Hammerdown Festival

About Hammerdown Festival

Hammerdown’s backstory starts in 2015, when Harry White and Bradley Clark founded the event as Pitch Up! Festival. The 2027 edition of Hammerdown Festival is a rock and metal music festival in Worthing, returning to The Factory Live for a third time. The format is compact. It runs as a three-day indoor weekender at a 285-capacity venue.

The festival ran through 2016, 2017 and 2018 under the Hammerdown name, then returned in 2022 after a hiatus extended by COVID-19. Weekend tickets are £56.50 including fees; day options run from £13.50 for Friday evening to £31.50 for Saturday or Sunday.

Lineup and Programme

The bill leans into heavy rock and metal. Announced acts include Phil Campbell's Bastard Sons, with more than 25 acts across the 2027 weekend. Live bands run through the weekend.

Who Is It For?

This is a heavy rock and metal crowd in a small indoor venue. Under-18s need an adult. The venue policy is 14+, and essential carer/accompaniment tickets are available.

The Venue and Site

The Factory Live sits at Unit 9A Ivy Arch Rd, Worthing BN14 8BX. Capacity is 285 standing. The venue is wheelchair-friendly, with ramp access, accessible toilets and ground-floor access.

Indoor tables and outdoor seating are part of the site. Hammerdown returns to The Factory Live for a third time in 2027.

Travel to Hammerdown Festival

Worthing is the anchor. The venue is on Ivy Arch Rd, around 11 miles from Brighton and Hove and about 18 miles from Chichester.

• Train: Worthing train station is about a 5-minute walk from The Factory Live.
• Road: Access is via Ivy Arch Rd in Worthing.
• Parking: Free on-street parking is adjacent to the venue.
• Car parks: Teville Gate Car Park is about a 4-minute walk away, with long-stay car parks within a 10-minute walk.