Valley Fest is back this weekend, from August 3 to 6, at the serene Chew Valley Lake. Prepare for an exciting combination of live music and delightful cooking presentations. Located just a short 30-minute drive from Bristol, this lakeside event guarantees an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the incredible lineup including Soul II Soul, The Kooks, and Scouting for Girls as headliners. Get ready to be wowed by this food and music extravaganza!
Not only will international stars shine at the festival, but also a variety of local Bristol talent. Among them are the captivating Ishmael Ensemble, the trailblazing Booty Bass DJ crew led by Black women and non-binary individuals, and the energetic Doreen Doreen. Valley Fest offers an enticing blend of music and flavors, making it a remarkable event that goes beyond just the music.
Tickets for Valley Fest 2023 are sold out, but if you really want to go, set up an alert on the ethical fan-to-fan resale site Twickets here. You can also join the waitlist on Tixel.
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Valley Fest 2023 stage times:
Friday 4th August
The Lake Stage
- 15:30 – 16:30: Smerins Anti Social Club
- 17:00 – 18:00: Doreen Doreen
- 18:30 – 19:30: Dr Meaker
- 20:00 – 21:00: MY BABY
- 21:30 – 23:00: Kosheen
The Afterburner
- 20:00 – 21:30: Fleetmac Wood
- 21:30 – 23:00: Fatboy Jim
- 23:00 – 00:30: Redlight
- 00:30 – 02:00: Faithless DJ Set
The Yard Stage
- 13:00 – 14:00: FFTP
- 14:30 – 15:30: Mairearad Green & Anna Massie
- 16:00 – 17:00: Medicine Creek
- 17:30 – 18:30: The Drystones
- 19:00 – 20:00: No Go Stop
- 20:30 – 21:30: Fehdah
- 22:00 – 23:00: K.O.G
To access schedules for performances on different stages, a Valley Fest programme must be purchased at the festival. These programmes are priced at £3, and all proceeds go towards supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Saturday 5th August
The Lake Stage
- 11:00 – 11:30: Zumba
- 12:30 – 13:30: Pompadour
- 14:00 – 15:00: Keston Cobblers Club
- 15:30 – 16:30: Max Rad
- 17:00 – 18:00: Leah Weller
- 18:30 – 19:30: Isaac Stuart
- 20:00 – 21:00: Sports Team
- 21:30 – 23:00: Travis
The Afterburner
- 20:00 – 21:30: Mr Benn & Queen Bee
- 21:30 – 22:30: Eva Lazarus
- 22:30 – 23:30: GARDNA
- 23:30 – 00:30: Audiomission
- 00:30 – 02:00: Roni Size + Dynamite MC
The Yard Stage
- 13:00 – 14:00: Opa Rosa
- 14:30 – 15:30: Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip
- 16:00 – 17:00: Nuala Honan
- 17:30 – 18:30: Yama Warashi
- 19:00 – 20:00: Mr Irish Bastard
- 20:30 – 21:30: Soma Soma
- 22:00 – 23:00: Dizraeli
To access schedules for performances on different stages, a Valley Fest program can be purchased at the festival. The program is priced at £3, with all proceeds going towards the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Sunday 6th August
The Lake Stage
- 11:00 – 11:30: Zumba
- 12:00 – 13:00: TBC
- 13:00 – 14:00: Emily Barker
- 14:30 – 15:30: Pete Josef
- 16:00 – 17:00: The Dolly Show
- 17:30 – 18:30: Mr Bruce
- 19:00 – 20:00: Judge Jules Live
- 20:30 – 22:00: Clean Bandit
The Afterburner
- 19:00 – 20:30: Tropical Tea Party
- 20:30 – 22:00: Dj Dunks & Flashman Funk
- 22:00 – 23:30: Felix Joy
- 23:30 – 01:00: The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club
The Yard Stage
- 12:00 – 13:00: TBC
- 13:30 – 14:30: Samantha Lindo
- 15:00 – 16:00: Holysseus Fly
- 16:30 – 17:30: Waldo’s Gift
- 18:00 – 19:00: Afon Sistema
- 19:30 – 20:30: Aleighcia Scott
- 21:00 – 22:00: The Mouse Outfit
To access schedules for performances on different stages, you must purchase a Valley Fest program at the festival. The programs are priced at £3, and all proceeds go towards supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust.
