Classic Ibiza Bowood | Friday 17th & Saturday 18th July 2026
We can't wait to welcome you to our 2026 Bowood House events! Before we do so, here's a rundown on everything you need to know in advance.
Further information can be found within the Bowood section of our website. This includes our Timings, Travel & Parking, Food & Drink and FAQs.
Any major updates will be published on this page, as well as our WhatsApp broadcast channel and Facebook event pages. Please keep your eye on these if you have any concerns.
Hot weather
Looking after Bowood
With the recent hot, dry weather, there is currently a high fire risk across the Bowood Estate.
To help keep everyone safe and protect this beautiful venue, we'd really appreciate your support by following these simple guidelines:
- No open flames of any kind.
- Smoking will be limited to the designated smoking area, which is located on the tarmac roadway - please see site map. All cigarette ends must be fully extinguished in the sand buckets provided.
- Make sure there is no discarded glass left on the ground. Please use the recycling bins to dispose of empties.
Looking after yourself
With the sunshine forecast to continue, a little preparation goes a long way, so please keep the following in mind before you arrive:
- Please dress appropriately for high sun, with head and eye protection
- Please bring sun cream to reapply throughout the event
- You can bring unlimited soft drinks, however, they must be sealed. Refillable bottles must be empty at the time you enter the concert site
- Water points are available on site to refill empty bottles - see the site map for locations
- More refreshments are available to buy from the bar
- For shade, you can bring children's pop-up tents (up to 1.2m high) or a hand-held umbrella, but you must be careful not to impede anyone's view. This excludes oversized umbrellas of any kind; garden parasols, golf or fishing.
Packing for Classic Ibiza
If you are bringing your own picnic, please read the following information carefully:
- You can bring your own alcohol, choosing from one of the following quantity restrictions per adult:
- 75cl bottle of wine or fizz
- 4 cans/bottles of beer or cider
- 4 cans/bottles of sealed pre-mixed spirits
- Wine boxes are allowed if allocated across your party to the limits above.
- Neat spirits will not be permitted.
- All drinks must be sealed upon entry. Therefore, refillable water bottles must be emptied before going through the gates. These can be refilled for free at one of our onsite water points - please see site map for locations.
- There is no limit on soft drinks, but again, they must be sealed.
- All bags will be searched, excess quantities of alcohol and open drinks will be confiscated.
- Naked flames (flaming torches, barbecues and candles) are not permitted, although tea lights in enclosed lanterns are fine.
- Fireworks, sparklers and Chinese lanterns are not permitted.
- Sharp knives are not permitted. You can bring metal table and picnic knives, but these must have a blade under 5 inches and a curved head.
- You will be issued with a litter bag as you enter the concert site. Please help us to reduce waste by taking your litter home with you and recycling as much as you can.
Further information is available on our FAQs page.
Full list of prohibited items:
- Drones or professional camera equipment
- Naked flames or private barbecues
- Fireworks, sparklers or Chinese lanterns
- Neat spirits
- Pets (with the exception of assistance dogs)
- Sharp knives - the only metal knives permitted are table and picnic set knives. These must have a blade under 5 inches and a curved head.
- Recreational drugs – search dogs will be in operation throughout the night.
- Gazebos – only child pop-up tents (up to 1.2m high) are permitted
- Oversized umbrellas of any kind - this includes garden parasols, golf and fishing umbrellas
Security Information
We all have a role to play in keeping each other safe. Your safety is our priority and that’s why we have additional security personnel and fencing this year. You can play your part by trusting your instincts, and if you see something that doesn’t feel right, tell security. Our teams will take every report seriously. You won’t be wasting their time.
Have an amazing time. Thank you for playing your part. #BeSafeBeSound.
- Our door supervisors will be carrying out bag checks as you enter the concert site which will include pat-downs and metal detection wands. We encourage you to travel as light as possible to avoid delays.
- There will be random customer checks.
- Specialist search dogs will be in operation throughout the bag search process.
- The concert site is strictly out of bounds for any vehicle. Under no circumstances attempt to drive your car onto the concert site before or after the concert.
- Food & Drink cannot be taken into the dance circle. Please leave any containers within your social space.
Getting to Bowood House
- Parking is free and does not require advance booking.
- Our sponsors Adnams are offering a complimentary Ghost Ship 0.5 to the first 200 designated drivers - simply show your car keys at the bar.
- Bowood is clearly sign-posted from all routes. Look out for the yellow signs as you get closer to the event which state “Classic Ibiza”.
- There are two entrances into the estate:
- Gate 1 – Studley Gate: Taxis, private car pick up and drop off & coaches – SN11 9NQ (what3words///wacky.admire.spurted)
- Gate 2 – Pillars Lodge: Public car parking – SN11 ONA (what3words ///upwardly.mavericks.hero)
- You can arrive on foot, please use the Studley Gate entrance. There is a walking route through the woodland park, which will be signed.
- For the safety of our audience, we will not be allowing guests to leave on foot - stewards will be on duty to prevent this.
The below map will help you:
Taxis
If you are coming/going by taxi, please make sure you have booked before you leave home with the following information:
- Venue postcode: SN11 9NQ (what3words /// wacky.admire.spurted)
- Your pick and drop off point will be within the park, the route will be clearly sign posted. Please do not allow your taxi driver to drop you off on the surrounding roads - they are high-speed and dangerous.
- At the end of the night your taxi will be parked in a numbered row in the same area where they dropped you off. Please speak to your driver at the end of the concert to find out which row the vehicle is parked in – this will help us and you to find your taxi.
At The Ticket Gates
- Your tickets will be checked on foot at the ticket gate. This is the same for any transport method.
- Please download or print your ticket in advance - issues in locating or downloading tickets at the gate aren’t fun for anybody!
- Your bags will be searched – prohibited items will be taken/confiscated and you could be refused entry in some cases.
- Search dogs will be in operation. Anyone attempting to enter the site with illegal substances will be refused entry.
- Child wristbands are available. If you are attending with under-18s, please write your telephone number on a wristband to ensure you can be easily reunited in the unlikely event of becoming separated.
- The gates close at 8:30pm. Anyone trying to enter the concert site past this time will be refused entry.
The Concert Site
- The site is divided into ‘social squares’, walkways and the dance circle. Please read the following information if you are not familiar:
- Social squares are selected on arrival – each accommodates up to 8 people (larger groups can select adjacent spaces).
- The social squares are divided into colour-coded zones, denoted by flags.
- Walkways are marked by festoon lighting. Please keep them free of obstructions.
- The dance circle is standing only and located directly in front of the stage. Food & drink cannot be taken into this area to protect the musicians.
Charity partner
Classic Ibiza at Bowood House is proud to be supporting Doorway. There will be various fundraising initiatives taking place on the evening, including a £2.50 donation from every programme sold, a recommended £5 donation from press and guest-list entries, as well as collection points at all entry and exit gates. Further funds will be raised at the Doorway charity shop, located behind the sound tent, selling a range of fun merchandise.
Facilities On Site
Please bring cash with you as not all of the retail outlets will be able to take card on the evening.
Classic Ibiza Shop
Selling a range of merchandise that includes a range of clothing, accessories, and souvenirs.
Classic Ibiza x Adnams Bar
Stocked with a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This includes beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks and cocktails.
Catering Village
A full list of street food vendors can be found on our Food & Drink page.
Doorway Charity Shop
Located right behind the sound tent, our partner charity will be selling a fun range of festival accessories.
Other stands
There will be a glitter artist and a permanent jewellery stand on site - locations are available to view on the map below.
