Festival FAQs
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Where is the Festival held?
The show takes place at Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ, the South West's premier event centre. We run once a year, the next event is the 28th August - 1st September. 2024. We are exploring running two shows in 2025 or 2026 one at Westpoint and one in the North. Sign up below for news.
When can I buy tickets?
Tickets are on sale NOW! Please visit the Box Office, buying early gets you the best possible seats!
What's the difference between days and evenings
The Espetáculos on Thurs / Fri / Sat nights and the Sunday matinee are where you will see all the headline stars
Daytime events include all the fun of the Feria on La Plaza, plus demos, masterclasses, flamenco, art, cooking, circus skills, meet and greets, a vintage carousel and more.
Each day varies slightly - Thursday has extra masterclasses (equine, food and flamenco). Friday is Dressage Day, Saturday has the prestigious Breed showing classes.
Each day has something different going on every hour of the day.
Buy a day and evening ticket together and you will save £5 per person.
La Plaza Shopping
La Plaza Food and Drink
Plaza Masterclasses
What times are the daytime events and Espectáculos?
Daytime events
- 9am-545pm Friday
- 8am to 545pm Saturday
Evening Espetaculos
- 7pm-945pm Thursday
- 7pm-945pm Friday
- 7pm-945pm Saturday
Evening ticket holders may arrive from 4pm, but will not be able to go into the indoor arena until around 545pm - bring a brolly if raining, but we hope for Spanish sunshine - the long range forecast is looking great! Lots of food, dancing and shopping outside before the shows
Sunday matinee
- 1pm-245pm
You may arrive from 1030am and La Plaza will be open until 4pm
Is there disabled access
Westpoint is fully accessible throughout the venue. We have a wheelchair platform for the Espetáculos. Parking is near the venue for badge holders
Is there any parking
There is ample FREE parking right next to the arena. The stewards will guide you on the way in. Disabled parking is very near the arena, please show your badge
Can I choose my seats?
You can choose your section, not your specific seats. As default, you are given the best possible seat at the time of booking, if you have any specific requests such as an aisle seat get in touch and we will do our utmost to accomodate them. We run our own ticketing because it means we can provide a personal service with 12hr a day phone support and specific help with all of your needs. Here is a visual of the seating plan, do get in. touch if you have any questions
Can I bring my dog?
Well behaved dogs are very welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. For the Espetáculos with the stars, they must be happy and confident to be in the grandstand and not be worried by the lights and music
Can I take photographs
For the enjoyment of other guests, and because we have a large team of production photographers, we do not permit the use of cameras in the arena, but you may photograph outdoors.
Are there any other dates / venues
We run once a year at Westpoint - 2024 takes place 30th august - 2nd September. We are looking at the potential of a Southern and Northern show in 2025 / 26 - watch this space - sign up for the newsletter below!
Are the shows indoors or outdoors
The Espetáculos take place in the Westpoint indoor arena under a spectacular sound and light system. Food and drink is outside on La Plaza. Some of the artists will be found in La Galleria to the left hand side of the arena
Can I buy tickets on the day?
We expect all 2024 Espectáculos to be sold out before the Festival, but there may be some daytime tickets available. Tickets go on sale 1st December, buying early secures the best seats. Here is the Box Office
Which Espectáculo is the best?
They are ALL amazing, with some slight differences, the headline stars appear in all. Read more about this here
Does a babe in arms need a ticket?
If the little one can sit on lap, no ticket required, if they need a seat, they need a ticket
Can I stay overnight
Unfortunately we are not able to offer overnight stays, Hill Pond Campsite is just a mile away
Is there any food and drink?
Lots! We have an array of amazing Spanish and Portuguese caterers and English food too. You'll love the flavour and fiesta feel
Is there a dress code?
Please be comfortable! Some dress up, some dress down. Smart casual would be the norm for a similar event in Spain or Portugal. VIP Hospitality in The Lisbon Lounge is also your choice. Dress to impress or come as you are! Please note in the event of poor weather, evening ticket holders on the Fri and Sat cannot go indoors until daytime events finish.
What is the seating like?
ALL seats are good, there are no restricted views, the grandstands only 12 rows high each side, an amazing intimate feel up close with the horses wherever you are seated. Bring a cushion if you want to be even more comfortable
Can I meet horses and performers?
Yes we have set times to meet some of the horses and have autographs with the stars
What is an Iberian Horse
The Iberian Horse comes from Spain and Portugal. You can read more about them here
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