Mucky Weekender Festival

Goldie Live, Roni Size, David Rodigan, Gentleman's Dub Club, Sabres of Paradise, Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Norman Jay, Dub Pistols + more

MUCKY WEEKENDER 2026 ANNOUNCES HUGE LINE-UP FOR 7TH YEAR FESTIVAL

Mucky Weekender is Winchester’s favourite three-day music festival, organised by Barry Ashworth of Dub Pistols. The event returns for its seventh year from Thursday 10th to Saturday 12th September 2026 at Vicarage Farm.

Set within 28 acres of private parkland, the intimate 5,000-capacity festival features four stages, including one tucked away in the woods. “Expect the most electric of atmospheres – you can arrive alone and leave with 100 new friends,” says Barry Ashworth.

Championing all genres, Mucky Weekender brings together established and up-and-coming live bands, DJs, street performers and circus acts – and 2026 is its biggest line-up yet.

Headliners include Goldie (Live), Roni Size and David Rodigan, alongside Gentleman’s Dub Club, Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Pop Will Eat Itself, Goldie Lookin’ Chain, Children of Zeus, Norman Jay MBE, and special guests The Sabres of Paradise (Live) hosted by Dub Pistols.

Also joining across the weekend are Utah Saints, Micky Finn, Doc Scott, DJ Hype, MC GQ, Mr Scruff, Chris Hawkins, Slipmatt, Sam Supplier, The Cuban Brothers, Dreadzone (Greg Dread DJ Set), Altern8, Ed Solo, Deekline, Greg Wilson, Leroy Thornhill, Krafty Kuts, Aries, A.Skillz, Dr Meaker (Live), Plump DJs, Freestylers, Aphrodite, Uncle Dugs, Chris Tofu, Carly Wilford, Terry Farley, Mr Switch, Kings of the Rave, Evil Nine, X-Ray Ted, Daddy Nature B2B DJ Dansey, Girls Next Door, JFB, Brandon Block, Soul of Man, Woody Cook, The Nextmen ft. Kiko Bun, Kaya Fyah & The Fyah Band, DJ Amiah, The Beatles Dub Club, with many more still to come.

Firmly on the map as the festival that closes the season, Mucky Weekender is known for its welcoming crowd and strong sense of community. As Barry puts it: “You can attend by yourself, feel safe, have the best time and leave with 100 new lifelong friends.”

2026 also sees the return of the immersive dress-up theme, with festivalgoers invited to step into the “Circus of Freaks” – expect surreal costumes, wild performances and late-night mischief.

With genre-spanning music, creative experiences and a truly friendly atmosphere, Mucky Weekender continues to stand out as one of the UK’s most vibrant independent boutique festivals.