Dot To Dot Festival 2027

Dot To Dot Festival returns to Nottingham on Sunday 30 May 2027, marking its 22nd year. It's a city-wide affair rather than a single-site event, with acts spread across various venues throughout the day. The festival also plays in Bristol, so if you're around both cities, you've got two chances to catch it.

This year's edition is billed as another one full of emerging talent from around the globe. That's always been the festival's core: giving a platform to newer names and artists on the rise, so it's a good day for anyone who likes to get in early on acts before they hit the bigger stages. Because it's spread across multiple venues, you can spend the day moving from one to the next, picking and choosing who you want to see rather than sticking to one line-up.

One thing to keep in mind is that the different venues have their own age restrictions. Some are 14+ and others are 18+, so it's worth checking the specific venue for any act you're keen on if you're bringing younger friends along. If you're planning to make a day of it, that's something to have on your radar before you set your route.

Doors open at 12:00, with the day expected to run through until 23:00, so there's plenty of room to fit in a fair few sets. Tickets are £25.20, which includes the booking fee.