Event Information

Brighton Mainline Station is a 25 minute walk from Preston Park. Preston Park and London Road train stations will be closed for the duration of this event so plan ahead.

Full details of train services and last trains are on the National Rail journey planner. Plan ahead and buy your rail tickets in advance. Leave enough time to ensure you get your train.

National Express run coaches near the event site, with stops on Preston Road. Book your tickets in advance here: nationalexpress.com

FlixBus run coaches to Brighton. Book your tickets in advance here: flixbus.co.uk

There are several local bus services. Plan your journey in advance here: buses.co.uk

You can pay quickly and easily with contactless by tapping on and off, use cash, or buy tickets in advance via the Brighton & Hove Buses app.

How to use Contactless

Tap on when you board by holding your contactless card or device (including Apple Pay or Google Pay) on the reader at the front of the bus. Accepted cards include American Express, Visa and Mastercard, including prepaid cards.

Buses will be running throughout the event, but some services may be affected by diversions and road closures. For the latest service updates, please visit buses.co.uk for Brighton & Hove Buses or metrobus.co.uk for Metrobus.

If you are planning to drive, please be aware there is no parking at Preston Park and no public parking is available at the event site. Parking in central Brighton can be limited and expensive, so public transport is usually the easiest option.

We strongly encourage travelling by public transport, walking, or cycling where possible. Brighton & Hove has excellent transport links, and the park is easily reached by bus, train, or on foot. Plan ahead to ensure you can get home.

Brighton & Hove City Council provides a web page with advice for travelling and parking. Plan your journey ahead here: Brighton & Hove Park & Ride

The nearest international airport is Gatwick Airport, with frequent train services to Brighton. The journey usually takes around 30 minutes.

There are a number of licensed taxi firms operating in Brighton & Hove. If you are coming to the park and want to get a taxi home on Friday, there will be a designated taxi drop off & pick up on Preston Drove. Please check the road closures in the area if you are arranging a drop off or collection.

Public bike storage facilities are located along Preston Road. As with all other personal property, bikes are parked at their own risk and owners must supply their own locking devices. There are no bike storage facilities available within the event site.

However you choose to travel, please give yourself extra time. Preston Park is busy and we want you to arrive relaxed and ready to enjoy the event.

Friday 31st July — Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Opens at 13:00. Finishes at 22:30.

We encourage all attendees to arrive early to avoid any delays in entry and enjoy the full day of scheduled entertainment.

Performance times won't be confirmed until much closer to the event & further info will be updated on the website when available. Full set times will be available on the day.

Please note that all artists / performers and performance times are subject to change at any time.

Last entry is at 19:00. There are no pass outs or re-entry once you have entered the event site. This is to help us maintain a safe and secure environment for all attendees. Please make sure you bring everything you need with you before entering Brighton Preston Park Concerts 2026.

• Hand sanitiser
• Mobile phone & portable battery pack
• Payment method — Brighton Preston Park Concerts 2026 is a cashless event so bring your credit/debit cards and/or digital cards/wallets on phones.
• Photo ID — Challenge 25 is in operation at the entry gates and bars.
• Suitable clothing — check the forecast!
• Suitable footwear — the event is held on Preston Park, the grass might be wet and muddy.
• Sun cream, hat & sunglasses
• Ticket — if you have been sent an E-Ticket we recommend printing a copy or downloading to your phone.
• Water bottle (non-glass) — water stations are located across the event site to refill!

Small bags up to A4 size are allowed, but all bags will be searched on entry. To speed up entry, we recommend bringing only essential items and keeping bags under A4 size.

Bags larger than a piece of A4 paper, large suitcases, and rucksacks will not be permitted within the event site. Please aim to leave your larger luggage at your accommodation beforehand. Lockers are available to pre-book outside the event gates here: prestonparkbrighton.elocke.rs

Pre-bookable Lockers will be available outside the gates of the event - so that luggage, larger bags and personal items can be left securely and collected on exit. These lockers can be pre-booked in advance. Please remember you will not be able to access the lockers again until you exit the event, as there is no re-entry.

Pre-book your locker here: prestonparkbrighton.elocke.rs

This is the list of prohibited items:

• No illegal or psychoactive substances
• No dangerous or hazardous items
• No glass
• No liquids (except water or sunscreen)
• No alcohol
• No food for sale. No hampers.
• No suitcases & large rucksacks or bags (over A4 size)
• No disposable BBQs (including green heat base camp cookers, solid fuel stoves etc.)
• No fireworks, flares or pyrotechnics
• No inflatables or Chinese lanterns
• No large umbrellas (folding umbrellas ok)
• No flag poles (over 50cm)
• No flyers for distribution
• No posters, signs or banners that could be deemed offensive
• No goods for unauthorised trading
• No lasers or laser pens
• No unofficial tabards or reflective jackets
• No chairs, stools, seat sticks
• No super soakers or water pistols
• No air horns, megaphones, klaxons or similar
• No spray cans, aerosols or gas canisters
• No bicycles, skateboards or scooters
• No drones
• No animals (with the exception of assistance dogs)
• No unauthorised professional commercial photography
• No credit card readers
• No confetti/glitter/glitter bombs/glue

For the safety & security of everyone at the event there are specific items which you can't bring to site. Everyone will be subject to search on each entry or exit to the event and the final decision lies with security and event management. You should only bring what you can afford to lose as any items confiscated at the gate will be disposed of accordingly.

Brighton Preston Park Concerts 2026 has a strict policy that does not tolerate drug use. You will be searched on entry to the event, and anyone found with illegal substances will be handed to the Police. Please note that all New Psychoactive Substances including nitrous oxide are also prohibited.

We have lots of delicious food and drink stands at Brighton Preston Park Concerts 2026 to choose from. A world of choice is available including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options, alongside the British seaside classics — Fish & Chips! A selection of alcohol, including beer, cider, wine & spirits alongside soft drinks will be available across the bars onsite.

Free water refill stations are also available at designated points throughout the event site, so please bring an empty reusable (non-glass) bottle to refill during the day.

No, outside food and drink are not permitted inside the event site, except for sealed bottles of water (up to 500ml). Free water refill stations will also be available at designated points throughout the event site so please bring an empty reusable bottle if you'd like to refill during the day.

Essential items for medical or dietary requirements can be requested via info@nickcavebrighton.com

Brighton Preston Park Concerts 2026 is a cashless site, with only card payments accepted onsite. All bars, food traders, and vendors will accept card and contactless payments for food, drink, and merchandise.

No cash machines or ATMs will be available onsite. Please make sure your card or device is set up for contactless payments before you arrive.

Please note some artists may use strobe lighting, lasers, and smoke machines as part of their performance.

Yes, official event photographers and film crews will be capturing content throughout the day for promotional and archival purposes. By entering the event, you give consent to be photographed or filmed.

Brighton Preston Park Concerts 2026 will go ahead rain or shine. We recommend checking the weather forecast and dressing appropriately for the day, including suitable footwear for grass and outdoor conditions. In the unlikely event of severe weather that affects safety, updates will be shared on our website and social media channels.

Unfortunately, we do not permit chairs to be brought onto site unless otherwise stated within event information and on your tickets.

No, pets are not permitted at Brighton Preston Park Concerts 2026 for safety and welfare reasons. The event environment can be noisy and crowded, which may cause distress to animals. If you have an assistance dog please contact info@nickcavebrighton.com

Yes, the site features step-free access, accessible toilets, and viewing areas for those who need them. Accessible Viewing Areas must be booked in advance through our ticketing agent AXS. You can also request a free Personal Assistant ticket if you require support to attend. For full accessibility information, including how to apply for PA tickets, please visit our Accessibility page.

Please have your tickets ready to scan upon arrival. You should have received these via whichever ticketing platform you purchased these from.

Our official ticketing platforms are AXS, Eventim, Dice, Resident and Universe. We advise that you do not purchase tickets through third-party vendors or individuals.

For AXS and Dice tickets, you will need to download the platform's mobile app.

• Instructions on how to download the AXS app are here.
• Instructions on how to download the Dice app are here.

Ticketing queries

For any ticketing queries please contact the ticketing platform directly from which you purchased:

• AXS
• Eventim
• Dice
• Universe

The event is Sold Out; you can sign up to the waiting list on AXS and be alerted if more tickets become available.

Please be aware of touts and always purchase tickets from trusted sources.

Official fan-to-fan resale is now open with official outlets AXS and Dice. You may also be able to resell or find a ticket via Twickets. These are the only valid fan-to-fan resale platforms.

Please do not buy tickets from a reseller or secondary marketplaces. This includes the major sites such as Viagogo & Stubhub. You will often pay over the price and can be left out of pocket. Tickets may not be as described, fraudulent, not be delivered or already have been used meaning you get turned away at the gate. All tickets have a unique barcode that is scanned upon entry to the event. Once it has been scanned that barcode number will become void meaning the ticket cannot be re-used.

JOY. Concerts / Preston Park Concerts 2026 are not responsible or liable for tickets sold through unofficial or unauthorised sellers.

Please refer to the outlet you purchased your tickets from and contact them for further enquiries. You must contact them if your ticket has not arrived. Tickets will be sent as E-Tickets, and you can print them out or show on your phone at the gate. We recommend you download your ticket to your phone due to signal levels at the event site.

No on-site box office operates for this event. Please do not attend unless you have purchased a ticket.

Tickets are non-refundable once purchased. Please refer to the outlet you purchased your tickets from for further enquiries.

For the ticket purchase terms & conditions please refer to the outlet you purchased your tickets from.

By purchasing tickets for Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 2026 and entering the event site you agree to the events Preston Park Concerts 2026 Terms & Conditions of Entry.

The safety and wellbeing of our customers & staff is Brighton Preston Park Concerts 2026's top priority. We have a professional security team located across the event site, in addition to a medical & welfare centre. If anyone feels unwell or uncomfortable at any point onsite, they should approach a member of security, staff or visit the medical & welfare centre. All the event teams will offer immediate assistance without judgement.

Brighton Preston Park Concerts 2026 does not accept any form of harassment or violence towards customers or staff. If you, or anyone, is feeling unsafe please approach a member of security, staff or bar staff and Ask for Angela. Our staff will know that you are in need of immediate help and will be able to get you away from the situation safely and discreetly.

A medical & welfare centre is located in the south of the event site. The welfare & medical teams are here to help with any issues you may have and offer immediate assistance without judgement.

We take the security of attendees seriously. Working with our security partner we aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment. To help facilitate this please always comply with the security team and follow the guidance below:

• Have your ticket & ID ready when you enter the entrance queue and make sure you use the amnesty bins to dispose of any prohibited items prior to search.
• Bring as few valuables onto site as possible and bring a suitable small bag to always keep them on you. No bags larger than a piece of A4 paper will be allowed into the event.
• Download the Find My iPhone (or Android equivalent) app.
• If you see or hear of any crime, unreasonable or suspicious behaviour please report it to one of our stewarding or security staff who will be always clearly identifiable.

To facilitate the safety & security of the event, the event organisers reserve the right to refuse admission and evict attendees at any time as per the Terms & Conditions of Entry.

Drinking water points are located throughout the event site. Please bring a reusable non-glass water bottle with you to refill & stay hydrated.

Lost & found property is collected and logged onsite at the Info Point. Please reduce the number of valuables you bring to the event and keep any you do bring with you secure. Bags larger than a piece of A4 paper are prohibited. After the event, please email info@nickcavebrighton.com who will have the log of all property collected and aim to reunite you.

If you can't find the information you're looking for, please get in touch. Email us directly at info@nickcavebrighton.com