Newton Summer Sounds 2027

About Newton Summer Sounds

At Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Summer Sounds 2027 runs on Saturday 24 July as a family-friendly music festival built around rock, pop and Britpop tribute acts.

The course dates back to 1866, with a main grandstand opened by the Queen Mother in 1969 and corporate facilities added in 1990. The outdoor-event capacity is up to 10,000.

Lineup and Programme

The bill is tribute-led, with live performances on the Big Stage and DJ sets between bands.

Rock, pop and Britpop sit at the centre of the programme. Street food and licensed bars run on site.

Who Is It For?

The ticket page describes Newton Summer Sounds as family-friendly, with entry open to ages 8+.

Children aged 8–15 must attend with a parent or guardian; ages 16–17 must attend with a responsible adult, with a maximum of two under-18s per adult. Under-18 ratios are capped.

The Venue and Site

The site is Newton Abbot Racecourse, an outdoor event setting with the Big Stage plus bars, street food vendors and toilets.

Access facilities include disabled parking close to the entrance, accessible toilets and a raised accessible viewing platform. Motorhome pitches are available.

Picnic blankets and chairs can be used in designated areas. Caravans are permitted on motorhome pitches.

Travel and Access

• Rail: Newton Abbot railway station is about 0.75 miles from the course on foot.
• Road: Access is via M5 Junction 31, with named routes including the A380, A38, A383 and A381.
• Car entrance: Greenhill Way is listed as the main car entrance on racedays.
• Parking: Ample free parking is available in the centre of the racecourse; adult tickets include on-site parking and VIP tickets include reserved parking.
• Nearby cities: Torquay is about 6 miles by rail-mileage proxy, Exeter St Davids about 20 miles and Plymouth about 32 miles.

Parking is on site.