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Chipping Norton
Town Festival
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Sunday 28th June '26 - 11.00am till 8.30pm
Market Place, Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire. OX7 5NJ
Free Admission
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Let's make 2026 even better than last year...
Excitement is building across Chipping Norton as preparations ramp up for what promises to be another unforgettable day of live music, food, drink, entertainment, and community spirit.
On Sunday 29th June, the town centre will once again come alive with fantastic performances, family fun, local traders, and thousands of festivalgoers coming together to celebrate everything that makes ChippyFest so special.
Following the incredible success of last year’s festival, the team are working hard behind the scenes to make this year even bigger and better. With more announcements still to come, including our mystery guest opening the festival, there’s plenty to look forward to.
The countdown is officially on!
As we count down to ChippyFest 2026 on Sunday 28th June, we’d like to take a moment to recognise the incredible people, businesses, organisations and volunteers helping bring this year’s festival to life.
🎶 To our amazing bands and performers, thank you for being part of this year’s line-up. We can’t wait to see the Market Place come alive once again with fantastic live music, energy and entertainment throughout the day.
🛍️ To our brilliant stallholders, thank you for supporting the festival and helping showcase the very best of local creativity, food, crafts, gifts and independent businesses. Your stalls are a huge part of what makes ChippyFest so special.
🙌 To our incredible volunteers, thank you for giving your time, energy and commitment behind the scenes. From planning and preparation to helping everything run smoothly on the day, ChippyFest simply wouldn’t happen without you.
🤝 To our generous sponsors and raffle prize donors, thank you for continuing to back this community event. Your support plays a vital role in helping us deliver a fantastic day for the town while supporting local causes and community initiatives.
💖 To the local charities and community groups joining us this year, thank you for helping make ChippyFest more than just a festival. Your presence highlights the amazing community spirit that exists throughout Chipping Norton.
🏡 To the residents and businesses of Chipping Norton, thank you for your continued encouragement, patience and enthusiasm as preparations continue. Your support is what keeps this event growing year after year.
🎟️ And finally, to everyone planning to join us on Sunday 28th June 2026, thank you. Whether you’re coming for the music, food, shopping, entertainment or simply to enjoy the atmosphere, we can’t wait to welcome you to another fantastic ChippyFest.
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON
A mystery guest will officially open ChippyFest 2026, and we’re counting down to the reveal!
Who will take to the stage and kick off this year’s festival? You’ll have to wait just a little longer…
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON
A mystery guest will officially open ChippyFest 2026, and we’re counting down to the reveal!
Who will take to the stage and kick off this year’s festival? You’ll have to wait just a little longer…
As we count down to ChippyFest 2026 on Sunday 28th June, we’d like to take a moment to recognise the incredible people, businesses, organisations and volunteers helping bring this year’s festival to life.
🎶 To our amazing bands and performers, thank you for being part of this year’s line-up. We can’t wait to see the Market Place come alive once again with fantastic live music, energy and entertainment throughout the day.
🛍️ To our brilliant stallholders, thank you for supporting the festival and helping showcase the very best of local creativity, food, crafts, gifts and independent businesses. Your stalls are a huge part of what makes ChippyFest so special.
🙌 To our incredible volunteers, thank you for giving your time, energy and commitment behind the scenes. From planning and preparation to helping everything run smoothly on the day, ChippyFest simply wouldn’t happen without you.
🤝 To our generous sponsors and raffle prize donors, thank you for continuing to back this community event. Your support plays a vital role in helping us deliver a fantastic day for the town while supporting local causes and community initiatives.
💖 To the local charities and community groups joining us this year, thank you for helping make ChippyFest more than just a festival. Your presence highlights the amazing community spirit that exists throughout Chipping Norton.
🏡 To the residents and businesses of Chipping Norton, thank you for your continued encouragement, patience and enthusiasm as preparations continue. Your support is what keeps this event growing year after year.
🎟️ And finally, to everyone planning to join us on Sunday 28th June 2026, thank you. Whether you’re coming for the music, food, shopping, entertainment or simply to enjoy the atmosphere, we can’t wait to welcome you to another fantastic ChippyFest.
Confirmed '26 LineUp...
Moment in Time
11:30 - 12:10
Moment in Time is an original live band blending acid jazz, funk, soul, and dance music into a vibrant, groove-driven sound. Combining soulful vocals, tight musicianship, and infectious rhythms, we create uplifting live performances designed to move audiences emotionally and physically, delivering fresh, energetic music inspired by classic and contemporary influences.
St Mary's School Singing Club
12:25 - 12:45
At St Mary’s School in Chipping Norton we have many extra activity clubs after school and at lunch time. Two of these are the singing club and musical theatre where children are encouraged to pursue their enjoyment of singing. Many children are in both clubs. The singing club are used to singing around the town at Christmas events and local care homes and enjoy sharing their joy of singing with you all at the town festival. We hope you enjoy our songs!
The Vodka Shots
13:00 - 13:40
The Vodka Shots are a lively, blues-inspired band formed in 2020, bringing together a group of friends with a shared passion for great music and even better live performances. Known for their laid-back, bluesy vibe and energetic gigs, they’ve built a reputation for creating a fun, feel-good atmosphere wherever they play, from local pubs to festivals across Oxfordshire and beyond.
With a love for classic blues sounds and a knack for getting the crowd involved, The Vodka Shots deliver authentic, good-time music that keeps audiences coming back for more.
The Dead Silence
13:55 - 14:35
Hailing from different corners of West Oxfordshire, The Dead Silence are a cover band who bring energy, enthusiasm and just a touch of Dad-Dancing to every event they perform at.
Covering a plethora of well known songs spanning the past 6 decades the band have been going strong, performing in pubs, at festivals and at any event you want them to play at, for nearly 15 years. The band promise smiles, dancing, singing and a whole lot of fun!
Ken Wood and the Mixers
14:50 - 15:30
OWWWW!!! I feel good!
Here come Ken Wood and the Mixers – a spectacular, 8-piece blues & soul showband, specialising in their own unique blend of bold, brassy soul, stomping R&B and ludicrous on-stage antics. Expect everything from thumping, fatback Memphis soul to barnstorming rhythm & blues, ska, Motown and plenty of surprises.
Selver
15:45 - 16:30
Selver are an up-and-coming band from Oxford that play emotive indie rock, blending introspective songwriting with strong pop hooks, enchanting melodies, and driving grooves to create their own take on the city’s history of forward-thinking indie rock music. Selver’s style is eclectic, with influences ranging in genre from indie and alternative rock to classic pop and disco.
Fronted by rising independent artist Antonia, Selver was established by songwriter Jamie Williams to give life to tracks that had been hidden away for years. The group has grown into a deft six-piece that has made its mark across Oxford’s finest venues, including the O2 Academy, The Bullingdon, and The Jericho Tavern. Their tight, immersive live sound holds audiences from the first note to the last.
Following a string of well-received shows and studio recordings at the end of 2025, Selver are currently finalising their debut EP. In 2026, Selver will continue developing original material and the band is excited to connect with new audiences on the festival circuit.
“Stunning, Cranberries-esque vocals” (Americana UK)
“There’s more than enough evidence tonight that they’ll be ones to keep tabs on” (Nightshift Magazine)
The Hanley Webb Band
16:45 - 17:30
Hanley Webb is a 15‑year‑old musician blending modern R&B, funk, and soulful groove. His playing is defined by clean tone, expressive rhythm work, and a natural musical instinct that feels far beyond his years.
From early studio sessions to live performances, Hanley is already shaping a sound that’s warm, modern, and unmistakably his own — a rising voice in the next wave of R&B talent.
Weekend Warriors
17:45 - 18:30
High-energy teenage rock band, and big stage regulars on the Oxford music scene. Expect everything from well-known anthems to prog rock epics and everything in between, not to mention some brand new originals!
GTO
18:45 - 19:30
GTO are a thunderous three-piece delivering a passionate and powerful performance of classic heavy rock. Rev your engines and buckle up for some grindin', groovin', booty movin', high octane rock 'n' roll. It’s gonna be a wild ride!
average Wyatt Band
19:45 - 20:30
Cotswold based Average Wyatt Band is a 5- piece put together by long-time musical buddies Robin Wyatt (guitar/vocals) & Neil Ions (vocals/percussion). They've recruited their sons Matt Wyatt (bass/vocals) & Leon Ions (drums) and finally, Ian 'not their son' Hattersley (trumpet).
They play an interesting mix of covers featuring Paolo Nutini, Robert Palmer, Santana, Spencer Davies Group, Average White Band, and many more covering pop, rock, disco & soul from many eras.
Stalls...
Crafts, Treats & Gifts
We’re busy curating a fantastic line-up of stallholders for this year’s event, think local crafts, delicious treats, handmade gifts, and more. From homegrown talent to unique artisanal finds, we’re pulling together a vibrant marketplace to celebrate the best of Chippy and beyond.
Full details will be announced soon, so check back regularly or follow us on social media for updates.
If you’re a stallholder and would like to be part of the festival then please get in touch as soon as possible — spaces are filling up fast!
Food, Drink & Community
We’re lining up a delicious range of food and drink options for this year’s Chipping Norton Town Festival, from sweet treats and savoury bites to refreshing drinks and family favourites. Whether you're after something quick and tasty or a chance to try something new, there’ll be plenty to enjoy on the day.
We’re also proud to welcome a variety of local groups, charities, and community organisations who help make Chippy special. From fun activities for kids to great causes to support, there’ll be something for everyone to get involved in.
Interested in bringing your food stall or community stand? We’d love to hear from you, get in touch soon as spaces are limited!
Food, Drink & Community
We’re lining up a delicious range of food and drink options for this year’s Chipping Norton Town Festival—from sweet treats and savoury bites to refreshing drinks and family favourites. Whether you're after something quick and tasty or a chance to try something new, there’ll be plenty to enjoy on the day.
We’re also proud to welcome a variety of local groups, charities, and community organisations who help make Chippy special. From fun activities for kids to great causes to support, there’ll be something for everyone to get involved in.
Interested in bringing your food stall or community stand to the festival on Sunday 29th June 2025? We’d love to hear from you—get in touch soon as spaces are limited!
A bit of history...
Chipping Norton, often affectionately called "Chippy," is a historic market town located in the Cotswold Hills in Oxfordshire. Its name derives from the Old English 'Cēping', meaning 'market', indicating its long-standing role as a trading center. The town dates back to the medieval period, with significant growth observed during the 12th century, which laid the foundations for its rich historical tapestry.
The town's architecture reflects its prosperous wool and tweed industry history, which thrived during the medieval period. Notable buildings include the grand St. Mary’s Church, which was built in the 15th century and showcases the wealth generated from the wool trade at the time. The town hall, another prominent structure, was constructed in the 19th century and underscores the civic pride and development of local governance.
Chipping Norton also holds a strategic location that has contributed to its historical importance. Situated on the edge of the Cotswolds, it has served as a hub for nearby villages and as a gateway to this area of outstanding natural beauty. This position has made it an important stopping point and market town throughout its history.
Today, Chipping Norton remains a vibrant community with a blend of traditional shops, modern conveniences, and cultural activities. It hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the renowned Chipping Norton Literary Festival and a bustling market that continues to reflect its heritage as a market town. The blend of rich history, scenic surroundings, and a dynamic community spirit makes Chipping Norton a quintessential Cotswold town, embodying both historical charm and contemporary vitality.