Roseshire Festival
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
About Roseshire Festival
Roseshire Festival is a brand new family-friendly music festival coming to Chester House Estate, Northamptonshire, on 29th–30th August 2026. As the only major music festival of its kind in Northamptonshire, Roseshire aims to bring nationally recognised artists, family entertainment and a true summer festival atmosphere to the county, creating something local people can be proud of for years to come.
Built by Northamptonshire people for Northamptonshire, Roseshire Festival has been created with the aim of bringing together live music, community spirit and family entertainment in one of the county’s most unique countryside locations. The festival is designed to become a long-term part of Northamptonshire’s cultural calendar, giving families and music fans across the region the opportunity to enjoy a major festival experience without travelling long distances to larger cities.
Set within the beautiful grounds of Chester House Estate near Wellingborough, Roseshire Festival combines major live music performances, emerging local artists, family activities, funfair attractions, street food vendors, bars and interactive entertainment across a full August Bank Holiday weekend.
Saturday at Roseshire focuses on indie, alternative and live music, featuring nationally recognised artists alongside emerging Northamptonshire talent. Headline artists currently announced for Saturday include The Charlatans, Embrace, Cast and The Bluetones, alongside local and regional artists including The Vandervalls, The B Sides, Luna Bug, Luna Rosa, The Scenesters, Joanna, Veins and After Self.
Sunday has a stronger family-friendly atmosphere while still delivering a major live music experience. Sunday headline artists include Boyzlife, Eternal, Chris Moyles 90s Hangover and The Hoosiers, alongside performances from The South, Maddox Jones, Jamie Benkert, Allo and Northants Sings Out.
Families visiting Roseshire Festival can also enjoy a wide range of children’s entertainment and attractions throughout the weekend. Entertainment includes tribute performances inspired by artists and pop culture favourites such as Taylor Swift Tribute, Sabrina Carpenter Tribute and K-Pop Live, alongside dinosaur experiences, bubbleologists, family entertainers, funfair rides and interactive activities designed for younger visitors.
The festival has been created with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere in mind, helping visitors enjoy a full day out together in the Northamptonshire countryside. Roseshire Festival aims to provide an affordable alternative to larger national festivals while still delivering a high-quality event experience featuring nationally recognised artists and productions.
Line-Up
Saturday
The Charlatans
Embrace
Cast
The Bluetones
The Vandervalls
The B Sides
Luna Bug
Luna Rosa
The Scenesters
Joanna
Veins
After Self
Sunday
Boyzlife
Eternal
Chris Moyles 90s Hangover
The Hoosiers
The South
Maddox Jones
Jamie Benkert
Allo
Northants Sings Out
Family Entertainment
Taylor Swift Tribute
Sabrina Carpenter Tribute
K-Pop Live
Dinosaur Experiences
Bubbleologists
Funfair Attractions
Street Food Vendors
Bars
Family Activities
And much more to be announced.
Roseshire Festival also places a strong focus on supporting local businesses, charities, musicians and suppliers throughout the event. Alongside major artists, the festival aims to showcase Northamptonshire talent and create opportunities for local organisations to be part of a growing community-led event.
The festival site at Chester House Estate provides plenty of open space for visitors to enjoy the event comfortably, with dedicated parking, accessible facilities, food and drink areas, entertainment zones and family attractions spread across the grounds. Festival shuttle buses will also operate from both Wellingborough and Northampton train stations throughout the weekend, helping visitors travel easily to and from the site.
Roseshire Festival hopes to grow into a major annual event for Northamptonshire, creating something that families, music fans and local communities can look forward to every summer. Early booking is recommended as ticket prices increase across release phases and some ticket types are limited.
Major artists in Northamptonshire
Roseshire Festival brings nationally recognised artists including Boyzlife, The Charlatans, The Hoosiers, Eternal, Embrace and Cast to Northamptonshire, giving local families and music fans the chance to experience a major live music festival close to home. Across two days, visitors can enjoy multiple stages, emerging local artists, tribute performances and entertainment spanning indie, pop and family favourites in a relaxed countryside setting at Chester House Estate.
Family-friendly festival atmosphere
Roseshire Festival has been designed with families in mind, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where visitors of all ages can enjoy a full summer festival experience together. Alongside live music, families can enjoy funfair rides, tribute performances, dinosaur experiences, bubbleologists, street food and interactive entertainment throughout the weekend, all set within the spacious countryside surroundings of Chester House Estate.
Community-built Year One festival
Roseshire Festival is built by Northamptonshire people for Northamptonshire, with a strong focus on community, local talent and creating something the county can be proud of. Alongside major artists and entertainment, the festival supports local musicians, businesses, charities and suppliers, helping build a welcoming Year One festival experience designed to grow with the local community for years to come.
Facilities
Toilets
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, Closed
- Wednesday, Closed
- Thursday, Closed
- Friday, Closed
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday, Closed
Saturday, August 29 2026: Open 24 hours
Sunday, August 30 2026: Open 24 hours
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (0-9) : Free
- Child (9-16) : £33.00
- Adult (17-18+) : £49.50
Ticket prices shown are “from” prices and may vary depending on the day selected, ticket release phase and ticket type availability. Early booking is recommended as prices increase across release phases.
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time more than 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Chester House Estate, Irchester, Wellingborough NN8 2DH
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 2DH
England
Google Maps will direct visitors to the main entrance at Chester House Estate. For the festival, a dedicated event traffic management plan will also be in place to help manage arrivals and improve access to the site across the weekend.
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Chester House Estate is located near Wellingborough and is accessible by road, rail and local transport links. Festival shuttle buses will be available from both Wellingborough and Northampton train stations across the weekend, helping visitors travel easily to and from the site. Full transport details, pickup locations and timings are available via the official Roseshire Festival website.
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