Plumpton Revival 2026
The Forgotten Festival Is Coming Home on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2026 at Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AL.
Plumpton, UK— Monday 23rd February 2026 —
In 1969 and 1970, Plumpton Racecourse played host to one of the most legendary — yet overlooked — festivals in British music history. Acts like Pink Floyd, The Who, Ginger Baker, Peter Green, and Black Sabbath lit up the Sussex skies before the festival was forced to relocate. Eventually evolving into what we now know as the Reading Festival.
Now, more than 50 years on, that forgotten chapter of British counterculture is set to roar back into life. Plumpton Revival will take place on August 8–9, 2026, transforming the racecourse into a full-scale, immersive reimagining of those extraordinary late-60s/early-70s weekends.
“It’s more than just a tribute — this is about reclaiming a forgotten chapter of UK music history and re-igniting it for a new generation,” said Theo Crew, Creative Producer.
General Admission Tickets, VIP Experience Tickets (Both Weekend and Day Tickets), Accessibility Tickets 2-4-1 With Carer, Camping Tickets, Child Tickets and 65+ tickets and Parking are all available an onsale now here: https://plumptonrevival.uk/tickets/
In addition, you can add Refund Protection to your purchase at checkout, this is applied to all purchased tickets. This covers events such as illness, travel problems, or family emergencies.
The event will feature theatre-quality tribute acts honouring the original lineup — including Think Floyd, Who’s Next, Dreams of Fleetwood Mac, and Eric and the Claptones — alongside nationally touring artists from the current Blues circuit, such as The James Oliver Band (currently performing with Ian Dury and the Blockheads bassist Norman Watt-Roy), Aynsley Lister, one of the UK’s hottest contemporary blues guitarists, Will Wilde an award winning blues rock harmonica player, singer & songwriter from Brighton, 2026 UK Blues Awards ‘Best Band’ nominees The Milk Men, and Brothers In The Blues consisting of Bob (The Glue) Brookes on Vocal and Harmonica (Miller Anderson, Chris Farlow, Buddy Whittington), Derek Austin on Keyboards (Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Eric Burdon), Jeremy Sherman on Bass Guitar (Uncle Johns Band, Voodoo Kitchen, Riverboat Six) Chris Hunt on Drums (23 years with Lonnie Donegan, Van Morrison and Joe Brown). They will be joined by special guest Nigel Bagge on Guitar and Vocal (The original guitarist in Nicky Moore’s Blues Corporation, Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green and Miller Anderson. More details about their set will be announced in due course. Please be advised that the lineup is subject to change.
But Plumpton Revival is far more than a music festival. Organisers have curated a fully immersive and interactive 1970s experience, complete with psychedelic visuals, retro theming, period-accurate food and fashion, vintage markets, art installations, retro funfair attractions, and walkabout actors bringing the spirit of the era to life.
Festival Cinema:
Step inside our pop-up cinema and lose yourself in the sights and sounds of rock’s most electric era. Grainy film reels flicker to life, the air hums with nostalgia, and you’re transported back to the festival fields that changed music forever.
Festival Comedy:
Before arena tours… Before panel shows. Before comedy became pristine and polished. The 70’s were chaos, character and pure variety ruled. This summer, we’re bringing it all back, with the Plumpton Revival Comedy Tent!
Basil Brush (A true icon of British variety as you’ve never seen him before!), Chas & Dave by The Spice Chavs – A raucous tribute to the sing along legends, Tony Law (8 Out of 10 Cats, Have I Got News For You) – Surreal, unpredictable, and one of the most inventive comics of our generation, Jarred Christmas (Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Mock the Week) – High-octane storytelling and festival-ready charisma. Also including a handpicked crew of comedians, performers, mischief-makers, and rising voices bringing depth, colour and unpredictability to the festival. Hosted by festival legend Craig Campbell – (Russell Howard’s Good News)—the Plumpton Comedy Tent promises a weekend of glorious mayhem.
Festival Circus:
We’re bringing the magic of the circus to Plumpton Revival! Step back into a world of colour, wonder and true 70’s spectacle as the big top spirit returns for one unforgettable weekend. Expect Circus Parades bursting with colour and character, hands-on Circus Workshops where all ages can learn a trick or two, and a full programme of fire, danger, and magic shows to keep you on the edge of your seat. The circus is coming to Plumpton – and this time it’s bigger, bolder, brighter, and groovier than ever before.
Festival Disco:
This summer, Plumpton Revival turns the lights down low and brings the groove back where it belongs with the Plumpton Revival Disco. Step onto a dancefloor shaped by funk, soul, Motown, and early disco — when basslines were bold, choruses were huge, and the music moved bodies before it ever chased trends.
VIP Experience:
For those who like their nostalgia with a touch of luxury, our VIP tickets bring comfort and class to the heart of the festival. Enjoy covered grandstand seating, giving you the perfect view of the Main Stage while staying shaded from the summer sun (or sheltered from the great British drizzle). Relax in the private bar, where the drinks flow, the service is swift, and the atmosphere stays effortlessly cool.
Take a break from the field with plumbed-in, flushing toilets — a small luxury that makes a significant difference. Start your weekend in style with a welcome drink on arrival, setting the tone for an unforgettable few days. Skip the queues with fast-track entry, getting you straight to the music, the laughter, and the memories. And that’s just the beginning — there’ll be more exclusive offers and perks announced in due course, reserved especially for our VIP guests.
Plumpton Revival promises not only an authentic throwback but also a joyful celebration of a cultural milestone that helped shape the UK’s music heritage.
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