This weekend thousands of music fans will be heading to County Durham to enjoy the weekend-long Hardwick Festival. 

The festival based at Hardwick House brings some of the biggest names in the music industry to the North East. 

The lineup includes acclaimed acts such as the Stereophonics, The Specials, Becky Hill, Jake Bugg, Seasick Steve, The Proclaimers as well as many more. 

Ahead of the festival, we've got everything you need to know from door times, line up, act times and whether you can still bag a ticket. 

When is Hardwick Festival?

The festival runs for two back-to-back days across the weekend and will see over 50 acts perform. 

The official days are Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21. 

What time do gates open at Hardwick Festival?

According to ticket times, the gate should open at 12pm on both days of the festival. 

What are the lineup and set times for Hardwick Festival? 

There are five stages across the site at Hardwick Hall, including the main stage, introducing stage, The Courtyard, Tree House Arena and the Soul & Funk forest. 

To see the lineup and set times for every stage head to this website here so you don't miss your favourite act.

Saturday, August 20 Main Stage set times:

  • The Redroom 12.30
  • Lottery Winners 13.45
  • The Joy Formidable 15.00
  • Andrew Cushin 16.15
  • Seasick Steve 17.45
  • Jake Bugg 19.15
  • Stereophonics 21.00

Sunday, August 21 Main Stage set times: 

  • Twister 12.30
  • Rats 13.25
  • The Pale White 14.20
  • Oh My God! It's the Church 15.30
  • Ella Eyre 16.45
  • The Proclaimers 18.00
  • Becky Hill 19.30
  • The Specials 21.15

Is Hardwick Festival sold out?

If you were thinking about getting tickets to the festival but haven't made your mind up yet and are worried if they are sold out, then you are in luck. 

There are still some tickets remaining for the weekend, with the choice of day tickets or weekend tickets.

To get tickets head to the official website here.

Is there parking at Hardwick Festival? 

There is a very large car park at the site but payment is required to park there.

There is a choice of advance tickets that are £5 per vehicle or you can pay on the day but it is cash only for £8 per vehicle. 

You can leave your vehicle overnight on Saturday, at your own risk, but the gates will be locked at 3.30am Sunday morning. 

Gates will be then opened again at 10am that morning and the same rules apply if you'd like to leave your car overnight. 

However, it's important to note that you are not allowed to sleep overnight in your vehicle.

To find out more information, head to the Hardwick Festival website.