Bassfest

About Bassfest

At Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield, Bassfest 2027 runs as an 18+ electronic and bass music weekend on 17–18 July.

The format is direct. Bassfest’s 2026 edition was listed as its 10th-anniversary edition, placing its first edition in 2016. That anniversary listing cited over 100 artists and 20,000 ravers, while Don Valley Bowl has a listed venue capacity of 7,500.

Weekend ticket tiers for 2027 are listed as Standard, VIP and Hospitality, with a price range of £44.50–£144.50.

Who Is It For?

This is an adult event. Bassfest is strictly 18+, with valid photographic ID required on entry and Challenge 25 in operation at the bars.

The audience skews towards bass-music crowds, particularly fans of drum and bass, bassline and house. It is not listed as a family festival.

The Venue and Site

Don Valley Bowl sits within Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, giving Bassfest an open-air site on the east side of the city. Sheffield city centre is about 10 minutes away by car.

Site facilities listed for 2027 include bars, luxury toilets and a hospitality area. VIP tickets include queue jump and VIP zone access, while hospitality tickets include a separate entrance.

No camping is provided, and camping gear is prohibited on site.

Travel to Bassfest

Bassfest takes place at Don Valley Bowl in Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, with tram, rail and road access serving the site.

• Tram: Arena/Olympic Legacy Park tram stop serves the venue.
• Rail: Sheffield train station is about 2 miles away; Meadowhall railway station is 2.6 miles away.
• Road: The site is around 5 minutes’ drive from M1 Junction 34, with access via Worksop Road, Attercliffe Road and Coleridge Road.
• Parking: On-site parking is available via the Worksop Road car park entrance. Charges apply per signage, and parking is limited.