The Brewery Quarter's Summer Jam brings festival fun to Cheltenham
Summer Jam returns to The Brewery Quarter this June with three days of free live music, comedy, magic and family entertainment
The Brewery Quarter in Cheltenham is set for a packed weekend of festival spirit as Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup returns from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 June 2026.
Arriving a month earlier than usual, the free three-day event will bring live music, comedy, magic, family entertainment and festival favourites to the heart of Cheltenham, helping kickstart the summer season in style.
Friday evening opens with soulful sounds from Kytana and Flynn, followed by the Mark Walby Band performing classic and contemporary pop and rock hits.
Saturday runs from 1pm to 10.30pm and features the Road to Lakefest Grand Finale, where six bands will compete for a chance to perform on the main stage at Lakefest. Visitors can also enjoy comedy, magic and juggling from Matt Barnard and Gareth Jones, also known as Cling Film Guy.
Live music continues with Loz Apperley, before Cheltenham beatboxing favourites Duke Official headline Saturday evening. The night rounds off with DJ Shippers and Friends hosting a lively silent disco.
Sunday runs from 1pm to 8pm, with a strong family focus including Cheltenham Rock Choir, Variations Dance Academy, local performers and magician Phil from Cotswold Children’s Parties.
Music across the afternoon includes Adam Cross, Emzy Music and Tate Note, before beatbox band Hive close the weekend with energetic house, hip hop, garage and dance mashups.
Free arts and crafts sessions with Spare Room Arts will also take place on Saturday and Sunday.
Visitors will also be able to buy tickets and merchandise for Lakefest 2026 at Eastnor Castle, which takes place from 5 to 9 August with headline performances from Madness, The Charlatans, Example and Bananarama.
> Find out more about the 2026 Summer Jam at The Brewery Quarter
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