What Happened
EdFest 2026 was an incredible day — live music, amazing food, children's activities, 50+ stalls and arena performances, all completely free. Here's a look back at everything that made it so special.
Sat 1 Aug 2026
Date
12:00 noon
Gates Opened
Edmonds Park
Venue
Completely Free
Admission
Something for Everyone
From the moment the gates opened at noon to the final encore — EdFest 2026 delivered a full day of entertainment for the whole family.
Live Music
8 bands took to the main stage from 12:30pm to 8:30pm — rock, indie, soul, funk and more. All free, all brilliant.
See the line-up
Food & Drink
A fantastic food village with street food, snacks and refreshments from local traders, plus a fully stocked festival bar — including craft ales from Love Beer Brewery and spirits from Abingdon Distillery.
Children's Activities
A dedicated children's zone packed with bouncy castles, inflatables, face painting, games and crafts — fun for all ages throughout the day.
Stalls & Shopping
Over 50 stalls from local makers, artisans, charities and community groups filled the park. There was something for everyone to discover.
Apply for a stall
Arena Performances
Live arena acts, Morris dancers, community showcases and special performances lit up the dedicated arena space throughout the day.
How the Day Unfolded
Here's everything that happened across the day — filter by category to explore.
12:00pm
Food Stalls Open
A fantastic range of street food, snacks and refreshments from local traders.
Food Village
12:00pm
Bar Opens
Cold drinks, local ales and soft drinks available all day.
Festival Bar
12:00pm
Children's Zone Opens
Bouncy castles, inflatables and fun activities for all ages.
Children's Zone
12:00pm
Face Painting
Professional face painters on hand throughout the afternoon.
Children's Zone
12:00pm
Stalls Open
Browse 50+ stalls from local makers, artisans, charities and community groups.
Stalls Area
12:30pm
Dad Man Walking
Indie, rock, blues and alternative to kick off the afternoon.
Main Stage
12:30pm
Arena Performances Begin
Live arena acts, displays and community performances throughout the day.
Arena
1:00pm
Games & Activities
Traditional games, crafts and interactive fun for little ones.
Children's Zone
1:30pm
The Limitations
Didcot's own indie rock outfit with anthemic choruses.
Main Stage
2:00pm
Community Showcase
Local groups, dance schools and performers take to the arena stage.
Arena
2:30pm
The Curse of Khan
Dark, driving alternative rock with gothic undertones.
Main Stage
3:30pm
The Crimps
FeaturedCelebrating 30 years — fire, energy and an unforgettable show.
Main Stage
4:00pm
Special Arena Performance
FeaturedA highlight performance from one of our featured community acts.
Arena
4:30pm
Purple Grace
A powerful blend of rock and soul that commands the stage.
Main Stage
5:30pm
Hunneymooners
FeaturedSoul, funk and pop as the golden hour approaches.
Main Stage
6:30pm
The Greenway Project
Five musicians, a mountain of energy and a set list spanning the decades.
Main Stage
7:00pm
Arena Closes
Arena performances wrap up as the evening music sets begin.
Arena
7:30pm
Mudflap
FeaturedClosing the main stage with a blistering rock set.
Main Stage
8:00pm
Children's Zone Closes
Children's activities wrap up for the evening.
Children's Zone
8:00pm
Stalls Close
Last chance to pick up something special from our traders.
Stalls Area
8:30pm
Food Stalls Close
Last orders at the food village.
Food Village
EdFest 2026 — Event Details
A look back at the day.
Date & Time
- Saturday 1st August 2026
- Gates opened: 12:00 noon
- Festival closed: 9:00pm
Location
- Edmonds Park
- Didcot, Oxfordshire
- Free parking nearby
Admission
- Completely free entry
- No tickets required
- All ages welcome
Getting to Edmonds Park
Edmonds Park is in the heart of Didcot, easily accessible by foot, bike, bus and car. Free parking is available nearby.
EdFest 2027 is Coming
We're already planning something even more spectacular. EdFest 2027 will be a two-day festival — bigger, better and packed with even more great activities, entertainment and live music for the whole family.
More stages. More stalls. More fun. Same free entry, same Edmonds Park spirit.
Watch this space.