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THE STORY BEHIND THE UK’S MOST UNIQUE FESTIVAL
Welcome to a festival like no other, in the most stunning festival setting in the world.
On its own peninsula in Snowdonia, the picturesque Italianate village of Portmeirion is our home and was the original inspiration behind our desire to create a completely new type of festival.
A completely unique setting for a festival, Portmeirion is a fantasy village that founder Sir Clough William Ellis spent half a century constructing, from 1925-1975. The whole village has been Grade II listed since 1973 and a designated Conservation Area since 1993. It’s easy to be overwhelmed when you arrive here for the first time, surrounded by stunning surreal architecture and sub-tropical vegetation and the rugged beauty of Snowdonia. You immediately know you are somewhere very special. No wonder Lonely Planet made Portmeirion one of the best 500 places on the planet to visit in their Ultimate Travelist. Rest assured the novelty never wears off, we’ve been coming here for years and we still make new discoveries each time we visit.
The fantasy, fairytale village feel of Portmeirion and Sir Clough’s hope that it would become a haven for artists was our original inspiration when creating a festival like no other. We wanted Festival No.6 to be the ultimate escape from reality, a place where everyone leaves refreshed and inspired, having taken part in a unique and otherworldly experience. We also try to ensure the artists are as inspired as the audience, giving them the opportunities to present new work and collaborations in unique, intimate venues.
It’s why Beck told the No.6 crowd: “This is the coolest, most surrealist, funkiest, freakiest, best festival in the world…” and why Pet Shop Boys called their collaboration with a Welsh male voice choir at No.6 “definitely a career highlight”.
Everything about No.6 is focused on allowing you to lose yourself in your own fairytale, where you play the leading role. You can sleep in a castle or a cottage, a boutique tipi or tent. See an intimate spoken word performance in the Dome Art Gallery, a 70-piece Welsh choir with a combined age of 4,562 on the Piazza, catch the magical No.6 ensemble in the historic Town Hall, lose yourself in a hidden rave in the Tangled Woods or on the floating dancefloor in the middle of the Chinese Lake, join the incredible Carnival No.6 or the wonderful torchlit procession. Spend the weekend discovering an award-winning eclectic mix of screenings, live rescores, performance art, installations, talks, cabaret, comedy, and much more. At any time, you can take a few hours out by chilling in our luxury spa, or taking a yoga class or mindfulness in our wellness retreat, or strolling the sandy shore or even through the 70 acres of exotic woodland that surround Portmeirion.
We’ve put 30 years of events and festival experience into creating the UK’s most unique festival experience, and every year we refine and add to the experience, to make sure it stands alone as the UK’s finest music, arts and culture festival.
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
MANAGE YOUR BOOKING
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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.