5 July 2026
From food and fashion to music, dance and family fun, Worcester Mela returns this weekend with another vibrant celebration of South Asian culture. This year's event also launches Threads of Unity, a city-wide programme marking South Asian Heritage Month, bringing communities together through creativity, conversation and shared experiences. It all takes places at the University of Worcester City Campus on Sunday, from 11am to 7pm.
Town Centre
If you head into Redditch's town centre - you'll also find SummerFest happening, where the streets become a stage - and the whole place shifts into festival mode.From early afternoon, it’s live music, family entertainment, funfair energy and a proper community buzz running right through the day.And it all builds towards a headline set from Oritsé Williams of JLS, bringing big singalong moments and that unmistakable festival lift as the evening rolls in.It’s free entry, it’s right in the heart of town, and it’s one of those days where Redditch really shows off what it does best.
Baskerville Hall, Clyro nr Hay-on-Wye
A more underground offering, Madruga brings electronic music to the historic Baskerville Hall.
The 2026 edition leans into house, techno and experimental electronic programming, with a reputation for immersive sets and a tightly curated crowd experience in a countryside setting.
Rowden Paddocks nr Bromyard
A boutique festival with a big reputation, Nozstock transforms a working farm into a multi-stage creative playground.
Across the weekend you’ll find an eclectic blend of live music, electronic sets, theatre-style performance and immersive arts, all delivered in a famously intimate countryside setting.
It’s known for its creative programming and strong community spirit, drawing festivalgoers who want something a little more off the beaten track.
The Drum & Monkey nr Upton upon Severn
WooFest also returns - having raised over £40k, which takes their cumulative total to more than £218k.
Every single penny of each ticket makes a difference for St Richard’s Hospice - a charity close to the festival's heart.
It's organised by Luke Simons and his sister Ria in memory of their father John Simons, a local engineer, who was cared for by the hospice before he died in 2013, aged 66.
Sixways Stadium
The festival is held at Worcester's Sixways Stadium. It describes itself as 'Worcester's first bass music day' and features a line-up of DnB and bass music. The line-up is yet to be confirmed.
Upton upon Severn
This event has grown each year and is one of the largest free-admission festivals in the region, with optional paid-for camping..
The festival has developed from a small gathering in a couple of pubs into a festival that swamps the town with many thousands of music fans, two main stages, an acoustic stage and ten pub venues creating more than 130 performances in three days.
As a registered charity, the festival supports local charities, music education and support for blues music.
Hopton Court nr Cleobury Mortimer
Festival at the Edge is the oldest storytelling festival in England, and has something for everyone.
This will be their 32nd year of running the festival.
A weekend of fantastic storytelling, tall tales, terrific tellers, music and more… surrounded by breathtaking views of Hopton Court, and the Cleobury Mortimer countryside. A packed programme of events tailored for all age groups, over a weekend that is unique in the festival calendar.
Eastnor Castle Deer Park nr Ledbury
After an incredibly hot weekend last year in the summer, Lakefest reveal another heated line-up.
The line-up includes The Charlatans, Madness and Example.
The team behind Lakefest say: "With amazing performances, activities and food on offer throughout the weekend, what more could you want?" Visit their , externalwebsite, external
Droitwich Spa
WychFest is back for 2026 and the organisers have told the public to save the date!
The festival has been highly successful over the last few years, including headline sets from The Hoosiers and many popular local originals and cover bands.
The first wave of artists has not yet been announced but line-ups can be expected shortly!
Abbeydore, Golden Valley, Herefordshire
Down On The Farm gives local artists, playing original music, a chance to play alongside established acts.
They have a main stage with a mix of rock, blues, folk and indie plus an acoustic stage.
After the loss of a venue for their annual weekend jazz festival, Pershore Festival will no longer continue.
Pershore Jazz had grown from small beginnings to become a well-respected part of the British jazz scene.
Whilst their regular jazz club tends to be more traditional, the festival provided scope for a much wider range of jazz appreciation and they felt that following only one particular style meant missing a lot of 'good' music.
Renowned for its musical history and musicians, Malvern Rocks returns with their multi-stage, multi-venue music festival.
Entry to events run as part of the festival are free. However, the festival does rely on donations and sponsors to run and pay it's acts.
The festival was the brainchild of a group of musicians who wanted to create a weekend long celebration of music in the beautiful Malvern Hills.
The event will have at least seven venues and around 70 performances.
Callow End nr Worcester
Old Bush Blues Festival returns for three days of non-stop music, food, drink and fun!
There’s ample parking for drivers and convenient campsites just a five-minutes and ten minutes walk away if you want to extend your stay. It’s the perfect blend of music, atmosphere and good vibes in one summery weekend.
As the name suggests, this festival is all about blues music and is held at The Old Bush in Callow End between Worcester and Malvern.
Upton upon Severn
Last year saw 5 stages, 5 bars and PLENTY of live music. The festival is held on the riverside at Fish Meadow and offers camping facilities.
Stoke Prior Sports & Social Club nr Bromsgrove
Metal's best kept secret reveal their return to Bromsgrove after over a decade of successively sold out years. Having cemented the annual event as Britain's best 100% independent, 100% grass roots festival, Beermageddon takes over Stoke Prior Sports and Country Club with fourdays of hard and heavy metal each August bank holiday weekend. As it says on their website: "Please note Beermageddon is loud and small children should have ear defenders". Each year, they promise to be bigger and louder than ever before - so if you're planning on camping there, don't expect to get much sleep!
Ross-on-Wye
Y Fest, formerly known as Olliefest, has not yet been confirmed for 2026.
The festival is held at Ross Rugby club in memory of popular player Ollie Floyd who died in an accident in 2015.
The festival made a statement saying: "It first began in memory of Ollie Floyd, a much loved talented young man who's tragic accident affected many in the local area.”
The festival returns with over 170 hours of entertainment in just one weekend of traditional music, song and dance. The festival started in 1968 and sold 150 tickets, now the weekend attracts thousands every year.
WMF has been dubbed as Worcester's version of SXSW in Texas.
Taking place in multiple venues across the city, from pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes to historic buildings, record shops, on the streets and even in breweries, the festival is absolutely free to attend with hundreds of gigs to choose from from some of the best, new and emerging artists in the UK.
The annual festival was first staged in 2008 by Chris Bennion, who produces Worcestershire Sauce.
He set up a website called NotJustSauce - aiming to put Worcester on the map musically.
