Romsey Beggars Fair

Romsey Beggars Fair Romsey's annual FREE summer festival of music & dance returns for the 32nd time, 11am to 5pm Saturday 11th July 2026 Applications close on 31 January each year.

Romsey Beggars Fair is a one-day free festival of music, dance and street entertainment held on the second Saturday of July in Romsey, Hampshire. In the streets and in venues throughout Romsey the best of local performers bring you folk, jazz, blues and world music, colourful dance displays and children’s entertainment. The Beggars Fair has been running since 1993 and is living up to its aims of s

howcasing local talent in a friendly environment. From big bands on the Cornmarket main stage to intimate acoustic music in tranquil gardens, cheerful pub sessions and spellbinding storytelling, the day has a great atmosphere that keeps bringing people and performers back year after year. Performers at the Beggars Fair are from all styles and genres of music and range from seasoned professionals to new artists just starting out. There is an open application process, and we aim to choose acts that are:
- Local: within about 25-30 miles of Romsey (extends to Southampton, Bournemouth, Salisbury, Basingstoke, Portsmouth);
- Original: either performing original material or with an original take on existing or traditional material;
- New to the Beggars Fair: our aim is to have at least a third of acts each year performing at the Beggars Fair for the first time

If you'd like to perform at the Beggars Fair please apply at www.beggarsfair.org.uk/take-part/. At the Beggars Fair everyone is a star! All acts get equal billing regardless of whether they are established acts or new to the game.

Have you visited The Music Barn yet? 🎶Just minutes from Romsey, Hayes Music’s showroom is a paradise for music lovers.Fr...
18/06/2026

Have you visited The Music Barn yet? 🎶

Just minutes from Romsey, Hayes Music’s showroom is a paradise for music lovers.
From guitars and ukuleles to brass, percussion, pianos and woodwind instruments, the range is incredible. They also stock accessories, gig bags, reeds, sheet music and much more.

🎹 Looking for a piano?�🎺 Need an instrument repaired?�🥁 Thinking of learning something new?

HAYES MUSIC has you covered.

We are so proud to have Hayes Music as our Platinum Sponsor for Beggars Fair 2026. Their support helps keep live music alive in our town ❤️

📍 Cutters Barn, Pauncefoot Hill, Romsey SO51 6AA

Ok Romsonians! Who is going to be the first to say where this sign is??
17/06/2026

Ok Romsonians!

Who is going to be the first to say where this sign is??

⭐ Gold Sponsor Spotlight: Solent Plastics A huge thank you to Solent Plastics - Plastic Boxes and Storage Containers fo...
16/06/2026

⭐ Gold Sponsor Spotlight: Solent Plastics

A huge thank you to Solent Plastics - Plastic Boxes and Storage Containers for their continued support of Beggars Fair as one of our Gold Sponsors for 2026.

Based right here in Romsey, Solent Plastics is a proud family-run business with roots dating back to 1928 and has been trading as �Solent Plastics since 1972.

Today they supply customers across the UK and around the world with an extensive range of plastic storage, �handling and packaging solutions.

As a volunteer-run festival, support from long-standing local businesses like Solent Plastics helps us continue bringing over 130 acts �and thousands of visitors into Romsey for a fantastic day of free music and entertainment.

📍 Stanley House, Units 13/14, Romsey Industrial Estate, Greatbridge Road, Romsey, SO51 0HR
�📞 01794 514478�
🌐 www.solentplastics.co.uk

Thank you for your continued support of Beggars Fair and the Romsey community ❤️

♻️ Silver Sponsor Spotlight ♻️A huge thank you to ACE Liftaway for their continued support of Beggars Fair as one of our...
14/06/2026

♻️ Silver Sponsor Spotlight ♻️

A huge thank you to ACE Liftaway for their continued support of Beggars Fair as one of our Silver Sponsors for 2026.

Ace Liftaway Ltd is one of Hampshire's leading waste management, recycling and skip hire companies, serving businesses, organisations and �households across the region. Their commitment to supporting local communities and events makes a real difference.

Their support goes far beyond sponsorship. ACE Liftaway also helps Beggars Fair with essential event infrastructure, including barriers and �toilet facilities, helping us create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable festival experience for everyone attending.

As a volunteer-run event, support like this is invaluable and plays a vital role in helping us continue delivering one of Hampshire's �best-loved free music festivals, bringing thousands of people together through music, community and culture.

📍 ACE Liftaway Ltd, Sackville House, Sackville Street, Fareham, Hampshire PO14 1QG�
📞 01329 282882�
🌐 www.aceliftaway.co.uk

Thank you to everyone at ACE Liftaway for your continued sponsorship, practical support and commitment to Beggars Fair. We couldn't do it �without businesses like you ❤️

⏳ Oh yes 👍 It's only 4 weeks to go!The countdown is on… over 130 acts, one incredible day!We would like to introduce yo...
12/06/2026

⏳ Oh yes 👍 It's only 4 weeks to go!
The countdown is on… over 130 acts, one incredible day!

We would like to introduce you to the……Friday Nighties

A lively group of friends from Romsey
and the surrounding area, united by a
shared love of making music.

Together they perform a mix of contemporary hits and timeless classics, blending violin, ukulele, guitar, keyboard, bass, bongos, mandolin and vocals.

The result is a feel-good atmosphere that will have you singing and dancing along.

🎤🥁 Plus… the Fortunate Ones

Fortunate Ones are a popular local
covers band based in Overton.

Known for high energy performances
to help you rock, rave, love, and sin.

Good friends playing music together
and loving every minute. The band
are heavily involved in the music
scene in and around Basingstoke,
host the monthly Overton Jam Night,
and look forward to seeing what how
the good people of Romsey party.

Enjoy the weekend 🎉

🎷 SUMMER SAXOPHONE SALE 🎷Looking to start your musical journey or upgrade your instrument this summer?Our Platinum Spons...
11/06/2026

🎷 SUMMER SAXOPHONE SALE 🎷

Looking to start your musical journey or upgrade your instrument this summer?

Our Platinum Sponsor, HAYES MUSIC, is currently offering 20% OFF all saxophones for a limited time! ☀️

Whether you're a beginner, a returning player or a seasoned musician, their expert team can help you find the perfect instrument.

As one of Hampshire's leading music specialists, Hayes Music offers:
🎶 New and used instruments
🎶 Expert advice
🎶 Repairs and servicing
🎶 Sheet music and accessories
🎶 Free parking at their Romsey showroom

As a volunteer-run festival, Beggars Fair simply couldn't happen without the support of businesses like Hayes Music. We're incredibly grateful for their Platinum Sponsorship and ongoing support of live music in our community ❤️

Please support the businesses that support Beggars Fair.

📍 The Music Barn, Pauncefoot Hill, Romsey SO51 6AA

And yes 🙌 they will be with us on Saturday 11th July!
10/06/2026

And yes 🙌 they will be with us on Saturday 11th July!

Southampton. Our home. 🖤

Where do we even begin...

To have a packed out stadium, and thousands of you singing our songs meant the world to us yesterday.

We want to thank all of you for coming down to see us so early, and for hanging out with us at the best Myriad show so far.

When we met 10 years ago and wrote songs like Tate and Ocean in our bedrooms, we never thought that we'd be playing them here, supporting one of our favourite bands of all time.

Huge thank-you to St. Mary's Stadium and McFly for having us.

Myriad has SO much more coming up that we can't wait to share with you guys, but for now, we'd like to say one last thank-you to everyone who came to see us yesterday. From the bottom of our hearts.

We will see you very soon 🖤

P.S. Tune in to BBC South Today at 6:30pm tonight (BBC One) to see a featured interview with us, and lots of behind the scenes, before, during, and after the show.

- David, OJ, Jared and Rai

WHAT VOLUNTEERS GAIN...🙌 Volunteering at Beggars Fair is more than just helping out…It’s about being part of one of the ...
10/06/2026

WHAT VOLUNTEERS GAIN...

🙌 Volunteering at Beggars Fair is more than just helping out…

It’s about being part of one of the town’s best-loved events ❤️

You’ll meet new people, experience the day from a completely different perspective and become part of the team behind the scenes that helps bring the whole town to life.

Some people volunteer for the atmosphere, some for the experience, and some simply because they love being part of the community spirit that makes Beggars Fair so special.

No experience needed, just enthusiasm!

📩 Interested in joining us? Go to https://beggarsfair.org.uk/contact-us/

Address

The Cornmarket
Romsey
SO518GB

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Romsey Beggars Fair posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share