-
Regions of Gloucestershire
-
What's On / Events
-
Things to Do
-
Food & Drink
-
Where to Stay
-
Offers & Competitions
Event Search
Places Search
Explore Home > Gloucestershire Tourism & Entertainment News > Explore Gloucestershire News & Reviews ArchivePlaces Search
Event Search
News
Get More from Explore!
Lechlade Festival expecting record numbers!
Lechlade Music Festival organisers are expecting record numbers at this weekend’s 3 day event. Now in its seventh year, the award-winning festival has grown into a much anticipated bank holiday activity for families and music lovers.
“We’ve seen the festival grow from a few hundred people to several thousand”, says Festival Director and founder Jennie Rainsford. “Sales have shot up this year and the fabulous weekend weather forecast has prompted even more sales in the last few days. We’re expecting a record turn-out.”
Indie band The Hoosiers, R & B legends Dr. Feelgood and Mod band The Lambrettas headline at this year’s festival, along with over 100 bands, performers and DJs on 4 stages.
A late addition to the programme is the new Comedy Stage, which on Sunday features Australian comedy star Colin Cole. “The new stage is being hosted by Cheltenham based comedy troupe Knowing Smirk. It’s a brilliant addition, our festival-goers are going to be spoilt for choice!” says Jennie.
A new Dance Music Zone will feature over 20 top DJs, some of whom are flying in from Europe just to play at Lechlade.
The festival runs from Friday 26th May to Sunday 28th May at the picturesque Riverside Park in Lechlade, alongside the River Thames.
Tickets are on sale online until Thursday at 9pm and thereafter on the gate. Camping is available from Friday to Monday. Kids 16 & under go free and lucky locals benefit from discounted advance tickets. Find out more on the website at www.lechladefestival.co.uk. Keep up to date on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LechladeFestival and on Twitter @LechladeFest
Explore Gloucestershire
22 May 2017
For further information.
- Also see : Lechlade Music Festival 2017
OTHER NEWS
- Conservation Event: 'Lemur Week' at Cotswold Wildlife Park
- Flash back to 1967 at Cotswold Motoring Museum to enjoy the Summer of Love
- Everyman Theatre offers 5 FREE places for this year's Summer School
- Springwatch and National Trust explore Sherborne Park Estate
- Stagecoach West's 'Green Week'
- Library Tours at Gloucester Cathedral
- Love your local Birds of Prey Centre!
- The plays of Shakespeare thrive in Gloucestershire this year
- Reader Offer: Save 10% on breaks with Forest Holidays
- The 2017 SBAT British Water Polo Championships at Sandford Parks Lido
- Puppet plays a part in parenting a condor at the ICBP
- The Roses Announces Second Live Broadcast
- Lechlade Festival expecting record numbers!
- Whitsun half term school holiday in Gloucestershire
- Winner of the 2016 Explore Gloucestershire at its Best Photography Competition
- New Head Gardener joins successful visitor attraction
- Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Lee Mack…coming to the Everyman Theatre
- Discover international flavours as market returns to Cheltenham
- The Corinium Sessions: An Exciting Musical Fundraiser
- Your Lido needs you!
- 2017 Air Tattoo welcomes USAF heavyweights
- Lechlade Festival announces full line-up with bands from Lechlade to LA
- Reader’s Offer: 20% off entry to Dean Heritage Centre
- An Evening with Ed Balls: Strictly Speaking Out
- The Clock’s Ticking For Earlybirds
- Reader’s Offer: 10% Off Entry to Berkeley Castle
- Moscow State Circus return to Cheltenham with 'GOSTINITSA'
- Breeding big things at ICBP
- TV Presenter Adam Henson launches new Bushcraft Experience
- Reader’s Offer: ICBP - FREE child entry
- Take a tour of Gloucester Cathedral’s beautiful 15th century library
- Reader’s Offer: Forest Segways - 10% OFF
- REVIEW: Rent at the Everyman Theatre
- Reader’s Offer: St Augustines Farm - FREE child entry
- 'Recycled & Reclaimed' Sculpture Exhibition at the Dean Heritage Centre
- Reader’s Offer: Birdland - FREE child entry
- Turning Back Time - Sandford Park Lido opens on Good Friday
- Spring DAYS OUT OFFERS in Gloucestershire
- Whitemead Forest Park re-launches after £3m redevelopment
- Best guide to Easter Egg Hunts in Gloucestershire 2017
- First Sifaka born in GB makes his debut at Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
- Corinium Museum wins substantial National Lottery grant
- EXCLUSIVE Reader’s Offer: Cattle Country Adventure Park
- Real Life Love Story set to dazzle audiences in Tewkesbury
- Easter activities at the ICBP
- Reader’s Offer: Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park
- A fifth Easter Camp announced by Gloucester Rugby!
- REVIEW: The Crucible at the Everyman Theatre
- Would you like to appear on the next series of Salvage Hunters?
- Things to do this Mother's Day in Gloucestershire
- Kids invited to Stick Their Necks out at The Eastgate Shopping Centre.
