Playing the Field Festival
Join us at Playing the Field Festival 2026 in Southampton – a two-day celebration of live music, family fun, and unforgettable festival vibes!
Travel Offer:
Foot Passenger Day Return - Adult: £14 | Child: £7
Foot Passenger Period Return - Adult: £23 | Child: £11.50
15% Off Vehicle Ferry Travel
Valid: 23-24 May
Book your travel with us and enjoy 20% off your festival tickets!
T&Cs apply, see below for further details.
What's On
Southampton’s biggest weekend of music, food, fun and full-on festival energy is back again.
Expect massive live acts, family-friendly daytime vibes, DJs after dark, epic street food and entertainment for every age. Whether you’re dancing with your mates or making memories with the kids, Playing The Field 2026 delivers two unforgettable days at Silverlake Stadium.
Look forward to...
- Big-Name Headliners from the UK and beyond
- Two stages with back-to-back live performances
- Family focused Saturday followed by an 18+ Sunday
- Epic street food, funfair rides, all day entertainment
Heading to Playing the Field Festival?
Book your travel with us and enjoy 20% off your festival tickets use code REDFUNNEL20* at checkout.
*Code valid for Adult Weekend Tickets Second Release, Saturday Third Release, Saturday VIP Tickets, Sunday Third Release & Sunday VIP Tickets.
Getting There
By Car: Silverlake Stadium, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh SO50 9HT
On Foot: Board the QuayConnect bus from Terminal 1 or 2 to Southampton Central Station and board the Southern rail to Southampton Airport Parkway.
Travel Offer T&Cs
Vehicle Ferry: Valid for a period vehicle ferry crossing between 23-24 May, or a day return crossing 23 or 24 May 2026, with up to 7 people (additional passenger rates available) in a car. Subject to availability. Conditions: Not valid with any other Red Funnel offer or concession, including standard Travel Card holder discounts. Valid for new bookings only. We reserve the right to withdraw this promotion without prior notice. Standard conditions of carriage apply †A £5 handling charge applies to telephone bookings. Offer available online only.
Red Jet: Valid for a day-return trip taken 23 or 24 May 2026 or a period return between 23-24 May 2026, on any sailing between Southampton and West Cowes. Carriage is subject to availability and is on a first come first served basis. Note: It is not possible to pre-book specific sailing times with these tickets. Offer available online only.
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