Independent family festival at Escot Park curated by the Levellers, mixing indie, folk, rock and roots with a friendly campsite feel.
Headliners for Beautiful Days 2026 — more acts on the official line-up, subject to change.
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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“Laid-back style of the whole setup, from the moment you arrive right through to when the fireworks explode.”
“Everyone was happy, having a good time and even queues for the toilets didn't cause problems.”
“Like an island of can do idealism with a practical edge, Beautiful Days still waives the freak flag high.”
Short excerpts from independent reviews and attendee posts, each linked to its source — not Fezzy’s opinions.
Festivals near Otery St Mary