Welcome to the loudest, greasiest, most leather-clad corner of the UK festival calendar – the Rock & Blues Custom Show! Held every year at Pentrich in Derbyshire, this beast of a weekend is part biker rally, part rock festival, and all-out mayhem. Think roaring engines, tattoo sleeves, denim vests, and enough guitar solos to melt your eyebrows off. 😎
Whether you’re rolling in on a Harley or crawling in with a hangover, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s show – from ticket prices and camping chaos to glamping glam and what NOT to bring. Buckle up, butt – it’s going to be a tidy one!
📍 Festival Dates & Location
📅 Date: Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th July 2025
📍 Location: Pentrich, Derbyshire, DE5 3RJ
🛣️ Nearest town: Ripley
🚨 Gates open: Usually from Thursday morning – check final timings before you set off!
🎟️ TICKET BREAKDOWN – HOW MUCH TO GET IN?
💷 Gate Price for Weekend (Thurs–Sat):
- £90 with standard camping (parking charges apply)
- This price jumps up if you leave it too late – so don’t be a dafty, buy online if you can!
🖥️ Online Tickets Available Until:
- MIDNIGHT, Tuesday 23rd July
- These will be available for collection at the ticket office with proof of purchase.
📬 Tickets ordered up to MIDNIGHT Sunday 20th July will be posted out Monday 21st July (morning) – so keep an eye on the post!
🎟️ Saturday Day Tickets (with standard camping):
- These will be released depending on capacity – more info will drop closer to the date. Prices TBC but expect around £45–£55 based on past years.
🏕️ CAMPING & GLAMPING OPTIONS
Standard Camping:
✅ Included in the weekend ticket
✅ Bring your own tent, your best mates, and your worst habits
❌ No fires, no dogs, no drones (sorry Rover and DJI users!)
VIP Camping (Self-Camping):
- Book through the RBCCS website
- Offers a more chilled-out vibe, better toilet access, and quieter nights (unless your mate’s snoring is a headliner)
Glamping Packages:
- Sorted through Bellows Events
- Perfect for those who love rock ‘n’ roll but not the smell of damp canvas
- Includes furnished bell tents, air beds, and occasionally fairy lights if you’re feeling fancy ✨
⏰ All camping options follow the same ticketing deadlines – no last-minute diva bookings!
🍺 WHAT CAN YOU BRING?
🚫 No fires
🚫 No dogs
🚫 No drones
✅ You can bring a few cans to get the party started during setup
❌ No large amounts of alcohol – this ain’t Glastonbury, licensing laws are tight, mun!
🏍️ WHO’S THIS FESTIVAL FOR?
Rock & Blues isn’t your average wristband-wearing Instagram-influencer fest. It’s a gritty, no-frills celebration of the biker lifestyle, live music, and freedom of the open road. Expect:
- 🏍️ Custom bike shows
- 🔧 Motorcycle trade stalls
- 🍻 Beer tents and bars
- 🎸 Proper hard rock and metal acts (lineup coming soon!)
- 🛍️ Tattoo artists and alt vendors
- 💀 A healthy amount of leather, denim, and mohawks
It’s basically the closest thing to Mad Max meets Download – and we love it.
🎤 LINE-UP & BANDS (2025 PREVIEW – TBA SOON)
The official lineup hasn’t dropped just yet (at the time of writing), but here’s what we’ve seen in previous years to get your motor running:
- Girlschool
- The Quireboys
- Massive Wagons
- The Wildhearts
- Terrorvision
- FM
- Sons of Liberty
- Plus dozens more across two stages
Expect a killer mix of classic rock, NWOBHM, sleaze, biker blues, and punk ‘n’ roll. 🤘
Keep an eye on: www.therockandblues.com
🚗 PARKING & VEHICLE INFO
- Parking charges apply – standard across all ticket types
- Campervans welcome – but there are rules for larger motorhomes and caravans
- No car-derived vans with windows trying to sneak in as campervans unless they’re converted properly
❓ FAQS AND EXTRA INFO
💻 Visit the FAQ page here: www.therockandblues.com/FAQ
It covers:
- Accessibility
- Parking questions
- Entry times
- Alcohol rules
- Wristband collection
- Security policies
- And how to avoid being that guy who gets kicked out for bringing a chainsaw or something daft 🪓
🤳 SOCIALS & COMMUNITY
Keep the updates flowing and join the mayhem online:
📲 Facebook Page: Rock & Blues Custom Show/Official
📸 Tag your pics with #RBCCS2025
🛎️ Check pinned posts for last-minute updates, weather alerts, and parking changes!
🏁 FINAL THOUGHTS
If you love your rock music LOUD, your beer COLD, and your motorcycles SHINY AF, this is the UK festival for you. No posh plonkers in bucket hats. Just burning rubber, guitar riffs, and proper good times. It’s dirty, it’s noisy, and it’s bloody glorious.
We’ll see you in the mosh pit next to the beer tent, covered in dust and smiling like loons. 🍻
C’mon butt – it’s nearly showtime! 🏍️🔥🎸
