Daresbury Festival will return to Walton Hall and Gardens on Saturday 20 June 2026.

Join us for this boutique festival of house, disco and happiness, set amongst the stunning backdrop of Walton.

What to expect

  • A boutique festival set in the grounds of Walton Hall and Gardens
  • A huge line-up of internationally acclaimed House and Disco artists
  • Delicious street food and bars
  • Big festival production
  • A stunning heritage venue with gardens

Line-up

  • Annie Mac
  • Roger Sanchez
  • 808 State
  • Barbara Tucker
  • Craig Charles
  • DJ Paulette
  • Horse Meat Disco
  • K-Klass
  • Loéca
  • Melvo Baptiste
  • Stage 2 hosted by La Discothèque
  • Plus special guest Sam Divine

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now and start from £44 plus booking fee, with VIP options also available.

Buy tickets

Site map

site map for Daresbury Festival 2026

Set times

TBA

2026 line-up of artists
a red light show glows from the stage under a dark sky at night, with a huge crowd watching.
smoke machines fill the Daresbury Festival stage as a huge crowd looks on.
Dusk descends on the daresbury festival crowd as they watch the stage,
confetti cannons explode from the stage into a cheering crowd.
image taken from behind the decks on the stage, showing two DJs with their arms raised looking out to a huge crowd, with two dancers in sparkly outfits either side.
stilt walkers wearing incredible costumes made of orange and bright pink feather head pieces as well as huge feather wings.
a group of 4 friends sit on a giant Daresbury Festival deckchair, underneath a tree in the shade from the sunshine.
close up, side shot of the crowd, all with their arms in the air.
a group of three women post for a photo amongst the crowd, all with big smiles and one with her arm in the air.
close up of the front row of the crowd, all looking up to the stage and dancing.
DJ's on the stage perform their set for the crowd.
a lady who is sat on the shoulders of a man within the busy crowd, raises her arms in the air, with a can in hand with a big smile on her face.
Two girls pose for a photo, each with an arm in the air, with huge grins.

FAQ’s

What are the opening times for the main event?

The event will take place between 12pm and 11pm, with the last entry to the event arena at 4:30pm.

Can I leave the event site and then come back (i.e. are there pass-outs)? 

There are no pass outs allowed at Daresbury Festival.

How old do I need to be to attend and will I need ID? 

You will need to be 18+ to attend the festival.. We operate a challenge 25 policy upon entry and at all bars, if you look younger than 25, please bring ID with you.

What do you get with VIP?

VIP tickets include fast track entry, access to the VIP area with extra bars, chill out area, posh loos and golden circle access.

Will you be releasing the set times? 

Full set times will be released before the event.

Is there parking on site?

There is parking on site which will be available to purchase on arrival. We encourage you to use public transport or local taxi firms as we have great pick up and drop off facilities on site as well.

Can I bring food/alcohol in with me? 

Sadly not.. but we do have fully stocked bars and award winning food stalls on site.

Can I bring a bag? 

Yes you can bring a small bag, this will be searched upon entry (We class small bags as no larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm). We do not allow large bags in to the event.

Can I bring camping chairs, umbrellas & blankets? 

You can’t bring camping chairs or umbrellas – small blankets are ok.

Can I bring in flags or banners? 

You can’t bring flags or banners. Laser pens are also not permitted.

Can I bring animals or pets? 

Animals or pets are not permitted at the event; with the exception of registered assistance dogs.

Can we bring sun cream with us? 

Yes, so long as they are not in glass containers.

Do you have disabled facilities? 

The event is on a field with disabled access and disabled facilities.

Can we bring perfume/deodorant? 

Glass bottles/aerosols are banned. Roll on deodorant is fine.

Is there anywhere to charge my phone? 

Mastercharge will be providing recharge lockers for our 2026 event. Pre-booking your powered locker is the ultimate way to keep your batteries full throughout your day, ensuring you capture every moment and stay connected.

Access a 3-pin UK socket, USB-C and USB-A ports. Secure devices and valuables with wrist band operation.

Forget the last-minute faff and pre-book so you can arrive fully prepped for Daresbury Festival 2026.