# Festivals in Bishop's Stortford | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Bishop's Stortford. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Bishop's Stortford

- **Event Name**: Hatfield Heath Festival
  - **Description**: 🚨 WOW… WE’RE OFFICIALLY FULL! 🚨

Firstly… a HUGE thank you to everyone for the incredible support for the Hatfield Heath Festival 2026 ❤️

We have been absolutely overwhelmed by the interest this year and are delighted (and slightly amazed! 😅) to say that
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 126
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 28 2026 at 10:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishops-stortford/hatfield-heath-festival/200030072845428
  - **Venue**: CM22 7
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, music-festivals, car-shows, entertainment, live-music, dog, dog-shows, shopping
- **Event Name**: The Bish Bash 2026
  - **Description**: BISH BASH IS BACK!

Stortford's 2 Day family focused, community music festival returns with a great varied line-up of  music, kids entertainment, local food & drink vendors.

Opening times 
Friday 1530-2300
Saturday 1130-2300

FRIDAY
Papa Shango
SPECI
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 459
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 17 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 11:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishops-stortford/the-bish-bash-2026/200029937084852
  - **Venue**: Sworders Field
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  - **Categories**: music-festivals, festivals, music, entertainment, kids, dog
- **Event Name**: Family Fun Day
  - **Description**: 🎪Join us for a Family Fun Day this July! 🥳

Enjoy pop-up performances, workshops, kids' activities, food trucks, and so much more for all the family ❤️

This event is FREE - just turn up and have fun!

Sponsored by ITVET
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 73
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Jul 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishops-stortford/family-fun-day/200030026501338
  - **Venue**: 1-3 South Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3JG Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: kids, workshops, food-drinks, pop-ups
- **Event Name**: Special Kinda Madness - BISHBASH Festival Bishops Stortford
  - **Description**: Special Kinda Madness perform their Specials And Madness Sets at the BISHBASH Festival Bishops Stortford
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 17 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Jul 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishops-stortford/special-kinda-madness-bishbash-festival-bishops-stortford/200030114836641
  - **Venue**: Sworders Field
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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: Stortford Music Festival - Bish Bash
  - **Description**: The Bish Bash returns.....
Friday 17th July 3.30pm-11pm 
Saturday 18th July 11.30am-11pm
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 34
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 17 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishops-stortford/stortford-music-festival-bish-bash/200030087099144
  - **Venue**: Castle Park Bishops Stortford
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  - **Categories**: music-festivals, festivals, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The BISHOPS STORTFORD Nearly Festival
  - **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishops-stortford/the-bishops-stortford-nearly-festival/200026615587844
  - **Venue**: Sworders Field
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, kids, live-music, food-drinks, art, trips-adventures, nonprofit, charities, camping, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Beer Festival 2026
  - **Description**: � SAVE THE DATE �
Birchanger Sports & Social Club Beer Festival
� 5th – 6th – 7th June 2026 

Three days. Great drinks. Live music. Amazing atmosphere. �

� Friday 5th – Skin Tight! (Acoustic Duo)
� Saturday 6th – Frog on a Rocket!

� Beers
� Great se
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishops-stortford/beer-festival-2026/200029803615053
  - **Venue**: 229 Birchanger Lane
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  - **Categories**: beer-festivals, festivals, music, sports, live-music, entertainment, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Skin Tight
  - **Description**: �� KICKING OFF OUR BEER FESTIVAL IN STYLE! ��

We’re starting the first night of our beer festival the only way we know how… with a bang! �

Introducing Skin Tight – bringing the funk, the energy, and a full-on party atmosphere to get the weekend well and
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishops-stortford/skin-tight/200030087102253
  - **Venue**: 229 Birchanger Lane
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  - **Categories**: beer-festivals, festivals, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Afterlife & SLAP 👋 LIVE! @ Bishops Stortford Social Clubs ‘Mods n Rockers’ mini fest CM23 3BG
  - **Description**: Afterlife & SLAP play alternate sets in this huge venues car park! With all your favourite beers on tap, food and a mix of mod and rock tunes from two of the finest entertaining bands around….. what’s not to like? 
Starts at 4, let’s party 🎉 🤘🍻💃🎸🎶
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Jul 11 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishops-stortford/afterlife-and-slap-live-bishops-stortford-social-clubs-‘mods-n-rockers’-mini-fest-cm23-3bg/200030145409804
  - **Venue**: South Street Bishops Stortford
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  - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, parties, music

## Trending Events in Bishop's Stortford

- **Event Name**: Hatfield Heath Festival
  - **Description**: 🚨 WOW… WE’RE OFFICIALLY FULL! 🚨

Firstly… a HUGE thank you to everyone for the incredible support for the Hatfield Heath Festival 2026 ❤️

We have been absolutely overwhelmed by the interest this year and are delighted (and slightly amazed! 😅) to say that
  - **Venue**: CM22 7
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- **Event Name**: World Cup 2026 Screening - England vs Ghana
  - **Description**: Join us for England's second game of the 2026 Men's World Cup on Bishop's Stortford’s biggest screen - our cinema screen!

Offering a welcoming environment to watch England vs Ghana with friends & family, the game will be broadcast live on the cinema
  - **Venue**: 1-3 South Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3JG Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Bishops Stortford, South Mill Arts Centre - Coldplace
  - **Description**: 🌌✨ COLDPLACE — The World’s Leading Coldplay Tribute ✨🌌
🎶 Live at South Mill Arts Centre, Bishop’s Stortford
📅 Saturday 27 June 2026

Get ready for a stadium-sized experience in an intimate setting as the world’s leading Coldplay tribute brings the magic,
  - **Venue**: South Mill Arts
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- **Event Name**: Get a Grip: Is Your Business Ready for AI
  - **Description**: AI doesn't fix a chaotic business - it amplifies it. Get the operating system that makes your business AI-ready and built to grow.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/6fb20420-5ca6-11f1-b755-ad545dd129c5-r
  - **Venue**: The Residence Coworking Bishops Stortford
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- **Event Name**: STORT PRIDE 2026
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Location: South Mill Arts Centre, Bishop's Stortford 

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  - **Venue**: South Mill Arts
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- **Event Name**: A Candlelight Jazz Experience: Ella Fitzgerald vs Frank Sinatra - Bishop's Stortford - Saturday 27th June
  - **Description**: Step into a timeless era of swing, soul, and unforgettable melodies for one spectacular evening. 🎷✨
Lumos proudly presents Ella Fitzgerald vs Frank Sinatra, a captivating candlelight concert celebrating two of the greatest voices in jazz history. Experien
  - **Venue**: Bishop's Stortford Methodist Church
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- **Event Name**: Stortford Dub Club w/ Apex HiFi | Reggae At The Rose & Crown | Sat 29th Aug | 2PM - 10PM | Outdoors
  - **Description**: WE’RE BACK once again with the legendary Apex HiFi Soundsystem outta Cambridge for a special Carnival warmup, all-day outdoor party! It's their 2nd time in Bishop’s Stortford and first confirmed event of the year!

🗓 Saturday 29th August (Bank Holiday Wee
  - **Venue**: Rose and Crown
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- **Event Name**: Ibiza Sessions Closing Party - Lovelight DJ
  - **Description**: Indulge in the ultimate Friday evening escape at Down Hall Hotel, where the enchanting sounds of summer come alive on The Lawn. Savour exquisite drinks, bask in the golden hour, and let the music wash over you as you unwind in style. Let the music set the
  - **Venue**: Down Hall Hotel & Spa
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- **Event Name**: Garden Gathering at The Woodland Table- Secret Menu Outdoor Dining Experience
  - **Description**: An immersive outdoor dining experience in the heart of nature

This is not just a meal. It’s an experience — a celebration of food, fire, and friendship in one of Essex’s most beautiful and unexpected outdoor settings.

Step through the gates of our histo
  - **Venue**: Down Hall Hotel & Spa
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Bishop's Stortford?
  - **A:** Hatfield Heath Festival (Sun Jun 28 2026 at 10:30 am at CM22 7), The Bish Bash 2026 (Fri Jul 17 2026 at 03:30 pm at Sworders Field), Family Fun Day (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 11:00 am at 1-3 South Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3JG Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom), Special Kinda Madness - BISHBASH Festival Bishops Stortford (Fri Jul 17 2026 at 05:00 pm at Sworders Field), Stortford Music Festival - Bish Bash (Fri Jul 17 2026 at 03:30 pm at Castle Park Bishops Stortford).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Bishop's Stortford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Bishop's Stortford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Bishop's Stortford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Bishop's Stortford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Bishop's Stortford include CM22 7, Sworders Field, 1-3 South Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3JG Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Bishop's Stortford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Bishop's Stortford include Hatfield Heath Festival, Stortford Music Festival, South Mill Arts.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Bishop's Stortford?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Bishop's Stortford.

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