North West boutique festival Daresbury Festival has announced it is adding a brand-new third stage and significantly increasing capacity for its 2026 edition following the huge success of the event in 2025.
After welcoming around 6,000 attendees in its third year, the intimate house and disco festival held in the stunning grounds of Walton Hall & Gardens has fast established itself as one of the region’s most exciting music events. The festival’s rapid rise has also been recognised locally after being named a finalist for Best Festival at the Cheshire Awards this year.
Building on this momentum, organisers have confirmed that its 2026 edition, which takes place on Saturday 20 June, will be even bigger and better with capacity to welcome up to 10,000 festival-goers, alongside the introduction of a third music stage for the very first time.
The new stage is called The Greenhouse and will celebrate the North West’s thriving DJ scene, showcasing local and emerging artists while shining a spotlight on the regional talent and community that has helped shape the area’s dance music culture.
Artists performing on the stage include Antonio Vendone, Darren D, J Holmes, Jimmy Kennedy, Leah Dru, Sammy Dean, Paradisco and Love Machine.
With the addition of The Greenhouse, Daresbury Festival will now feature three distinct music areas, each bringing its own sound and atmosphere to the day-long celebration of house, disco and feel-good dance music.
The Main Stage will host an incredible lineup of house music heavyweights bringing a soundtrack of house, disco and dancefloor classics throughout the day.
Artists announced include Annie Mac, Roger Sanchez, and special guest Sam Divine.
Demand for the 2026 event has already been exceptionally strong. VIP tickets have now completely sold out, while general admission tickets are currently on fourth release and almost sold out, with fewer than 100 remaining.
Once these tickets sell out, the festival will move to its final ticket release, where prices will increase, meaning fans are encouraged to secure their place soon.
Liam Hardy, Event Director, said: “The response to Daresbury Festival over the last few years has been incredible and demand for 2026 tickets has already been record-breaking.
“We’ve always wanted the festival to grow organically while keeping its boutique feel, and introducing a third stage allows us to do that. The Greenhouse is all about showcasing the amazing local DJs across the North West and giving them a platform to perform at the festival.”
Alongside the music, festival-goers can enjoy immersive production, a wide range of street food vendors, fully stocked bars, fairground rides and VIP experiences, all set within the picturesque surroundings of Walton Hall & Gardens.
For tickets and further information visit: https://daresburyfestival.co.uk/
