Four days & nights of music
and camping, Thu 11th - Sun 14th June 2026
Multi-genre dance music festival: UKG, 140, Dubstep, House, Disco, Techno, Jungle, D&B + more
Accessible by car and public transport – just 38 minutes from Bristol & under 2 hours from London
Independent festival, run by a group of friends
Weekend tickets start from only £75…
So, what is GemFest?
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Key Information & FAQs
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What began just three years ago as a 21st birthday party for 300 friends has grown into a full-scale, 5,000-capacity festival - still built and run by the same group of friends who care deeply about music, connection and community.
GemFest is an independent grassroots music festival, created by PullUp Recordings - Wales’ largest dance music label - and celebrates the full spectrum of underground music: house, UKG, jungle, drum & bass, techno and beyond. Every detail is crafted by a small, passionate team who truly live and breathe the festival.
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Charlton Park Estate, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9LL
Set in the stunning grounds of Charlton Park Estate, just outside the market town of Malmesbury - with its rolling fields, lime tree avenues, and a historic mansion built in 1607 - GemFest blends music, history and nature to create a truly unique experience in the fields.
Full travel and routing information will be sent out closer to the event date - please follow it carefully to ensure smooth entry.
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When does GemFest take place?
GemFest runs from Thursday 11th June to Sunday 14th June 2026.
When do the gates open?
Thursday: Gates open at 2pm. You may arrive and queue from 12pm.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Gates open at 11am.
Gate closing times:
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: Gates close at 8pm
Sunday: Gates close at 5pm
Can I leave and re-enter the festival?
Yes - guests can leave at any time. Re-entry is only permitted during the gate opening times stated above. You may not re-enter with alcohol.
When does the site close?
The festival site closes at 12pm on Monday. All guests must have fully vacated the site by this time.
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Aline Rocha, Bakey, Bladerunner b2b Benny L, Blumitsu, Born on Road, BSEARL w/ CA$PAR, Buntai, Bushbaby, Champion, Critical Sound, DaMetalMessiah, Dr Banana, Faster Horses, Flava D, G33, High Contrast, IMANU, Jason Cluff, Joker b2b Sir Spryo w/ Killa P, Joss Dean, Kasra, KiLLOWEN, LILWARB, Multunes, Oppidan, Ozzie Guven, Pola & Bryson, REESHY, Ryan Resso, Saint Ludo, Samurai Breaks, Sexy Lady Massive, Simula b2b Enei, Skala, Songer, Taiki Nulight b2b, Hamdi w/ P Money, The Shapeshifters, Window Kid, Yemz, Zero + 100’s more
Full Line Up Here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUGoKA7kvPV/
Info
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Parking is available in the festival car park with a valid pre-purchased Parking Pass which is available to purchase via the Add-Ons of our tickets page.
Arriving without a pre-purchased parking ticket may delay your entry as you will be directed to purchase one on arrival.
All vehicles (excluding drop-off) must be parked in the designated long-stay car park.
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Direct trains run from London Paddington and Bristol to Chippenham Station. From there, we run a Shuttle Bus service that will operate to and from the festival site.
Shuttle Bus tickets should be pre-purchased (available in Travel sections on our Tickets page) to guarantee your spot.
Tickets may be available to buy at the shuttle bus pick-up point, but this is subject to availability and bus capacity. You should not rely on buying a ticket at the pick-up point - if the bus is full, you will need to wait for the next available service.
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All pick-ups and drop-offs must take place in the designated Pick-Up & Drop-Off Zone located near the festival car park.
Pre-arranging your transport is strongly advised to ensure a smooth arrival and departure.
Important:
Pick-ups or drop-offs on the outer public roads surrounding Charlton Park Estate are strictly prohibited.
Walking into or out of the site on foot is not permitted due to fast-moving 60mph roads and safety risks.
Anyone collecting or dropping off must use the official Pick-Up & Drop-Off Zone only.
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Entry and departure MUST NOT be on foot. It is strictly prohibited due to the 60mph roads surrounding Charlton Park Estate. Please arrange vehicle pick-up and drop-off at the Pick-Up & Drop-Off Zone or utilise our Shuttle Bus Service.
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Find GemFest
Charlton Park Estate
Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9LL