Artists
BunkFest headline artists for 2026 have been announced!
2026 Headline artists are here!
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Blue Water Giants
Sunday Headliner Our appetite for the classic music of former decades has never been greater, but at last, cresting today’s wave of mere imitators, comes tomorrow’s super band: The Blue Water Giants is awash with seasoned musos who bring fresh life to a world of original songs and records that…
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Dr. Feelgood
Saturday Headliner Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s Dr. Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album Stupidity that immediately went to the number one…
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The Delicate Sound of Pink Floyd
Friday Headliner The Delicate Sound of Pink Floyd is a leading 11-piece Pink Floyd tribute band from Oxfordshire. Formed in 2023, the band has quickly earned a reputation for exceptional musical precision and stunning visual production. Drawing inspiration from Pink Floyd’s iconic touring line-ups of the 1980s and 1990s, their…
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Band of Hope
Main Stage – Kinecroft – Saturday 5th of September Band of Hope grew up in Wallingford, singing songs about love, loss, hope, skinheads and power stations. They are Tom Crook – vocals, guitar, Paul Whitty – keys, vocals,…
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Cheap Suits
Main Stage – Kinecroft – Saturday 5th of September Cheap Suits are that no-nonsense, beer-spilled, sweat-drenched kind of indie band that still believe in big riffs and bigger choruses. “Poster” is pure energy, hooky, heartfelt, and built for shouting back at the band in a packed venue.
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Drinking with Lucy
MAIN STAGE – KINECROFT – Sunday 6th of September Drinking with Lucy are an Alternative Indie Rock 5 piece band, based in Wallingford. Previously known as Chunky Fingers, Drinking with Lucy are known for their guitar driven melodies and catchy 90s-influenced rock.
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Roswell Road
MAIN STAGE – KINECROFT – Friday 4th of September Roswell Road is a joyful, harmony-obsessed Americana duo. The multi-instrumentalists blend close harmonies with candid storytelling, drawing on experiences from mental health to family love to real-life adventures. Roswell’s sound has taken them from sold-out shows in London to…
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RSVP Bhangra
MAIN STAGE – KINECROFT – Saturday 5th of September RSVP are spearheading the renaissance of live Bhangra in the UK, opening doors for other artists and introducing Bhangra to mainstream audiences for the first time. From stages at Glastonbury and WOMAD, to concert venues across the UK and Europe,…
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Rusty Shackle
MAIN STAGE – KINECROFT – Sunday 6th of September Rusty Shackle are a hard-gigging folk-rock band from South Wales, known for their infectious energy, anthemic songs, and genre-blurring sound drawn from folk, rock, and indie roots. Since forming in 2010, they’ve built a loyal following through relentless touring and a…
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Skinny Lister
MAIN STAGE – KINECROFT – Saturday 5th of September Skinny Lister are a British folk/pop band formed in London through Greenwich folk clubs. Over 16 years they’ve fused punk energy with shanties, earning a reputation for raucous, good-time shows. Their unique sound has taken them from the folk circuit…
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Sorrell Nation
Main Stage – Kinecroft – Saturday 5th of September Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock to country and beyond and possesses “one of those voices that makes you immediately stop what you’re doing to give her your full attention”. She engages audiences…
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Swanvesta Social Club
MAIN STAGE – KINECROFT – Sunday 6th of September The Swanvestas blend anglo-latin percussion and melodic patterns to create a unique party sound. They mix Cuban folk songs, classic pop songs and originals in a vibrant, exciting way. The line-up features…
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True Strays
MAIN STAGE – KINECROFT – Friday 4th of September True Strays are a Bristol-based duo blending alt-Americana, blues rock, and neo-psychedelia into heartland anthems filled with soul and grit. Lifelong friends and DIY warriors, they’ve supported Lukas Nelson, rocked stages from Glastonbury to Joe Bonamassa’s cruise, and returned with…
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Track Dogs
MAIN STAGE – KINECROFT – Saturday 5th of September Track Dogs are an international band formed in 2006 in Madrid with a name deriving from the dark subterranean world of the New York subway system. They are an eclectic line up of acoustic guitar, electric bass, trumpet, cajon and…
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Brook Ellingworth
UK based country artist, Brook Ellingworth, blends heartfelt lyrics with powerful vocals & storytelling that are earning him a place on both sides of the Atlantic. With 2026 full of new releases and a growing fan base, he’s…
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Weekend Warriors
Weekend Warriors are a teenage four-piece powerhouse who have become staples of the Oxford music scene. They bring an eclectic mix- spanning everything from fan favourites to prog rock…
Dance artists and ceilidhs
You are in for a treat! We have a over 30 fantastic dance teams putting on displays around Wallingford and at our fringe venues throughout the weekend. Plus, ceilidh – that’s your chance to dance!
