MarshFest back on 12 September as over 100 bands compete to play

 MarshFest will be back in Marshfield on Saturday 12th September 2026, showcasing the best of over 100 acts who applied to play at the family-friendly music festival. Aiming to bring the total raised for good causes to over £50,000 since its 2018 launch, MarshFest will offer two stages of non-stop music, children’s fun and games, local food and drink and entertainment for adults.

Newly-announced line-up

Following 127 acts applying to play on MarshFest’s stages, the line-up has been announced and includes a mixture of original music and reimagined classics. Bands include Lone Sea Breakers, Kill Mirror Image, The Ragtag Poodles, Stay Lunar, Spaghetti Mountain, Alcove, The Soul Destroyers, Rubix Groove, Fancy Biscuits, Henry Ray & El Toro and Antalya. They will be joined by DJs Jimi Needles, 50Three and DJ Johnny and guests.

Entertainment for children and adults

The biggest children’s entertainment area yet has been planned, to include surfing simulators, a bucking bronco, beat the goalie, sumo suits and farmyard soft play for the smallest festival goers. The Makery craft tent will be back for festival craft, Grafferty will provide graffiti fun, there will be face painting and the amazing Lucy Lost It, children’s entertainer.

For adults, there will be a hula hoop masterclass from Millie Brackstone, Bryony Edwards is running a massage tent, there’s dancing to join in with and, fresh from Glastonbury, cult hero Bingo Dick. The festival also features accessible toilets and dedicated changing facilities for those with additional needs.

Local food and drink
Food and drink will be available all day from hand-picked local artisan producers including Chai Walla, Red Hat Taco, Crazy Greek, Pizza Folk, The Melted Cheese Co, Steaks and Bakes, the Club burgers and Marshfield Ice Cream.

A big thanks to our sponsors

For the first time, major UK estate agent Savills is a headline sponsor of MarshFest, allowing the team to create the best festival yet, and is joined by other sponsors MJ Church, Davis Groundworks, Marshfield Farm Ice Cream and FG Bond.

Started in 2018 by village dads and one mum to entertain the community whilst raising much-needed funds, MarshFest will from 12:30pm to 11:00pm on Saturday 12 September at Broadleys, Marshfield Cricket Club’s ground. 100% of profits go to good causes, with Marshfield Primary PTA and Warmley Park School and College set to benefit, alongside hosts, Marshfield Cricket Club. There’s also plenty of free parking available on-site.

“We’re hoping to smash through £50,000 raised in what should be the biggest and best MarshFest yet,” commented xxx from the MarshFest committee, “We’ve made sure the music won’t stop all day with two stages, and we were so impressed with the incredible acts that applied to play – I wish we could feature all of them but we’ve selected the best possible line up. We know how important entertainment is, so we’ve got even more for little and big kids this year. We can’t wait, so please buy your tickets early if you can.”

MarshFest attracted over 1,500 festival goers on its last outing. Everyone is encouraged to buy tickets before the day to get the best rates and help the organisers, as prices increase on the door on the day.