Upton House Food and Music Festival 2026: Queen, Oasis, Kids Entertainment and Street Food in Poole

Upton House Food and Music Festival 2026 returns to Poole for three days of live music, street food, children's entertainment and family fun at Upton Country Park - the perfect setting for making summer memories together.

Running from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th June 2026, this is the kind of event that works equally brilliantly for families looking for something fun to do together, or a group of friends who want a calmer festival atmosphere. As the south's best food, drink and live music festival, it's easy to see why people come back year after year.

The Music Line-Up: Three Days of Incredible Tributes

The line-up is impressive across all three days but be quick getting your tickets because prices rise from Tuesday 26^th May! BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

 

Friday 12th June

Friday opens with Robbie Williams tribute Lee Pashley and Oasis tribute Oasiss, building towards a headline set from Queen tribute UK Queen. A great opening night for rock fans.

Saturday 13th June

Saturday brings Elton John tribute Absolutely Elton in the afternoon, followed by Stereoironics (Stereophonics), Fu Fighters (Foo Fighters), and closing with Ultimate Green Day. One of the strongest single-day line-ups you'll find at any festival in the south this summer.

Sunday 14th June

Sunday rounds things off with Amy Winehouse tribute Tania Alboni, Kings of Leon tribute Kingz of Leon, and Bon Jovi tribute Bon Giovi closing out the weekend in style.

New for 2026: The Ibiza Classics Terrace

Brand new for 2026, the Ibiza Classics Terrace adds a whole different dimension to the festival. DJ legend Brandon Block headlines the stage across Saturday and Sunday, joined by Paul Moss, Jon Langford, Mark Rush Palmer and Vicky Sax, Dav Gomrass, and Tom Perry. If the main stage tributes get your nostalgia firing, the terrace will keep the energy going long into the evening.

Street Food, Craft Drinks and Everything in Between

The food village is where this festival really earns its name. Expect a brilliant spread of street food traders covering every flavour - from Bao Beast and Montien Thai to Dorset Pizza Kitchen, The Greekery, Big Bear Burgers, and Bratwurst. Sweet tooths are well catered for too, with churros, crêpes, waffles, gelato, and pick and mix all present.

On the drinks side, there's a gin bar (including local favourite BH1 Gin), a Shanty Spirit cocktail bar, a Spritz Bar, Pimms and Prosecco, real ales and local ciders, milkshakes, and proper coffee.

For the competitive eaters in the group, chilli and food eating competitions add a brilliant festival touch that turns a crowd into a community.

Take a look at what will be available! It's epic - https://uptonhousefoodandmusicfestival.com/food-and-drink-festival/

 

Family Entertainment at Upton House Festival

Kids are genuinely well thought-of here. Each day has a dedicated children's entertainment programme:

•       Friday: Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon

•       Saturday: Krazy Kev and Count Backwards

•       Sunday: Jamie Jambo, a Lovely Bubble Show, Mad 4 Animals, and Lovely Bubble Walkabout

Beyond the performances, the children's area also features arts and crafts workshops and giant garden games, so little ones have plenty to keep them busy between sets.

Where Is It and How Do I Get There?

Upton Country Park is an award-winning Country Park in Poole. It's easy to get to, with parking on site from £6.50, and the grounds give the whole event a relaxed, festival-in-the-countryside feel that's hard to replicate.

Tickets and How to Book

Tickets start from £11 for adults, £5 for children (under 5’s are free), and £27 for a family. Day tickets mean you can pick your favourite line-up day, or go all in on a weekend pass for the full experience.

Tickets are available via the festival website: uptonhousefoodandmusicfestival.com  

 

 

Got any questions? The team at Upton Food and Music Festival have covered them all in their FAQ's HERE