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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    Presenting... our Late Night Comedy line-up.  11.30pm Thurs., Fri., Sat. nights:
Thursday:
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    Presenting... our Late Night Comedy line-up. 11.30pm Thurs., Fri., Sat. nights:
    Thursday:
    Mike Cox (MC); Tom Deacon; Raymond and Mr Timpkins
    Friday:
    Mike Cox (MC); Ben Van De Velde; Cerys Nelmes
    Saturday:
    Mike Cox (MC); Mary Bourke; Steve Day
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    Applications are open to perform on our Local Artists Stage at #WickhamFestival this summer! If you're based within 30 miles of Wickham please apply to John via this email address: govinda304@hotmail.com

    Quick reminder that ticket prices will have to rise after Easter.

    You can still save £40 on every 4-day adult weekend ticket (£20 on every under-16 ticket) if you book NOW, before midnight on Easter Monday (21st April). Tickets can be booked online via

    Some great additions to our line-up with @BootlegBeatles @judietzuke @sohsteve @TheAlabama3 @stevewickham and many more.
    Have you got your tickets yet?
    If not, you can still save £40 on every adult weekend season ticket (£20 on every under-16 ticket) if you book now but hurry!

    We are delighted to announce ever-popular music legend @RthompsonMusic will be appearing on Saturday August 2. Tickets available at http://www.wickhamfestival.co.uk

    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'