Once upon a time, festivals were swirling chaos in technicolour. A burst of music, sweat, and wide-eyed revelation.
Show of Hands is a new Jazz festival taking place at Gilcombe farm in Bruton over the May bank holiday weekend in 2026 for 2,500 people.
It's a space for family and friends to enjoy and listen to up-and-coming Jazz music in the rolling somerset hills.
Show of Hands prides itself on being fully independent, free of corporate sponsorship and mass-produced brands. We want to take the festival experience back to being about the people and the community. That's why we've created a unique chance for festival goers to have their say in the festival with an all-attendees vote. You can propose and change anything you like. It is your place to create. The festival will be full of revelry, hot air balloons, talks about doing things differently, and fun. Be a part of celebrating local independent festivals and join us.
