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A MESSAGE FROM FESTIVAL NO.6

A MESSAGE FROM FESTIVAL NO.6

When we started Festival No.6 we had one aim – to create a completely new type of festival in a location unlike any other, catering for a different type of audience. Over the past six years, we’ve done everything we can to bring you an unrivalled festival experience in a truly unique setting, driven by a desire to do things differently.

No.6 has always been more than just a music and arts festival. It’s the ultimate escape from reality, a place you can see your favourite artists in a breathtaking setting, or discover new acts you’ll want to see again and again, a place where performers are as inspired as the audience – a platform to present new work and collaborations in unique and intimate venues, a place like no other where like-minded individuals gather and embrace new ideas, inspired to take risks and push boundaries.

In six short years the profile of the festival has far outgrown its intimate capacity, picking up numerous awards, gaining international recognition and becoming one of the world’s most unique festivals. We always knew we had something special but we never quite expected it to capture people’s imagination the way it has.

Running Festival No.6 hasn’t been without its challenges. Portmeirion is a complex site and we’ve had fun adapting and reinventing the festival without every year but unfortunately No.6 is just not sustainable in its current format and so we’ve made the difficult decision to take a breather – 2018 will be the last Festival No.6 for now. We will of course be throwing an almighty party this year and will make sure it’s the most outstanding No.6 to date!

We want to thank everyone who has been a part of the Festival No.6 journey so far, including all the incredible artists and performers, our brilliant crew who work tirelessly in challenging circumstances, our loyal suppliers, our team of forward-thinking programmers and partners, Gwynedd Council, the Welsh Government Major Events Unit, the local community and our good friends Portmeirion – without their trust and support No.6 would have never have happened in first place.

Most importantly, we want to thank everyone who has ever joined us at Festival No.6 over the years. Taking a break is the right decision but not all is lost, we’re already thinking about the future… As Sir Clough Williams-Ellis said ‘Cherish the past, adorn the present and construct for the future’.

There are still a limited number of tickets available to purchase on our website and we hope you will join us this September in Portmeirion for the seventh edition of Festival No.6.

Be seeing you…

 

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NME AWARDS

— PRESS —
“Festival No.6 imbues the village with Clough’s spirit and brings the
place to life in a way no other event could ever achieve. Clough would
give you five stars, and so do we.”

Robin Llywelyn

— Portmeirion —
"A festival that’s as unique as it bills itself, a beautifully put-together event in a setting to match."

The Independent

— PRESS —
"This is the coolest, most surrealist, funkiest, freakiest, best festival in the world... Can we just come back every year?"

BECK

— MUSICIAN —
"That was undoubtedly a career highlight."

Pet Shop Boys

— MUSICIAN —
"The most bijou location of any music event I've ever attended."

The Independent

— PRESS —
"Festival No.6 could rival Montreux as the most sophisticated in Europe."

The Guardian

— PRESS —
"For six years Festival No 6 has had bills as bizarre and inventive as its location, Portmeirion, best known as the set for 1960s TV series The Prisoner."

The Times

— PRESS —
"Festival No.6 is still the oddest and most magical of the lot."

The Telegraph

— PRESS —
"The most Instagrammable festival in the UK"

The Independent

— PRESS —
"We feel like we're in the exact place we should be". Wayne, The Flaming Lips

Wayne Coyne, The Flaming Lips

— MUSICIAN —
"Small festivals always claim to offer something a bit different, but set in what can only be described as the magical fantasy land of Portmeirion, Festival No. 6 really does."

Marie Claire

— PRESS —
"Since its inception in 2012, Festival No. 6 has solidified its place as the left-of-centre, late-summer bash for grown ups looking to behave (kinda) badly."

Everfest

— PRESS —
"These days, with every summer Saturday filled to the brim with entertainment options jostling for attention, festivals need a USP to really stand out. And boy, does Festival No.6 deliver on that front."

Time Out

— PRESS —
"Captivating whimsy backed up by substance"

Suitcase Magazine

— PRESS —
"Festival No6's programme is nothing if not eclectic, encompassing culture, comedy and music"

Grazia

— PRESS —
"Almost every festival claims to be 'unique', but in the case of this North Wales' curiosity it's a fairly solid claim."

Festicket

— PRESS —
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FRIDAY ARRIVAL TICKETS

For those wishing to arrive on Friday, please note that programming starts from midday. *All prices exclude a per ticket booking fee (BF) and a per transaction delivery fee (which will based upon your billing address).

THURSDAY ARRIVAL TICKETS

Thursday arrival is ideal for those who would like to extend their getaway and avoid the rush on Friday. Please note there is no entertainment programmed on Thursday, however, Portmeiron Village will be open for exploring as well as bars and food concessions. *All prices exclude a per ticket booking fee (BF) and a per transaction delivery fee (which will based upon your billing address)

DAY TICKETS

For those of you who are unable to join us for the whole weekend, we’ve just announced our daily line-ups so you can choose your favourite day (or days).

FRIDAY

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SATURDAY

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Dinner At Clough's

Your table awaits… Our amazing No.6 bespoke dining experience hosts an incredible line-up of Michelin-starred and innovative chefs. Dinner at Clough’s is situated in the auspicious main dining room of Hotel Portmeirion, the most spectacular dining location on site, with stunning views across the estuary of the River Dwyryd. Please continue through to the Extras page if you have already purchased a ticket.

FRIDAY

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SATURDAY

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SUNDAY

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THE BOUTIQUE VILLAGE

The Boutique Village is now sold out.

PITCH VILLAGE

Pitch Village is now sold out.

Travel

Arriving by train is one of the smoothest ways to travel to Festival No.6. Trains arrive into Bangor from over 30 locations around the UK and we have shuttles waiting for you to take you to our stunning coastal home, Portmeirion. You can book Bangor shuttles when you arrive to the train station.

If you live locally to Portmeirion, you can now buy a Local Shuttle pass at just £5 for unlimited use over the whole weekend.

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WOOD-FIRED HOT TUBS

Located on the beautiful White Horses Promenade, the Estuary Spa is the perfect setting to sit back, relax and unwind whilst taking in the views of the beautiful River Dwyryd... Brought to you by Bathing Under the Sky.

FRIDAY

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SATURDAY

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SUNDAY

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WELLBEING

In its new home, the Gwyllt Woods, the Wellbeing Hub hosts a variety of relaxing and energising yoga sessions from Nine Lives Yoga, FRAME fitness classes and Yoga Brunch Club.

STAND UP PADDLE-BOARDING

Begin your mornings at No.6 with a Paddle Boarding Session on the River Dwyryd Estuary. It’s the perfect excuse to escape for an hour and experience one of Portmeirion’s most stunning spots and meet friends new and old…

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The House of Peroni Masterclasses

The House of Peroni presents Discover Aperitivo; Create your own Peroni Ambra cocktail infusion, perfectly paired with wood-fired platters from Pizza East.

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MANAGE YOUR BOOKING

Log into your dashboard to view your booking or manage your payments. If you wish to upgrade from General Admission to VIP, or from No Camping to Camping, please call Customer Service on 0844 967 0002.

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NO.6 X WALLPAPER* FESTIVAL GUIDE

We're excited to announce that this years official festival programme is in partnership with Wallpaper*, the leading global magazine for design, architecture, travel, art and lifestyle. Featuring over 250 artists across 25 unique venues, exclusive features from Wallpaper*, the festival map and set times, this is the first ever Wallpaper* Festival Guide to be produced. Pre-order your limited edition copy today, and collect when you arrive at No.6.