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June 2026
GNOSS
A welcome return for a band very much at the fore of what's happening in Scottish folk music. Forward-thinking and hugely engaging, GNOSS are great musicians and wonderfully warm human beings who clearly enjoy performing. GNOSS Sunday 21st June The Old Orchard (AKA Southbourne Village Hall), First Avenue, Southbourne, West Sussex, PO10 8HN 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…
Find out more »August 2026
Singing workshop with Windborne
An all-day (10am-4pm) singing workshop in-person with Windborne! What: Singing workshop with Windborne (acclaimed singing quartet from the USA) When: Saturday 1st August 10am-4pm (including a lunch break) Where: Chichester New Park Centre (Old Dojo Room), PO19 7XY Cost: £50 Bring: Packed lunch/snacks or money for lunch in Chichester, a water bottle, and a mug (if you'd like to make a cuppa) Requirements: A love of singing and willingness to make musical fun! Tickets for this event are available online…
Find out more »Barry ‘The Fish’ Melton, with The Psych Unit & Under The Stars
Barry 'The Fish' Melton coming to WemsFest one last time 🎶❤️🎵 🎶 Barry 'The Fish' Melton, with The Psych Unit & Under The Stars 🗓️ Sunday 9th August 📍 The Havana, 3 Little London, Chichester, PO19 1PH 🕖 Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show, unreserved seating 🍷 Licensed bar 🍻 🎫 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 *Please note that The Havana…
Find out more »September 2026
Lennie Gallant & Band
Lennie Gallant has just been named 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards Solo Artist of The Year and we are so excited he'll be making a stop at WemsFest this autumn! Lennie Gallant & Band Thursday 3rd September Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club), River Street, Westbourne, West Sussex, PO10 8TG Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show 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 ….. Lennie Gallant,…
Find out more »An Dannsa Dub
Future dub from Ancient Scotland! Fusing the mystical energy and instruments of traditional Scottish music and Gaelic song to create heavy, meditative driving bass lines of dub music to fill the dance floor. Limited unreserved seating with lots of room for dancing. (PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE FROM CHICHESTER TO WESTBOURNE) An Dannsa Dub Friday 11th September Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club), River Street, Westbourne (near Emsworth), West Sussex, PO10 8TG Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show, limited…
Find out more »10th Emsworth Beer, Wine, & Cider Festival
Our 10th Emsworth Beer, Wine, & Cider Festival will be held the weekend of 25th-27th September - you won't want to miss this milestone anniversary! 10th Emsworth Beer, Wine, & Cider Festival Friday 25th, Saturday, 26th, & Sunday 27th September Emsworth Community Centre, North Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DD Friday 2pm-10.30pm, Saturday 11am-10.30pm, Sunday (free admission) 12pm-4pm Live music at all sessions🌯Burrito truck serving hot food at all sessions There are three sessions: Friday 25th September – 2pm-10.30pm – £12.50 Saturday…
Find out more »October 2026
Tom Robinson, with Adam Phillips – ‘Then & Now’
An evening of tall tales and top tunes spanning half a century of working on the wilder fringes of the Music Industry! Encounters with Alexis Korner, Ray Davies, Elton John, Peter Gabriel, Todd Rungren, Eddy Grant, and Brian Eno. Tom's classic hits and more in this 2-man show featuring guitar virtuoso Adam Phillips. Tom Robinson, with Adam Phillips - 'Then & Now' Saturday 13th June The Pallant Centre, The Pallant, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1BE Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm…
Find out more »Quimantu – The Tree Sings
Quimantu will return to WemsFest in October! (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FROM 14/11 TO 24/10) Quimantu Saturday 24th October 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 ….. Reflecting the spirit of the natural world alive within their music - with many instruments made from wood - this special concert celebrates the passing…
Find out more »Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention! in a fantastic new-to-us venue! Fairport Convention Tuesday 27th October Horndean Technology College (Barton's Hall) 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 ….. The 4-piece line-up (sans DM) include this new (to us) venue and we couldn't be happier. Great sightlines and facilities, and just off the A3M. You know what to expect - bad jokes from Ric,…
Find out more »Habib Koite, and Sura Susso
WemsFest & African Night Fever proudly present Senegal's iconic musician, singer, songwriter (now based in Mali) Habib Koite, with members of his band Bamada and other West African musicians, and Gambian kora player Sura Susso. Habib Koite, with Sura Susso Saturday 31st October The Old Malthouse AKA Chidham Village Hall, PO18 8TP Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show, unreserved seating with room for dancing Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth…
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