Davefest 2026

Davefest survives for another year! Three days of live music, camping, and nonsense, all completely free.

Davefest was created in honour and memory of Dave 'Barbie' Lord. We've spread through word of mouth since 2012. We have an amazing community and have built something genuinely unique: a time for getting together to celebrate the lives of everyone we've lost, in a messy festival they'd have loved.

The festival takes place at the Lower Lode Inn, near Tewkesbury. This 15th century pub has dogs, a cosy fire, amazing breakfasts, guest rooms, showers, electrical hookups for vans, and plenty of camping space. Their support has allowed us to run Davefest for 14 years.

If you've heard about Davefest, that means we'd love you to come. If you've been before, come back with friends!

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