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✈️How to get to You Are Here
Planning your trip to You Are Here? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: London Southend Airport (SEN), about 40 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: London Stansted Airport (STN), about 87 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 56 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Southend-on-Sea, Essex 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 You Are Here
Accommodation near the You Are Here 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 Southend-on-Sea, Essex, 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 Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🗺️Things to do near You Are Here
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around You Are Here. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Southend-on-Sea, Essex and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
You Are Here 2026: Experimental Rock Festival at the Gulbenkian
You Are Here stands as a key gathering for the British experimental rock scene. Based at the Gulbenkian, this festival runs from February 27 to March 1, 2026, delivering a sharp lineup dedicated to avant-garde sounds. Designed for sonic exploration enthusiasts, it champions artists who push beyond conventional rock boundaries.
The 2026 lineup features headliners including Avalanche Kaito, Paddy Steer, and Shelf Lives. These artists embody the festival's adventurous spirit, delivering performances that challenge expectations and explore new sonic territories.
Beyond experimental rock, You Are Here embraces post-punk influences, enriching the musical palette with rhythmic deconstruction and electronic experimentation. This stylistic diversity creates an immersive environment where conventions give way to innovation.
Late February 2026, the Gulbenkian becomes the epicenter of British musical audacity. Three days to discover a lineup celebrating uncompromising creativity and sounds that redefine contemporary rock.
