Retro Festival

Retro Festival 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!

What a weekend! ❤️🎶🚗We’ve been looking back through some of our favourite moments from Retro Festival 2026… and what a t...
19/08/2026

What a weekend! ❤️🎶🚗

We’ve been looking back through some of our favourite moments from Retro Festival 2026… and what a three days it was!

From incredible live music and dancing to classic vehicles, vintage style, fairground fun and plenty of unforgettable sights along the way, Newbury Showground was well and truly taken back in time.🕺💃

There was far too much happening to fit into one post, so consider this just a little snapshot of a brilliant weekend.📸

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, performed, exhibited, displayed, danced, dressed up and helped make Retro Festival 2026 so special.

Have a flick through our weekend recap and tell us below… what was your highlight? 👇

13/08/2026

🎬 What a weekend Retro Festival 2026 was!

More than 7,000 of you joined us for a weekend packed with live music, dancing, classic vehicles, vintage shopping and plenty of sunshine. ☀️

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, performed, traded, exhibited, supported the event and helped create such a brilliant weekend.

Now it’s time to relive it all… 👇
Watch the 2026 aftermovie and let us know if you can spot yourself!

📅 Save the dates: Retro Festival returns 13–15 August 2027.

Early Bird tickets will be on sale soon, so keep an eye on our page.

Who’s coming back next year? 🙌

09/08/2026

🇺🇸🚗 Now for the American side of the Classic Vehicle Show!

We took a wander around some of the incredible American cars on display at Retro Festival, packed with character, chrome and plenty of head-turning style!👀

From imposing classics to beautifully looked-after motors from across the decades, there’s plenty here for fans of American motoring to admire.

A big thank you to Project Heaven Restoration, proud sponsors of the Classic Vehicle Show, for supporting this fantastic celebration of motoring history. 🙌

If you’re here for our final day, make sure you head over and take a closer look for yourself!

📍 Newbury Showground
📅 Sunday 9 August 2026

09/08/2026

🚗✨ A closer look at the classics!

There are some absolute beauties lined up in the Classic Vehicle Show at Retro Festival this weekend, so we took a wander around to give you a little look at just some of them. 👀

From beautifully kept classics to vehicles packed with character, history and plenty of nostalgia, you could easily spend hours taking a closer look at them all.

If you’re here for our final day, make sure you head over and have a wander around the classics for yourself!

A big thank you to Project Heaven Restoration, proud sponsors of the Classic Vehicle Show, for supporting this fantastic celebration of motoring history. 🙌

📍 Newbury Showground
📅 Sunday 9 August 2026

09/08/2026

🚐✨Take a wander through the Vintage Caravan Section at Retro Festival!

From beautifully preserved caravans and period interiors to all those little details that take you straight back to holidays and adventures of years gone by, there’s plenty to stop and have a closer look at!😍

It’s another brilliant corner of the festival packed with nostalgia, character and some fantastic displays.

If you’re here with us for our final day, make sure you take a stroll through and see them for yourself!

📍 Newbury Showground
📅 Sunday 9 August 2026

08/08/2026

✨Northern Soul magic at the Ricky Tick Stage!

We had a fantastic afternoon with Sharon Sullivan’s Northern Soul Dance Workshop, as dancers took to the floor to learn some of the iconic spins, kicks and steps that make Northern Soul so distinctive.💃🕺

It was brilliant to see everyone getting involved, picking up the moves and enjoying those uplifting soulful sounds!🎶

A great little snapshot of the atmosphere at Retro Festival today!

🎟 Fancy joining us tomorrow? Book your Sunday day tickets now on the Retro Festival website!

📍 Newbury Showground
📅 Sunday 9 August 2026

🎟 Adult advance ticket:
Sunday all day – £26.50

07/08/2026

🌼Meet Daisy Chains at Retro Festival!

We stopped by their stand to see what they’ve brought along for the weekend — and there’s plenty to have a look through👀

Make sure you pop over, say hello and have a browse while you’re exploring the festival. You never know what might catch your eye!🛍️

🎟 Fancy joining us? Book your day tickets now on the Retro Festival website!

📍 Newbury Showground
📅 7–9 August 2026

🎟 Adult advance tickets:
Friday evening – £15.90
Saturday all day – £37.10
Sunday all day – £26.50

👗 Pocket Watch & Petticoats are here at Retro Festival!Head over to the Spitfire Vintage Market to browse their collecti...
07/08/2026

👗 Pocket Watch & Petticoats are here at Retro Festival!

Head over to the Spitfire Vintage Market to browse their collection of colourful, vintage-inspired fashion, designed in the UK and available in sizes 4–26.

You’ll find unique pieces made for unforgettable gals, plus a free gift with every purchase across the weekend.

Whether you need a new outfit for the dance floor or simply fancy treating yourself, pop in and meet the team.

📍 Find them in the Spitfire Vintage Market
🌐 www.pocketwatchandpetticoats.com

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