When is A New Day 2026?

A New Day takes place in 21-23 Aug 2026 at Canterbury, Kent, South East.

Where is A New Day held?

A New Day is held at Canterbury, Kent, South East, UK.

What kind of music and lineup does A New Day have?

A New Day leans Classic rock, Classic rock and prog festival set in beautiful gardens with a relaxed crowd and strong roots in the UK rock scene.. Recent headliners include Hawkwind, Sweet, HENGE, Peatbog Faeries, Lindisfarne, Gong, Curved Air.

Does A New Day have camping?

Yes. A New Day is a camping festival, so you can stay on site across the weekend.

Festival profile21-23 Aug 2026 · Canterbury, Kent, South East

A New Day

A New Day 2026 lineup: Hawkwind, Sweet, HENGE, Peatbog Faeries, Lindisfarne, Gong & Curved Air headline. Progressive rock, folk and world music at Mt Ephraim Gardens, Faversham, Kent, 21-23 Aug 2026.

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★ ON THE BILL21-23 Aug 2026

Hawkwind/Sweet/HENGE/Peatbog Faeries/Lindisfarne/Gong/Curved Air

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Headliners for A New Day 2026 — more acts on the official line-up, subject to change.

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A New Day returns in 2026, running 21-23 Aug at Canterbury, Kent, South East. With a capacity of around 8,000, it sits at the more intimate end of the UK festival calendar.

Expect a heritage site, friendly, over-30s feel. Classic rock, Classic rock and prog festival set in beautiful gardens with a relaxed crowd and strong roots in the UK rock scene. fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Hawkwind, Sweet, HENGE, Peatbog Faeries, Lindisfarne, Gong, Curved Air.

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