BMF 2026 Events
CHORAL NIGHT
Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
Line-up: T.B.C.
Venue: St Marys Church
JAZZ NIGHT
Date: Thursday 9th July 2026
Line-up:
T.B.C.Venue: St Marys Church
B-FEST
Date: Thursday 9th July 2026
Showcase for young performers aged 9 – 19
Just a £1 donation for a ticket for all ages!
Venue: Recreation Ground – Big Top
FRIDAY NIGHT
Date: Friday 10th July 2026
Line-up: DR. FEELGOOD + ANSLEY LISTER
Venue: Recreation Ground – Big Top
Festival News
Laurence Jones rocks Friday
Voted in the top 10 “Best blues guitar players in the world today.” Music Radar Often compared to Eric Clapton, Laurence Jones has developed a virtuoso pedigree as the UK’s hottest guitar-slinger, with a crossover sound that’s earned multiple awards and accolades. His...
THE DOCTOR RETURNS!
They’re back! The unstoppable masters of glam rock, Doctor and the Medics, who shot to fame worldwide in the 80s, are booked to headline BMF Sunday.Their 1986 hit “Spirit in the Sky” sold more than 24 million copies and was number 1 in 23 countries. The flamboyant...
WHEN RIVERS MEET – on Friday
We are very excited to announce that co-headliners of Friday night are the critically acclaimed When Rivers Meet.Combining powerful vocals with thundering guitar riffs, When Rivers Meet exploded onto the scene in 2019 and have gone on to win multiple accolades,...
D’UKES RETURN!
D’Ukes are making a welcome return to BMF on Saturday 8th July! The band, who have been performing together for over 13 years, have previously headlined festivals in the Czech Republic & Poland as well as a sell-out theatre concerts in France. They have sold out...
The Cabin Band joins our Sunday line up
Suffolk based, and featuring ex-Bures boy Matt Hearnden, The Cabin Band released their debut EP ‘Blaxhall’ last November with plans to release their album early this summer. Their semi acoustic music is a mix of rock, pop and folk with a hint of Americana - with the...
MUSE TRIBUTE ON SATURDAY!
MUSE No.1 tribute act CYDONIA KNIGHTS co-headline Saturday 8th July. Yes this year we have a stadium rock vibe on our Saturday night - it is going to be huge. Formed by Muse fans, for Muse fans, they give Muse (& live music) fans exactly what they want from a...
THE DOWNSETTERS on Sunday!
The Downsetters are one the UK’s leading original Ska & Reggae bands. Formed in 2011 and based in Ipswich UK, they are a 6 piece playing our own unique brand of Interskalactic Ska & Luna Reggae. 2011 saw the release of their debut E.P 'The Interskalactic House...
Bures Music Festival returns 5th – 9th July
Preparations have been underway for some time, and organisers of the five-day, not-for-profit festival have begun announcing this year’s exciting line-up of superb headliners and amazing local acts. They’re also working on the packed schedule of additional acoustic...
FOOD AND CATERING AT BMF 2022
As well as our Little Top bar, we have a fantastic array of food and drink stalls at the festival, most with vegetarian and/or vegan options including: Thursday to SundayYum Yum - burgers, fish, chips etc Friday to SundayChickpea Curry (vegan options)Wok n' Roll...
Collecting your wristbands (and other information)
Important information about collecting your wristbands if you're joining us this year. Please note we do not send out physical tickets. If you bought tickets online you will be able to collect your wristbands at the gate. There may be wristbands for some events...
2022 licensing, security and health & safety
Dear BMFers..To avoid disappointment and to make the gate entry run smoothly we’d like to clarify this year’s licensing, security and health & safety including IPC (infection prevention control) restrictions. We DO allow: Folding chairs (Outside the tents...
ELLES BAILEY for Friday
On FRIDAY 8th July, award winning Elles Bailey hits the stage before Animals and Friends. Having powered her way to the forefront of the British blues and roots scene through her creative energy and stunning live shows, her third album ‘Shining in the Half Light’...






