Isfield & Little Horsted Bonfire Society

ISFEST IS BACK

Saturday 11th July 2026

The Isfield and Little Horsted Bonfire Society is proud to present its ninth ISFEST live and local music festival. Combining everything we all love into one great event…

  • Live music by a selection of local bands.

  • fresh and locally sourced food such as bbq burgers and sausage from south brockwells farm alongside Thai tapas from the laughing fish

  • Our usual beer tent with a selection of cask ales, wine, spirits and Soft drinks

  • Camping available (must be booked in advance)

  • dogs welcome

  • Located close to the popular and highly rated village pub The Laughing Fish.

  • Close to the Brighton-heathfield 29 bus route – please check timetables

  • Free parking

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Come on down to Isfest for what promises to be another great event!

ISFEST 2026 Lineup

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Xperiment

A high energy roller coaster of classic pop, country, folk, rock & roll, blues and rock covers


Kimberley Brinney

a local covers singer of motown, soul, rock and ska


Donkey Riders

Donkey Riders is a five-piece folk band with a difference. they offer both traditional and contemporary songs that share the importance of telling a good story. The band also includes haunting and foot-tapping instrumental pieces in its varied sets.

Why ‘Donkey Riders’? All will be revealed!!


Food & Drink

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Isfest offers a selection of locally sourced food and drink, including mouth-watering BBQ burgers and sausages supplied by South Brockwell’s Farm. We are also happy to offer Thai Tapas cooked by the highly praised chefs at the Laughing Fish, including Veggie and GF options.

There’s a well-stocked bar offering local cask ales and ciders, wines, spirits and soft drinks.

The bar will open from 5pm. As this is a fundraising event, please do not bring your own drink. No glass is permitted in the arena so the bar serves drinks in reusable cups at a cost of £2, or you can bring your own if you prefer.

Food offerings will be served from 5pm until approximately 9pm, whilst the bar will close at 11.30pm.

 
 
 
 

ISFEST Tickets

Tickets will be available from 30th June and cost £12 for age 18 and over if bought in advance and £16 if bought on the gate. Under 18’s are free, but tickets are still required for numbers. With numbers limited (for security and licensing) we strongly recommend you buy your tickets in advance, as tickets on-the-day will be subject to availability.  Advance tickets can either be purchased in person from the ILHBS stand at the Isfield Village Fete on Sunday 28th June, or online through our specially selected ticket agent. Just click the link below to proceed to purchase (booking fee applies).

 
 
 
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Camping Available

We’re delighted to offer camping on Saturday 11th July only. Pitches are only available to those who purchase festival tickets - please note that ENTRANCE TO THE SITE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED before 2pm on 11th July and without a valid pitch pass accompanied by a valid festival entrance ticket for each camper.

Camping costs just £10 for a pre-allocated pitch for the night. Please be aware that there will be toilets available for your use but there are no showers or electrical hook ups. Camping pitches are limited, so please book your ticket(s) online in advance to avoid disappointment.

Tents, motorhomes, caravans and trailers are all welcome onto the festival campsite: If your accommodation exceeds the pre-allocated pitch size, then additional pitches must be booked to cover the total size and paid for in advance.

For health and safety reasons, we cannot allow any bonfires or barbecues on the field.  Campers are welcome from 2pm on Saturday 11th July and must have departed by 2pm on Sunday 12th July.  It is not permitted to pitch tents or caravans in advance of 11th July, due to public liability insurance requirements.

We ask, and expect, all campers to abide by our Camping Code:

 

CAMPING CODE OF CONDUCT

Welcome to Isfest!

We ask you to adhere to the following code of conduct to ensure we abide by health & safety rules, insurance requirements and plain neighbourliness to those living next to the field and sharing the field with you! :

  • The camping area will be open from 2pm on Saturday 11th JULY until 2pm on Sunday 12 JULY.  It is not permitted to pitch a tent or caravan in advance of this time.

  • Cars will only be allowed in the camping area to unload or pitch caravans.  Otherwise they must be parked in the parking area, not next to your pitch, to keep the camping area traffic free.

  • Please pitch in the area to which you are shown by marshals on arrival.

  • Please ensure all members of your group wear the festival wristbands you will be given on arrival at all times

  • No BBQ’s or open fires

  • Cooking appliances to be used off the ground

  • Hushed voices after midnight

  • Please leaVe the site by 2pm Sunday at the latest

  • Please clear up after yourselves, using the refuse bins provided or take it home with you

You are welcome to use the portaloos in the arena throughout your stay.

Thank you very much and hope you have a great time

Isfield and Little Horsted Bonfire Society

 

Contact Us

ISFEST is easy to find. We are in the heart of Isfield village, situated just behind The Laughing Fish pub and adjacent to the Lavender Line steam railway. ISFEST is a short drive from Brighton, Lewes, Uckfield and the surrounding areas and is well served by local bus services.  Free festival, off road parking available.

From Lewes

Head north on the A26 out of Lewes. Follow the A26 past The Cock Inn and Goldcliffe Garden Centre. Once you've passed the Local Fuels petrol station, take the next left onto Isfield Road - signposted "Lavender Line". Follow Isfield Road into the village and follow the numerous signs from there into the festival car park.

From Uckfield

Head South from Uckfield on the A26 (via A26/A22 roundabout, just outside Uckfield). After just over a mile turn right into Horsted Lane - signposted "Lavender Line". Follow Horsted Lane into the village and follow the signs from there to the ISFEST car park.

 

Be sure to check our Facebook Page for regular updates.