Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Proclaimers to Headline Guilfest 2026

Published on: 28 Nov, 2025
Updated on: 30 Nov, 2025

The line-up has been announced for GuilFest 2026 and it is to be headlined by Sophie Ellis-Bextor and The Proclaimers. The festival will be held, as usual, in Stoke Park and this time on the weekend of July 4th and 5th.

Tony Scott

Tony Scott, the organiser of the festival, told The Dragon: “It’s an absolute privilege to have the unbelievable Sophie Ellis-Bextor headlining GuilFest on Saturday and the legendary Scottish band The Proclaimers headlining on Sunday, when Scotland could be playing in the World Cup.

“What an atmosphere that would be. We’ll be showing the matches live and hoping everyone can all join us for the party of all parties!

“Super Early Bird tickets are available now from our website but are limited in numbers and will only be available until they run out.

“I would also like to give a special mention to the novel DJ set Rudimental and Tiffany who is coming all the way from the States to sing her classic I Think We’re Alone Now and then there’s Kula Shaker who were fabulous when they headlined at Glastonbury. We might be adding other acts too so please watch this space.”

Saturday’s line-up will include, as well as Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Rudimental (DJ set), The Lottery Winners, ABC, Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Tiffany, Echobelly, Elvana, Old Time Sailors, Uncle Funks Disco Inferno, Phats and Small, Rick Parfitt Jnr, Daft Funk Live, Tankus, Bob Marley Revival and The Rock Choir.

Sunday’s line-up will include: The Proclaimers, Kula Shaker, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Haircut 100, Heather Small, T’Pau, The Bootleg Beatles, Bad Manners, Hugh Cornwell, The South, The Smyths, Letz Zep, The Dolly Show and The Rock Choir.

In addition to the seven separate stages of music performing many genres, fashions and sounds, there will be: The Comedy Tent, Dance Tent, Art & Craft Village with Brilliant Workshops, Street Theatre, Delicious World Cuisine, Huge Beer Tent, Literary Tent with Interesting Talks, Cocktail Bar, Singing, Dancing & Drumming Workshops and Sessions, Games Tent, Kids Area, Bushcrafts and Open Mic Sessions.

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