There is ample free parking at the Walled Garden, and it is just a short walk from Bangor Station and the town centre.

Events that end in time to catch the last train to Belfast will be highlighted as ‘train friendly’. For Translink timetables and ticket prices go to: www.translink.co.uk

We will be doing everything we can to protect our audience members, artists, volunteers and staff from Covid 19. This includes reviewing the situation on a regular basis and responding to updates and new regulations from all relevant authorities. We are already restricting audience numbers to allow for social distancing and may need to put additional safety measures in place at short notice. Please help us by complying with all our safety requests.

Masks

Please wear a mask while you are queuing to enter the event, while walking to your seat, and if you leave to visit the café or toilet. Also, when the event ends, please put on your mask to exit the garden.

You do not have to wear a mask during the event when sitting in your bubble.

Testing / vaccinations / symptoms

You are not required to produce a negative Covid19 test result or proof of vaccination to gain access to an event.

However, it is imperative that if you have any symptoms of Covid19, have tested positive for Covid19, or have been in recent contact with anyone who has tested positive, you do not attend the event.

Please note that we will be constantly monitoring and reviewing these guidelines, and will adapt them if we feel it is necessary – or if we are required to do so by law.

We have a new official Festival bookseller this year – the wonderful No Alibis independent bookstore on Botanic Avenue, Belfast. All books featured in the Festival can be purchased at a special 10% discount instore or online at: www.noalibis.com/category/open-house-21

We will be operating our Buddy Scheme for disabled customers who require assistance as normal this year – providing one complimentary carer ticket. As with general ticketing, seats will be sold as singles, or in bubbles of 2, 3 or 4. This cannot be expanded.

If you require special assistance, or are eligible for a Buddy ticket, please inform us at the time of booking.

The gates will open half an hour before the show starts. Please do not arrive earlier than the gate time on your ticket. If there is a queue, please maintain social distancing and be respectful of other audience members, volunteers and Open House staff.

The audience area of the Walled Garden will be covered with a stretch tent canopy, so rain should not affect the events. However, as you will still be outdoors it may get chilly, so please dress accordingly.

If you leave something behind at an event, please email us at info@openhousefestival.com and we’ll do our best to help.