Stockton Heath festival is proud to announce a headliner act for 2026, a top tribute to the Queen of Country Music, Dolly Parton.
Seasoned vocalist and performer Steph Miles will deliver a dazzling, high-energy Saturday show capturing the spirit and sound of Dolly, celebrating the icon’s timeless legacy.
This feel-good experience is one of several designed to captivate audiences during the annual Festival weekend from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th July 2026, including a professional group returning by popular demand for Sunday’s Festival Finale: the superb Soul Federation, known for raising the roof.
The Magic of Music
Promoting local musicians, The Pink Pumps and Purple Umbrella will bring colour on Friday, alongside many others on the Festival Field throughout Saturday and Sunday.
New venues such as The Loft, Meet At Z, and other locations including the Police Station will host creative workshops, choirs, history talks, and interactive sessions for all ages and interests from tiny tots to big kids.
Culture and the Community
In addition to dance groups, performers and artists, join Rain or Shine, a professional open-air theatre group as they present The Pickwick Papers by Dickens. Stockton Heath Festival is part of the ensemble’s national tour bringing to our doorstep their popular performance of mischief a-plenty from a cast of larger-than-life characters.
The 2026 Festival is in association with Cransley School, and Headteacher Richard Pollock said: “We are delighted to sponsor this year’s Stockton Heath Festival, an event that mirrors our own commitment to creativity, discovery, and lifelong learning. Supporting the local arts and culture scene is a natural extension of our mission to inspire the next generation to engage deeply with the world around them.”
Transport and Transformation
The theme of the 2026 Stockton Heath Festival is Transport. Supporters can discover various modes used on land, water, and in the air as the Village will be visited by vintage vehicles, host a Heritage Trail and history talks set to captivate with tales of local adventure and innovation. And remember to look out for Heathy, the new festival mascot!
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