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Retro Festival - Wings, Wheels, Speed, Steam, Music and Dance! Retro Festival Newbury 2023 is on! Step back in time to the evocative music of yesteryear.

Whether you seek to capture the lost glamour of the 30’s or the nostalgia of the 40s, you can rock n roll to 50s tunes, then get down to some rhythm and blues. There’s family fun for everyone at this epic retro weekender. You can have a whirl on the dodgems, jump & jive at a tea dance and set your senses alight at our burlesque cabaret show. Adore the classic & vintage cars we have on display. Bro

wse the vintage clothing and retro treasures on offer with stalls aplenty. Hosting some of the best talent in the UK across 3 stages. With extended camping facilities to accommodate, Retro Festivals are not to be missed!

17/06/2026

Get ready for a feel-good Saturday in the Spitfire Pavilion at Retro Festival with The Knightingales - Vocal Trio - playing 13:00 - 13:45 and 14:15 - 15:00.

This dynamic three-part harmony trio has been delighting audiences across the UK and Europe since 2014 with dazzling vocals, polished choreography and a wonderful selection of well-known classics through the decades. With effortless harmonies, infectious energy and a show full of charm, The Knightingales are sure to have the Spitfire Pavilion singing along.

🎸 Retro Festival, Newbury Showground
📅 7th - 9th August 2026

15/06/2026

Playing from 21:15 - 22:45 on the Friday night, Small Fakers have built a great reputation as one of the very best tribute acts around. Formed in 2007 and with more than 300 shows performed worldwide, they are widely recognised as the world’s only Small Faces tribute band.

If you love the sound and spirit of the Small Faces, this is going to be a brilliant one to catch live.

🎸 Retro Festival, Newbury Showground
📅 7th - 9th August 2026

13/06/2026

The countdown to Retro Festival is well and truly on.
Three stages, classic vehicles, camping, vintage shopping and a weekend full of Retro spirit.

🎸 Retro Festival, Newbury Showground
📅 7th - 9th August 2026

12/06/2026

Get ready for a rocking Thursday night in The Black Hangar at Retro Festival with The Stingrays - playing 19:30 - 20:30 (open to campers only!)

Bringing old-school British Rock ‘n’ Roll to the Retro Festival weekend, The Stingrays deliver a lively set packed with jive-busting classics and timeless favourites from Johnny Kidd, Cliff and the Shadows, Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and more. With Big Mark on vocals, Nathan on bass and Jeff on drums, this well-seasoned line-up knows exactly how to get the crowd tapping their feet and dancing the night away.

Using vintage 50s and 60s Burns and Fender guitars, echo chambers, classic amplifiers and original sixties drums, The Stingrays bring an authentic British rock ’n’ roll sound that fits The Black Hangar perfectly.

🎸 Retro Festival, Newbury Showground
📅 7th - 9th August 2026

10/06/2026

Get ready for a brilliant Friday night in the Spitfire Pavilion at Retro Festival with Reyford & His Symphony 5 — playing 20:45 - 21:30 and 22:00 - 22:45.

Known as one of the iconic figures in British rock ‘n’ roll, Pat Reyford has built a truly legendary career, captivating audiences since the early 1980s with his dynamic stage presence and deep love of classic swing, rock ’n’ roll and jazz. With a musical journey that includes The Four Blazes, The Shooting Stars and Ricky Cool and the Western Swing All Stars, this is a set full of pedigree, style and timeless live energy.

🎸 Retro Festival, Newbury Showground
📅 7th - 9th August 2026

08/06/2026

Step back into the Swinging Sixties with The 3 Sixties on the Ricky Tick Stage, Friday night at Retro Festival this year.

Taking to the stage from 19:30 – 20:45, this fantastic five-piece R&B and soul group brings the sound, style and spirit of one of the most iconic musical eras to life. Expect authentic Sixties vibes, classic energy and a set that’s sure to get the crowd moving.

If you love the sounds of the era, this is one you won’t want to miss.

🎸 Retro Festival, Newbury Showground
📅 7th - 9th August 2026

06/06/2026

⚡️ EHU pitches sold out… so we added more.

Due to demand, we’ve extended the EHU area and released 50 extra pitches...but after just one week, there are already only 30 remaining.

If you want to join us at Retro Festival with an electric hook-up pitch, don’t wait too long. Once these final pitches are gone, that’s it.

04/06/2026

Here at Retro Festival, we’re proud to celebrate the brands that help our vintage community express its style with confidence, and Vivien of Holloway does just that. Their beautifully made 1940s and 1950s reproduction fashion brings together glamour, sophistication and everyday wearability, with classic looks for women and timeless menswear too. Loved by vintage enthusiasts, performers and artists alike, their collection is all about keeping the spirit of the era alive and well. Shop online now and use code RETRO26 for 20% off.

02/06/2026

The Classic Vehicle Show is always one of the highlights of Retro Festival — and this year is set to be another incredible showcase of motoring history, character and craftsmanship.

From classic cars, bikes and scooters to campervans, caravans, military vehicles, trucks and more, the show brings together hundreds of amazing vehicles, all either over 30 years old or custom built.

We’re also delighted to have Project Heaven Restoration involved again, sponsoring the Classic Vehicle Show and running the Classic Vehicle Awards competition for us. With class awards, best in show prizes and some fun categories too, it all adds an extra bit of excitement to the weekend.

31/05/2026

What a gorgeous weekend it’s been for most of the country, and it’s definitely got us looking ahead to Retro Festival later this year ☀️

Summer is getting closer, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for a weekend of music, vintage style, classic vehicles and all the wonderful Retro spirit that makes the festival so special.

Roll on Retro Festival!

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Friday	12pm - 10:30pm
Saturday	11am - 10:30pm
Sunday	11am - 10:30pm

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