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KITE will take place between the 9th and the 11th of June 2023 at Kirtlington Park, Akeman Street, Kidlington, OX5 3JL. You can find a map here.

The car park is open from 2pm on Friday.

Gates and box office will be open to campers at the following times:

Friday: 3pm-9:30pm

Saturday: 9am-8:30pm

Sunday: 9:30am-8:30pm

Campsites must be vacated by Monday 11am

The arena opening times are:

Friday: 5pm to 2am

Saturday: 10am to 2am

Sunday: 10am to 1am

If you are not camping, glamping or staying in a live in vehicle you cannot access the festival outside the arena opening times.

The Skylark Area of the arena will be open from 8am on Saturday, Sunday and Monday for breakfast to Campers Only.

KITE programming begins around 5pm on Friday and 10am on Saturday and Sunday. Please check the festival programme and arrive early as sessions can fill up quickly even first thing in the morning.

Programme timings can be found on our website and you can plan your weekend on our app, Woov. You can also use the app to chat with other festival goers.

Camping ticket holders will be able to re-enter at any time showing their wristbands.

Any other ticket type is permitted to enter once per day into the festival.

You can find the 2023 line up information by clicking here.

Most of the 2023 line up has now been announced. Timings and further information will be released in due course.

You can find all relevant travel information here.

You can find out more information about what you can or cannot bring into the festival and campsites by clicking here.