Found Festival

28–30 August 2026 · Claydon Estate, Buckinghamshire.

Come for the Music. Stay for the Magic.

What is Found Festival?

Found Festival is a not-for-profit boutique festival of just 2,000 people, held 28–30 August 2026 at Claydon Estate in Buckinghamshire. It blends music, dance, wellness, creativity and joy. Over three days the programme spans grassroots live music, dance classes, talks, comedy, wellness, art and craft workshops, and a dedicated family programme.

Set on a beautiful country estate, Found is intentionally small — just 2,000 people. That means space to camp, space to breathe, and no queues, no lost friends (or little ones), and no lost phone signal. At its heart, Found is about connection and great music, with a programme packed with those unforgettable “wow” moments. We're proudly independent and champion rising artists across Americana, folk, country, blues, roots and more.

When

Friday 28 August to Sunday 30 August 2026.

Where

Claydon Estate
Middle Claydon
Buckingham, MK18 2EX
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Who it's for

Found Festival is a family-friendly event with programming for all ages, including a dedicated family line-up and accessibility provisions. It is designed as a small-scale festival with a strong emphasis on great music, community, wellbeing and creative connection.

What's on the programme

Over 100 acts across three stages — the Found Stage, Overheard and The Dance House.

2026 line-up highlights

Featured music artists for 2026 include Stornoway, This is the Kit, The Felice Brothers, Elephant Sessions, Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Experience, Project SMOK, Joshua Burnside, Hackney Colliery Band, Noble Jacks, Matthew and the Atlas, Joe Broughton's’ Conservatoire Folk Ensemble and Gecko, with comedy from Shappi Khorsandi - Scatterbrain, Robin Ince, Juno Jones and Iain Lee: Imposter Syndrome — part of a programme of over 100 acts across three stages (the Found Stage, Overheard and The Dance House).

Tickets

Tickets for Found Festival 2026 are available at foundfestival.uk/tickets and are sold by Humanitix.

Early Bird and Tier 1 tickets are now sold out. Tier 2 tickets are currently on sale, alongside concession, supported and residents' tickets.

Age policy

Found Festival is designed for all ages to enjoy. Concession tickets are available, with reduced tickets for under-18s and under-5s free. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult over 21 years.

Camping & accommodation

There are three types of camping area — tents only, vans only and mixed. In the mixed site, groups of friends with tents and vans can all camp together. Electric hook-up can be added to your ticket.

We don't restrict space, so you can bring extras like gazebos and even save space for your mates. You can drive to your pitch to unload and then park very close by. Campervans and caravans are welcome, and we can help you hire a caravan. There is also a glamping village you can book into in advance, from basic to luxury. Nearby villages have plenty of B&Bs and small hotels to choose from.

Getting here

The address for the festival is Claydon Estate, Steeple Claydon, MK18 2EY, but we recommend using what3words to get you to the right gate — details will be released closer to the festival. Please don't follow signs for Claydon House, as this will take you to the wrong place.

By car: If you prefer to use a postcode, please make sure you pick up and follow the festival signs as soon as you see them. If you do need to come by car, please consider buddying up with someone to share the cost and the carbon footprint — liftshare.com is a good place to check out.

Public transport: Coming to a festival by public transport is challenging, we know, but if you can then please do take advantage of the many nearby stations. The nearest village to us, Winslow, will have a brand new station with great connections, only a few miles from the festival site.

Our story

Found was created by Mary, Kath and Joe — a family with three generations of festival experience in their blood, who really know how to throw a good party. Their grandfather founded Towersey Festival in 1965, which ran for 60 years. Mary, Kath and Joe wanted to take the best bits of Towersey — the people, the ease, the connection — and give it new life. In 2025, in the toughest landscape for new independent festivals, Found was born.

How the festival is run

Found Festival is a Community Interest Company (CIC), organised by a very small group of three part-time paid staff and a large volunteer team. It is a not-for-profit event. As well as festival ticket income, the festival relies on grants and funding to deliver an event. Co-Directors: Joe Heap and Mary Hodson.

Sponsors & partners

Headline sponsor: Rebellion Beer Company. Charity and community partners include Music for All, Arts Council England, My Discombobulated Brain and Farmability.

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