Wickham Festival 2026 Line-Up Confirmed

The Wickham Festival line-up for 2026 is now complete, bringing a four-day weekend of live music and arts to the Hampshire countryside from 30 July to 2 August 2026. Located in the historic village of Wickham, just north of Fareham and a short trip from Portsmouth, this family-friendly gathering has a capacity of around 7,000 to 8,000 people. The event takes place on a green field site near the village's medieval market square, offering a relaxed atmosphere that has previously earned it recognition as Best Festival at the LIVE UK Music Awards for events under 15,000 capacity.

This year's music programme is led by Scottish rock duo The Proclaimers, known for their long-standing career since forming in 1983, and Irish folk-rock band The Saw Doctors, who first emerged from County Galway in the late 1980s. They are joined on the bill by a wide range of artists including jazz vocalist and saxophonist Curtis Stigers, Tommy Emmanuel, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Ferocious Dog, and The Amy Winehouse Band. Beyond the main music stages, the festival features street theatre, a silent disco, craft stalls, and late-night comedy. There are also scheduled spoken word sessions, including Q&As with Mike Read on Friday, Spike Edney on Saturday, and Russell Hastings on Sunday.

Weekend tickets covering all four days are priced at £200 for adults, £100 for under-16s, and £10 for children under 10. Day tickets are also available, ranging from £70 to £200. Camping is managed separately from the main admission tickets, with options for general campsites, overnight vehicle areas for caravans, and glamping setups. The festival site on Winchester Road (PO17 5PP) includes parking for ticket holders, showers, and dedicated accessible facilities. For those travelling from Portsmouth or Fareham, local bus services like the Stagecoach route 69 connect Fareham railway station directly to Wickham.