TV personality Julian Simmons is set to host the main stage
The day has finally arrived for the first-ever Farmer’s Bash Weekender.
The two-day festival taking over the Boucher Road Playing Fields on August 9 and 10 and big things are to be expected from the first day line-up.
With massive names in music from all genres, events unlike anything Belfast has seen before and even Julian Simmons on the decks, Saturday at Farmer’s Bash is shaping up to be some serious craic.
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If you have weekend tickets or are heading down on Saturday, August 9, the opening day of the festival, we have rounded up some essential information in one handy place.
Farmer’s Bash Weekender site map
Boucher Road Playing Fields is one of Northern Ireland’s biggest event spaces, and there is a lot happening on site at the Farmer’s Bash – ensure you don’t get lost by having a good look at the map before you attend.
Who is performing at day one of Farmer’s Bash Weekender?
The 2 Johnnies are set to headline the main stage at Day 1 of Farmer’s Bash.
In no particular order, here are all the musical acts set to perform across the three stages on Saturday:
- The 2 Johnnies
- Mark McCabe
- The Tumbling Paddies
- Boyzlife
- Derek Ryan
- Jimmy Buckley
- Allie Sherlock
- Julian Simmons DJ set
- All Folk’d Up
- Cliona Hagan
- Robert Mizzell
- Claudia Buckley
- Ceol
- Taylor NI
- Olivia Douglas
Events taking place on Farmer’s Bash Weekender day one include:
- Bingo Loco Country
- The 30+ Club
- Farmer’s Bash Bangerathon
- Sheep Shearing Disco
- Piano Smashing Competition
What are the gate and stage times for the Farmer’s Bash Weekender day one?
Gates open at the Boucher Road Playing Fields at 2pm with the event kicking off from 3pm.
Last entry for ticketholders has been advertised as 8pm but no curfew has been announced – keep an eye on Farmer’s Bash social media for any timing updates.
How to get to Boucher Road Playing Fields for Farmers Bash
Boucher Road is easily accessible via public transport, and attendees are asked to use this facility as there is no parking available in the vicinity of the venue.
Fans are advised to park in the city centre and either walk to the concert or avail of the Translink Metro and rail services.
For more transport details for getting to the Farmer’s Bash, see here
24-hour city centre car parks are available – please click here for more information.
Farmer’s Bash Weekender age restrictions
Under 16s can attend provided they present at the entrance gate accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also a ticket holder.
They will be issued a wristband containing the parent’s or guardian’s contact details. A parent or guardian can only sign in a maximum of 2 under-16s (minimum age limit is 5 years and must have show ticket). Parents and guardians must accompany under-16s at all times.
VIP is over 18’s only.
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