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Bonfest

Bon Scott's home town hosts rock bands and AC/DC tributes

Angus, Scotland Late April or early May

Next edition 30 April – 2 May 2027 Terrorvision, The Screaming Jets, Hayseed Dixie On saleFirst acts announced Line-up, tickets and details
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At a glance

Size
Small (2k–10k)
Length
Weekend (2–3 days)
Setting
Farm or greenfield site
Entry
Ticketed
First held
2006

Music

  • Rock & indie
  • Tribute acts

About

Bonfest, the International Bon Scott Rock Festival, has been held in Kirriemuir in Angus, the AC/DC singer's home town, since 2006. Original rock bands and AC/DC tribute acts from around the world play a festival site on the edge of the town over a weekend at the turn of April and May, with a warm-up night on the Thursday.

Camping, glamping, motorhome and hotel packages are sold alongside tickets.

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Camping and stays

  • Standard camping
  • Glamping
  • Campervans and caravans

Editions

  1. 30Apr 27 Bonfest 2027 30 April – 2 May 2027 · Terrorvision, The Screaming Jets, Hayseed Dixie

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