Beautiful Days Festival
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Beautiful Days Festival

Escot Park, United Kingdom
50 artists

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Beautiful Days Festival 2026: psychedelic festival at Escot Park, United Kingdom

Nestled in the Devon hills, Beautiful Days Festival takes over Escot Park each year, near Exeter in southwest England, from August 20 to 23, 2026. Founded by members of The Levellers, this family-friendly festival cultivates a relaxed and festive atmosphere in a rural setting.

The 2026 edition brings together four artists spanning indie, psychedelia and post-punk: The Beta Band, legends of folktronica and psychedelic pop, Big Special, Dug and Gurriers.

The programme navigates between alternative rock, indie rock, psychedelic rock and touches of indietronica and trip hop. An eclectic sound palette true to the festival's open-minded spirit, valuing both classics and new voices.

From August 20 to 23, 2026, Escot Park hosts this summer edition. Browse the full line-up and book your tickets.

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Headliners
The Beta Band – Alternative Rock
The Beta Band
Alternative Rock
Big Special – Indie Rock
Big Special
Indie Rock
Dug – Folk
Dug
Folk
MADNESS – Pop
MADNESS
Pop
Skindred – Rock
Skindred
Rock
GOGOL BORDELLO – Folk Rock
GOGOL BORDELLO
Folk Rock
The Proclaimers – Rock
The Proclaimers
Rock
NOVA TWINS – Hip-Hop
NOVA TWINS
Hip-Hop
Super Furry Animals – Electro
Super Furry Animals
Electro
Gurriers – Alternative Rock
Gurriers
Alternative Rock
Gwenno – Electropop
Gwenno
Electropop
The Royston Club – Indie Rock
The Royston Club
Indie Rock
3 Daft Monkeys – Folk
3 Daft Monkeys
Folk
MERYL STREEK – Rock
MERYL STREEK
Rock
Split Dogs – Punk
Split Dogs
Punk
BAR STOOL PREACHERS – Indie Rock
BAR STOOL PREACHERS
Indie Rock
Baque Luar – Alternative
Baque Luar
Alternative
Ben Brown – Electro
Ben Brown
Electro
Billy Bragg – Rock
Billy Bragg
Rock
Chameleons
Chameleons
Chameleons UK – Pop
Chameleons UK
Pop
Chris Hawkins & Bez
Crystal Tides – Alternative
Crystal Tides
Alternative
DJ YODA – Hip-Hop
DJ YODA
Hip-Hop
Damien Dempsey – Folk
Damien Dempsey
Folk
Dartmoor Pixie Band
Eddi Reader – Folk
Eddi Reader
Folk
Erotic Secrets of Pompeii – Indie Rock
Erotic Secrets of Pompeii
Indie Rock
Junior Brother – Folk
Junior Brother
Folk
Katherine Priddy – Folk
Katherine Priddy
Folk
Levellers – Rock
Levellers
Rock
Levellers Collective
Lisa O’Neill – Folk
Lisa O’Neill
Folk
Luke Haines – Indie Rock
Luke Haines
Indie Rock
Nick Parker and the False Alarms
Old Crow Folk Club
Phil Hartnoll – Dance
Phil Hartnoll
Dance
Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips
SNAYX – Indie Rock
SNAYX
Indie Rock
Sambroso All Stars – Latin
Sambroso All Stars
Latin
Skerryvore – World
Skerryvore
World
Skinny Lister – Celtic Rock
Skinny Lister
Celtic Rock
Sound of the Sirens – Folk
Sound of the Sirens
Folk
Steeleye Span – Folk
Steeleye Span
Folk
THE DIVINE COMEDY – Pop
THE DIVINE COMEDY
Pop
Tanita Tikaram – Pop
Tanita Tikaram
Pop
The Undertones – Pop Soul
The Undertones
Pop Soul
The Wonder Stuff – Rock
The Wonder Stuff
Rock
Toby Lee – Rock
Toby Lee
Rock
Turin Brakes – Pop
Turin Brakes
Pop

📍Location

Escot Park, United Kingdom
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FAQ

How many stages does Beautiful Days have?

This festival in England (Devon) offers entertainment across 6 stages (including the Main Arena, the Big Top and the Theatre Tent), plus the Magic Teapot, site art installations, a huge Children's Area and the Kanga Wellbeing space.

What are the dates and how long is it?

Beautiful Days takes place at Escot Park, Devon. The site opens for camping from 12 noon on Thursday 20 August 2026, with performances running Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August. The weekend ticket includes 4 nights of camping (Thursday to Monday).

Is camping included?

Yes, Beautiful Days is a camping festival: the weekend ticket gives access to the campsites from Thursday to Monday. Campervan and caravan pitches are available, as well as yurts, tipis and Bell Tents to hire.

Which station is nearest and are there shuttles?

The closest station is Feniton, linked free of charge to the site's Red Gate by a shuttle bus running throughout the weekend. Stagecoach buses also run from Exeter St Davids station.

Is the festival family- and child-friendly?

Yes, it is a family-friendly festival with a huge Children's Area. Child tickets are priced by age band (under 5, 5 to 10, 10 to 16), and all under-16s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.

What facilities are there for disabled visitors?

There is an Accessible Campsite next to the site (with a 24hr marquee, medicine fridge and charging points), accessible parking spaces, viewing platforms in the Main Arena and the Big Top, accessible toilets and a free shuttle bus linking the Accessible Campsite to the Medical Centre all weekend. Assistance dogs are welcome.

When was the festival founded?

Beautiful Days was founded in 2003 by the band Levellers and is organised by DMF Music. It is fully independent, with no sponsorship or advertising.

What food is available on site?

The site features real ale bars from Otter Brewery and a vast selection of carefully chosen food and craft stalls.

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Escot Park, United Kingdom
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50 artists
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