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After a record 7,500 tickets were sold in 2024, up from 6,500 in 2023 and 5,000 in 2022, the Malverns Classic Festival will increase its capacity for the fourth straight year.
2025 will see show organisers making 8,500 tickets available for the 2025 edition of the festival, taking place Thursday 21 – Monday 25 August 2025.
With the festival spread over four days and with more than 90% of visitors camping, this made the 2024 Malvern Classic the UK’s biggest bike event with a footfall of 23,500 people in total.
“The Perfect August Bank Holiday Weekend,” is how founder, Si Paton, describes the festival. Paton continues “There are no egos at the Malverns, it is simple fun on bikes. Bring your friends, family, the kids and your dog. 84% of our visitors are returning guests, I think that shows that we do a good job of giving people a memorable weekend”
New for 2025
Alongside the increase in capacity, 2025 will see a new website, a winter of trail work for the courses, a new steeper enduro stage and a selection of gravel loops for riders of different levels.
The Balance Bike World Championships (2-5 years) and the iconic lakeride will still be at the heart of the festival, as well as rippers racing (4-11 years), fun downhill and enduro races, cross country and a full dual slalom track that is open to the public.
For those who just want to go and ride their bike, festival organisers keep the courses open all weekend long to ride at your own speed.
Each year the team listens to feedback and works hard to make positive changes for the following year.
As always, alongside the trail work, there will be a variety of food stands, with 2025 seeing the team catering to more tastes, as well as offering a wider range of music, with the line-up for the main stage to be announced in January.
A weekend of fun
With over 100 trade stands with the latest bikes, parts and accessories, 2025 will see the biggest-ever show. Dirt Wars will bring their airborne prowess to the main arena and anyone attending the show can show off their classic bike at the Retro Show and Shine.
As always there will be a free funfair, a fully licensed bar and an air bag jump.
On-site camping is included in the ticket price, with family and quiet zones. Free showers, free secure bike storage, 24-hour security and medics are all available on site.
Here organisers are keen to emphasise this attention to detail aims to deliver a safe, clean, environment for riders, their family, and their friends to have fun in.
2025 pricing
Show organisers have shared that they will hold our ticket price at £100 for the weekend, with four nights of camping and entertainment included. Toddlers from 0-5 are free, kids from 6-12 are £20 and 13-17 are £60.
To find out more about the event, visit www.malvernsclassic.com
