Open Arms Fest

About Open Arms Fest

Allenford Farms gave Open Arms Fest its first run in 2026, with a rural site near Fordingbridge and camping built into the weekend. For 2027, it returns to Allenford Farms, Salisbury from Friday 9 July to Sunday 11 July 2027 as an 18+ music festival centred on drum and bass, UK garage, house, jungle and disco.

The scale is small. Capacity sits at around 1,000, keeping it closer to a grassroots dance weekender than a big-field arena build.

Who Is It For?

Open Arms Fest is for an adult dance-music crowd. It is 18+ only, with no family or under-18 access in the confirmed event details.

The booking lane is electronic rather than band-led, running through drum and bass, UK garage, house, jungle and disco. Camping is part of the weekend ticketing model.

The Venue and Site

Allenford Farms is a rural farm site on the edge of the New Forest, near Fordingbridge and within driving distance of Salisbury and Bournemouth. It is an outdoor festival setting.

Camping is included. The site also has three themed bars, food vendors and clothing/merch stalls.

Travel

Allenford Farms sits near Fordingbridge, on the edge of the New Forest. Salisbury is closest.

• Nearest stations: Salisbury is the nearest station to Fordingbridge, with Brockenhurst, Sway and New Milton also serving the wider area.
• By road: the A338 links Salisbury, Fordingbridge, Ringwood and Bournemouth.
• Wider road access: the A31 serves the broader southbound approach.
• Nearby cities: Salisbury and Bournemouth are each about 20 minutes away by car.
• Public transport: the site is accessible by buses as well as by car.