Saturday 5th September. Lumley Castle, Durham
This is what Opulence looks like. Two stages. A 14th-century castle. The finest names in house music. Some things have to be seen to be believed — and then experienced to be understood.
Eight miles from Durham, ten from Newcastle. A 14th-century castle in the heart of County Durham — this is where Opulence happens. Set in rolling parklands eight miles from Durham and ten from Newcastle, Lumley Castle is easy to reach and impossible to forget. Stay the night in the castle itself and make a weekend of it.
Skip the queues, upgrade your bar, and watch the show from your own corner of the castle grounds. VIP and VVIP tickets are strictly limited — and most phases are already gone.
VIP — Queue jump, premium stocked bar, upgraded facilities and access to the dedicated VIP viewing area
VVIP — Everything in VIP, plus a private table with waiter service and a reserved spot on the raised area overlooking the Lawn Stage
VVIP tables sold in groups of 4, 6 or 8 — perfect for a group who want to do it properly
Why leave the party? Lumley Castle Hotel sits right on site — a 14th-century castle you can sleep in. Rooms are available across single, twin, double, superior and suite categories, with standard rooms starting from £180 and suites from £460. Feature rooms are available from £250. Booking fee included.
Can't pay all at once? Hotel payment plans are available with deposits from just £30 — so you can lock in your room now and spread the cost. A festival weekend in a castle doesn't come around often. Rooms are limited and will sell out.
Have questions about Opulence Festival? Here are some answers.
Opulence Festival takes place at Lumley Castle on Saturday 5 September 2026
Lumley Castle Hotel, Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 4NX
Opulence is an outdoor festival experience set within the beautiful grounds of Lumley Castle.
Yes. The event will proceed in most weather conditions unless severe weather creates a safety risk.
General Admission, VIP, VVIP, Castle accommodation packages
Each tier offers enhanced access and experience. Full details are on the website and provided at the point of purchase.
Yes VIP and VVIP is limited due to the venue and experience design.
Tickets are non refundable except in the event of cancellation.
Yes this is possible on tickets, hotel rooms would need a name change.
Possibly not, The event weekend is expected to sell out in advance.
Yes. Limited accommodation packages are available within Lumley Castle.
The castle has approximately 71 bedrooms. Being extremely limited, rooms are first come first served..
10:00am the following morning.
2:00pm
Yes on the Saturday guests may arrive earlier to access the event as it starts at 1pm.Room access will be available from the official check in time, but your bags can be dropped in the castle till your room is ready at around 2pm.
Direct services operate from Newcastle and Durham. Both are around 10 minutes away by train.
10:00am the following morning.
A short taxi journey is recommended. Walking takes approximately 30 minutes.
Lumley Castle is located just off the A1(M) at Junction 63.
Newcastle approximately 20 minutes by car
Durham approximately 15 minutes
Sunderland approximately 25 minutes
Middlesbrough approximately 50 minutes
On site parking is limited. Details and availability will be confirmed prior to the event.
Taxi availability is strong from Newcastle and Durham. Demand will be high at peak times, so pre booking is recommended.
1PM is show start time.Anyone with a room booked in the Castle should arrive just before 1pm to check in, for the hotels rooms to be ready around 2pm.
7pm
Unfortunately not, once your in your in, unless you have a room in the castle, you can go to that as you need to throughout the day.
This is an over 25 years show.
Valid photo ID may be required for entry and for alcohol purchases.
Bags and personal items may be subject to search. A full prohibited items list will be published before the event.
No outside food or alcohol is permitted.
Yes. A range of food vendors and multiple fully licenced bars will be available on site.
To be confirmed.
Yes free water will be available at the welfare tent if needed.
Only within the VVIP area. This is a private table service experience, limited to 100 tickets
Yes. Full schedule information will be released closer to the event.
Dress to impress, its a boutique festival, but remember, the standing areas in front of the stages are the grass lawn areas.
Yes it is, both Lawns infront of the stages are on flat Lawns, the Castle has wheelchair access if booking a room.
Yes. Trained medical staff will be on site.
Lost property information will be provided during the event.
Smoking is not permitted inside the Castle, outdoor areas are ok.
No pets are allowed, except registered assistance animals.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry or remove anyone whose behaviour is unsafe or disruptive.
