What is Truck Festival?
Truck Festival is a mid-sized indie and alternative music festival held each July at Hill Farm in Steventon, Oxfordshire. The site is a working farm, and stages include The Barn, a converted cow shed. The line-up leans towards guitar bands, with a mix of established indie names and newer acts. The crowd is young, and the compact site makes it easy to move between stages.
Truck was first held in 1998, set up by the Bennett family, including brothers Robin and Joe of the band Goldrush. It has changed hands since then and is now part of the Superstruct Entertainment group. A local Rotary Club has run one of the food stalls for many years.
When is Truck Festival 2027?
Truck Festival 2027 runs from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 July 2027. The official FAQs say campsites open at 1pm on Thursday 22 July and close at midday on Monday 26 July. The festival’s ticket page offers both Thursday and Friday entry, so check which one you are buying.
Where is it and how do you get there?
Hill Farm is in Steventon, near Didcot and Abingdon in south Oxfordshire. The official FAQs list these options:
- Train: Didcot Parkway is the nearest station, with direct trains from London, Reading, Bristol and South Wales.
- Shuttle bus: Thames Travel runs dedicated festival shuttles between Didcot Parkway and the site.
- Local buses: Thames Travel services to Steventon, including the X2/NX2, ST1 and X36, run over festival weekend.
- Car: the site is off the A34. Parking is cheaper in advance than at the gate.
- Coach: coach details were listed as coming soon at the time of writing.
Tickets and prices
Tickets for 2027 are on sale on the official website. The super early bird, early bird, Tier 1 and Tier 2 releases have sold out. At the time of writing, Tier 3 prices, including all fees, were:
- General camping, Friday entry: from £182
- General camping, Thursday entry: from £234
- Zodiac camping, Friday entry: from £305
- Thursday entry upgrade: £57
- Car park: £39
A payment plan is available, with the general camping Friday entry ticket from £22.50 a month. Prices rise as each tier sells out.
Anyone aged 16 or over can attend on their own but must show proof of age at entry. Under-16s need a responsible adult aged 21 or over. Accepted ID is a current passport, a UK driving licence (full or provisional) or a CitizenCard. Challenge 25 applies at the bars.
Camping and where to stay
Weekend tickets include general camping. Zodiac camping is an upgraded option with its own fields. There are also pre-pitched tents, boutique camping and campervan pitches, with or without electric hook-up. Family camping is reserved for groups with children. Gazebos are not allowed in the campsites, but chairs are.
Line-up
The 2027 line-up has not been announced. The 2026 headliners were The Maccabees, Two Door Cinema Club, The Wombats, CMAT and The Libertines, with CMAT headlining the Thursday night.
Tips for students
- Compare Friday and Thursday entry. Friday entry is £52 cheaper, but Thursday gives you an extra night and the opening party.
- Bring an accepted ID. Truck only accepts a passport, UK driving licence or CitizenCard, and you need the original passport to buy alcohol.
- Check the alcohol rules. On first entry only, you can bring up to 24 cans, one 70cl bottle of spirits, or two 75cl bottles of wine decanted out of glass. No glass is allowed, and alcohol cannot be taken into the arena.
- Take the train to Didcot Parkway and use the shuttle. It avoids parking costs and traffic on the A34.
- Use the payment plan if you need to spread the cost.
- Late July falls after exams, so it can work as an end-of-year trip.
FAQs
When is Truck Festival 2027?
Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 July 2027, at Hill Farm in Steventon.
How much are Truck 2027 tickets?
Tier 3 general camping tickets with Friday entry are from £182, including fees.
Can 16-year-olds go to Truck on their own?
Yes. Ages 16 and over can attend alone with proof of age. Under-16s need an adult aged 21 or over.
What is the nearest station?
Didcot Parkway. Thames Travel runs shuttle buses from there to the site.
For tickets, travel and line-up news, visit the official website. To compare other UK events, see our festival guide.