What is Apulstock?

Apulstock is an independent, not-for-profit music festival run entirely by volunteers. Our mission is to offer people with learning disabilities and their families the opportunity enjoy live music in a friendly and safe festival environment where everyone is welcome. We aspire to create the best day possible for people who might normally miss out, and we are small enough to make sure that everyone who comes feels like a rock star.

Where is is it?

Our festival takes place in July at Ferring Country Centre, near Worthing, a fantastic charity that provides meaningful daytime occupational activities and support to people with learning disabilities and their families. Over the course of the day, we have around 16 incredible performances, many of which feature performers with disabilities. We also offer our guests the chance to camp out overnight for the complete festival experience.

What makes Apulstock different from other music festivals?

Aside from being incredibly awesome, Apulstock is an inclusive and friendly community event that brings people together from all walks of life, breaking down barriers and simply creating joy. It is not a fundraiser, but a celebration of the learning disability community. The festival is also a fantastic opportunity for social care providers to come together and celebrate the people they support. With guests and performers traveling from across the UK to be a part of the day, it truly is a festival like no other. You have to experience Apulstock to understand it because words do not do it justice.

Apulstock is a place where music, community, and equality come together to create a festival experience like no other.

When is the next Apulstock?

If you are reading this before Saturday 19th July 2025, you are in luck!

Each year the festival has a different theme. This year is ‘Beach Party’. Take a look at the line up below. We are in for an absolute belter!

If you’d like to know what to expect in July, please take a look at our official Apulstock ’24 music video, directed by the incredibly talented Adam McCusker: