The 2024 edition, Chapter 11, took place 25-26 May at Central Park, Dagenham. It has been announced as returning in summer 2026 at a new location, with the date and lineup still to come.
- Location, date and lineup for 2026 have not been announced.
- Signing up on the festival's press page gives priority news and a chance to win 4 VIP tickets, 4 backstage passes, 4 drinks token packages, 4 food token packages and 4 travel to the FSTVL.
We Are FSTVL 2024 lineup
The 2024 bill was led by Eric Prydz, Chase & Status LIVE, Sonny Fodera and Patrick Topping, with Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, Green Velvet, MK and Groove Armada also on it. No 2026 names are out yet.
2024 headliners[1]
How much are We Are FSTVL tickets?
Pass types
| Phase one tickets Sold out on 20 December 2023. | [1] |
| Weekend ticket Entry for Saturday and Sunday; no re-entry until the following day if you leave. | [2] |
| Day ticket Single-day entry. | [2] |
Payment plan: 10% + booking fee deposit schemes with an affordable monthly payment plan.
Resale: the festival only honors tickets bought from its official sellers.[3]
Plan your trip to We Are FSTVL
The 2024 edition ran 11:00 to 22:30 with last entry at 17:00, no re-entry, and an 18+ age limit with photo ID. There is no camping, so you need to sort out where you sleep yourself.
- The 2024 edition was at Central Park, Dagenham; 2026 location is new and not yet announced.
- No unauthorised vehicles are allowed anywhere on site, and vehicles cannot access the Arena.
- A "Travel to the FSTVL" package was offered as a 2026 competition prize.
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- The 2024 edition was at Central Park, Dagenham.[1]
- No unauthorised vehicles are allowed anywhere on site. Vehicles cannot access the Arena. Campervans, caravans and motorhomes are not accommodated in any car park, and car parks are patrolled.[2]
- A travel package ("Travel to the FSTVL") was offered as a 2026 competition prize.[4]
- Sleeping in vehicles is not permitted under any circumstances.
- Campervans, caravans and motorhomes are not accommodated in any car park.
- Car parks are patrolled, so book a bed elsewhere.
All details (1)
- Sleeping in vehicles is not permitted under any circumstances. No campervans or caravans are accommodated.[2]
- All ticket holders must be 18+ by entry; tickets can be bought at 17 if you turn 18 by then.
- Valid photo ID is required: passport, driver's licence or PASS-logo ID. Photocopies are not accepted.
- There is no re-entry, and arriving after last entry means no admission and no refund.
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- All ticket holders must be 18+ by the time they enter the festival. Tickets can be purchased at 17 if the buyer will be 18 by entry.[2]
- Valid photographic ID is required on entry to verify the E-Ticket and age: passport, driver’s licence or any photographic ID carrying the PASS logo. Photocopies are not acceptable.[2]
- 2024 opening times: Saturday 25th May and Sunday 26th May, doors open 11:00 (11AM), last entry 17:00 (5PM). The festival closes at 22:30 (10:30PM). Arriving after last entry means no admission and no refund.[2]
- There is no re-entry. Weekend ticket holders who leave cannot re-enter until the following day.[2]
- Bags in the arena must be smaller than A4 (height 30cm, width 21cm, depth 8cm), limited to one bag per person.[2]
- Banned from the event: alcohol of any kind, gas canisters, aerosols over 250ml, airhorns, fireworks, flares, glass, illegal substances and drugs, nitrous oxide and associated equipment including balloons, laser pens, megaphones, sky lanterns, sound systems, personal drones or professional recording equipment, gazebos, awnings and trailer tents.[2]
- Banned from the arena: bags larger than A4, cans, alcohol, camping equipment, firewood, disposable barbeques, campsite stoves, audio recorders, umbrellas, glass, inflatable loungers and open drinks.[2]
- Permitted: sealed water or soft drinks of 500ml or less, and empty re-usable bottles of any size. Free refills are available at water points inside the arena. Specific food, drink or medication for a pre-existing medical condition requires supporting medical evidence.[2]
- No animals are permitted on site. No barbecues or cooking equipment are allowed. Fires are not permitted in the arena. Smoking, including e-cigs and vaping, is not permitted in enclosed public spaces or buildings, including Arena big tops.[2]
- Wristbands: tickets must be exchanged for a wristband on first entry, and wristbands must be worn at all times. Each E-ticket has a unique barcode; only the first scan is admitted. Lost or stolen tickets and wristbands are not replaced.[2]
- Searching is a condition of entry; security and detection dogs may search anywhere on site. Pyrotechnics, lasers, smoke machines and strobe lighting may be used during performances.[2]
- Refunds are only considered if the event is cancelled in full and not rescheduled, or materially altered. Lineup changes and adverse weather are not material alterations. Requests must be made at the point of purchase within three months after the event.[2]
- Free water refill points are inside the arena; bring an empty re-usable bottle of any size.
- Bags in the arena must be smaller than A4 (30cm x 21cm x 8cm).
- Drinks and food token packages are used on site; disabled facilities are available via info@wearefstvl.com.
We Are FSTVL stages
Our records list a main stage, Terminal 2.0 (introduced in 2023), the Defected-hosted We Are Defected arena and halo, which was new in 2024.
Watch We Are FSTVL live
Latest from We Are FSTVL
- We Are FSTVL announced as returning for 2026, with a new location, date and lineup to follow; sign-ups opened with a prize competition.[1]
- Gorgon City announced for the new halo stage on Saturday 25 May.[1]
- Final day of the Tribe Pass offer.[1]
- All tickets and payment plans on sale.[1]
- General tickets announced to go on sale Thursday at 10am.[1]
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We Are FSTVL editions and history
The festival's 10th anniversary came in August 2023, and it moved back to the second May Bank Holiday weekend in 2024.
| 2024 | May 25–26, 2024 Eric Prydz, Chase & Status LIVE, Sonny Fodera, Patrick Topping, SYREETA | Chapter 11 of We Are, held on the second May Bank Holiday weekend. Groove Armada headlined the We Are Defected arena on Saturday, and Gorgon City played the new halo stage on Saturday 25 May.[1] |
| 2023 | The Prodigy, FISHER, Carl Cox, Skepta, Black Coffee | 10th anniversary edition, held in August. Terminal 2.0 was a new structure that year, and Sonny Fodera closed the main stage on Sunday.[1] |
| 2022 | Andy C, Sonny Fodera, PAWSA, Low Steppa | [1] |
| 2021 | Patrick Topping, Kings of the Rollers | [1] |
Timeline (5)
- Festival announced as returning in summer 2026 at a new location.[4]
- Chapter 11 of We Are, held 25-26 May at Central Park, Dagenham, returning to the historic second May Bank Holiday date; the halo stage was added.[1]
- 10th anniversary edition in August, with Terminal 2.0 debuting. Highlights included Carl Cox’s Hybrid Live, Skepta, Black Coffee, Eats Everything b2b Dom Dolla and a Trick showcase with Patrick Topping.[1]
- Andy C, Sonny Fodera, PAWSA (going 'Bananas') and Low Steppa performed.[1]
- Patrick Topping and Kings of the Rollers performed at We Are FSTVL.[1]
We Are FSTVL FAQ
How old do you have to be to attend?
You must be 18+ by the time you enter. Tickets can be bought at 17 if you will be 18 by entry, and valid photographic ID is required.
Can I bring my own drinks?
No alcohol is allowed. Sealed water or soft drinks of 500ml or less and empty re-usable bottles of any size are permitted in the arena.
Is there re-entry?
No. Weekend ticket holders who leave cannot re-enter until the following day.
Can tickets be refunded or resold?
No. Tickets are strictly non-refundable, non-transferable and may not be resold on the secondary market.
When is the next We Are FSTVL?
It returns in summer 2026 at a new location; the date and lineup have not yet been announced.
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