Wild on the Wall returns to Walton near Brampton for the August Bank Holiday weekend, running from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026.
The grassroots Cumbrian festival has moved from its traditional summer slot to the Bank Holiday weekend, with three days of live music, DJs, camping, family activities, workshops, traders and food in countryside close to Hadrian's Wall.
Wild on the Wall 2026 at a glance
- Dates: Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026
- Location: Walton, Brampton, Cumbria
- Postcode: CA8 2JR
- Headline act: The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr on Friday
- Under-12s: free
- Under-16s: must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over
- Camping: promoted as part of the festival weekend
- Campervans: welcome
- Dogs: dog friendly
Who is playing Wild on the Wall?
The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr headlines Friday 28 August, continuing the ska legacy associated with Ranking Roger and The Beat.
The wider bill spans ska, reggae, rock, indie, folk, pop, punk, blues, electronic and dance music. Announced names include Dub Princess & the Hotsteppas, LOWES, Hardwicke Circus and a large supporting line-up of regional and grassroots artists.
A dedicated dance tent adds disco, funk, soul, indie, house, garage and party sets, while the festival's several live-music tents allow different styles to run across the weekend.
A family-friendly festival
Wild on the Wall is designed as more than a sequence of gigs. Family entertainment and workshops form a substantial part of the weekend, with previous and current programme material including character visits, face painting, storytelling, performance, creative workshops and other activities.
Children under 12 can attend free, while anyone under 16 must be accompanied by someone aged 18 or over.
Camping, campervans, parking and showers
The organiser's current festival material promotes camping, showers and parking as included with the relevant festival ticket, and campervans are permitted.
Because ticket categories and remaining availability can change close to the event, check exactly what is included in your booking confirmation before arrival, particularly if you are bringing a campervan rather than a tent.
Are Wild on the Wall tickets still available?
The festival's booking page currently shows no tickets available. That does not by itself confirm whether the whole event is formally sold out, sales have paused, or a particular ticket allocation has closed.
If you do not already have a ticket, use only the festival's official website and social channels for any late release or resale information. Do not travel to Walton assuming tickets will be available at the gate unless the organiser confirms it.
Why did Wild on the Wall move to August Bank Holiday?
Wild on the Wall traditionally took place earlier in the summer. For 2026, the team moved the event to 28 to 30 August after Solfest entered liquidation and left a gap in Cumbria's Bank Holiday festival calendar.
The organisers have been clear that Wild on the Wall is not trying to recreate Solfest. It remains its own community-focused festival, with a strong emphasis on Cumbrian and grassroots performers.
Where is Wild on the Wall?
The festival takes place at Walton near Brampton, CA8 2JR. Organisers say there will be event signage directing traffic towards the field.
Walton is a rural location, so do not expect the same public-transport frequency or street lighting you would find in Carlisle. Plan your return journey before drinking and make sure your phone has enough charge for the weekend.
Getting there
Brampton is reached from the A69 east of Carlisle. Brampton railway station is on the Tyne Valley Line but sits outside the town centre, and the festival field is farther away at Walton.
If you are not camping, arrange your lift, taxi or other onward transport in advance. Rural taxi demand can be high during large events and late at night.
What to bring
- Your ticket or booking confirmation.
- Layers and waterproofs for changeable Cumbrian weather.
- Suitable footwear for a festival field.
- A torch for campsite use after dark.
- A reusable water bottle where permitted.
- Sun protection as well as waterproofs.
- Any essential medication and personal camping equipment.
Staying around Brampton
If camping is not for you, Brampton and Carlisle provide the widest choice of nearby accommodation. Staying locally also makes it easy to add Hadrian's Wall, Lanercost Priory or Talkin Tarn to the weekend.
Use our Brampton guide and Carlisle guide to plan the rest of your visit.
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