# Event Details - **Event Name**: The BISHOPS STORTFORD Nearly Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: ★ The Nearly Festival .....The Regions No.1 'family friendly' tribute event! ★ ★ DATE TO BE CONFIRMED ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ UPDATE (18.02.25) We have made the difficult decision to postpone the Bishop Stortford Nearly Festival again. We will only bring the festival to Bishops Stortford at a time when we can do it justice and ensure its the first of a great annual event for the Town. We won't compromise the event and cut corners to make it viable so feel it's best to wait to do it properly. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope you understand our difficult decision. The Nearly Festival team ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ THE BISHOPS STORTFORD NEARLY FEST ★. Where? ★ SWORDERS FIELD, BISHOPS STORTFORD ★. Who's playing? ★ DATE TO BE CONFIRMED ★ Gate opens 11.30am + Event curfew 9.30pm The UK's best touring tributes:- A-Z ★ BAND TBC ★ ★ BAND TBC ★ ★ BAND TBC ★ ★ BAND TBC ★ ★ BAND TBC ★ ★ BAND TBC ★ ★ BAND TBC ★ ------------------ ★ DATE TO BE CONFIRMED ★ Gate opens 11.30am + Event curfew 8.30pm The UK's best touring tributes:- A-Z ★ BAND TBC ★ ★ BAND TBC ★ ★ BAND TBC ★ ★ BAND TBC ★ ★ BAND TBC ★ ★ BAND TBC ★ ★ BAND TBC ★ • A family friendly music event with a twist. • Local community event showcasing & integrating local businesses and organisations (please apply) • The Nearly Festival is 'nearly' a festival as it showcases tributes to world class bands and artists at a fraction of the price of a real festival. • Respectable curfew times for local community (9pm Saturdays & 8pm Sundays) • Gates open 11.30am-Midday • Family orientated with lots of kids activities & attractions • Street food market with a wide range of international food including offering for customers with food intolerances. • Licensed pub in the park with pub priced drinks • Stalls - Local traders / Local organisations / Local Charity partners Who's it for??? Its Not just local Families..... also... Local Live music & festival enthusiasts Fans of the 'real' bands & artistes many of which we will never see again Ex festival goers / Ex festival goers with young children Those that have never been to a festival but fancied sampling on a local less intense environment Those who cannot afford to take their whole family to bigger festivals, Those who do not have the time to go away for the whole weekend, Those who wouldn't enjoy the camping experience of a festival. Those who can walk / drive / taxi home after the event, Those who want to bring the kids & include them rather than finding a babysitter. Those who want a festival experience without the hassles & price tag that comes with it ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ DATE TO BE CONFIRMED ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ www.nearlyfestival.com (updates coming soon) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishops-stortford/the-bishops-stortford-nearly-festival/200026615587844 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, kids, live-music, food-drinks, art, trips-adventures, nonprofit, charities, camping, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1274 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Bishop's Stortford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Sworders Field - **lat**: 51.871045668863 - **long**: 0.16439224283642 - **full address**: Sworders Field, 1 Heron Court, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2AY, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The BISHOPS STORTFORD Nearly Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/564808feadde8a5b89fbeb360d7fd9777f787530f7a7574ad4f6816c7f77cb91-rimg-w1200-h676-dc3177aa-gmir?v=1774391231 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The BISHOPS STORTFORD Nearly Festival being held? - **A:** The BISHOPS STORTFORD Nearly Festival takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am at Sworders Field, 1 Heron Court, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2AY, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The BISHOPS STORTFORD Nearly Festival ? - **A:** The BISHOPS STORTFORD Nearly Festival is organized by The NeaRly Festival. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The NeaRly Festival's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The NeaRly Festival a rating of 4.17/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The NeaRly Festival has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The BISHOPS STORTFORD Nearly Festival is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bishop's Stortford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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