Margate Drum & Bass Festival abruptly shut down as attendees were evacuated due to a medical emergency amid high temperatures. The event, held at Dreamland in Kent, was scheduled to continue until late evening.
Major music festival shut down over medical emergency
A popular music festival was suddenly shut down, leaving thousands stranded following a medical incident. The Margate Drum & Bass Festival at Dreamland, Kent, was interrupted around 5:40pm. The festival was meant to run until 10:30pm.
In a social media post, Dreamland cited the hot weather, stating that they had to close early due to temperatures exceeding 28C. Attendees were urged to return home safely.
Published on 28 July 2025 by Ben Robinson
