Ribchester-based music festival RibFest makes its return with bumper schedule of acts

Folk artist Kris Drever will play on 10 July in Ribchester Village Hall.

After a year’s break, Ribchester’s popular music and arts festival is returning later this week (6-13 July).

RibFest 2025 kicks off on Sunday, 6 July, with a heartfelt tribute to local legend Keith Flood, who passed away earlier this year, featuring a Northern Soul afternoon headlined by DJ Bo Ezra at the Sports and Social Club, Church Street, Ribchester. Keith was a fierce advocate and supporter of many Ribchester institutions, including RibFest and the local amateur theatrical society.

The week-long event continues with a rich mix of live music, open-air theatre and fringe events.

Highlights include Scottish folk star Kris Drever on Thursday, 10 July, at the Village Hall, Church Street; Fleetwood Mac tribute band Gypsy on Friday, 11 July, again at the village hall; 30-piece choir SingSpace in St Wilfrid’s church on Saturday, 12 July; young pianist and guitarist Logan Paul Murphy on Sunday afternoon (13 July) in the village hall at 2pm; followed by the finale by Baroque in the North in the Village Hall at 7.30pm.

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Ribchester Amateur Theatrical Society is also performing a promenade play called ‘Location: Addlington’, guiding audiences through the village with performances on three separate days.

Food lovers can indulge at RibFeast at The Shed, Stoneygate Lane, on Saturday, 12 July, in the afternoon, while late-night revellers can enjoy live music and Krazeoke at The Black Bull pub at the centre of the village.

With a mix of free and ticketed events across the village, RibFest 2025 promises something for everyone. Follow the RibFest Facebook page for updates and booking details.

For full details you can visit the RibFest Facebook page by clicking here: RibFest 2025. the box office number is 07355475276.

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