tents are not permitted within the car park.

• Except for overnight sleeping (Section L) in self-contained vehicles all other T&Cs must be adhered to when using the Car Park.

There is a variety of public parking within Portree, which is very walkable. For anyone using the campsite there will be a drop off point for campsite gear a short walk from the campsite.

There is no vehicle access to the festival campsite and there is STRICTLY NO PARKING at or near the campsite, DO NOT park at Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh (Gaelic Primary School), the Shinty Club (Skye Camanachd), or any of the spaces in front of these areas.

These will be in normal operation throughout the festival weekend so you will get a parking ticket and your car will be removed if you park there.

Portree Campsite accommodates motorhomes & camper vans. You can find them at: portreecampsite.co.uk

There are also a very limited number of camping vehicle bays in Bayfield Car Park in Portree.

Other camping vehicle sites are available around the Island, the next closest is Sligachan Campsite.

We are unable to accommodate any camping vehicles on our Festival Campsite, this is for tent camping only.

Due to the unique nature of our festival site, access can be challenging. The main entrance road to the site is a long steep uphill gradient, followed by another steep gradient down into the main stage arena. The entrance roads are tarmac, and the main arena is predominantly matted.

Please note this is an all-standing event with limited seating available on the festival site and none within view of the stages. Due to space limitations and safety requirements, we are unable to allow camp seating into the site.

We recognise that in order for some of our customers to be able to fully access our event, they may require support from a companion or personal assistant. In such cases we offer one companion ticket to provide the support you need and additional assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation. Companion tickets are provided on the expectation that they are willing and able to assist you throughout your visit and in the event of an evacuation they are your main point of assistance.

Should you require a companion ticket, you must first purchase a ticket for yourself and then get in touch within one week of your purchase via the contact form.

We require at least one of the following pieces of evidence for a companion ticket

- Front page of ADP / DLA / PIP
- Front page of Attendance Allowance letter
- Evidence that registered severely sight impaired (blind)
- Recognised Assistance Dog ID card
- CredAbility's Access Card

Applications are assessed on a case by case basis, and subject to the terms above - companion tickets are based on available capacity.

We operate a very small platform for attendees with accessibility needs. Space is very limited and this is prioritised for no-ambulant attendees / wheelchair users - so will be assessed as part of any companion ticket application - we cannot guarantee access if this criteria is not met. Accessible toilets are available.

Please note this is an all-standing event with limited seating available on the festival site and no seating areas within view of the stages.

Due to space limitations and safety requirements, we are unable to allow camp seating into the site.

We operate a cashless festival site.

The Challenge 25 policy will be in operation across all bars on the festival site and will be rigorously enforced.

The following type of ID will be accepted:

• Current UK or Overseas Driving License/ Provisional License Photocard

• Current UK or Overseas Current Passport

Photocopies / Pictures are not accepted, please bring original document.

Sorry, we don’t allow dogs on the festival site or campsite.

You cannot bring food or drink onto the festival site. There will be a wide variety of food and drink available to purchase, catering to all requirements.

You are permitted to bring your own food or drink onto the festival campsite. Glass bottles are not permitted within the campsite

Bags are permitted on site up to an A3 size (30cm x 42cm), anything above will not be permitted on site.

Please note that all bags are subject to security searching.

Full Terms & Conditions can be found here.

• Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

• In the event of a COVID-19 enforced delay to the event, tickets will be valid for rescheduled dated or a refund available within 14 days of the reschedule dates being announced.

• Last entry is 7pm on Friday & Saturday of the Festival.

• Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult over 21.

• Maximum number of two under 18s per adult over 21.

• A challenge 25 policy will be in operation at the gates ensuring guardians are 21 and over. Proof of age may be requested. Please bring acceptable photographic ID.

• A challenge 25 policy will be in operation at the bars ensuring access is restricted to persons 18 and over. Proof of age may be required. Please bring acceptable photographic ID.

• ID may be requested to verify age for ticket types.

• Management reserves the right to refuse entry.

• Tickets are sold subject to the Promoter’s and the Management’s right to alter or vary the advertised Event where reasonably necessary. Artists and billed attractions are subject to change

• No food or drink can be brought onto the Festival Site, anyone found with alcohol that has been brought onto the site will been in contravention of license conditions and as such will be removed from site with further access refused.

• Subject to licence approval.

• No glass

• No food or drinks can be taken into the arena (drinking water is available from all bars and designated water stations)

• No gazebos or shelters in the main arena

• No camping chairs

• No illegal substances, psychoactive substances or legal highs

• No gas canisters

• Anything that could be reasonably considered a weapon

• No candles or sky lanterns

• No portable laser equipment or pointer-pens

• No drones, quadcopters or remote controlled flying devices

• No megaphones, air horns, compressed air and no sound systems

• No fireworks, flares, smoke bombs or smoke canisters

• No fires, open flames, BBQs or campfires

• No animals (with the exception of guide dogs)

• No generators

• No unofficial tabards or hi-vis jackets

• No professional cameras or video equipment

• No garden trollies / prams

You can fill out an artist submission at the following link to be considered for future events: https://bit.ly/skyeliveartists

As per terms & conditions, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

You can use the self-service tool to locate your tickets here.

If you can’t find an appropriate answer on this page, you can contact us.

You cannot leave and re-enter the festival on Thursday night.

Friday and Saturday limited re-entry is permitted up to final entry time of 6.30pm.