# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rock At The Castle - MainStage
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 06:15 pm
- **Event Description**: Get ready to Rock the Castle at the hugely popular, not-to-be-missed, FREE event of the summer, returning to Hertford Castle on Sunday 2nd August. Gates open at 11.30am, with live music from 12 noon until 7.30pm, with an incredible line-up of local talent.

Set within the spectacular grounds of Hertford Castle, performances by local musicians will span across multiple stages, featuring a wide range of music genres. Following its popularity last year, the Island Stage DJ line-up will return for 2026, showcasing rap and dance acts, alongside a dynamic programme of emerging and established local talent.

The main lawn will host an inclusive area to provide space for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Across the site, organisers are continuing to build on the event’s reputation for showcasing local music and providing opportunities for both new and returning performers. With something for everyone, Rock at the Castle promises to be another unforgettable summer celebration, right in the heart of Hertford.

Rock at the Castle’s Fund-Raising Charity Although Rock at the Castle is a FREE event, this year’s selected charity, Home-Start Hertfordshire, will be fundraising at the gates. The charity was chosen by Councillors from the many applications made to Hertford Town Council.

Home-Start Hertfordshire is an award-winning local charity that
provides volunteer-led emotional and practical support to families
with young children across the county. By offering one-to-one home visiting and family groups, the charity helps parents facing
challenges such as poor mental health, isolation and postnatal
depression, giving children the best possible start in life.

Funds raised at Rock at the Castle will contribute towards the
charity's core family support, including recruiting and training
volunteers and safeguarding.

Liz Le Coze, Funding and Events Manager at Home-Start Hertfordshire shared: “We are absolutely delighted to have been selected as beneficiary charity for Rock at the Castle 2026.
Being rooted in the local community, we know just how important it is to have opportunities like this to bring everyone together - and indeed how loved this event is! Rock at the Castle gives us the chance to spread the word about who we are and the services we offer for local families - and a much-needed opportunity to raise funds for our cause. We are so grateful and cannot wait for the 2nd August, to celebrate everything and everyone local!”
Home-Start Hertfordshire will have a stand at Rock at the Castle where visitors can find out more about the charity, its services and how to get involved.

Councillor Ann Woodward, Chair of the Development and Leisure Committee, commented: “Over 20 years and still going strong, Rock at the Castle is the most spectacular highlight of Hertford’s
calendar of events. This year’s event is shaping up to be our biggest and best yet and Hertford Town Council can’t wait to welcome residents and visitors to enjoy live music over three stages, all within the beautiful grounds of Hertford Castle. We are delighted that Home-Start Hertfordshire have been selected as the event beneficiary and know that the people of Hertford will be as generous as always, donating to this most worthy of causes that does so much for families locally”.

The Line-Up
Visitors can enjoy a dynamic line-up with three stages set across three different areas of the Hertford Castle grounds, including high-energy bands on the Main Stage, electrifying dance and rap acts on the Island Stage and intimate acoustic sets on the Garden Stage.

Steve Young & The RTP Perform at 6:15pm on the MainStage
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hertford/rock-at-the-castle-mainstage/200030349779711
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, music, entertainment, live-music, performances, workshops, health-wellness, calendar, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hertford
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Hertford Castle
- **lat**: 51.795142606701
- **long**: -0.080596681276581
- **full address**: Hertford Castle, Hertford Cycle Hub, Hertford, SG14 1, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rock At The Castle - MainStage being held?
  - **A:** Rock At The Castle - MainStage takes place on Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 06:15 pm to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 06:15 pm at Hertford Castle, Hertford Cycle Hub, Hertford, SG14 1, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rock At The Castle - MainStage?
  - **A:** Rock At The Castle - MainStage is organized by Steve Young and The Real Time Players.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rock At The Castle - MainStage is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hertford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Rock At The Castle - MainStage sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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