Just two weeks until Lakefest returns to Eastnor Castle Deer Park in Herefordshire for its 14th edition.
Billing itself as “the ultimate summer celebration for grown-ups who party, families who play hard, and everyone who loves brilliant live music, tasty food, cold drinks and proper festival atmosphere” – Lakefest has something for everyone.
From its humble beginnings as a small lakeside gathering, Lakefest has now grown into one of the UK’s most welcoming festivals, blending big-name headline acts with emerging talent across multiple stages.
This year’s headliners include The Charlatans, Example, Madness and Bananarama – with iconic acts such as Lightning Seeds, Scouting for Girls, Soul II Soul and EMF all performing on the Abbey Main Stage across the weekend.
Over at the Xerjoff Scenting the Scene At Funkytown stage, General Levy, Tinchy Stryder, Newton Faulkner, Reef and East 17 will all be making appearances along with Flash: A Tribute to Queen, The Jam UK and Utah Saints.
Lakefest is also bringing a taste of the Balearics to the Herefordshire countryside, hosting a Sunday Ibiza Beach Party in the A Restrospective of House tent. Big names such as Todd Terry, Judge Jules, Lisa Lashes and Seb Fontaine will all be playing high-energy crowd-pleasers, harking back to the golden era of Ibiza.
The Cheshire Cat Club will be hosting a wide variety of events throughout the weekend including DJ sets from Woody Cook and Bez from the Happy Mondays, performances from Senser and local act Dub Catalyst – as well as food demos from Beefy Boys and even movie screenings.
Beyond the music, Lakefest offers creative workshops, children’s activities, fairground rides, and a wide choice of food and drink, making it a true celebration for all ages. With its relaxed atmosphere and beautiful countryside setting, Lakefest is as much about community and fun as it is about great live music.
On top of the entertainment there’s also the annual theme, which this year is Flower Power – so expect to see plenty of flares, psychedelic prints, tie dye and bare feet as revellers channel their inner Woodstock!
Lakefest takes place from 5-9th August at Eastnor Castle Deer Park in Herefordshire.
Day tickets are still available through Lakefest.co.uk.
