The annual Devauden Festival is preparing for its comeback with fresh offerings when it stages its 2026 event in Monmouthshire.
The gathering will take place from May 22 to 24 at the Humble by Nature venue. This spring’s programme spotlights Newton Faulkner, Tankus, and Rusty Shackle as the main performers.
The festival continues its dedication to family audiences (Image: Devauden Festival)
Additional performers joining the roster comprise Heather Dolly Jones, Harmer Jays, and Aisha Kigs.
Scott McKeon, the event’s artistic director, stated that the team takes great pride in the variety represented across all musical stages this season. He noted that the entirely volunteer-operated organisation has strived to broaden what Devauden Festival provides beyond music, from newly introduced wellness amenities to the expanding family space known as Wonder Burrow.
He added that ticket purchases are proceeding at pace, and with the existing pricing tier concluding on April 2, this presents the optimal moment to secure tickets at reduced rates.
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Beyond the musical performances, organisers have created additional zones for 2026, including a larger wellness area equipped with plunge pools and saunas where attendees can unwind and recharge.
Families continue to form the core of the Devauden Festival demographic, with families accounting for over half of 2026 ticket purchases and young people under 18 comprising a third of sales.
The children’s space returns enhanced (Image: Devauden Festival)
The junior zone, called Wonder Burrow, has been enhanced and now includes circus ability workshops, the Dragon Parade, hands-on science demonstrations, family yoga sessions, woodland survival skills, and skateboarding activities.
The Heti Hygge Caravan, operated by Claire from Little Pips, will also make its return next year.
The Makers’ Meadow, formerly the festival’s well-received craft section, will present sessions in needlework, ink produced from foraged ingredients, narrative-driven illustration, fabric tie-dyeing, relief-printed t-shirts, and stencil-based printing.
Traditional craft activities encompass plaited straw decorations and harvest symbol creation, both listed on Britain’s Red List of Threatened Crafts. Visitors will additionally have the chance to attempt straw crafting and glass working.
Additional performers have joined the bill (Image: Devauden Festival)
The organising team is urging prospective attendees to purchase tickets promptly, as current transactions have risen by 40 percent when measured against the equivalent period last year, with enthusiasm reaching unprecedented levels.
To maintain the event’s personal character, overall visitor numbers will be limited.
Devauden Festival operates independently and relies entirely on volunteers, championing emerging musical talent and creative pursuits within a rural environment.
Complete billing details and ticket purchasing options can be found on the Devauden Festival website.