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Become a Friend of Ashbourne Festival

Join our community of passionate supporters and help keep the magic alive for generations to come.

Why Become a Friend?

For over two decades, Ashbourne Festival has brought world-class entertainment to the heart of our community. From jaw-dropping street performances to intimate comedy nights, we've created countless magical moments.

As a Friend of the Festival, you're not just getting exclusive perks – you're becoming part of the family. Your support helps us bring exceptional artists to Ashbourne, nurture local talent, and keep our events accessible to everyone.

Every membership makes a real difference – and comes with some brilliant benefits to say thank you.

Choose Your Membership

Select the tier that works for you and start enjoying exclusive benefits today.

Bronze membership

Bronze

£45 per year

In addition to supporting the festival:

  • Seat reservations for most events*
  • Notifications when tickets for events will be made available
  • Invitation to the festival's opening night
  • Newsletters to keep you up to date with festival developments
  • Invitation to Annual General Meeting

*Certain events may be excluded

Silver membership
Most Popular

Silver

£75+ per year

In addition to supporting the festival:

  • Two free tickets* per season
  • Seat reservations for most events*
  • Notifications when tickets for events will be made available
  • Newsletters to keep you up to date with festival developments
  • Invitation to the festival's opening night
  • Invitation to Annual General Meeting

*Certain events may be excluded

Gold membership

Gold

£100+ per year

In addition to supporting the festival:

  • Three free tickets* per season
  • Notifications when tickets for events will be made available
  • Seat reservations for most events*
  • Invitation to the festival's opening night
  • Invitation to Annual General Meeting
  • Newsletters to keep you up to date with festival developments

*Certain events may be excluded

Joint membership

Joint

£150+ per year

In addition to supporting the festival:

  • Four free tickets* per season
  • Notifications when tickets for events will be made available
  • Joint seat reservations for most events*
  • Newsletters to keep you up to date with festival developments
  • Joint invitation to the festival's opening night
  • Joint invitation to Annual General Meeting

*Certain events may be excluded

Ready to join the family?

Contact Us

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about becoming a Friend.

Use one of the sign up buttons above - if you'd like to chat about any of the options - simply contact us via our contact page or pop into the Festival Office. We'll get you set up with your chosen membership tier in no time.
Your membership is valid for the full festival season from the date you join, giving you immediate access to all your benefits.
Some special events with limited capacity or high-profile performers may be excluded. We'll always let you know in advance which events qualify for your free tickets.
Absolutely! You can upgrade to a higher tier at any time. Just pay the difference and start enjoying your new benefits straight away.
Yes! A Friends membership makes a wonderful gift for anyone who loves the festival. Contact us and we can arrange a gift membership for your chosen recipient.

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