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November 2026
El Pony Pisador
Crazy Catalonian musicians delivering an infectious, high-octane set you simply can't stand still for! Following two storming, consecutive sold-out nights in Chidham and Chichester last November, we’re thrilled to welcome them back. Expect an electric atmosphere—it’s mainly standing room (because you will want to dance!) with limited seating available. ⚠️ IMPORTANT VENUE UPDATE: Please note the venue change from Chichester to Westbourne. 🎶 El Pony Pisador 🎵 🗓️ Wednesday 4th November 📍 Westbourne Community Hall, River Street, Westbourne (near Emsworth),…
Find out more »Birdvox – with support from Emily Barden! (note 7pm start)
Birdvox - with support from Emily Barden! 🎵 Thursday 5th November Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club), River Street, Westbourne, PO10 8TG Doors open 7pm for a 7.30 show (Emily Barden at 7.30, Birdvox at 8.30), unreserved seating Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest ..... Birdvox is an exciting new electro-folk band born from a mutual…
Find out more »TopHouse, with support from Raynes (SOLD OUT)
Fast-paced, high-energy foot stompers. Ballads that'll make you cry. It's kind of like a rock band married old-fashioned bluegrass and had a little baby. And named it TopHouse. We can't wait to have them on our WemsFest stage! 🎶 TopHouse, with support from Raynes 🎵 🗓️ Saturday 14th November 📍 Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club), River Street, Westbourne, West Sussex, PO10 8TG 🕗 Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show, unreserved seating 🍷 Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery 🍻…
Find out more »Blazin’ Fiddles
The Blazers are comin' back! Blazin' Fiddles Tuesday 17th November St James Church, Church Path, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DP Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show, unreserved seating Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest ..... From the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, they've been literally blazin' a trail for nearly 30 years. The Blazin' Fiddles comprise fiddlers Jenna Reid…
Find out more »Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet
Super excited for this gig featuring one of the greatest voices on the planet PLUS Emsworth's own Biff Roxby on trombone! 🎶 Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet 🎵 🗓️ Friday 20th November 📍 Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club), River Street, Westbourne, West Sussex, PO10 8TG 🕗 Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show, unreserved seating 🍷 Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery 🍻 Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest ..... Rioghnach…
Find out more »Genticorum
Popular and award-winning Montréal-based trio who have been one of the leading lights in Québecois music for more than 20 years. If you enjoy Le Vent du Nord then you'll love Genticorum! Genticorum Saturday 28th November The Old Malthouse AKA Chidham Village Hall, PO18 8TP Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show, unreserved seating Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest…
Find out more »December 2026
Maroon Town, and DJ Rob Moore – WemsFest’s holiday party!
A night for filling the dance floor and pushing all doubts and worries to the back of your mind. Come celebrate the season of giving with us - we promise to give you a good time! Maroon Town, and DJ Rob Moore - WemsFest's holiday party! Friday 11th December Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club), River Street, Westbourne, West Sussex, PO10 8TG Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show, unreserved seating with room for dancing Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery …
Find out more »The Unthanks in Winter
The Unthanks are returning to WemsFest! The Unthanks in Winter Sunday 13th December Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show Licensed bar Tickets on sale midday Friday 19th June at https://www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk/whats-on/event/the-unthanks-in-winter/ ..... Described as ‘the gold standard’ of all winter records alongside Frost and Fire by The Watersons in a five star review from The Times, The Unthanks In Winter is a dream-like winter fantasia, embracing both the dark…
Find out more »February 2027
Maddy Prior & Peter Knight – album launch tour!
Folk royalty is coming to Emsworth! 🎶 Maddy Prior & Peter Knight 🎵 🗓️ Friday 19th February 📍 St James Church, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DD 🕗 Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show, unreserved seating 🍷 Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery 🍻 Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest ..... As legends of British folk music, Maddy Prior and Peter Knight require absolutely no introduction. From the 1960’s folk revival to…
Find out more »March 2027
McGoldrick, McCusker, & Doyle
Does Folk Music arguably get better than when these 3 luminaries get together onstage ? Michael McGoldrick - the English master of flutes, whistles, and Uillean pipes - is joined by his mates the renowned Scottish fiddler John McCusker and exceptional Irish guitarist/vocalist John Doyle to play blistering tunes, tear-jerking slow airs, and they add a liberal dose of humour - 3 mates on stage with awesome empathy in a room perfect for their music. They may look sombre but…
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