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Gadabout Festival

Exclusive new festival promises a family-friendly weekend in beautiful rural Cumbria.

Event Date

25 July 2025

This event occurs daily from
25 Jul 2025 to 26 Jul 2025

Description

Gadabout Festival will showcase the best rising UK talent in music, comedy, food and more.

A brand new independent festival is coming to Cumbria this July. Set in the heart of Cumbria’s lush Eden Valley, Gadabout Festival promises to showcase some of the UK’s best new music, comedy and local street food.

The two-day camping festival includes performances from promising artists such as Dutch Criminal Record, Rachel Croft, Youth Sector, Man The Lifeboats and Dubinski. Over on the comedy stage, rising stars such as Jack Wilson, Tom Little, Kie Carson, Alfie Carter and Jim Burke will set bellies aching with their unique brands of comedy.

Launched at a time of decline in UK festivals, the exclusive 500-capacity festival offers something different. Gadabout’s intimate setting focuses on promoting the best new and independent artists. That also allows the festival to offer a more affordable experience, with full weekend tickets costing just £70 for adults, £40 for under 18s. Children under 6 go free

The festival promises to offer an unforgettable experience. Besides the wide array of bands and comedians, Gadabout offers family-friendly activities like yoga, face painting and tie-dye and woodland workshops, along with incredible local food from the likes of Aupa and Dusty Dogs.