Moseley Folk & Arts Festival
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
WHERE
Birmingham
What it’s like
A grown-up folk and arts weekend in Moseley Park where under-12s get in free and can bring a picnic blanket to sit on.
This one's more of a festival you take the kids to than a kids' festival. It runs across a September weekend in Moseley Park, and the site lists it as family-friendly with activities for all ages, but the small print makes clear it's built around the music, with under-18s needing a paying adult with them at all times. Bring folding chairs and a blanket, plant yourselves somewhere with a clear view, and let the day unfold around you rather than expecting a programme of children's activities.
The ticket rules are worth reading twice before you buy. Under-12s are free with a paying adult, but 12 to 17s need their own ticket, and everyone under 18 needs photo ID on the gate. Max two children per adult, so it's not a spot for one parent to bring a gang of nieces and nephews. Once you're in you're in, there's no re-entry, so factor that in if you've got a toddler who might tap out after a couple of hours.
Food-wise you can bring your own picnic in reusable containers, which helps with fussy eaters, though no alcohol or single-use plastic gets past the gate. There are bars and food concessions on site too, doing the cocktails-and-cider end of festival catering rather than kids' meals. Bring empty water bottles and refill at the water points instead of buying drinks all day.
It's a short walk from Moseley Village station or a fifteen-minute bus ride on the number 50, which beats hunting for on-street parking since there's no dedicated festival car park. The accessible viewing platform is first-come, first-served, and there's an accessible toilet if you get a wristband at entrance. Tickets are strictly non-refundable, so this isn't one to book on a maybe.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Under-12s free with an adult, but built more for families than toddlers
- Parking
- Limited on-street parking. Moseley Village Car Park (Pay & Display) 5 min walk, free with Blue Badge
- Food
- Several on-site bars and concessions offering cocktails, cider, wine, fizz and soft drinks
- Picnics
- Picnic food allowed in reusable containers
- Wheelchairs
- Accessible viewing platform for disabled guests
- Getting there by bus or train
- Bus: No. 50 from city centre, 15 min
- Tickets are strictly non-refundable, so don't book on a whim if the date's shaky.
- Max two under-18s per paying adult, worth knowing if you're bringing a group of children.
- Chairs and blankets are welcome but have to stay behind a certain point so standing spectators aren't blocked.
- It's a non-camping festival, so you're going home or to a nearby bed each night.
Plan your visit
Do under-12s get in free?
Yes, under-12s are free when with a paying adult aged 21 or over. Every child still needs photo ID at the gate.
Can we leave and come back during the day?
No re-entry once you're in, though door staff have some discretion for things like taking a child home or a medical issue. Don't rely on it.
Is there parking on site?
Dedicated festival parking. Moseley Village Car Park is a five-minute walk and free with a Blue Badge, or you can get the train to Moseley Village or the 50 bus from the city centre.
Can we bring our own food?
Picnic food in reusable containers is fine, just no sharp items, glassware or single-use plastic. Alcohol has to be bought on site, and bring an empty water bottle to refill at the water points.
Can we camp?
It's a non-camping festival to protect the park, so you're looking at local accommodation instead.
What if we need accessible facilities?
There's an accessible toilet with a wristband on entry and a raised viewing platform, but that platform is first-come, first-served so get there early if you need it. Disabled adults can apply for a free personal assistant ticket by email before the event.
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