The award-winning Teddy Rocks Festival has unveiled its first wave of acts for 2026, with The Hoosiers confirmed as Saturday headliners – marking ten years since they first topped the bill at the festival’s field debut. Founder Tom Newton said bringing them back was ‘an amazing celebration of how far we’ve come’.
Joining them at Charisworth Farm, Blandford, from 1st to 3rd May are Elvis–Nirvana mash-up favourites Elvana, guaranteed crowd-movers Dreadzone, and Coldplay tribute Viva La Vida. ‘There’s loads more exciting announcements to come, and we’ve got some tricks up our sleeve for the Friday main stage line up, too,’ says Tom.
What began as an intimate pub gig in 2011 has grown into one of the South’s best-loved family festivals, now welcoming thousands each year to raise vital funds in the fight against childhood cancer. Teddy Rocks has now raised more than £800,000, supporting children’s cancer charities, funding research, and helping families during treatment.
As well as live music across the weekend, the festival is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, with food stalls, bars, fairground rides and children’s activities alongside the main stages. Titled one of the UK’s ‘Best Festivals for Families’, it offers something for everyone.
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