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We Out Here Festival returns for Summer 2025. This award-winning festival in Dorset is back with an exciting musical lineup, a wide range of wellness activities, spoken word events and delicious food to keep you fuelled throughout the four-day event.
We Out Here joins the ‘musical dots’, bringing people together for a weekend celebrating different music genres from soul and hip-hop, to electronica and jazz. There's something to suit everyone’s individual taste, with 15 stages including large open-air forest dancefloors and smaller intimate gigs. Founded in 2019 and curated by BBC Radio 6’s Gilles Peterson, the festival has been an integral part of bringing people together and instilling a sense of community among festival goers and music lovers alike.
When and where is We Out Here
We Out Here festival takes place on the picturesque grounds of Wimborne St Giles, Dorset from the 14 – 17 August 2025. The festival is suitable for all ages, including children, however tickets for under 18s must be purchased with an adult ticket (18+). Tickets are selling fast with the event almost completely sold out, with less than 15% of tickets remaining. Full weekend adult tickets cost £275 plus £19.50 booking fee, and single day tickets range from £69 to £85 plus booking fee. Further ticket information can be found here.
How do I get to We Out Here Festival in Dorset?
Travelling by train
This year, there will be Shuttle bus transfers from Bournemouth train station direct to the festival, making it easily accessible for all travelling by train. Transfers will take just 30 minutes.
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at We Out Here. Discover the artists, entertainers and activities lined up.
Artists
While past guests include Thundercat, Sampha, Ebo Taylor and Pharaoh Sanders just to name a few, this year you can expect more amazing talent on stage. From a range of genres and styles, the 2025 artist line up does not disappoint. Michael Kiwanuka and Rotary Connection 222 are festival headliners along with other acts such as Blissy E, DJ Gilla, Dwarde and many many more. Theo Parrish headlines the DJ offering this year with an amazing 8 hour extended set lined up. See more from the We Out Here line up.
Talks Tent
If you want a little break from the music and want to enjoy some thought-provoking dialogue, head over to the Talk Tent where you’ll find conversations rooted in themes of land and legacy, disconnection in the digital word and various other topics. The Talk Tent will feature appearances from BORN::FREE LND, Eat Ethio and DJ Lupini. See more about the Talk Tent at We Out Here now.
Near Mint Record Store
One of the festivals most beloved corners, the Near Mint record store is your one stop shop to find that perfect record you’ve been looking for. With over 20,000 records touching down over the weekend, the choice is endless. The comfier vibe this year means you can chill out while browsing - with sofas, a bar and plenty of space to hang out with friends. At night, there will be space for a red-lit dancefloor as the atmosphere changes and becomes a place to dance, move to the beat and enjoy the sounds.
The Sanctuary
Discover this consciously curated space if you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the festival. Surrounded by nature, you’ll find the Wellbeing Tent – a space to centre your mind, body and soul. Here you can take part in yoga workshops or storytelling. There is also a lake when you can go for a refreshing dip or relax in the hot tubs and saunas available.
Things to do in Dorset
Dorset is home to many beautiful towns, all at your fingertips for you to explore before or after your weekend at We Out Here.
Destinations like Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth and Christchurch are worth a visit while in Dorset. With beautiful coastal scenery and piers full of fun activities, there’s something for all the family in his part of the country and is easily accessible with SWR.
To the East of Dorset, you will also find the New Forest National Park, covering 220 square miles of countryside. Wildlife fills every square mile of this park with deer, birds of prey and many more species calling this place home. If you enjoy hiking or scenic walks, then this is the place for you. Discover some of the best walks in the New Forest, in our New Forest Walking Guide.
Don’t forget to check out SWR Rewards for money off activities, food, and drink deals.
We Out Here Accessibility
We Out here works proudly with Attitude to ensure the festival can be enjoyed by everyone, making the location as accessible as possible. As the festival takes place on a parkland site with varying typography and ground conditions, it is recommended to have an all-terrain wheelchair or pushchair if one is required. The site also has accessible parking located next to the accessible camping area for easier access.
There are accessible facilities available to those who require them such as disabled viewing platforms for the Main Stage, Lush Life, Rhythm Corner and The Bowl.
For more accessibility details you can contact accessible@weoutherefestival.com or read the accessibility information on the event website.
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