Set against the vibrant green of Daventry Rugby Club, DavFest returns on 24–25 July 2026 with a confident promise: two days of exhilarating live music, electric atmosphere, and a celebration of sound that feels unmistakably Daventry. Bigger, bolder, and more beautifully curated than ever, the town’s flagship festival once again raises the bar; championing musical diversity while placing exceptional local talent firmly centre stage.

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The weekend opens with a proud salute to homegrown artistry. Layla Dawson steps into the spotlight first, her captivating sound setting an elegant and assured tone for the days ahead. She’s followed by much-loved local favourites Rising Sons, delivering pitch-perfect renditions of timeless classics that feel tailor-made for golden summer afternoons.

Then the festival’s first tribute moment arrives in full force. Tina Turner by Julie Nevada ignites the stage with a powerhouse celebration of the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll; Proud Mary, Simply the Best, and What’s Love Got to Do With It ringing out in triumphant style. As anticipation reaches fever pitch, Friday’s headline moment lands exactly where it should. Madness by Complete Madness (The Nutty Boys) take over with an extended, anthem-packed set, Our House, Baggy Trousers, It Must Be Love, House of Fun; delivering a euphoric, skanking finale that seals night one as unforgettable.

Saturday opens with intrigue. A special TBC slot promises something deeply meaningful for the Daventry community, hinted to represent nothing less than the future of music itself. A moment to watch closely.

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From there, the festival heads west. Whiskey Flame, Daventry’s own, bring Wild West swagger and sun-soaked charm, cowboy hats not just welcome, but encouraged. The afternoon rolls seamlessly into another local triumph as All About Everything lift the crowd with feel-good anthems and irresistible crowd-pleasers.

As daylight softens, pop takes centre stage. Lady Gaga by So Tribute commands attention with chart-defining hits, Bad Romance, Poker Face, Born This Way, Shallow, before the ultimate ’90s nostalgia rush arrives. Spice Girls by 90s SPICE Tribute deliver pure pop joy with Wannabe, Say You’ll Be There, Spice Up Your Life and Stop, transforming the festival into a full-throttle throwback.

Rock fans are next, as arena-sized anthems echo across the site, Bon Jovi classics including Livin’ on a Prayer, You Give Love a Bad Name, It’s My Life and Wanted Dead or Alive sound tracking a powerful shift in tempo.

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The Saturday co-headliner is a booking rich with meaning. Following the recent passing of the legendary Mani, DavFest is honoured to welcome The Stone Roses by The Absolute Stone Roses, delivering era-defining indie classics; I Wanna Be Adored, Sally Cinnamon, She Bangs the Drums, Waterfall; with reverence, passion, and The AC/DC Tribute, AB/CD take the headline slot, closing DavFest 2026 in thunderous fashion. Back in Black, Highway to Hell, Thunderstruck, You Shook Me All Night Long; a colossal ending worthy of one of the biggest rock catalogues on the planet.

Beyond the stages, DavFest 2026 delivers a complete festival experience: two bars, exciting new food offerings, a bouncy castle village, fairground rides, local traders (with more still to be announced), merchandise, face painters, glitter stations, camping, and several new additions waiting to be revealed. High-end security, professional medical cover, waste management, and comprehensive facilities ensure a safe, clean, and family-friendly celebration throughout.

DavFest 2026 isn’t just back...it’s bigger, braver, and set to be the most unforgettable summer weekend Daventry has ever seen.