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Main Stage – Kinecroft
Friday 29th August – from 17:00 BunkFest 2025 will be officially opened by Wallingford’s Mayor, Ros Lester. Opening Artist: The Coverbuoys – From 5pm Headliner: Laurence Jones Saturday 30th August – from 11:30 Opening Artist: Weekend Warriors – from 11.30 Headliner:…
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St Peter’s Church
The beautiful church of St Peter’s is playing host to choral, a cappella and acoustic acts on Saturday. Thank you to the Churches Conservation Trust for opening the doors so we can invite you to enjoy stirring vocal performances and tranquillity in these gorgeous Georgian surroundings. Expect glorious harmonies to…
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St Mary’s Church
St Mary’s is hosting choral and a cappella groups on Sunday, right in the heart of Wallingford. If you hear sublime music from the Market Place, be sure to stop in to see what’s going on inside! St Mary’s will also host the BunkFest Song Circle, promising an even bigger…
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The Bullcroft Stage
The Bullcroft – Sponsored by E&W Plumbing Get ready for a pipeline of talent on the Bullcroft Stage! Thanks to E&W Plumbing, the music and entertainment will be flowing all weekend long – from inspirational young performers…
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The Cholsey and Wallingford Railway (the ‘singing train’)
One of the founding venues for BunkFest 20+ years ago, the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway is delighted to offer more music, dance, beer and heritage atmosphere than ever before! Relax in the historical surroundings of the restored Victorian railway canopy, and there is plenty of undercover drinking space in the…
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The Magic Teapot
Part of The Bullcroft Arena – Sponsored by Drain Gain So much to see, so much to do! Wherever you find yourself in town make sure to wander lonely as a cloud over to The Magic Teapot in the Bullcroft Arena for the spoken word poetry & story telling! Keep…
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The Comrades Club
A true hidden gem, the famous 105-year-old members’ club once again opens its doors to all festival-goers, young and old. With plenty of outside seating in the sunshine, and a warm, friendly atmosphere inside, come along and sample excellent cask ale, beers, ciders, wine and spirits. And don’t forget the…
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The Cross Keys
The original home of BunkFest! Now owned by Oxfordshire-based family pub company Oak Taverns and run by Dave and Emma, the Keys is a true free-house for the first time in living memory. Enjoy great cask beer, ever-changing craft beer and some of the area’s best street food operators…
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The Five Little Pigs
Five Little Pigs is excited to be part of BunkFest for its third year running. The restaurant converts itself into a more relaxed festival-style venue with an eclectic range of street food, including brunch and our favourite filled house doughnuts. You will find a range of local…
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The George Hotel
The George Hotel & Tavern Bar stands tall and proud; located on High Street in the heart of Wallingford. Throughout BunkFest weekend, the team will be hosting live music on their incredible Teardrop Stage. With its beautiful courtyard, local ales, delicious cocktails, and gourmet food van by Carbonis, this…
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The Town Arms
BunkFest is delighted to have The Town Arms as a venue again this Year! Situated a stone’s throw from the picturesque Wallingford Bridge, Jim and Jessie serve a variety of excellent craft beers, lagers, ales and ciders. Over BunkFest weekend you can relax in the sunny beer garden, grab…
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The Royal
Head to The Royal and indulge your senses in their spacious garden, while enjoying great quality food, refreshing drinks and the sweet sounds of some of the Fringe’s finest acts. After two great years of being a Fringe venue, they are ready to once…
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The Keep
Wallingford’s hippest venue, this popular bar in Castle Street has a lively but relaxed atmosphere. Now famous locally for its incredible array of gins and craft beers plus a great musical vibe, you can enjoy listening to (and joining in?) with very talented performers, maybe alongside a gin, or beer…
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Centre 70 Workshops and Jam Sessions
Bring your instruments and be part of BunkFest. Now an established part of the festival fringe, Centre 70, next to the KineCroft, will be packed with all manner of workshops and jam sessions from the Friday evening though Sunday. There is no advance booking — just turn up on the…
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Ayres House Studios
Gallery open 10.30 am – 4.30 pm Ayres House Associate artists invite you to their annual group exhibition showcasing contemporary crafts and artwork from a diverse group of creatives. This year we’re delighted to be running creative drop-in workshops and demos as part of Wallingford’s…
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The Wallingford Bookshop
Just opposite St Mary-Le-More Church in St Martin’s Street, The Wallingford Bookshop is a tiny indie bookshop that will give you a big welcome! They’re absolutely delighted to be hosting poetry sessions and workshops throughout the weekend as part of the BunkFest…
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Mollie’s Cafe
A family-run business with quirky décor, Mollie’s Cafe will be hosting an acoustic stage in their ‘secret garden’ throughout the weekend. Come and enjoy a range of freshly cooked food, homemade cakes, hot drinks, beer and wine. Outside seating front & back of the café will give you a…
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Le Clos
Wallingford’s very popular wine bar, Le Clos, is right in the heart of town and a perfect place to enjoy the music and watch the BunkFest world walk by! After 12 successful years in Aston Tirrold, Stephane opened this cosy, atmospheric bar in 2017, offering delicious food-to-share, as well…
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The Green Tree
Step off the BunkFest shuttle bus in St. Leonard’s Square and you’ll find yourself at the door of a typical friendly pub, full of laughter, music and a whole lotta love! A big welcome from Joanne and her Green Tree family now includes delicious Caribbean food, an enclosed beer…
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The Dolphin
Once again, The Dolphin is proud to be supporting the Fringe by inviting Wallingford Radio 107.3fm to take over the garden for BunkFest! Join us for our legendary breakfasts – with a complementary radio show – and sample our great range of beers and wines while the fringe comes…
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The Corn Exchange
Run entirely by volunteers and recipient of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2020, the Corn Exchange is delighted to be a BunkFest fringe venue once again. You can listen to music in the informal atmosphere of the Foyer Bar on Saturday afternoon with a drink in your…
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The Coachmakers Arms Tavern (CAT)
Housed in one of Wallingford’s oldest buildings, The Coachmakers Arms is a lovely pub close to the heart of the town, where a warm welcome awaits you! There will be a relaxed atmosphere over…
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Salter’s Steamers
Musical Boat Trips with Salter’s Steamers Enjoy BunkFest from the river! Cross Wallingford Bridge to the Riverside Park and pool complex on the Crowmarsh side to ride on one of Salter’s lovely cruisers (the Mary Stuart or the Reading). Each trip is 40-minute long and each has live music, with…
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The Boat House Riverside Stage
The newly refurbished Boat House pub sits beside the medieval bridge over the River Thames. We bring you a great range of bands on our Riverside Stage: jazz, indie, blues, hiphop, folk and more. As well as listening to some first-rate sounds, you’ll be able to watch dance performances while…