Westfest is back for 2025 for The Last One.
This is the final instalment of this legendary event, twenty years after its first edition. Join us and ten thousand others to celebrate our music one more time.
Westfest is the last man standing of the traditional big all-night raves. Taking inspiration from the classic 1990s events such as Dreamscape, World Dance, Helter Skelter and so on, the mission in the noughties was to take the ethos of those shows and deliver an up to date version with the biggest line-ups and the most cutting-edge production, something which we’ve endeavoured to do over its history.
As Slammin’ Vinyl since 1994 we have promoted dozens and dozens of events in nightclubs, warehouses, arenas and green fields, but Westfest has always been seen as the big one and the highlight of the rave calendar, based on the core music of Drum & Bass and Hardcore, but always drawing on the other underground styles of the day as the years went by.
Alas all good things come to an end, and after 20 years the final edition takes place on Saturday 25th October. Join us….
The event runs on the 25th October 2025 - times are 16:00 – 04:00 (British Summer Time BST)
Last entry is at 21:00
There is a strict no re-entry policy on the day
The event runs for 12 hours from 4pm on Saturday through to 4am BST on Sunday.(clocks do go back by 1 hour at 2am. This means that the event closes at 3am GMT - there is no extra hour - we advise people not to change their watches until the event closes so that set times are not effected)
Please bear in mind that this is a festival event and as such will be on surfaces which may be slightly uneven. It is always worth checking weather conditions on the day and making any adjustments to equipment you may need to bring with you for your convenience and comfort.
We provide a free personal assistant ticket to people who may need personal help from a trusted assistant at the event.
This is a simple process following the points below:
1. Order a ticket from our ticket page in the same name as is shown on the proof of disability document.
2. Send your proof of disability document (photo/scan by email) which can include current Disabled Living Allowance document, PIP or equivalent
3. We would then provide you with an equivalent grade ticket, be that Standard or VIP
You need to email the details through to westfest@slamminevents.com
Yes, this event is for 18+ only.Rights of admittance reserved.
This event operates a Challenge 25 policy. Anyone judged to be looking under 25 will be asked to produce photo ID. The only accepted forms of photo ID are a valid, in date, passport, driving license or Home Office approved proof of age card that clearly displays the pass hologram. Full details are available here.Popular PASS Sceme age proof cards: Citizencard MyID Card Luciditi Age Proof
The bars will operate a challenge 25 system. If you look under 25, you will be asked to provide valid photo ID proving you are 18 or over. Please take it as a compliment and if you’re lucky enough to look under 25, make sure you bring your photo ID with you.
Photocopies or birth certificates will not be accepted and are not valid forms of photo ID
Please do not come without your valid photo ID if you feel you could look under 25, as you will be turned away if you cannot prove your age.
NONE! We will have plenty of fast-serve bars and caterers that will be serving a whole range of food & beverages, so don’t worry…
Free water is available on the bars when requested.
There will be NO cash machines on site – please make sure you bring enough cash with you if you want to pay this way.
Contactless and cash payments will be accepted on bars and food outlets.
Please be aware that strobe lighting and smoke effects will be used at this event and that loud music can damage your hearing
For security reasons, all Westfest ticket holders will be subject to searches at entry to the event. Please be patient if there are queues, and please cooperate with any security requests and all searches.
We have put in place all necessary measures to maximise public safety, working closely with the authorities. You can also play your part in keeping Westfest safe and secure by reading the following text on restrictions and prohibited items.
Restrictions and prohibited items.
In order to facilitate the security, safety and comfort of all patrons, Westfest reserves the right in its reasonable discretion to conduct security searches of persons, clothing, bags and all other items on entry and exit, and to confiscate items which may cause danger or disruption to the Event with no refunds (please note that we are not responsible for any prohibited items or other items that we deem inappropriate or unsafe that are confiscated), these items include:
– Anything illegal or offensive
– Food & drink. There are a variety of licensed bars and catering open throughout the event
– Illegal Substances and New Psychoactive Substances (Legal Highs) Westfest takes any drug use very seriously, including the use of nitrous oxide inside or outside the event, and anyone found in possession of drugs may face prosecution.
– NO Glass or aerosols, including bottles. For perfume please consider using a Refillable Travel Perfume Atomiser Spray Bottle, these are available on popular online stores like Amazon.
– Seats and chairs
– Large bags are not allowed to be taken into the festival. Small bags are allowed with the dimensions of 21cm x 30cm (A4 size) nothing bigger.
– Umbrellas and parasols.
– Tents and gazebos, tables, BBQs, stoves and gas canisters.
– Banners and flags with sticks/poles.
– Animals, with the exception of assistance dogs, are not permitted at any time within any areas of the site.
– Dangerous or hazardous items eg. knives, scissors, flares, fireworks, lighter fuel, aerosols, spray cans, air horns, klaxons or similar, laser pens.
– Chinese lanterns and Fireworks.
– Bicycles, skateboards and scooters.
– Any other items not included in the above list that we consider to be unsafe or pose a risk to public safety and/or security.
– You are allowed to bring prescribed medication on site when accompanied by a doctor’s note or valid medical certificate
– please ask for medics when you enter the search.
Yes. Lockers are available to pre-book in advance. Please be aware that these often sell out before the event.
Tickets for Westfest are available on this site by clicking the Tickets link. They start in price at £39.50, Payment plans are available to spread the cost over 4 monthly payments (decreases by one month at a time through to the event). The payment plan fee is £5, initial payment is £15 per ticket followed by equal monthly payments. Tickets carry a 10% booking fee.
Tickets are sent out 7 days prior to the event.
Please make sure that easol.com are in your safe senders list. Please email westfest@slamminevents.com with any questions
Please note that all tickets are non refundable and non exchangeable.
We provide a free personal assistant ticket to people who may need personal help from a trusted assistant at the event.
This is a simple process following the points below:
1. Order a ticket from our ticket page in the same name as is shown on the proof of disability document.
2. Send your proof of disability document (photo/scan by email) which can include current Disabled Living Allowance document, PIP or equivalent
3. We would then provide you with an equivalent grade ticket, be that Standard or VIP
You need to email the details through to westfest@slamminevents.com
Yes, these are available alongside tickets on this site.WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND GETTING A COACH TO THE EVENT - Do not leave it to the last-minute before you book a coach place, as it’s possible that you may not be able to find an operator with spaces available. Book in advance as much as possible to avoid disappointment and remember that all coaches are of limited availability and are on a demand basis only.Please note that coach routes are only operated when there is sufficient demand and alternative routes may be suggested.
The showground is well connected by road. Just set your Satnav for BA4 6QN - ///HEALTHIER.UNCLE.SHORTS. The showground venue benefits from a huge, security-patrolled car park. You can either book in advance for Fast Track entry into the car park or pay in the normal way at the car park entrance.
Please be sure to book your return ride as there are very limited cabs available at the showground following the event and you could be waiting for hours. Please remember that cabs collecting you at the end of the event need to enter via the Green gate at BA4 6ST - ///TROMBONE.ALLEY.PAINTS
WE HIGHLY recommend travelling by coach, cab or driving. The last shuttle bus from Westfest back to the station is at 8:30pm – after that, there are no further trains until 10am GMT on Sunday (6-7 hours after the event finishes). The nearest train station is Castle Cary, with services from Bristol and London. See Trainline for rail bookings. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WALK TO THE EVENT FROM THE TRAIN STATION
No, there are no campsites and camping is not allowed at Westfest.
There is no accommodation at the venue of the event. If you would like to stay somewhere close to the event, you will need to organise this yourselves.
