Rabidfest 2027

About Rabidfest

Greg Brown and Mark Gibbs formed Rabidfest in 2018 to put on an event and revive Oxford's metal scene. The format stuck. The 2027 edition runs 30–31 October at The Bullingdon, Oxford, with metal, hard rock and rock at the centre of the bill.

All proceeds are donated to The Sophie Lancaster Foundation. Tickets are priced from £44.00.

Lineup and Programme

The music runs through live metal and hard-rock sets. The programme includes the Devolution Stage. Food, drink and merchandise are sold by official vendors inside the venue.

Who Is It For?

Rabidfest draws metal and rock fans, from casual live-music attendees to dedicated heavy-music followers. It is all ages. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over at all times, and under-25s need ID to buy alcohol.

The Venue and Site

The Bullingdon is an indoor live venue on Cowley Road, Oxford. Capacity is 310 standing for a gig setup, 350 for a full-stage club setup and 420 for a DJ-only setup.

This is an indoor site. Access facilities include a wheelchair ramp available on request, a dedicated disabled toilet and a dedicated viewing area.

Travel

The venue is in Oxford. The Bullingdon sits on Cowley Road, with local bus-stop references at James Street and Manzil Way.

• Rail: Oxford railway station and Oxford Parkway railway station are the nearest named stations.
• Road: Access is via Cowley Road.
• Parking: Good local parking is available less than 50m from the venue.