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✈️How to get to Hillbilly Hootenanny
Planning your trip to Hillbilly Hootenanny? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Bournemouth Airport (BOH), about 31 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Bristol Airport (BRS), about 73 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 43 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Bournemouth or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Hillbilly Hootenanny
Accommodation near the Hillbilly Hootenanny site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Bournemouth, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Bournemouth.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Hillbilly Hootenanny 2026 weather
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🗺️Things to do near Hillbilly Hootenanny
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Hillbilly Hootenanny. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Bournemouth and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Hillbilly Hootenanny in Stockport: Three Days of Authentic Blues Rock and Folk
From July 31 to August 2, 2026, The Music Baa in Stockport hosts the Hillbilly Hootenanny, an intimate festival dedicated to lovers of authentic blues, rock, and folk. This event showcases a handcrafted lineup featuring established musicians and emerging talents in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The Music Baa venue, a true haven for roots music enthusiasts, encourages close connections between artists and audiences.
The lineup brings together acclaimed artists such as Ian Siegal, master of modern blues, Dana Gillespie, British blues legend, and Brothers Moving. Also featured are The Cinelli Brothers, Grizzly and the Grasshoppers, and The Curst Sons, ensuring three days of high-quality acoustic and electric performances.
The festival primarily explores blues rock and electric blues, offering a rich sonic palette filled with raw emotions and instrumental virtuosity. This approach favors energetic live performances and improvisations in the purest tradition of American hootenannys. The roots spirit and blues passion permeate every set, creating a warm and genuine atmosphere.
Join us at the end of July 2026 in Stockport for a weekend dedicated to authentic blues and folk-rock sounds. The Hillbilly Hootenanny promises an intense and welcoming musical experience for all roots music enthusiasts.
