Lakefest 2026 is a family-friendly music and arts festival scheduled to take place from August 5-9, 2026. The event is held at Eastnor Castle Deer Park in Herefordshire, England.
Key Features
Family Focus: Includes a dedicated Kids' Adventure Zone, fairground rides, and creative workshops.
Camping Options: General camping is included with weekend tickets. Upgrades are available for glamping (bell tents) and campervan/caravan pitches.
Activities: Beyond music, the site hosts live pro wrestling, BMX displays, and comedy and DJs.
Road to Lakefest: A battle-of-the-bands competition where the winner performs on the Main Stage. Applications for the 2026 competition closed on January 9, 2026.
2026 Event Details
Theme: The official theme for 2026 is "Flower Power".
Tickets: Weekend tickets include standard camping.
New for 2026: A redesigned VIP Village is being introduced for the fifth year of VIP offerings.
DJs / Artists: Madness, Scouting for Girls, General Levy, Example, Utah Saints, Soul II Soul, SWEET FEMALE ATTITUDE, The Bluetones, Bananarama, The Undertones, Elvana, Tinchy Stryder, The Charlatans, East 17, EMF, Newton Faulkner, Reef, Lightning Seeds, Gentleman's dub club, Chesney Hawkes, David Rodigan, Ferocious Dog, Jaguar Skills, Harleymoon Kemp, The Entitled Sons, The Jam UK, Flash: A Tribute To Queen, Split Second, Kai Bosch, Chris Hawkins, Year of the Dog, Woody Cook, Professor Yaffle, Vince Freeman, Mad Dog Mcrea, Riding The Low
Genres: Alternative, Brit Pop, Indie, Retro House, Rock
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