St. Anne’s on the Sea Music Festival is an annual event, held in Ashton Gardens during August Bank Holiday weekend with stages in Ashton Gardens and more music across the town. The main stage is home to the best of local and national Tribute and Cover Band talent, plus the Introducing Stage showcasing the wonderful Original Artists from the area.
This festival brings an exciting mix of food and drink vendors, offering everything from burgers, pies, pizzas, wraps and global flavours to refreshing soft drinks, beer, wine, and plenty of sweet treats.
It’s always a brilliant musical weekend with an exciting mix of genres, and public entry is completely FREE. Bring your friends, family, and a picnic blanket, and enjoy an amazing community event in the beautiful surroundings of Ashton Gardens.
The festival is hosted, funded, and delivered by St. Anne’s Town Council through its C.A.N. (Community and Neighbourhood) Committee.
St. Anne’s on the Sea Music Festival returns to Ashton Gardens for another unforgettable August Bank Holiday celebration. Join us for a superb extended weekend of live music, great food and drink, with a fantastic community atmosphere. This local event has grown into a much‑loved highlight of the local calendar.
For 2026 the event takes place from Saturday 29th August through to Monday 31st August. We, once again, have a fabulous range of festival food and drink vendors covering all your needs. The event has always been an incredible experience, and we are always looking to build on that success. We encourage local businesses to join the vibe and create a ‘fringe’ feel around the town. Keep an eye out for live music at several local establishments once the music finishes on the Main stage and at the Introducing Stage.
So come down on August Bank Holiday Weekend to Ashton Gardens to enjoy this amazing FREE event.