Get ready for a feel-good day out at Family Fest 2026 – a weekend celebration of music, fun and family adventure in the heart of Wimborne, Dorset!
Set across 12 acres of scenic farmland, this vibrant festival brings together creative community spirit, live entertainment, mouth-watering food, local traders and activities for all ages from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st May 2026.
Enjoy a bite to eat with our hot food options, including fish and chips, Greek and Italian options, as well as loaded jacket potatoes, sweet treats, including ice cream by Bournemouth Ice Cream and a bar by Hut Mobile Bar on-site alongside the River Stour.
Taking to the main stage is Lottie, a captivating performance and crowd-pleasing songs, Static Tandem, a dynamic duo bringing 90s to modern hits with a signature twist, both headlining Saturday and Yazadi, a dynamic, high-energy set that’ll have everyone dancing and singing along headlining Sunday and alongside other artists, including Harvey Glenn, Gracie Park, Hunters Moon and Layla Jurado – plus a fantastic roster of other live acts on the main stage.
Other activities and shows include family crazy golf, Punch and Judy and Magic Jay with JR Productions, Junk Jodie, BMX stunt shows with Urban Displays, petting farm with Nicks Farm, falconry displays with Falcons Crest, and much more, all included in the 2026 tickets.
Rob, founder of Family Fest, said: “2026 is our biggest year yet with further enhancements on activities and shows included in tickets, a stronger live music schedule on the main stage, a new layout providing easier access to the festival site and the option to camp in the festival too.”
He went on to say: “We are proud to have returning partners including Total Guide to Dorset, Burrows Coaches, Titan Tents and Wimborne BID, as well as new partnerships with DripFeed Lab, MyTime Young Carers and Jimmy’s, and we look forward to welcoming you to our 9th festival, and our 6th festival in Wimborne, Dorset.”
For 2026, family camping includes 3 nights of camping in the festival campsite, a special campers’ only evening on Friday hosted by Yazadi and Dame Daisy and festival access on Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets, including family camping, can be found at www.wearefamilyfest.co.uk. Bring your family, friends and festival spirit – Family Fest Wimborne is the perfect way to kick off the summer!
