Music and Entertainment...
This page will be updated as and when attractions, events and acts are confirmed. Please keep visiting this page for up-to-date information.
Although management will do its best to ensure all the acts perform as agreed, management cannot accept responsibility for late cancellation or alteration of performance times and reserves the right to change the acts featured without prior notice.
Thursday 14th May 2026 - Day Session
12noon-6.00pm
A day out for the real ale connoisseur – the first opportunity to sample the vast range of beers on offer at this year’s Festival. The Beer of the Festival and other category winners will be announced during the session.
Please note - there will be no train rides.
Thursday 14th May 2026 - Trade & VIP Session
12noon-6.00pm
An opportunity to meet other brewers, publicans and suppliers to the trade in the unique atmosphere of the Rail Ale Festival. Applications for trade session tickets should be emailed to tradesession@railalefestival.com.
If you would enjoy a chance to judge some of our competition beers please indicate this in your email. We would value your judgement and hope you will consider joining a panel.
VIP Rail Ale Lunch
Please email VIPevents@railalefestival.com for more information.
Thursday 14th May 2026 - Evening Session
6.30pm to 11.00pm
Rail Ale Party Night with Badness
Madness tribute band Badness lead the tribute and Ska scene with their energetic show and a frontman who never fails to whip the audience into shape. Musically tight and loud, playing classic Madness, Bad Manners and The Specials, to name but a few.
Re-live the "Dance Crazy" days of the late 70s and early 80s with the #1 Ska revival band in the UK.
Be prepared to "Enjoy Yourself" – it will be a hot and sweaty one!
Supported by The Suffrajetz, a popular local band.
Please note this is an all-standing event.
Friday 15th May 2026
Friday Night Headliner - ABBA Party Band Love Abba? Love a party? Then this is the band for you! A night of high energy entertainment.
Details of other acts will appear here when confirmed
Saturday 16th May 2026
Saturday Night Headliner – Calling Planet Earth The ultimate 80s experience that defines a decade
Details of other acts will appear here when confirmed
Sunday 17th May 2026
Join us for an afternoon celebrating the best of country music with The Luke Combs Experience. They may not be Luke Combs but they’re definitely the next best thing!
Also featuring artists and bands including, Mark Black, Saguaro and Eric Lawrence.
And watch out for the Line Dancing class before the music starts!
This is a must not miss event for all lovers of Country music.
It is also very much a family event – under 18s go free – so get your tickets booked today!
