FAQs

Smoke and fire festival is a family friendly festival, however all persons under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult, aged 21 or over at all times.

There is a limit of 3 under 18’s tickets that can be purchased with 1 adult ticket.

If you wish to purchase more than 3 under 18’s tickets then an additional adult will be required to attend the festival as part of your group.

All under 18’s tickets must be bought in the same transaction as the accompanying adult.

Please note on entry all under 18s need to arrive at the gate with their parent or guardian over the age of 21.

Extreme Eating contests: you must be 18yrs or over to enter

Yes. Each named ticket holder will need to show id if asked by security at the gate. If you cannot produce ID you may be refused entry to the festival.

Acceptable forms of ID are as follows:

• valid passport
• valid drivers licence
• valid pass card

All bars will operate a challenge 25 policy.

You may be asked to provide ID at the bars.

The bars reserve the right to refuse sale of alcohol to anyone unable to show valid photo ID.

Yes.

Yes, every person attending smoke and fire festival must have a ticket.

Click here for all ticket types and further info.

We recommend you buy in advance not only to secure the best price and availability but also to reduce entrance crowds wishing to purchase tickets.

But a percentage of tickets will be available to purchase on the day. Please note that if any tickets remain, they may be subject to a higher on-the-door price tier.

Tickets are non-refundable once purchased unless event is cancelled.

Unfortunately we can’t issue you with a refund if you can’t make the event due to work commitments or your mates have dropped out. In these circumstances, we advise passing on your tickets privately to avoid losing out on the money spent.

Refunds can only be offered if the event is cancelled or postponed, as agreed upon purchase.

If you wish to add extras such as the  VIP cocktail Lounge and pop-up restaurant with Juilan Brown at Ascot or Jurgen Hoffma at Maldon  reservations, please click here.

♿️ Disabled parking: There is very limited disabled parking

Parking charges apply all year round at Promenade Park

*Please note that car park closing times will vary during the year – please check signage on entry for more details*Cars
Up to 1 hour £1.50
1 to 2 hours £2.90
2 to 5 hours £7.00

Paying for parking

Pay by Card – Contactless / Chip and Pin

Pay by Phone – RingGo – www.ringgo.co.uk

App available on Apple Store or Google Play

Main Car Park RingGo Location Code: 21802

Car parking is also available in Maldon town centre at:

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🚕 Taxis: Please book in advance as availability tends to reduce after the event.

• Banyards 01621 850850

• Arrow 01621 855111

• Happicabs 01621 883883

• Maldon Taxi Service 07399 355095

• Maldon Taxis 07966 797741

• Ace Cabs 01621 855596

• JK Maldon 07852 643708

• Maldon Local Taxis 07852 643708

Cab drop off point is a designated area inside the park close to the main car park.

The festival site does not have any ATM’s on the site, but most traders have card machines for those extra purchases.

Yes of course. All smoke and fire festival sites are very accessible.

Where possible you will be allowed to park next to your pitch however where parking is separate but they will extremely close to each other. Between 100 and 200 metres dependent on where you park.

Please note: that there are NO electrical hook ups available.

Camping is currently only available at PROMANADE PARK MALDON Smoke and Fire Festival site in 2023 –

The camp site is open from 08:30 on Sat and closes at 9:30 am on the TUESDAY 29TH  so all campers need to be off site by this time as the site ververts back to being a public park.

Address:Maldon’s Promenade Park, off Park Drive, Maldon CM9 5JQ,  and follow sigin for the camp site on arrival 

Directions: Please adhere to the AA signs which will begin on the outskirts of Maldon town. These signs will guide you directly to the main entrance.

The campsite; is basic but will have lighting and will be secure providing toilets including disabled and water will be  available in the camping area and a  shower will cost you £2 per shower, in one of the shower units. which will  stewarded and be open at various times of the day ( times will be published on the door from Sat

Please note: that there are NO electrical hook ups available the campsite ,

Please note NO live fires or BBQs of any kind are allowed on the the camp site.

Noise: – MUST be kept to a minimum, no loud music etc – and there is a noise curfew from 22:30 each night until 8:30am

If you have a dog please ensure that they are kept on a lead at all times and PICK UP after you dog failure to do so may result in you being asked to leave the site.

During the festival operation the camp  site will have 24/security

The event has plenty of covering and shelters should the weather be a little inclement, so we’ll be celebrating rain or shine!

Yes of course! But only well-behaved dogs and they MUST be kept on leads at ALL TIMES.

Dogs are allowed on site with a special dog ticket which should be booked at the same time as booking your tickets

Please be aware that only it  maximum of one dog per person and only those with a dog pass may bring their dog. This is  so we know how many dog we have coming on site.

You are not permitted to bring your own food and drink to the festival, bag searches will take place. There will be plenty of drink, food and dietary options for you to sample throughout the day.

If you require specific specialist food/drink for personal dietary requirements, then you will be allowed to bring it in.

There will be seating around the venue including lounge spaces and dining areas. If you fancy something a little more stylish, why not purchase a ticket to our VIP cocktail  Lounge area.

Yes, visitors are allowed to smoke unless inside a tent/covered space.

Smoke and Fire has a strict policy that does not tolerate drug use.

Anyone caught with illegal substances will be handed to the police.

Please note that all new psychoactive substances including nitrous oxide are also prohibited.

After the event, please email: to inquire about lost items.

Smoke and Fire Festival will not be held responsible for unclaimed items.

Yes, in the first instants please email your details to and we will be in touch if we need you.

Here are the LIVE bands, with a couple yet still be confirmed

Smoke and Fire Live Music Programme – Saturday 26 August 2023
TBC 11:30-12:15
The McGuility Brothers 12.45 – 13:45
4D Jones 15:40 – 16:35
Kitty Liv 18:20 – 19:15
Us 19:45 – 20:45
Oh Gunquit 21:15 – 22:30
Smoke and Fire Live Music Programme – Sunday 27 August 2023
TBC 1:30 – 12:15
TBC 14:15 – 15:00
Jose McQuill 17:15 – 17:30
Robin Evans Trio 18:00 – 19:00
Rosco Shakes 19:30 – 20:30
Sister Cookie 21:00- 22:00

Smoke and Fire Live Music Programme – Monday 29 August 2023
The Fossils 11:30-12:00
The Men Who Fell To Earth 13:15 – 14:00
Black Kat Boppers 15:45 – 16:45
King Salami & The Cumberland 3 17:15 – 18:30

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Re: Ascot Royal Enclosure  Private photography is allowed, however, photographs taken at Ascot Racecourse (including the Car Parks) may not be used for commercial or media purposes with out the permission of the organisers Professional film crews are not permitted access without accreditiation.

For all media, press, and photographer accreditation, please reach out to the Smoke and Fire Press Office before attending any of the Smoke and Fire event.  Please contact .