A new festival in Somerset over the weekend of 16th-19th July, 2027. A mind-melding mix of jazz, soul, global grooves, and forward thinking club sounds.
Completely shaped by you. 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 has been postponed to 2027
It is with a very heavy heart that we have to announce the postponement of Show of Hands Festival 2026.
We set out to build something uncompromisingly beautiful, eclectic and truly for the people - a festival free from corporate sponsorship and shaped by its community.
The response we've had has been incredible, and there has been real momentum building, but we have run out of time for that to translate into ticket sales for this May.
We need more time to reach the people who are only just discovering Show of Hands, so we can launch it in the way we set out to.
We will return on Friday 16th - Monday 19th July 2027.
The refund period has now closed and an incredible 62% of you held on to your tickets and rolled them to next year's festival.
Thank you for sticking with us. We already have exciting news to share with you soon.
ARTISTS
Where jazz meets soul, global grooves and forward-thinking club sounds. Genre-crossing headliners include Submotion Orchestra, Lady Wray, General Levy with TC & The Groove Family delivering an exclusive jazz-meets-jungle set. Alongside emerging artists, takeovers and tastemakers.
A programme of adventures for everyone unfolds across the site. Expect everything from yoga and storytelling, to den building and circus skills. All included in your ticket.
Show of Hands is designed as a grown-up music festival, but families are very much part of the gathering. Alongside the music, we’ve created imaginative experiences for children so everyone can enjoy the weekend together. No kids’ corners or endless extra charges. Just space to explore, discover and share the festival as a family.
