Rising Music Festival 2026

Rising Music Festival is BACK!

Rising Music Festival returns , bringing two full days of live music, energy, and discovery — and it’s coming back bigger, better, and more exciting than ever.

Built for the next generation, Rising is a festival all about new music, fresh voices, and unforgettable live performances. Across the weekend, audiences can expect a packed programme of emerging artists spanning genres, styles, and sounds, all performing in a vibrant, high-energy festival atmosphere. 6 stages, live bands, acoustic artists, DJ's magicians, spoken word, comedy and SO MUCH MORE!

As well as this, expect a jam-packed weekend of fun, including activities for all ages and great food and drink.

This is where you come to discover your next favourite act before they hit bigger stages.

Rising Music Festival isn’t about standing at the back watching from afar — it’s about being part of something. The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre transforms into a buzzing hub of live music, creativity, and community, where every set feels close, exciting, and personal. Whether you’re into indie, alternative, pop, electronic, hip hop, or something harder to pin down, Rising is designed to offer variety, surprises, and moments you’ll be talking about long after the weekend ends.

Event Timings:
Saturday 1st August: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 2nd August: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

🎸 Artist applications — Rising is also open to Under-24 musicians, bands, DJs, and producers who want to be part of the 2026 lineup. Applications are now open via this link: https://forms.gle/6z11Fbz7su4hBjoy6

If you’re an emerging artist looking for a chance to perform at a professionally run festival and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking music community, we’d love to hear from you.

Want to get involved in another way? Rising welcomes other creatives and volunteers, to enquire email amy.wheeler.wnm@gmail.com