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Alive At the Barn

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The Barn Theatre, United Kingdom
7 artists

Key facts

Dates
24 – 25 July 2026
Where
The Barn Theatre, United Kingdom
Tickets
edition over
Headliners
Dakka Skanks, Jess Silk, TV Smith

Data updated on 18 February 2026 — source: official site

🎤Lineup

Headliners
Dakka Skanks – Reggae
Dakka Skanks
Reggae
Jess Silk – Folk
Jess Silk
Folk
TV Smith – Rock
TV Smith
Rock
Henry Normal – Alternative
Henry Normal
Alternative
John Otway & The Big Band – Big Band
John Otway & The Big Band
Big Band
Muddy Summers & The DFW’s
Too Many Crooks – Reggae
Too Many Crooks
Reggae

✈️How to get to Alive At the Barn

Planning your trip to Alive At the Barn? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), about 35 km from the venue.
  • Allow about 49 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for London or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
The Barn Theatre, United Kingdom
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🌤️Alive At the Barn 2026 weather

Weather in The Barn Theatre in July 2026?

Actual weather at the 2026 edition

From July 24 to July 25, 2026: up to 24°, low of 16°, not a drop of rain.

no rainy days
  1. Fri, Jul 24Overcast24° / 16° 0 mm
  2. Sat, Jul 25Overcast23° / 16° 0 mm

Day-by-day observed readings at the festival site (Open-Meteo archive).

Typical weather

Light drizzle
Typical high20°
Typical low14°

Chance of rain: about 33% of days

2025Drizzle22° / 15°1 rainy day
2024Light drizzle20° / 14°no rainy days
2023Light rain18° / 13°1 rainy day

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

Hour by hour

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Same week in 2025: Fri July 25 → Sat July 26 (days aligned on the edition's weekdays).

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📋About

Alive At the Barn: Punk and Singer-Songwriter Festival at the Barn Theatre

On July 24 and 25, 2026, the Barn Theatre hosts Alive At the Barn, an intimate festival blending punk energy and singer-songwriter authenticity. This two-day event offers an eclectic lineup where British punk veterans meet engaged acoustic artists. The welcoming atmosphere of the Barn Theatre, a true showcase for live performances, encourages closeness between artists and audiences in a unique theatrical setting in the United Kingdom.

The lineup brings together renowned artists: TV Smith, legendary figure of British punk and former member of The Adverts, Dakka Skanks, carriers of the rebellious punk spirit, and Jess Silk, representative of folk singer-songwriter. Also featured are John Otway & The Big Band, Muddy Summers & The DFW's, and Too Many Crooks.

The festival explores two complementary universes: raw and energetic punk on one side, intimate and engaged acoustic compositions on the other. This combination allows for alternating between electric release and more contemplative moments, while preserving an authenticity and sincerity common to both genres. The DIY spirit and alternative culture permeate each performance, creating a unique atmosphere faithful to punk values.

Join us at the end of July 2026 at the Barn Theatre for two days of authentic and engaged music. Alive At the Barn promises an intimate experience between punk riffs and acoustic ballads.

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📋Practical info

Dates
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City
The Barn Theatre
Artists
7 artists
Programming
Eclectic
43%

Lineup focus score

Eclectic lineup spanning Rock, Reggae, Folk and more. Explore Rock festivals

43%

Alternative Rock / Indie is the leading genre (3 artists). Explore Alternative Rock / Indie festivals

6 of 7 artists tagged.

Musical footprint

As a % of the 6 identified artists in the lineup (known genre), by genre — not to be confused with the focus score, computed on the whole lineup.

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