A new experimental festival for Somerset over the Late May Bank Holiday. A mind-melding mix of Jazz, Dance, workshops, activities, talks and hot air balloons. All included in your ticket.
At the centre is the power of choice. Propose and vote on anything once you have a ticket, the results are binding. Then we bring it to life.
Show of Hands Festival. A brand new independent jazz, electronica and arts experience. Late May Bank Holiday weekend, 2026
Enjoy headline acts, curated up-and-coming music, hot air ballooning, creative arts and wellness in beautiful Somerset. Friends and family vibe.
You plus 2,500 other like minded music fans will shape your own experience. Each attendee will be granted the power to vote.
The more you put in the more your voice carries weight.”
ARTISTS
We are thrilled to present the first wave of music artists, performers and makers joining us for Show of Hands 2026, with plenty more still to come. This is the first glimpse of the weekend. The full line up lives here.
Across the weekend a programme of sessions invites you to learn, make, taste and connect. Whether you come with friends or fly solo, these moments offer something a little different: light-hearted, skilful and open to all.
Across the weekend, we invite you into a world built from imagination. Rooted in the South West’s heritage, the festival hosts a hot air balloon meet for independent pilots. You can watch them take off every morning and evening from behind the main stage.
Expect pop-up performances and collaborative builds.
Whether you’re watching an aerialist at dusk or painting a banner with your kids, the festival’s artistic heart beats steadily alongside the music, offering moments of inspiration, interaction, and surprise. More information coming soon.
