17th to 19th July 2026

The 2026 Maid of Stone Festival at Mote Park event is now finished — we will update the listing as soon as details for the next one are announced.

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The event offers three days of music across two stages. The main stage hosts world-renowned rock bands alongside the very best of UK talent, while the second stage showcases the rock bands of the future. Whatever rocks you - heavy rock, classic rock, melodic rock, blues rock, alternative rock, hard rock and southern rock - the  Maid Of Stone Festival at Mote Park has it covered.

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2026 Maid Of Stone Festival Details

Dates & Times
17th to 19th July 2026
17th July: 1pm to 11pm
18th and 19th July: 11am to 10.30pm
Day Parking from: 9.30am to 23.59pm.

Price
Weekend TicketAdult - 16 years +:  £150
Child - 5 to 15 years (with a fee-paying adult): £40
Child - under 5 years: Free
Parking
Car: £25
Motorbike: £12
Day Ticket
17th July
Adult - 16 years +:  £60
Child - 5 to 15 years (with a fee-paying adult): £20
Child - under 5 years: Free
18th and 19th July
Adult - 16 years +:  £70
Child - 5 to 15 years (with a fee-paying adult): £25
Child - under 5 years: Free
Car Parking Day: £12.50
Bike Parking Day: £5
Carers: Free - must be pre-booked*
* application process closes 10am on the 10th July
VIP tickets available.

Travel Details

Train
Maidstone West - 1.3 miles
Maidstone East - 1.4 miles
Maidstone Barracks - 1.7 miles.

Bus
Mall Bus Station -  1 mile.

Parking
You can purchase a parking ticket for the event. However, please be advised not to park in the leisure centre car park, or you will be fined. Also, the council's main car park at the entrance closes before the event finishes, and it is advised not to park on residential roads, as you may get a ticket.

Accessibility
There is a raised viewing platform on the main stage and a fenced area for the firestarter stage. This area is set diagonally and goes right to the barrier to ensure no one stands in front and blocks the view. Each stage has an Access Team on hand.

Disabled Parking
The first row of the car park is reserved for customers who have purchased a parking ticket and hold a blue badge. Please show both to the traffic stewards on arrival.

Good To Know
5,000 capacity. Camping is also available.

Advisory Notes
Adults are not permitted to bring any food or drink onto the site, apart from sealed bottles of water. Parents can bring snacks and a soft drink for young children, though no cans.

DogsAssistance dogs only.

Top Tip
You can take your own folding chairs, and there are benches around the site.

Facilities
Toilet • Disabled Toilet

Picture Credit: © Maid of Stone Festival – a Lucus Live Event.

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