Festival safety

Getting ready to go to your first festival can be really exciting. It’s a time for you to have fun, catch up with friends, and enjoy the start of your summer. But knowing how to enjoy yourself safely is important. 

Instant expert: Whether you have attended festivals before or if this is your first time, it always helps to be prepared. Festival Safe have lots of great information on being prepared, including what to bring with you and ways to travel. 

Keeping everyone safe

Knowing how to keep yourself and others safe is important but following safety guidelines and knowing where to get help can be helpful. It can also be helpful to:

• Stay with friends and make sure everyone is OK
• Have a meeting place in case you get split from your group
• Keep your valuables safe 

Crucial: Festival Safe have put together information on wellbeing and other risks at festivals.

Prepare for the weather

Whilst the weather can be unpredictable at times, keeping up to date with the weather forecast and being as prepared as possible can help. 

• Remember to pack a refillable water bottle, sun cream and a sun hat
• Remember to take warm layers in case the weather changes
• If it’s warm, remember to seek shade and stay hydrated

Take action: Learn more about sun safety on the NHS website