Borderlands Festival

Borderlands 2024 is tbc...

Borderlands Festival is in Carlisle Castle, Castle Way, Carlisle, CA3 8RN.

Borderlands Festival is a music and arts festival launching this September within the walls of the historic Carlisle Castle. 

Yes, Borderlands Festival is an over 18’s event. They operate a challenge 25 system so please bring a valid form of photo I.D with you, they accept a valid passport or drivers/provisional drivers’ licence.

You can contact the event organiser via info@borderlandsfestival.co.uk.

No pass outs are allowed at Borderlands. Anyone choosing to leave the festival cannot regain entry.

The Borderlands Festival entrance and exit are via the main castle gate on Castle Way.

You cannot bring your own food or drink into Borderlands Festival. They will have a full bar service available and local food suppliers onsite throughout the event.

Borderlands Festival operate a fully cashless site. All payments are taken on card at all bars and vendors.

The Borderlands Festival set times will be released in the weeks before the event on their website.

Unfortunately we can’t issue you with a refund if you can’t make the event due to work commitments or your mates have dropped out. In these circumstances, we advise passing on your tickets privately to avoid losing out on the money spent. Refunds can only be offered if the event is cancelled or postponed, as agreed upon purchase.

Borderlands Festival is within 5 minutes walk of Carlisle city centre.

Yes there is off site pay parking available next to the castle on Devonshire Walk. Please note operating times and costs vary. 

Borderlands Festival is within 10 minute walking distance from the cities train and bus stations.

Yes, the Borderlands Festival site has suitable access for those with additional needs and they will also be providing a designated viewing area.

Yes, Borderlands Festival have a dedicated trained team to help if you have an accident or feel unwell. This will be signposted on the day.

Everyone entering the site will be searched for any banned items or illegal substances. Anyone found trying to enter the site with anything deemed to be illegal or dangerous will likely be denied entry.

No, Borderlands is a city centre festival with no camping however the site is within easy travel distance to all local transport links and accommodation.