Planet Rock presents Winter's End 2026 – FAQs, line-up and tickets

We’re delighted to confirm that Planet Rock presents Winter’s End returns to Trecco Bay Holiday Park in South Wales on the weekend of Thursday 29th January to Sunday 1st February 2026.

Since the inaugural event in Dorset in 2017, Winter’s End has boasted performances from Those Damn Crows, Massive Wagons, The Temperance Movement, Bernie Marsden, Smith / Kotzen, The Quireboys, Elles Bailey, Kris Barras Band and Stone Broken to name but a few.

The ninth iteration of Winter’s End – and fourth consecutive year at its new home of Trecco Bay – will once again boast some of the finest established and fast-ascending rock bands on the scene across its four days.

For the first time ever, there will be a Winter's End Warm-up night on Thursday 29th January featuring four bands on the main stage.

The 2026 event is headlined by Sophie Lloyd (Thursday), GUN (Friday) Orianthi (Saturday) and Tyketto (Sunday).

Also on the bill are Tailgunner, The Damn Truth, Fury, These Wicked Rivers, Rosalie Cunningham, Chez Kane, Pyrogaric, Gin Annie, Chantel McGregor, Brave Rival, Sleazy Money, Perfect Beasts, Straight for the Sun, Blue Nation, Matted, PREYRS, Preacher Stone, Seven Sisters, Lucie Sue, Black Lakes, Jack J Hutchinson, Saffron Gorman & The Black Eagle Band, The Hot One Two and Ransom.

Planet Rock presents Winter's End tickets:

Day tickets to Planet Rock presents Winter’s End 2026 have gone on sale today alongside the last remaining weekend tickets.

There are extremely limited weekend accommodation tickets available with just 36 Gold and Bronze caravan units remaining. All Gold tickets come with a free event T-shirt for each member of the party.

You can attend the Winter’s End on the Thursday night by purchasing a Gold weekend ticket (accommodation and non-accommodation), which automatically come with an extra night.

If you have Bronze or Silver tickets, you can purchase an extra night’s accommodation on Thursday for £75 per booking (plus fees). Thursday day tickets are also available.

Don’t forget, the more people there are in your party, the cheaper it is per person.

For example, a three-bedroom Gold unit for four people (£1001.36 inc. fees) works out at £62.59 per day for each person or £8.94 per band.

A Bronze caravan unit for six people with a Thursday night upgrade (£1055.71) works out at £43.99 per day for each person or £6.28 per band!

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You can check out more details about tickets and Winter’s End 2026 in the FAQs section below.

Winter’s End 2026 FAQs:

When and where does Planet Rock’s Winter’s End take place?

The ninth Planet Rock presents Winter’s End takes place at Trecco Bay Holiday Park, South Wales from Thursday 29th January to Sunday 1st February 2026.

Age Restrictions:

Planet Rock’s Winter’s End is strictly an over 18’s event.

What is the Winter’s End 2026 line-up?

The bands on the line-up are headliners Orianthi, Sophie Lloyd, GUN and Tyketto, plus Tailgunner, The Damn Truth, Fury, These Wicked Rivers, Rosalie Cunningham, Chez Kane, Pyrogaric, Gin Annie, Chantel McGregor, Brave Rival, Sleazy Money, Perfect Beasts, Straight for the Sun, Blue Nation, Matted, PREYRS, Preacher Stone, Seven Sisters, Lucie Sue, Black Lakes, Jack J Hutchinson, Saffron Gorman & The Black Eagle Band, The Hot One Two and Ransom.

Can I sit down at Planet Rock’s Winter’s End?

Planet Rock presents Winter’s End is a standing event. If you have a medical condition and you a require a seat, please contact wintersend@planetrock.com.

PLEASE NOTE: There are only a small number of these seats available. Once the space is full, then no extra seats will be added.

If you need a break from standing, each band will have a 30-minute band change over. The Trooper Lounge has plenty of seats to rest up and a bar to get refreshments too!

What types of tickets can I buy to Planet Rock presents Winter’s End 2026?

Accommodation tickets:

All accommodation comes with tickets to the event, and they’re available in Gold, Silver and Bronze levels. Some of the Silver and Bronze caravan units are wider than others. Allocation is done based on booking time - first come, first served.

Gold accommodation – These are newer units or refurbished units and come with an event T-shirt for each member of the party booked in that unit. You also get an extra night's stay on the Thursday.

The event T-shirt will be black, and you will be asked to submit sizes after you have made the booking. If you don’t submit the size(s), we cannot guarantee that you will get the size of T-shirt you require. T-shirts are given at the time of check. Please make sure you give the correct size when stating on the form as the T-shirts are not exchangeable. Size ranges from Small – 5XL unisex fit.

Silver accommodation – these are newer units or refurbished but do not come with the event t-shirt.

Bronze accommodation – these are older units.

Example: A 6 person/3-bedroom unit for Silver 3 days will have 6 tickets for Friday – Sunday and accommodation from Friday 30th Jan 10am – Monday 2nd Feb 10am. Thursday check-in is from 2pm for those who have tickets.

All accommodation* comes with bedding, has 1 bathroom, kitchen (including plates/cups, kettle, oven, fridge utensils etc), one double bedroom and other rooms / twins. No towels are provided.

*Silver 2 bed WFA units have only single beds

Wheelchair Users:

There are several accommodation units which are adapted for Wheelchair users. These are in all three levels (Gold, Silver & Bronze). Bookings will automatically give you access to the raised platform in the Showdome. If you purchase a non-accommodation ticket and you in a wheelchair or have other accessibility issue, please email wintersend@planetrock.com

Please note motorised scooters are not permitted into the Showdome and the user must transfer to a wheelchair.

Pets in accommodation:

If you need to bring your dog you must send an email to wintersend@planetrock.com to request pet friendly accommodation. This will be requested with the park and is not guaranteed. Dogs are not allowed into the venues.

Additional Night:

Fancy making your stay a little longer? You can add a fourth day (Thursday 29th January) accommodation booking at £75 fee plus booking fee irrespective of the number of people in your booking. Check in time for the additional night is 2pm.

Non accommodation bookings:

These will be available as a 3-day standard ticket or Gold ticket (which includes an event T-shirt).

Day tickets:

A limited number are on sale now.

Payment plan:

The payment plan is now finished.

Check in times/ticket pick-up:

4 day booking Thursday 29th January 2pm

3 day booking Friday 30th January 10am

Check out - Monday 1st December at 10am

Day tickets can be picked up on the day from 10am

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What other activities will there be at Winter’s End?

There will be music playing in the sports bar Thursday – Sunday until late.

There will be the usual Sunday morning quiz

Can I bring a camera into the venue?

Phones and small compact cameras are permitted, but any profession DSLR /Mirrorless camera will not be allowed in the venues. We’ll be posting photo galleries online each day of the event at planetrock.com

Loud Music and Strobe Lighting:

As you would expect Planet Rock’s Winter’s End plays music loud – please make sure you protect you hearing. The event occasionally uses strobe lighting.

Parking:

Parking is either next to your accommodation where there is space for one car or in the main car park which is free of charge.

If you have day or weekend ticket without accommodation – park in the main car park.

Camper vans:

There are no pitches for camper vans at Trecco Bay.

Food and Drink:

There are many places to eat at Trecco Bay, including the Boat House Restaurant, Tandoori Kitchen, Burger King, Pizza, Papa Johns, Fish and Chips and more.

There are bars in both venues and in the Trooper Lounge.

Your own food and drink can be eaten/drunk in the caravans, however not in the venues.

I have a question about Planet Rock’s Winter’s End which is not included in the FAQ’s:

Email wintersend@planetrock.com and we’ll endeavour to answer your question in a timely fashion. Please note emails are only picked up during office hours.

The Winter's End 2026 line-up so far:

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