Vintage Vibes
Travel through time, one vibe at a time.
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TWO DAY TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, SAVE MONEY AND MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT.
TICKETS INCLUDE UNLIMITED TRAIN TRAVEL ALL DAY AS WELL AS ACCESS TO ALL ENTERTAINMENT AND THE MAIN STAGE!
We’re inviting you to join us for a brand-new event, 24 and 25 May 2025. Unite with like-minded music lovers and celebrate the iconic and timeless tunes of yesteryear, the music that shaped countless generations and influenced everything we know today. From the frenetic energy of Northern Soul to the vibrant energy of 1970s pop, this festival will be the largest live music event the ELR has ever held.
We’ll be taking over not only Bury Station and The Trackside Pub, but also the Car Park where you’ll find the main stage and our headline acts. Other smaller stages and acts will also be dotted around the railway so there’s always something going on, and mini bars and stalls will be easily available to ensure that you can keep your groove on throughout the weekend!
Not only that, our partners at So Retro are bringing a fantastic Vintage Fair, perfect if you’re looking to mark the occasion by picking up a vintage vinyl or express yourself with a classic band T-Shirt, its music, fashion, homeware and nostalgia, all in one spot.
To mark this momentous occasion, we are thrilled to announce that legendary music producer, songwriter and passionate railway enthusiast Pete Waterman will be officially opening our event on Saturday 24 May!
With an illustrious career in the music industry, Pete Waterman has played a pivotal role in shaping pop music, producing countless hits and launching some of the biggest names in the business. But beyond the charts, he is equally renowned for his deep passion for railways – a lifelong interest that has seen him involved in heritage railway projects and locomotive presentation.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity, whether your a music fan, a railway enthusiast, or simply looking for a fantastic day out. Mark your calendars and spread the word!
Check out the line-up below, and watch this space. This event is going to be huge, and we’ll be adding to the list as and when we get more info!
Headline Acts
Saturday 24 May 2025 – Main Stage, Bury Bolton Street
- The Original Real Thing
- Barron Soul DJ Ian Gibbons
- Sixtiesmania – The Sixties Show
- Northern Soul Train
Sunday 25 May 2025 – Main Stage, Bury Bolton Street
- Jackie Marie, Motown Marvel
- Jersey Rollers – Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Tribute
- Groovemental
- Masters of the Scene – Abba Tribute Show
Eat to the beat with amazing vendors
- Bears Street Food
- Mane Street Vendors
- Prosecco Pot
- Flying Pig Pizza
- Exclusive Scoop
- Albion Bus
The event will be running from approximately 12:00 – 23:00 each day.
Keep checking back, line up being regularly updated.
Find the full Itinerary below:
Saturday 24 May 2025
| STATION | ACT | APPROX TIME |
| Bury | Washboard Resonators | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| Bury | SixtiesMania | 14:45 – 16:00 |
| Bury | Northern Soul Train | 17:30 – 18:30 |
| Bury | The Barron Soul DJ | 20:00 – 20:45 |
| Bury | The Real Thing | 21:15 – 22:00 |
| Bury | The Barron Soul DJ | 22:30 – 22:45 |
| Heywood | Lilli Moore | 12:00 – 18:00 |
| Ramsbottom | Christopher and the Robins | 12:00 – 18:00 |
| Rawtenstall | Lancashire Belle | 12:00 – 18:00 |
Sunday 25 May 2025
| STATION | ACT | APPROX TIME |
| Bury | Jackie Marie | 12:00 – 13:35 (30 min break) |
| Bury | DJ | 14:30 – 14:45 |
| Bury | The Jersey Rollers | 15:00 – 16:00 |
| Bury | DJ | 16:15 – 16:30 |
| Bury | Groovemental | 17:45 – 19:15 (15 min break) |
| Bury | Masters of the Scene – ABBA | 20:45 – 22:00 |
| Heywood | Lilli Moore | 12:00 – 18:00 |
| Ramsbottom | Lancashire Belle | 12:00 – 18:00 |
| Rawtenstall | Christopher and the Robins | 12:00 – 18:00 |
Fares
| Advanced Discount | On The Day | Book Now | |
| Adult | £19.50 | £25.00 | Book Now |
| Adult 2 Day | £36.50 | £47.50 | Book Now |
| Young Person | £15.00 | £20.50 | Book Now |
| Young Person 2 Day | £27.50 | £38.50 | Book Now |
| Child | £13.00 | £18.50 | Book Now |
| Child 2 Day | £23.50 | 34.50 | Book Now |
Tickets include unlimited train travel all day as well as access to all entertainment and the Main Stage at Bury.
Advanced Discount available until midnight the day prior.
Evening Shuttles
Also included in your event ticket, the East Lancashire Railway will have two evening shuttles in operation from 17:30 onwards.
One shuttle will run between Heywood Station and Bury Station – ideal if you are parking your car at Heywood.
The second shuttle will run between Rawtenstall Station and Bury Station.
Both shuttles will be running up and down throughout the evening, the last departure for both services is scheduled after the music finishes.
Dates
24 – 25 May 2025
Tickets
- Key:
- Good
- Limited
- Few left
FAQs
Nope! This isn’t a festival—it’s a fantastic live music event with amazing performances, and vintage vibes within a unique railway setting! 🚂🎸
Not at all! This event is for music lovers of all ages—bring the little ones, the grandparents, and everyone in between! 🎶👨👩👧👦
Absolutely! We’re making sure the event is as accessible as possible so everyone can join in the fun! ♿💃
Of course! As long as you have your wristband, you’re free to come and go as you please! Just make sure you don’t lose it! 🎟️🚪
Yes! This is a family-friendly event, so bring the kiddos for a day of fun, music, and trains! 🚂🎈
Yes! And your ticket includes travel for all trains, all day! Both steam and diesel locomotives will be in action (unless any technical gremlins appear! 👀), making the day extra special! 🚂💨
Due to the nature of the event, we can’t allow furry friends into the main stage area, however they are more than welcome to travel on the trains. We’ll miss them! 🐶🚫
Yes to food, no to alcohol! You’re welcome to bring a picnic, but don’t worry, if you’re not a picnic planner, we have plenty of delicious food vendors to keep you satisfied!
However bringing your own alcohol is NOT permitted. Pop up bars will be available for your beverage of choice all weekend!🍔🍹
Yes! There are car parks all around Bury—check out the link below for all the details on where to park! 🚗🅿️
Evening shuttles.
Shuttle service is INCLUDED in your ticket!!
From 17:30 we will have two DMU shuttles in operation.
One shuttle will be between Heywood Station and Bury Station – great if you parking your Car at Heywood.
The second shuttle will be between Rawtenstall & Bury.
Both shuttles will be up and down throughout the evening with the last departure scheduled for both DMU’s after the music finishes.
Check out the timetables here:
Saturday – CLICK HERE
Sunday – CLICK HERE
Your ticket gets you entry into the live music event at Bolton Street car park, AND unlimited travel on any steam or diesel train throughout the day and evening! We have entertainment planned at all our other manned stations too. Your ticket also gets you entry into Bury Transport Museum. 🚂🎟️
Any train you like! Hop on and off as much as you want—it’s all part of the experience! 🚂💨
We’ll be releasing the full itinerary on our website soon—so keep an eye out! 👀📅
Yes! A little rain won’t stop the music! 🌧️🎶 We’ve got some sheltered areas, but if you’re up for dancing in the rain, go for it! Otherwise, we recommend umbrellas and ponchos – there is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing☔💃
Unfortunately, tickets are non-refundable. But we’ll miss you and hope to see you at another event! ❤️
Yes! Take a look at https://tfgm.com/plan-a-journey for the quickest way to reach us using public transport
Bury – CLICK HERE Also Bury Bolton Street Station is only a 9 minute walk away from Bury Interchange and Metro link!
Rawtenstall – CLICK HERE – Rawtenstall station in located a 9 minute walk from Rawtenstall Bus Station. The evening shuttle will go between Rawtenstall and Bury.
Heywood – CLICK HERE – Has a large, complimentary car park. The evening shuttle will go between Heywood and Bury.
Ramsbottom – CLICK HERE
If it’s lightweight, portable, and not secretly a deckchair for a mid-event nap, then go for it! But we doo have some available seating if you’d rather travel light. 🪑 😴
Think adventure-ready rather than fashion runway – there are some uneven surfaces, so sturdy shoes or comfy boots are recommended. 👢
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