Price range: £165.00 through £300.00
Join us for the second edition of AutomataFest! Taking place at The White Rock Theatre in Hastings, UK, 7th – 9th May 2027.
For AutomataFest 2027, we are introducing ticket levels. Please choose the ticket price that best reflects your circumstances. We simply ask you to be honest, as this helps us keep AutomataFest accessible and sustainable for the future.
AutomataFest is a 3-day festival for makers, collectors, enthusiasts, and the simply curious, to experience the vibrant UK/European automata scene, learn from leading automatists, meet fellow enthusiasts, and view some of the finest contemporary automata in action.
Confirmed guests for AutomataFest 2027: Paul Spooner, Tim Hunkin, Michael & Maria Start, Loulou Cousin, Oliver Pett, Henrietta Boex, Ryan Jenkins, Mike Petrich & Karen Wilkinson.3-Day Pass
With a 3-Day Pass you can enjoy full access to every talk & exhibition across all 3 days of AutomataFest 2027 and a special Thursday evening registration & drinks event! You will benefit from exclusive opportunities as well as early registration for workshops.
For AutomataFest 2027, we are introducing ticket levels. Please choose the ticket price that best reflects your circumstances. We simply ask you to be honest, as this helps us keep AutomataFest accessible and sustainable for the future.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
By purchasing a ticket to AutomataFest you agree to our Terms & Conditions
Start date: May 7, 2027
End date: May 9, 2027
Start time: 10:00 BST
End time: 17:00 BST
Venue: The White Rock Theatre, Hastings
By purchasing a ticket to AutomataFest 2027, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
Cancellations by you
If you need to cancel your booking, please contact us as soon as possible.
Cancellation by AutomataFest
In the unlikely event that AutomataFest 2027 is cancelled by us, you’ll receive a full refund of your ticket price. Please note that we can’t accept responsibility for any travel, accommodation, or other costs you may have booked separately.
Refunds processing
Approved refunds will be returned to your original method of payment. Please allow up to 14 days for the funds to appear, depending on your bank.
If you believe a refund is overdue, we recommend:
Checking your bank account again
Contacting your bank (processing times can vary)
Contact us if you are still unsure.
AutomataFest is a welcoming, family-friendly event, but we have the following guidelines for minors attending the event:
It’s up to parents and guardians to decide whether AutomataFest is suitable for their child, as content and experiences may vary across the programme.
We’ll be capturing the energy of AutomataFest through photography and filming throughout the duration of the event.
By attending, you’re happy for us to use images or recordings that may include you (or those in your care) for future AutomataFest marketing and documentation, across our website, social media, and other promotional materials.
If you have any concerns on the day, just speak to a member of the AutomataFest team, we will always be happy to help.
AutomataFest is a welcoming space built on curiosity, creativity, and mutual respect. We ask everyone to help keep it that way by treating fellow attendees, facilitators, and staff with kindness and consideration.
Discriminatory, abusive, defamatory, or deliberately inflammatory behaviour isn’t in keeping with the spirit of the festival and won’t be tolerated. In rare cases where behaviour is disruptive or unsafe, we reserve the right to ask individuals to leave the event.
Our aim is simple: for everyone to feel comfortable, included, and able to enjoy AutomataFest.
