Book Lakefest 2026 tickets & enjoy a family-friendly music festival at Eastnor Castle Deer Park
Lakefest 2026 returns to Eastnor Castle Deer Park in Herefordshire for five days of live music, family activities, camping, food, drinks and feel-good festival fun in the great outdoors.
- Enjoy a family-friendly music festival set against the scenic backdrop of Eastnor Castle
- See huge headliners including The Charlatans, Example, Madness and Bananarama
- Discover live music across stages including Abbey Main Stage, Funkytown and The Cheshire Cat Club
- Keep the whole family busy with free kids’ activities, creative workshops, BMX shows, yoga, circus fun and more
- Feast on festival food and enjoy bars, drinks and refreshments across the site
- Choose Day Tickets for one big day of music, food and festival atmosphere
- Choose Weekend Tickets to stay for the full festival with camping, parking and showers included
Lakefest 2026 details:
- Dates: 5th - 9th August 2026
- Location: Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Eastnor, Herefordshire HR8 1EN
- Day Tickets: Entry on your chosen festival day, with parking in the Day Car Park included
- Weekend Tickets: Entry for the full festival with camping, parking and showers included
- Age Suitability: Family-friendly and suitable for all ages
- Under 18s: Must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 25+ with a valid festival ticket
Lakefest 2026 Line-Up:
Lakefest brings together big-name artists, festival favourites, nostalgic crowd-pleasers and rising talent across a packed programme of live music.
- Thursday Headliner: The Charlatans
- Friday Headliner: Example
- Saturday Headliner: Madness
- Sunday Headliner: Bananarama
- Also announced: EMF, Ferocious Dog, The Bluetones, Soul II Soul, The Undertones, Scouting for Girls, The Entitled Sons, Dub Catalyst, Lightning Seeds, Elvana, Chesney Hawkes, The Jam UK, Freefall and more
- Stages include: Abbey Main Stage, Funkytown and The Cheshire Cat Club
Family activities, creative fun and festival extras at Lakefest 2026
Lakefest is built for more than just standing in front of a stage. Families can fill the day with hands-on activities, brilliant entertainment and relaxed festival moments between the music.
- Head to the Kids Area for free activities including magic shows, storytelling, willow weaving, printing, cartoon drawing and arts workshops
- Watch BMX stunt shows packed with skill, speed and big-air tricks
- Try retro gaming with Kapow, including Nintendo, SEGA, table-top arcades and digital pinball
- Join family yoga, mindfulness and sound bath sessions with Cotswold Soul and Calm Club
- Enjoy circus-style fun, creative sessions, wellbeing activities and entertainment for all ages
Camping, food, drink and upgrades at Lakefest 2026
Weekend Ticket holders can make a proper getaway of it with camping included. Family and general camping are available with weekend entry, while upgrades offer extra comfort for visitors who want a little more ease from their festival stay.
- Weekend Tickets include general camping, parking and showers
- Upgrade options include pitches, accommodation, VIP, All Inclusive packages and Luxury Loos
- Day Tickets include parking in the Day Car Park but do not include camping
- Food stalls, bars, cold drinks and festival refreshments are available throughout the weekend
Whether you’re coming for one big day or settling in for the full weekend, Lakefest 2026 brings music, family fun and countryside festival atmosphere together in one easy-going summer celebration.