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PACKET RACKET
21.30 - 22.30
Headlining this year's Party in the Park is PACKET RACKET. No strangers to the festival scene, this mid-Wales based high-energy ska/reggae/punk band delivers top grade party anthems to keep you on your toes!
THE MINK
THE MINK leapt from the soup of East Anglia's music scene in 2023 after catching glimpses of each other playing in other bands and thinking, 'hell yeah man'. They play neo-psych-jazz-pop that is dreamy, groovy, riffy and flutey in equal measure. They've had national airplay, and toured their tunes around the UK ever since.Â
20.30 - 21.15
JOE LE TAXI
19.30 - 20.15
How about some red hot Louisiana Creole Zydeco dance music straight from the Welsh frontier? The legendary JOE LE TAXI heads up this five-piece on accordion, to play a lively mix of raw and sleazy shuffles, fusing mantric melodies with twisted love lyrics. Come and get your groove on.
FIGHT THE BEAR
Members of FIGHT THE BEAR all grew up in and around Bishops Castle, so will be familiar faces to many. For those who haven't seen them before, they play an infectious mix of energetic ska rock which has gained them huge recognition from BBC radio over the years and secured gigs at the biggest UK festivals.Â
18.25 - 19.15
SUCKLE
17.25 - 18.10
Straight up stickiness oozing out of the Yorkshire hills, SUCKLE are often described as playing 'swampy glam and gore with a touch of country cool'. Having been featured on BBC Introducing's Best of Live 2025, they'll surely wow you with their intense riffs, captivating storytelling, and a dark and delightful sound.
SEAN GAFFNEY
Fresh from a tour of The Alps is Shropshire singer-songwriter, SEAN GAFFNEY. You may recognise him from bands such as The BC All Skas and The Conspiritualists, but for this year's Party in the Park, we're looking forward to hearing some songs from his brand new solo album!
16.25 - 17.10
MYSTERY GUEST
15.35 - 16.10
Stepping in to fill the slot vacated by Kiwi Taxi, we have a mystery guest that will bring a lot of fun to this year's Party in the Park!
WOKE MIND VIRUS
Taking their inspiration from bands such as Dinosaur Pile-up, Sterling Press, QOTSA and the Deftones, WOKE MIND VIRUS are a Hereford-based garage punk band.Â
14.40 - 15.20
GAUCHE
14.00 - 14.30
Punky and funky, GAUCHE, inspired by the likes of Talking Heads, 90s lo-fi music and Peep Show quotes, are here to bring you a set of daft little songs for your delectation.
CONNIE ROOTKIN
Connie is well known locally for hosting a regular Open Mic session in The Vaults. Today, she's not only opening the festival, but she's also your very own Party in the Park compere!
13.15 - 13.45
STORIES IN MOTION
NEW FOR PARTY IN THE PARK 2026!!!
Throughout the day, Dennis and Becka, professional actors from D & B Productions, will be bringing their joy-filled interactive theatre sessions to the Kids Area - check for exact timings on the day.
Stories are brought to life with live percussion and rhythm, perfect for kids and families to sing and dance to.
Come and get involved!
Kids Area
Sessions at 14.00-15.00 and 16.15-17.15
Bands and Artists, please note that our 2026 Line-Up is now complete.
Please feel free to get in touch from September onwards if you are interested in playing next year.