Artists
Full list of BunkFest artists for 2026 are here!
2026 Headline artists are here!
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The Jamestown Brothers
The Jamestown Brothers are an eight-piece, energetic, audience engaging, original, folk punk/indie band.
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The Kennet Delta Cowboys
The Kennet Delta Cowboys play country and western and bluegrass delivered with passion and a lot of fun. Classic country to sing along to or swing your dancing pants to…
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The Kirals
The Kirals is an roots/Americana band from Oxford performing original material from their two albums and recent EP, The Last Sunrise. Described by Americana UK as “A breath of…
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The Kokroachez
The Kokroachez, an Oxford-based female-fronted alt-rock band who deliver explosive live shows. Think, South Arcade meets Wunderhorse or Linkin Park meets The Marmozets.
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The Lost Trades
The Lost Trades are a folk/Americana trio, based in the West Country, with a cool Laurel Canyon vibe. With a sound that is reminiscent of the California folk scene of the late 60s/early 70s, their three-part harmonies have been described as “flawless”, “spine tingling” and “magical”.
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The M.F.U
The M.F.U brings a show to places you won’t expect. Say hello to a…
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The Mighty Redox
The Mighty Redox are the half punk/half hippy staples of Oxford music, playing upbeat psychedelic workouts of pure energy. Bring your dancing shoes!…
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The Mysteries
BunkFest faves The Mysteries play harmony-drenched acoustic soul, glockenspiel-led acousto-electropop, upbeat classics that don’t often get covered, and never like this. From Bruno…
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The Nefarious Picaroons
The Nefarious Picaroons play jumped-up skiffle and folked-up pop, sparing no one as they stomp on the feet of mediocrity! This seven-piece band of multi-instrumentalists blend elements of country with ska and jazz to make an infectious noise to get you up out of your seats and…
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The Night Herons
The Night Herons are a jazz-pop four-piece based in Wallingford with funk and folk vibes, playing upbeat original music and…
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The Publicans
The Publicans play the finest blend of Irish folk and English indie. Their songs are fine-tuned for dancing, drinking and singing along to. As the great Shane McGowan once…
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The Revelators
BunkFest regulars The Revelators present their good time blues and boogie show once again! Expect their Stones and Blues Brothers classics and blues and boogie chestnuts. Bring your dancing shoes and cheap sunglasses.
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The Shakedown Prophets
The Shakedown Prophets have been entertaining fans across Oxfordshire and beyond for over ten years. It’s pretty difficult to sit still during their eclectic mix of rocky blues and bluesy rock – so don’t miss out.
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The Soul Seniors
The Soul Seniors will be bringing you the classic soul sounds of Motown, Stax and more. They will have you zipping up your boots and getting back to your…
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The Still Cans
The Still Cans is an Oxford band fronted by singer-songwriter and producer Aled Bath (aka stringman) and featuring additional performances from musicians who have contributed to his comeback and the development of the debut album 50:50, which is due for release in early 2026.
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The Unoriginal Smerkins
The Unoriginal Smerkins are a band formed at festivals between people who jammed together and developed a set of tunes based on folk and morris tunes. They also include other more contemporary melodies. They aim to encourage people to dance and celebrate life.
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The Yoko Mainwaring Experience
Cabaret comedy at its finest. The oldest boy band in Britain, The Yoko Mainwaring Experience, with their quirky take on obscure songs you may know and self penned ‘future masterpieces’ will either get you singing along or laughing and occasionally both. Who said you couldn’t multitask!…
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Things
Things are a hip-shaking funk soul groove outfit devoted to their 70s heroes, the gospel-tinged legendary band “Stuff”.
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!
