Get ready to set sail on a three-day voyage of music, theatre, real ale and family fun as Beautiful Days returns to Escot Park, just outside Exeter, from 15–17 August 2025. This proudly independent festival has officially sold out—next year, grab those tickets early
Highlights & Headliners on the Main Stage
Sex Pistols (ft. Frank Carter) The godfathers of British punk bring ‘Anarchy in the UK’ and ‘Pretty Vacant’ to life in a high-octane set that marries 1977’s fury with Frank Carter’s modern intensity.
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls England’s pre-eminent folk-punk troubadour and his five-piece band deliver sing-along anthems like ‘I Still Believe’ and ‘The Road’ with pounding drums and heartfelt storytelling.
Levellers Festival founders and folk-rock stalwarts from Brighton close out Sunday with fan favourites ‘One Way’ and ‘What a Beautiful Day’—plus a fireworks finale fit for pirates and mermaids.
More must-see acts across the weekend
Shed Seven – Britpop classic makers, expect ‘Going for Gold’ and ‘Chasing Rainbows’ to fill the air with nostalgia.
Spiritualized – Jason Pierce’s psychedelic space-rock wonderland built on ‘Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space’ and ‘Shine a Light’.
Sleeper – ’90s indie trailblazers back with ‘Inbetweener’ and ‘Sale of the Century’.
Panic Shack – Cardiff’s DIY powerhouse, summery anthem ‘Thelma & Louise’ makes this a riotous sing-along.
Kid Kapichi – Hastings punk charged by Don’t Kiss Me (I’m Infected) and newly crowned by Liam Gallagher himself.
The Meffs – Essex’s frantic Brit-punk duo, from ‘Stamp It Out’ to the title track of their 2024 album ‘What a Life’.
Young Knives – Sharp-edged indie rockers with Turn Tail and Their rumour-mill grooves.
Peter Doherty – Poet, provocateur and ex-Libertine, playing ‘Broken Love Story’ and new cuts from ‘Felt Better Alive’.
John Grant – Lush baritone and electronic heart-ache, performing ‘Queen of Denmark’ gems like ‘Sigourney Weaver’ and ‘Marz’.
Seth Lakeman – Devon’s folk-instrumentalist extraordinaire, sharing ‘Freedom Fields’ highlights such as ‘Blood Upon Copper’.
Henge – Cornwall’s cosmic space-rock collective blasting ‘Demilitarise’ and ‘In Praise of Water’ into orbit.
Beans on Toast – Folk-punk raconteur with witty social commentary, from ‘Stinging Nettles’ to ‘Watching the World Go By’.
Theatre Tent & Cabaret Extreme
Step into the Theatre Tent for three days of laugh-out-loud Walkabout Theatre, mime, circus antics and the much-loved Cabaret Extreme trilogy: Circus Unleashed, Cabaret with Claws and more. It’s your front-row seat to vaudeville mayhem under canvas.
The Bimble Inn
Just a short stroll from the main arenas lies the solar-powered Bimble Inn tipis—a festival venue like no other. Stocked with Otter Brewery real ales and cocktails, it feels a thousand miles from reality, yet you’ll still catch the headline tunes echoing across the fields.
Sunday Fancy Dress: All at Sea
Don your best sailor stripes, pirate hats or mermaid tails for Sunday’s “All at Sea” fancy dress pageant. Thousands join in each year, and none other than Jez from Levellers judges this seafaring spectacle—guaranteed smiles and a mound of sea-shanty energy.
Bars & Food
Otter Brewery Bars pour real ales, ciders and craft beers from Devon’s favourite independent brewery.
Food Stalls range from classic festival fare—burgers, pizzas, loaded fries—to global flavours: curries, rice bowls, wraps, vegan dishes and sweet crepes.
Family-Friendly Vibes
A firm favourite among families, Beautiful Days invites all ages to revel in a safe, laid-back atmosphere. With a huge children’s arena, child-friendly performances and campsite criss-crossed by Kanga wellbeing trails, it’s a weekend of shared memories—just don’t forget next summer’s tickets!
For more info, head to the official website