Music Scene Magazine is a UK-based music publication dedicated to live gig reviews, artist interviews, venue features and discovering emerging bands and much, much more. They’ve published an amazing article about Wickham Festival and why we’ve thrived in these difficult times. Thank you, Music Scene Magazine! Click here to read the full article.
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Year: 2026
Ferocious Dog straining at the leash for the Wickham Festival
Ferocious Dog’s last ever appearance at the Wickham Festival will be an emotionally-charged event. Continue reading “Ferocious Dog straining at the leash for the Wickham Festival”
Wickham Festival line-up finalised
THE WICKHAM FESTIVAL has now confirmed its full line-up with the Saw Doctors, the Proclaimers and the Dhol Foundation as the main headliners, July 30-August 2. Continue reading “Wickham Festival line-up finalised”
Garden Show returns to Rookesbury Park near Wickham
If you live near Wickham or are coming down early for the Wickham Festival, why not check out The Garden Show which returns to the beautiful setting of Rookesbury Park near Wickham for its second year from July 24-26. Continue reading “Garden Show returns to Rookesbury Park near Wickham”
Wickham Festival 2026 Main Stage Line-Up Now Complete
With just over 5 weeks to go until Wickham Festival 2026 (30th July – 2nd August), we’re delighted to announce what are likely to be the final additions to our two main stages programme.
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Our Thursday night headliner is The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
The excitement continues to build for Wickham Festival 2026 (30th July – 2nd August) as we reveal another wave of standout artists heading to Hampshire this summer. From world-famous headliners to cutting-edge folk innovators and high-energy festival favourites, this latest announcement highlights the incredible diversity of music on offer across the weekend.
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Artist Announcements including a Celebration of Local Talent and Community Groups
The line-up for Wickham Festival 2026 continues to grow, with another exciting group of artists joining this summer’s programme. This latest announcement brings together rising stars of the folk and roots world, energetic festival favourites, and some fantastic local talent helping to kick-start the daytime celebrations.
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More Big Names and Festival Favourites Announced for Wickham Festival 2026
Excitement is certainly building for Wickham Festival 2026 (30th July – 2nd August) as we unveil another wave of outstanding artists set to appear in Hampshire this summer. From iconic international acts to festival favourites and first-time visitors, this latest announcement truly highlights the breadth and quality of this year’s line-up.
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Our 2026 Festival is shaping up to be an unmissable weekend of global sound and songcraft
The first few weeks of 2026 has seen a number of artists announced via out social channels and in case you don’t follow us, here is a little recap to the announcements we’ve made so far this year. As ever Wickam is shaping up to be an unmissable weekend of global sound and songcraft. From platinum-selling jazz to English folk revival, from Northumbrian pipes to Zimbabwean vocal harmonies, this promises to be a rich and unforgettable celebration of global artistry.
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Episode 2 of the podcast, featuring interview highlights from 2025! Remember to follow/subscribe for more content from #WickhamFestival 2026!
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Really nice article about #wickhamfestival here. It captures the essence of what we are about, focusing on the unique laid-back atmosphere. Definitely worth checking this out
https://musicscenemagazine.co.uk/wickham-festival-2026/
Check out our interview with Ken Bonsall of Ferocious Dog ahead of their final appearance at #wickhamfestival
https://www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/ferocious-dog-straining-at-the-leash-for-the-wickham-festival/
Get in the mood for Wickham Festival 2026 and listen to interview from highlights from last year’s festival. The first of two special editions of the podcast is available now!
Day & Weekend Tickets on-sale via http://www.wickhamfestival.co.uk Save £40 on 4-day weekend tickets if you book before midnight Monday. Chance to see @sawdoctors @The_Proclaimers @Dholfoundation Curtis Stigers. John Jones Trio and many more
4Newly confirmed: Our Friday night headliners on Main Stage 2. By popular request we present Gaz Brookfield & The Company of Thieves. https://gazbrookfield.com/
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