ArcTanGent Festival

ArcTanGent Festival 2026

ArcTanGent Festival returns from 19th–23rd August 2026 at Fernhill Farm, Compton Martin, Gloucestershire. Set in scenic countryside near Bristol, this four-day event showcases cutting-edge rock and electronic music.

Music

Over 100 bands and artists perform diverse styles including math-rock, progressive metal, post-rock, and experimental electronica across multiple compact stages, ensuring easy access to every act.

Atmosphere & Community

The festival fosters a friendly, inclusive crowd with a strong sense of community. Highlights include nightly silent discos under the stars and social spaces for relaxing between sets.

Food & Drink

Enjoy a variety of food stalls offering wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers, vegan options, and sweet treats. Bars feature local Somerset cider, craft beer, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Camping & Facilities

• Included with weekend tickets; tent and campervan areas (caravans not permitted)
• On-site toilets, showers, phone charging stations
• Optional glamping packages and nearby accommodation in Cheddar and Bristol

By Car: ArcTanGent is held on Fernhill Farm, Cheddar Road, Compton Martin, BS40 6LD. If you are driving, use the M5 motorway (J22 Burnham-on-Sea if coming from the south or J21 Weston-super-Mare), then follow signs for Cheddar and Compton Martin via the A38 or A37. Turn onto the B3134 (Cheddar Road) to reach the farm entrances. The festival has on-site car parks (separate zones for general and VIP/ticket-holders), but parking tickets must be booked in advance – plan ahead and follow the festival’s traffic instructions to avoid local bottlenecks. Be aware that some country lanes near the site are narrow, so please drive carefully, especially after dark.

Train and Coach: The nearest major train station is Bristol Temple Meads, with frequent services from London, Birmingham, Manchester and other UK cities. Once in Bristol, you can hail a taxi or ride-sharing service (about 30–40 minutes to the festival site) or take a local bus toward Cheddar Gorge – Stagecoach services (for example, routes running toward Cheddar or Wells) stop in Compton Martin village or Cheddar. Coaches are also an option: National Express and Megabus serve Bristol Parkway and Bristol city centre. From there, local buses or a one-time taxi are your best bet to reach the farm. (During the festival, organized shuttle coaches may run between Bristol and Select Festival Park & Ride points – check ArcTanGent’s website for any official coach travel partnerships.)

By Air: The closest airport is Bristol Airport (approx. 9 miles east of the site, about a 20-minute drive). From Bristol Airport you can hire a car or taxi directly to the festival (or to a Park & Ride nearby), or take the number 74/75 A1 bus or ‘Bristol Flyer’ to Bristol city centre or Temple Meads, then transfer via taxi or local bus. Other nearby airports include Cardiff Airport (about a 1-hour drive) and Birmingham Airport (about 1.5 hours by road, with train services via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads). If you arrive at a distant airport, you can always connect to a train or coach route bound for Bristol and continue from there.

Accommodation: On-site camping is included free with weekend tickets, and the festival provides fields for tents and campervans. You must bring your own camping gear unless you’ve booked a glamping option. If you prefer a bed, there are a few options nearby: the on-site Fernhill Farm lodge offers limited rooms, or you can look for guesthouses and B&Bs in Compton Martin and the Cheddar Gorge area. For a larger selection, the cities of Bristol or Bath are each about 30–40 minutes away by car and have plenty of hotels. Do book any off-site lodging well in advance, as local hotels and inns tend to fill up fast during ArcTanGent weekend.