Festival profile21-23 Aug 2026 · Escot Park, near Ottery St Mary, Devon, South West England

Beautiful Days

Independent family festival at Escot Park curated by the Levellers, mixing indie, folk, rock and roots with a friendly campsite feel.

Festival fileBeautiful Days
★ ON THE BILL21-23 Aug 2026
Madness/Levellers/Super Furry Animals/The Proclaimers/Skindred/The Divine Comedy

Headliners for Beautiful Days 2026 — more acts on the official line-up, subject to change.

Festival file

Beautiful Days returns in 2026, running 21-23 Aug at Escot Park, near Ottery St Mary, Devon, South West England. With a capacity of around 17,500, it sits at the mid-size end of the UK festival calendar. Glamping is available on site if you would rather not pitch your own tent. It is set up to work for families, so all ages are welcome.

Expect a family-friendly, independent, no-branding feel. Indie & folk, rock, punk fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Madness, Levellers, Super Furry Animals, The Proclaimers, Skindred, The Divine Comedy.

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Details

Capacity17,500
CampingYes + Glamping
Family FriendlyYes

Weather odds

83%
Chance of rain
1mm+ on at least one day
3%
Washout risk
20mm+ in a single day
0%
Scorcher odds
a day of 28°C or hotter
19.5°C
Typical high
average daily max

Based on 30 years of historical weather (1995-2024) for this festival's own site and dates — odds, not a forecast. Weather data by Open-Meteo.

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Word on the field

“Laid-back style of the whole setup, from the moment you arrive right through to when the fireworks explode.”
Critical Popcorn · 2023 ↗
“Everyone was happy, having a good time and even queues for the toilets didn't cause problems.”
Critical Popcorn · 2023 ↗
“Like an island of can do idealism with a practical edge, Beautiful Days still waives the freak flag high.”
Louder Than War · 2024 ↗

Short excerpts from independent reviews and attendee posts, each linked to its source — not Fezzy’s opinions.

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