Rock the Gardens Festival

About Rock the Gardens Festival

Rock the Gardens Festival 2027 takes over Winter Gardens Blackpool, Lancashire for two indoor days of rock and metal tribute sets on 29–30 January 2027.

The event was born in 2023. The 2027 edition is marketed by the official site as Rock The Gardens 5, with 22 bands across the Winter Gardens complex.

Tickets listed for 2027 run from £10.00 to £40.00, covering adult and child day tickets plus weekend tiers.

Lineup and Programme

The bill is built around tribute-band sets rather than original-artist headline slots. Two stages are listed: Main Stage and Second Stage.

The programme runs inside the Empress Ballroom and Arena, with food and drink outlets, merchandise browsing and wristband re-entry between sets.

Who Is It For?

The audience is an indoor rock and metal tribute crowd. It is a loud live-music event.

Child tickets are sold, with Winter Gardens Blackpool’s general policy stating that guests aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+ and must be seated at standing events.

Children under 2 are generally not admitted unless the show is specifically designed for that age group.

The Venue and Site

Winter Gardens Blackpool sits in central Blackpool, with Rock the Gardens using the Empress Ballroom and Arena inside the complex.

Everything is indoors. The official site states there is no camping, so visitors need to stay locally.

Facilities listed for the event include food and drink outlets, merchandise, step-free access and accessible facilities. Re-entry is permitted with a valid wristband.

Travel Info

Winter Gardens Blackpool is in central Blackpool, Lancashire, with rail access via Blackpool North and road access from the M6 and M55.

• Rail: Blackpool North Station is about 10 minutes’ walk from Winter Gardens Blackpool.
• Road: Drivers can use M6 Junction 32 to the M55, then M55 Junction 4 and the A583 into central Blackpool.
• Parking: There is no on-site public parking at the venue.
• Nearby car parks: Options listed by the venue include Houndshill Shopping Centre car park, Central Car Park, Talbot Road Multi-Storey and the Adelaide Street/Alfred Street ground-level car park.