Valley Fest returns to The Community Farm, an organic farm overlooking Chew Valley Lake, from Thursday 29 July to Sunday 1 August 2027. The site is 20 minutes south of Bristol, off Denny Lane at Chew Magna.
What to expect
There are four stages. The Lake Stage takes the headliners, SOS has DJs and late-night sets, Kaleidoscope focuses on emerging artists, folk, jazz and world music, and Regeneration hosts talks, comedy and spoken word. Food is a big part of the weekend, with live-fire cooking, chef demos and street food, plus long-table feasts at £55 a seat in advance. Around the stages you will find a lakeside wellness area with a hot tub, sauna and ice bath, a kids’ field and a market. The first acts announced include Friendly Fires, Cast, Fisherman’s Friends and Beans on Toast.
Visitor information
Dates: Thursday 29 July to Sunday 1 August 2027. Gates are open 9am to 9pm each day, and music runs until 2am Thursday to Saturday and 1am on Sunday.
Cost: Adult weekend tickets, covering Friday to Sunday with camping included, were £124.99 at the Tier 1 Early Bird level, and prices rise with each tier. Thursday early access is £24.99 extra. The first two under-12s on each order go free, and 12 to 17 year olds pay £49.99.
Getting there: Parking is cheaper booked in advance with your ticket than paid on the gate. Public transport is limited: trains run to Bristol Temple Meads, then local buses head towards Chew Magna.
Dogs: Not allowed, apart from registered assistance dogs.
Family friendly: Yes. There is a quieter family campsite near the car park.
Where to stay
Camping is included with a weekend ticket. If you would rather sleep in a bed, Bishop Sutton is a Chew Valley village east of Chew Valley Lake. Browse places to stay near Bishop Sutton.
