Organisers of the Neighbourhood Weekender festival have confirmed that children under five and large bags will be banned from the event in Warrington, Cheshire, on 23 May and 24 May 2026. The music festival at Victoria Park will not allow children aged four or younger, including babies, to enter the site. Any bags brought to the gates must be no larger than a piece of A4 paper, as there are no storage areas for larger luggage.
Security teams will search all attendees at the park entrances, and anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Prohibited items include chairs, stools, umbrellas, and glass, while outside food and drink are also banned from the site. People who need to bring medication into the festival must carry their official prescription as evidence for security staff to check on arrival.
The entire festival will be cashless, meaning all vendors will only accept card or mobile payments for food and merchandise. This year’s event will feature headlining sets from Richard Ashcroft and Blossoms over the bank holiday weekend. Those looking for tickets can find more details through Culture Warrington, which has helped coordinate local access for the event.
Local residents in the WA1 to WA5 postcode areas will need to display parking permits to access their streets during the two-day event. People living near the park should also expect more traffic and busier pavements as stewards and staff manage the visitors expected each day. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own empty refillable water bottles to use at the site’s water stations.
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