Mucky Weekender Festival @ Winchester 11th – 13th September 2025

Dub Pistols presents

MUCKY WEEKENDER FESTIVAL 

Vicarage Farm, Winchester

11-13 September 2025

 TICKETS ON SALE NOW 

https://mucky-weekender.co.uk

Get ready for the ultimate Music & Arts escape at Mucky Weekender Festival – it’s a celebration of Live Music, DJs, Immersive Arts, and making new friendships across 3 glorious days. The perfect way to end the festival season.

This year’s lineup is a diverse mix of iconic acts alongside emerging artists who are shaping the future of music. Barry Ashworth, the front man of international band, Dub Pistols and patron of Tonic Music for Mental Health charity, is tapping into his extensive music contacts, knowledge and passion for live performance to ensure the festival delivers the biggest selection – one that spans genres, generations, and soundscapes.

Mucky Weekender returns to the picturesque countryside of Vicarage Farm near Winchester on 11, 12, 13 September, set across five themed stages within 28 acres of private parkland, this intimate 5,000 capacity boutique style festival promises three days of musical bliss, dancing your way through the roots of dance culture.

“We’re thrilled that Mucky is on your radar—it’s a vision we had a few years ago, and it gets better every year. This festival has become a favourite to close out the festival season, offering a safe haven with an electric atmosphere. You can truly attend alone and leave with hundreds of new friends. It’s not just an event; it’s a celebration of creativity, culture, and community. We hope everyone leaves feeling inspired, energised, and ready to share the magic.”  Barry Ashworth, Mucky Weekender Festival Organiser.

We are delighted to announce one of the most successful dance acts and influential musical force Groove Armada who make their debut at the farm, we can’t wait to welcome Tom Findlay and Andy Cato to the main stage, expect an exhilarating DJ set packed with all their classic tunes & show stopping visuals. Joining them are the groundbreaking psychedelic ambient house pioneers The Orb who will take you on a stratospheric voyage, along with Phil Hartnoll of Orbital in his DJ incarnation, the Godfathers of Drum’n’Bass Fabio & Grooverider are the special guests who will be sure to raise the roof.  To top it off, reggae and sound system legend David Rodigan MBE will bring his signature high-octane energy, ensuring the crowd is fully immersed in the rhythm.  From classic to fresh innovations, this is a festival where the past and future of music collide in the most exhilarating way.

GROOVE ARMADA DJ SET, DAVID RODIGAN, DUB PISTOLS & FRIENDS, THE ORB, PHIL HARTNOLL (ORBITAL) DJ SET +

 SPECIAL GUESTS FABIO & GROOVERIDER.

GRAEME PARK, K-KLASS (DJ/PA), ADAM F, UTAH SAINTS, STANTON WARRIORS, KRAFTY KUTS, EVA LAZARUS, SMOOVE & TURRELL, FREESTYLERS, PLUMP DJS, LEEROY THORNHILL, DJ RAP, GARDNA, DJ YODA, DEEKLINE, ED SOLO, THE ALLERGIES, GAUDI, JAGUAR SKILLS, MAD PROFESSOR, YOUTH, A.SKILLZ, JUSTIN ROBERTSON, TOO MANY T’S, JFB, TERRY FARLEY, RAY KEITH B2B NICKY BLACKMARKET, ARIES, UNCLE DOGS, OMEGA NEBULA, CARLY WILFORD, SLYDE, BHANGRA ALL STARS, THE NEXTMEN FEAT KIKO BUN, BENTLEY RHYTHM ACE, THE HIP HOP HOUSE BAND, RODNEY P & SKITZ, LISA LOUD, HIPPO SOUND SYSTEM, CHRIS TOFU, KAPTAIN BARRETT, MANASSEH FEAT EARL16, DOKTOR, KAYA FYAH & JESSI G-SHELLZ, SOUL OF MAN, SHADES OF RHYTHM VS DRUMATTIC TWINS, 2 BAD MICE.

BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC’S CHRIS HAWKINS INDIE BANGERS.

KATALYST, THE BAREFOOT BANDIT, EARL GATESHEAD, KLEU, FUNKE AND THE TWO TONE BABY, HOBBS, RON MEXICO, TIM TOIL, MINI DA MINX, JESSICA JOY, DJ AMIAH, SARAH LOVE, DJ EMMA, SEANIE T, DOGHOUSE DERELICTS, VIBRATION LAB, TRAKTOR GIRL, THE ROYAL DUB COLLECTIVE, SAMMY DEAN, DUB DEFENDERS, LOFIN, JON EDIS, BARRINGTON, BEN THE BEE, CHRIS ASHWORTH, JON ELIEL, CARLOS VAN D + MUCH MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED.

The Mucky festival team also announce this year’s dress up theme to be ‘Dead Famous” – calling on festival-goers to channel your inner legends – whether they’re rock stars, iconic actors, literary greats, historical figures, royalty, groundbreaking scientists, or political pioneers. This is your chance to bring your favourite dearly departed to life.

There’s also numerous chances to WIN “GOLDEN TICKETS” to attend the one of a kind “Dead Famous Awards Party” at the Mucky Weekender, site – fancy rubbing shoulders with the hosts Barry Ashworth and his band collective Dub Pistols? To enter, simply follow the social media pages for all the latest news and announcements. Don’t miss the opportunity to win a VIP experience!”

It’s a festival with heart – “Establishing good mental health within the music communities”  In collaboration with Tonic Music for Mental Health, Mucky Weekender is committed to providing a festival experience that celebrates creativity and mental well-being. This unique space encourages connection, artistic expression, and community. https://www.tonicmusic.co.uk