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Free live music festival in Worcester, West Midlands with more than 250 performances over 3 days.

Worcester Music Festival is a free, three day music festival that supports and encourages live, original music - all in aid of local charities. Festival events take place over one weekend at many venues in Worcester city centre, with more than 200 bands and musicians covering all genres. Throughout the weekend, a series of music and dance themed workshops is held, led by professionals and aimed at people of all ages and abilities.

05/06/2026

💫 14 WEEKS TODAY➕ COUNTING!! 💫

AS IF in 14 Fridays’ time, will already be underway!!

Friday 11 September will be Worcester Music Festival’s opening day, showcasing musical talent across venues throughout the city 🎸

Make sure you get 11-13 September in the diary, so you can enjoy:

🔥 3 days of free live music
🔥 across 25 venues
🔥 choosing from 250 performances

Our line-up will be announced in the forthcoming weeks, along with more information about our supported charity, Onside supporting you (Onside Advocacy), and how your donations will make a difference 🙏🏽💜

Also, if you’re a musician looking to perform 🎤🎸… we invite you to apply right here using this link:

https://www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk/artistsapply/

( 📸 credit: Sean Sheridan, Firefly Worcester, 2025)

20/05/2026

🎸 ONLY 16 WEEKS TO WAIT!! 🎸

With being only 16 weeks away, we, at Worcester Music Festival, are buzzing 🐝

From catching up with Onside Advocacy (our chosen charity) to vetting artist applications… it’s all GO GO GO!!

During 11-13 September, we’ll be showing Worcester’s music-lovers the best time yet!!

🗓️ 3 days
📍 25 venues
🥁 250 performances

If you’d like to perform for us… we invite you to apply using this link:

https://www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk/artistsapply/

( 📸 credit: Mark Dakers, The Marrs Bar, 2025)

05/05/2026

⚡️JUST 18 WEEKS.. & WE CAN’T WAIT!! ⚡️

Time feels like it’s moving at lightning speed, with being only 18 weeks away 🎉

We cannot WAIT to entertain you from 11-13 September - showing you the best time, ever!!

We, at Worcester Music Festival, are busy coordinating so much right now in order to bring incredible music to our awesome city.

❤️‍🔥 3 days ❤️‍🔥 25 venues ❤️‍🔥250 performances

If you’d like to perform for us 🎤🎸… we invite you to apply right using this link:

https://www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk/artistsapply/

( 📸 credit: Adam Bullock, Spin the Black Circle, 2025)

28/04/2026

❤️‍🔥 ONLY 19 WEEKS TO GO ❤️‍🔥

As you know, we’re now able to count down the WEEKS until !!

Make sure that the weekend of 11-13 September is firmly in your calendar, so that you get to enjoy ALL of the talent we at Worcester Music Festival, are bringing to the city.

🔥 3 DAYS
🔥 25 venues
🔥 250 performances

Our line-up will be announced throughout the forthcoming weeks, so make sure you keep “in the know” about what’s going on, by following us right here 📍

And if you’re a musician looking to perform 🎤🎸… we invite you to apply using this link:

https://www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk/artistsapply/

( 📸 credit: Sean Sheridan, The Oil Basin Brewhouse, 2025)

20/04/2026

🗓️ 20 WEEKS UNTIL WMF 2026 🗓️

Yes, we have started counting down the weeks to !!

Throughout 11-13 September, Worcester Music Festival will be showcasing the best of the best, when it comes to musical talent.

To explore music you’ll love (for FREE!!) .. get these dates in your diary, and keep on the 👀 out for announcements of our scheduled line-up ❤️‍🔥

And if you’re a musician looking to perform, you can apply here:

https://www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk/artistsapply/

( 📸 credit: Sean Sheridan )

19/02/2026

Worcester Music Festival is proud to announce that ONSIDE has been chosen as this year’s charitable cause 🎉

ONSIDE provides advocacy, mentoring, wellbeing support and specialist services for adults who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged or facing discrimination. With a dedicated team supporting over 12,000 people every year, they ensure fairness, dignity and a voice for those who need it most in our local community ❤️

And that’s not all, band applications are now OPEN for anyone looking to play at this year’s festival. If you want to be part of a city‑wide weekend of live music while supporting an incredible cause, now is your moment 💥

Find out more and get involved in something special: https://bit.ly/3MREQFK

17/12/2025

Worcester Music Festival will be back next September, and we’re on the hunt for our 2026 charity ❤️

will take place from 11th to 13th September, and we’re proud to support a local cause every year!

Applications are now open NOW and will close on 3rd January 2026, so please do help us spread the word, and tag the cause you think we should support in the comments 💥

Apply via https://bit.ly/48bf9HY

📸 Andy Burton

13/11/2025

We did it... and then some 💥

Thanks to your incredible generosity, Worcester Music Festival 2025 raised a record-breaking £8,819.92 for Worcester Snoezelen 🎉

That’s the most we’ve ever raised in one weekend, and every penny will help fund sensory sessions, specialist equipment, and creative opportunities for the people they support 💛

Massive love to everyone who donated, cheered, performed, volunteered, hosted, photographed, poured pints, and made the weekend what it was. Huge thanks to our sponsors Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, as well as Ludlow Distillery & Bottles, and Copper Beech Brewery for crafting specialist festival drinks. We couldn’t have done it without you 🤩

And now… we’re officially opening charity applications for 2026!

WMF26 will take place from 11th to 13th September 2026, and we’re on the lookout for our next chosen cause. Applications are open now and close on 3rd January 2026: https://bit.ly/48bf9HY

Tag your favourite local charities in the comments, and let’s make 2026 bigger than ever 🎶

01/11/2025

Huge congratulations to everyone included in the top 20 of our 2025 📸Photography Competition📸 It was an extremely difficult to select the top 20, as well as the three winners!
A special shout out to the top three photographers 📷🥇Trinity Le Fevre, 📷🥈Carl Freeman, and 📷🥉Cerys John who came first, second and third, respectively.

21/10/2025

This Sunday, we'll be celebrating 🎉

Join us at Copper Beech Brewery for our annual Photography Awards & Cheque Presentation, featuring a gallery of the top 20 festival shots and a big reveal at 7 pm as we announce how much we’ve raised for Worcester Snoezelen ❤️

PLUS! Enjoy a live performance from acoustic singer-songwriter Kyle Parsons to set the mood with emotional, heartfelt songs 🤩

Huge thanks to Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers for making it happen!

📍 Copper Beech Brewery, WR1 3BD
🕕 Sunday 26th October | 6 pm to 8pm | Free Entry

📸 Jodie Ellis

Address

Arch 30, Croft Walk
Worcester
WR!3BD

Telephone

+447804819818

Website

https://www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk/

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