FAQs
Tickets & Admission
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Please visit
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Your ticket guarantees admission to the festival where you can sample an array of hero dishes from Ireland & The World’s top live fire chefs and restaurants. It gives you access to Bastecamp for in-depth live fire demos, talks, tastings and workshops with a host of talent.
On top of that, there will be a free kids area, music & entertainment, eating competitions, a host of bars and Irish Craft Breweries. There will be plenty of interesting vendors offering everything from rubs to sauces, corn dogs to ice creams and all manner of delights in between!
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Please find pricing here
https://www.biggrillfestival.com/tickets
Kids under 12 go free (Kids area is open Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm only).
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Under 12s go free. The kids’ area - Little Grillers - is open Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm only.
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Yes, but only when accompanied by a responsible adult. Full ticket price applies.
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Yes, a limited number of tickets will be available to purchase from the Gate/Box Office at Herbert Park on the day unless a given day is sold out in advance.
Please note: Friday and Saturday tickets usually sell out in advance.
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Please log into you Tixr account to access your tickets
https://support.tixr.com/how-to-access-and-use-contactless-tickets
*Please note: there will be NO ticket collections available at the venue.
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We’ve introduced a new ticket system that makes buying, managing and adjusting your tickets much easier.
Please log into your Tixr account to transfer or upgrade your ticket.
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Unless the event is cancelled, all tickets are non-refundable.
Location & How To Get There
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Big Grill Festival will take place in Herbert Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland from August 13th - 16th 2026.
Entrance to the festival is via the Herbert Park Road entrance.
TIMES:
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Early Entry — 3pm
Perfect for work groups, teams and early gatherings.
Leave the office early and get warmed up before the after-work rush
First pick of seating — ideal for groups to sit together
Early access to the most popular restaurants
Maximum time for demos, Pitmaster chats, browsing, and drinks
Regular Entry — 5pm
Join us from 5pm for the prime after-work party — the perfect mix of BBQ, drinks, music and festival fun all evening long.
SATURDAY
Early Entry (Full Day) — 11am
Best for families and food lovers.
First choice of all seating
Early access to the most popular restaurants
A calmer start, ideal for families and food lovers
Maximum time for demos, entertainment, pitmaster chats, browsing, and drinks
First into Little Grillers
Regular Entry — 2pm
Arrive for the heart of the festival — in full flow, huge food selection, demos, drinks and more. Little Grillers open until 4pm.
Evening Entry — 5:30pm
Kick off your Saturday night with BBQ smoke, cocktails, fire demos and plenty of time to explore the festival.
SUNDAY
Early Entry — 11am
Easy like Sunday mornin’.
Best for families and food lovers.
First choice of all seating
Early access to the most popular restaurants
A calmer start, ideal for families and food lovers
Maximum time for demos, entertainment, pitmaster chats, browsing, and drinks
First into Little Grillers
Regular Entry — 2pm
A laid-back Sunday session — great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere to close out the weekend. Little Grillers open until 4pm.
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We advise coming along by public transport as parking is limited and restricted in the area.
The Dart’s nearest stations Lansdowne Road and Sandymount are but a hop skip and a jump away. If you fancy coming along by bus then jump on any of the 46a, 145, 7 or the 39a. The Ranelagh Luas stop is a short walk away.
Please do not obstruct driveways, neighbouring properties or park illegally as this can cause great inconvenience to our neighbours.
It is also easily accessible by foot, bicycle & car.
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Yes, it is all on one level without steps, with a designated trackway in the main areas.
Disabled toilet facilities are available.
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Small umbrellas are permitted only.
Food & Drinks
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Yes. Craft beers, cider, wines, cocktails, whiskey, gin, juices, soft drinks, coffee and teas will be available.
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Yep, provided it is empty upon arrival.
We will have filling stations around the site where you can fill up your bottle.
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The festival will offer heaps of small-plate BBQ dishes so you can try as many different dishes from as many chefs as possible.
The prices will start from €8(TBC) for a participating restaurant's hero dish. Bear in mind, some dishes vary in pricing based on the quality of meat and ingredients used.
Craft beer is from €4.50(TBC) for a glass and €7(TBC) for a pint. Long drinks and cocktails start from €11 (TBC).
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No, outside food and drinks is permitted inside the festival gates.
Only food & drinks purchased inside the events are permitted, with the exception of baby food.
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Contactless and mobile payments will be available throughout the site, you can pay by card or mobile at all vendors.
This is a cashless event, however, you can purchase Big Grill Smokin’ Cards using cash or card at the box office or merchandise stand. These cards can be used to spend at all vendors.
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Smokin cards are pre-loaded cards you can use to spend on food, drink and everything else at the event.
They come pre-loaded in €20, €30, €40 and €50 cards and are available to top-up during the event.
They’re great if you want to pay in cash or distribute them to a group as spending money.
Pre-orders for Smokins will close on July 31st 2025, please email hospitality@scorchiohq.com for more information.
A very limited amount will be available to purchase from the box office and merch stand.
Payments At The Event
Demos, Competitions & Entertainment
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Bastecamp is the smoking hub of the festival. Expect demos and workshops with some of the best live fire cooks, chefs and teachers in the business.
There will be heated chats, interviews and profiles with our Pitmasters and plenty more surprises.
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Yes, there will be a lovely big children’s area with entertainment, face painting, arts & crafts, soft play and puppet shows.
There’ll also be a buggy park, child-friendly food and lots more to be added too. The kids’ area is available Saturday & Sunday 12-4pm only.
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We host a series of eating competitions at Big Grill. We host a hot chilli eating competition each evening on the main stage.
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Entry to the competitions will open closer to the date, announced via our mailing list and social channels.
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Yep, of course! There will be a host of DJs, live acts and walk-around brass bands.
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There are lots of ATMs in the Ballsbridge and Donnybrook area but not on site.
We accept card, contactless and mobile payments at all vendors within the event.
You can use cash to purchase Smokin Cards if you wish. Smokin Cards can then be used just like a debit card throughout the site.
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Yes, located adjacent to the kids area.
Facilities
More Burning Questions?
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Big Grill is a rain-or-shine event.
Please check the weather forecast before you arrive and make sure to dress accordingly.
It never hurts to have a rain jacket or warm jumper for walking home post-event. Sure ‘tis Ireland after all ;)
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Unfortunately, no animals are allowed inside the event, with the exception of registered assistance animals.
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The best way to contact our team is by emailing info@biggrillfestival.com.
Line-up subject to change terms & conditions apply.
Event subject to license.
Booking terms & conditions apply to all ticket purchases, please take the time to read them carefully before your purchase.
PLEASE NOTE:
Large bags and backpacks will NOT be allowed into the festival, only small bags measuring no bigger than A4 (8.27in/21cm x 11.7in/29.7cm) will be permitted into the event. Bags smaller than A4 will be searched on entry, to avoid lengthy queues we strongly advise that you do not bring a bag. No food or drink can be brought in either, unless it's for babies & kids.
There will be no cloakroom or storage facilities. Bags must not be left at entrances or surrounding areas. Any items left will be removed and disposed of accordingly.
Buggies and prams are ok to bring in. Small umbrellas are ok.
