Wickham Festival News

Richard Thompson to headline on Saturday 2nd August

Over the last few weeks we’ve been adding to our line up with some incredible artists to entertain us this summer.  Please follow our Facebook page for the latest updates.  We’ve just announced our main Saturday headliner, Richard Thompson.  Having co-founded the groundbreaking group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the ‘60s, he has gone on to become one of the most influential artists and respected songwriters with numerous accolades to his name.  His song “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” was named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Greatest Songs Since 1923.”

A Wickham favourite, Merry Hell, will be returning to our stage having last performed in 2023.  They always offer joyful, uplifting folk-rock, with a message for troubled times. Another returning act is Track Dogs.  Made up of two Irishmen, an Englishman and an American, the band create their own unique brand of acoustic music – a veritable 4 x 4 of voices and instruments identified by the fusion of styles which include Americana, Latino, Folk, Bluegrass and (whisper it…) Pop!

The excellent Reg Meuross and his quartet featuring Phil Beer, Marion Fleetwood & Geraint Watkins will be bringing their Fire & Dust / Woody Guthrie story to Wickham on Sunday 3rd August 2025.  Phil Beer (one half of Show of Hands) will also be appearing solo on the same day.

Last but not least, we have 3 Wickham debuts for The Thumping Tommys, Eabhal, and Lucy Spraggan. The Thumping Tommys are a London based Folk/Bluegrass/Americana band.  Eabhal have made a significant impact on the Scottish music scene with their vibrant and energetic folk music.  Chart-topping singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan’s unique blend of folk, indie-pop and acoustic sounds paired with powerful and emotive lyrics have captivated audiences worldwide.

Right now you can still save a massive £40 on weekend tickets so head over to our tickets page to take advantage of this time limited offer.

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    Another great live artist confirmed.  Singer-songwriter Gerry Colvin will appear with his band on Friday 1st Aug. (same day as Fishermans Friends; Newton Faulkner; Lucy Spraggan; Steve Knightley; Talisk; Flook & more).  Day & weekend tickets now on-sale via: www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/tickets   www.gerrycolvin.co.uk

    Another great live artist confirmed. Singer-songwriter Gerry Colvin will appear with his band on Friday 1st Aug. (same day as Fisherman's Friends; Newton Faulkner; Lucy Spraggan; Steve Knightley; Talisk; Flook & more). Day & weekend tickets now on-sale via: www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/tickets www.gerrycolvin.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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    Wickham looking lovely in the Spring sunshine.  Wickham is such a lovely place to stage a Festival with numerous woodland walks plus the historic  & picturesque village of Wickham to explore.  Have you got your tickets yet?  Thurs. 31 July - Sun. 3 Aug. www.wickhamfestival.co.ukImage attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

    Wickham looking lovely in the Spring sunshine. Wickham is such a lovely place to stage a Festival with numerous woodland walks plus the historic & picturesque village of Wickham to explore. Have you got your tickets yet? Thurs. 31 July - Sun. 3 Aug. www.wickhamfestival.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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    The ever-popular Phil Beer will be appearing solo at #WickhamFestival on Sun. 3rd Aug. as well as joining with Reg Meuross, Marion Fleetwood & Geraint Watkins to perform 'Fire and Dust: A Woody Guthrie Story'

    Huzzah for @festivalwickham and Saturday 2nd August and another mighty HUZZAH for it is a particular favourite of ours, do thoroughly deserving of thrice Huzzah! http://Www.wickhamfestival.co.uk for tickets!! See you there. Is there time for one more Huzzah?

    We've updated the 'Line-Up' pages of our website to show who's playing (so far!) on which day. You can also view artist biogs & videos by clicking on artist photos. https://www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/line-up/

    The wonderful singer-songwriter @NewtonFaulkner will make his #WickhamFestival debut on Friday, 1st Aug. Same day as @Fishy_Friends, @TaliskMusic, @FlookQuartet and many others.

    Another band confirmed! Legendary Geordie folk-rockers @lindisfarneband will headline the opening night of #WickhamFestival on Thursday 31 July.

    More artists confirmed! @IanProwse and Amsterdam will be at this year's #WickhamFestival on Sunday 3rd August. Ian toured with Elvis Costello last year and is touring with Levellers this Spring.