Thousands of visitors enjoying EdFest at Edmonds Park
Saturday 1st August 2026 · Edmonds Park · Free Entry

What's On

A full day of live music, incredible food, children's activities, 50+ stalls and arena performances — all completely free.

Live Music
Food & Drink
Children's Activities
Stalls & Shopping
Arena Performances

Sat 1 Aug 2026

Date

12:00 noon

Gates Open

Edmonds Park

Venue

Completely Free

Admission

The Full Programme

Something for Everyone

From the moment the gates open at noon to the final encore at 8:30pm — there's a full day of entertainment waiting for you.

Live band on the EdFest main stage

Live Music

8 bands on the main stage from 12:30pm to 8:30pm — rock, indie, soul, funk and more. All free, all brilliant.

See the line-up
Love Beer Brewery — Milton, Oxfordshire
Abingdon Distillery

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 doing arts and crafts at a festival

Children's Activities

Bouncy castles, inflatables, face painting, games and crafts — a dedicated children's zone packed with fun for all ages.

Stalls at EdFest

Stalls & Shopping

Over 50 stalls from local makers, artisans, charities and community groups. Something for everyone to discover.

Apply for a stall
Morris dancers performing at EdFest, Edmonds Park

Arena Performances

Live arena acts, Morris dancers, community showcases and special performances throughout the day in the dedicated arena space.

Full Day Schedule

Day at a Glance

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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

Featured

Celebrating 30 years — fire, energy and an unforgettable show.

Main Stage

4:00pm

Special Arena Performance

Featured

A 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

Featured

Soul, 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

Featured

Closing 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

Event Details

Everything you need to know before you arrive.

Date & Time

  • Saturday 1st August 2026
  • Gates open: 12:00 noon
  • Festival closes: 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.

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Crowds at EdFest
Food stalls at EdFest
Families enjoying EdFest
Evening atmosphere at EdFest
Join the Fun

See You on 1st August!

Free entry, all ages, all day. Bring your friends, bring your family — and get ready for the best day out in Didcot this summer.