It’s just a week to the start of this year’s Wickham Festival and today we’ve been onsite all day on the hottest day of the year so far. It’s been blazing sunshine as we commence our 2018 site build. Phew … it’s been a scorcher!
Don’t forget that whilst we share our images of getting everything ready, you can do the same here with #wickhamfestival. How are your preparations going?
This time next week the legendary rock icon and the original Cockney Rebel, Steve Harley, will be making it a summer night to remember on our Main Stage 1 – The Valley Stage. As he says … here comes the sun…
Earlier today this is how the stage looked, we’ve a little way to go yet!
Whilst over on our other main stage we welcome back our bhangra based house band The Dhol Foundation! After several daytime appearances at Wickham we thought we’d ask them to headline on Thursday evening for something a little different. If you can dance with such energy during the day, let’s see what happens after an ale or two. In case you need reminding of last year…
Campsite Opening Times
Our campsites will open from 12 noon to 9pm next Wednesday and from 10am onwards on Thursday. Please note there is a new entrance directly off the Winchester Road for the tented camping fields this year and much-improved access to the caravans & motorhomes camping fields off Blind Lane. We’ve done our utmost to make your journey into the festival much better than last year. Please follow the signs on arrival.
Important Information for Campers
Please have your camping ticket ready for inspection on arrival plus a day or weekend Festival ticket. You will not be allowed access to the campsites unless you have a camping ticket and a ticket for at least one day of the Festival.
Arena Opening
Our main Arena will open at 4pm next Thursday with music starting at 4.30. The Box Office will be open from 12 noon for wristband exchange and the purchase of Festival programmes (and our lovely 2018 Festival t-shirts).
