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BunkFest 2025
29 August 2025 to 31 August 2025
About BunkFest 2025
On the banks of the Thames in South Oxfordshire, Wallingford BunkFest is a free-access community festival providing a unique, family-friendly celebration with something for everyone.
In 2025, BunkFest celebrates its 23rd year of life – starting from a small marquee in a pub car park to filling the KineCroft and providing entertainment throughout Wallingford, on the River Thames and the Bunk Railway line.
BunkFest 2025 lineup
BunkFest 2025 lineup is yet to be announced. But in the meantime here’s some information from 2024 to give you a flavour of what to expect.
Friday Headline Act: Baskery
Baskery is Greta, Stella and Sunniva Bondesson, a trio of sisters from Stockholm, Sweden. The band’s motto, to go where the music takes them, has created organic growth, and their energetic and diverse live shows have made them an attractive and sought-after live band.
They’ve been handpicked as support act for Gary Clark Jr, Robbie Williams, Seth Lakeman, Lukas Nelson and Brandi Carlile and have appeared at festivals in the UK — Glastonbury, Shrewsbury Folk, Solfest, Shambala and worldwide.
In 2022, they teamed up with producer Sean Lakeman (The Levellers, Billy Bragg, Imelda May) in a timeless Devon hideaway studio, far from any distractions, to record their fifth album. The collaboration was mutually inspiring, resulting in a diverse sound landscape.
Friday other acts:
Split The Dealer / C U Tuesday / The Dunwells / The Cornermen
Saturday Headline Act: Geno
Geno originates from Evansville in Indiana, USA and first came to England in the 1960s as part of the US Air Force. His love of Blues and Soul music soon found him jamming with local bands in and around Ipswich and eventually led him to London where he caused a sensation singing with top R&B acts Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames and Zoot Money’s Big Roll Band at the legendary Flamingo Club in Soho. The rest, as they say, is history.
Geno teamed up with some of London’s hottest musicians and Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band very quickly became established as the most exciting live band in Britain, regularly topping the bill over World famous artists, as nobody in their right mind wanted to go on stage after a Geno show!
Saturday other acts:
The Mysteries / Steve Morano / Chrome Horse diplomats / Maff and The Magictones / Offbeat / Far From The City
Sunday headliner: DS:UK
Dire Straits is one of the most beloved bands in UK Rock History and Mark Knopfler is one of the most respected songwriters and guitarists of our time – penning an incredible legacy of classic music that still gets more radio airtime than most.
DS:UK began touring in 2016 in their loving tribute to this amazing band, focusing on performing Mark’s music in the way that the fans love it and remember it. That is to say – with an unsurpassed accuracy and affection for the material.
“DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits” has earned its reputation as the quintessential Dire Straits Experience by presenting a rollercoaster ride of meticulously performed hits and fan favourites that span the 20-odd years of the band’s rein, peppered with interesting history.
DS:UK’s festival appearances bring together your favourites including Tunnel of Love, Heavy Fuel, Lady Writer, Twisting by the Pool – and all of the other hits you were expecting to read in this list! You know what they are…
…. Johnny’s coming with the oldies goldies – be prepared to get a shiver in the dark!
Sunday other acts:
Rusty Shackle / Jacki Oates and Jon Wilks / Monkeyfists / RSVP Bhangra / NewBees: Wallingford’s up-and-coming new artists
Tickets (2025 TBC)
Please see camping information below.
Venue
In addition to the main stage, BunkFest has a fabulous range of fringe venues you can visit throughout the festival, which range from musical boats and singing trains to fantastic local pubs and a quirky bookshop.
Camping
BunkFest camping is located at the Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft Road, Wallingford, OX10 9RB. This is a 10 to 15-minute walk to the Town Centre / Kinecroft or 5 to 10 minutes on the BunkFest classic bus; this comes at a suggested donation of £1.00 per person.
Site A:
This area is for tents only and very close to facilities. Unfortunately, no vehicles are allowed in this area, but vehicles can be parked in the adjacent car parks, as directed by the campsite volunteers. Wheelbarrows are available to transport camping equipment to your camping area. There is space for a limited number of disabled camping pitches for motorhomes and campervans on this site. This enables close proximity to the Clubhouse, disabled toilets and BunkFest Bus.
Site B:
Camping for tents, caravans and motor homes. Close to facilities
Site C:
Camping for tents, caravans and motor homes, it is not far from the facilities and is ideal for family groups or groups of friends. Note there will be limited lighting and security fences.
Camping facilities
The camping facilities are equipped with showers, toilets and a fully licensed bar within the Clubhouse building.
Caravans and camper vans are welcome but must be booked onto Camp Site B or C.
The Pavilion Café in the Clubhouse will serve food throughout the festival, with hot food available at these times:
BunkFest Breakfast
- Friday 830am to noon
- Saturday 7.30am to noon
- Sunday 7.30am to 6.00pm
- Monday 8.30am to 11.00am
Food will be available throughout the day including the evening (until 9.00pm)
Please address any queries regarding the campsite and facilities to camping@bunkfest.co.uk
Camping tickets (2024)
- Adult camping per person (Weekend from Thursday to Sunday) – £49.00
- Adult camping per person (Friday, Saturday or Sunday – one night only) – £32.00
- Youth 5 to 17 years must be booked with adult tickets (Weekend from Thursday to Sunday) – £25.00
- Youth 5 to 17 years must be booked with adult tickets (Friday, Saturday or Sunday – one night only) – £19.00
- Children under 5 must be booked with adult tickets (Whole weekend or one night only) – FREE
Getting there
Wallingford is located halfway between Oxford and Reading and easily accessible from the M4 and M40 motorways, train and bus. The Kinecroft, which is the main festival site, is located in the heart of the town.
By car
If you are going to BunkFest by car, please use the excellent Park & Ride service operated by Thames Travel from the Hithercroft Road Industrial area. It will operate on Friday evening and all day Saturday & Sunday.
Access via the A4130 Wallingford Bypass. The roundabout is the first one on the bypass heading south/east or after the level crossing heading north/west. Postcode for SatNav OX10 9RB.
Parking is in the Hithercroft Industrial Estate area. Please follow the Bunkfest signs on the bypass and look out for our Park and Ride signs and where you should meet our volunteer parking team.
By train
GWR run services from Oxford, Reading and London to the nearest local stations of Cholsey and Didcot. The Cholsey & Wallingford Railway will be operating trains from Cholsey Station to Wallingford over the festival weekend, with Wallingford Station only a 5-minute walk from the Kinecroft main stage.
It is possible to purchase a ‘Wallingford Rover’ ticket from local stations (Reading, Oxford, etc.) that is inclusive of travel on the ‘Bunk Line’. On Saturday, there will be additional evening trains departing Wallingford at 6.00pm on Saturday & Sunday, and 8.00pm, 10.00pm and 11.00pm on Saturday, so you can leave the car at home and also buy a pint (or two) at the station or on the train.
Details of train times and tickets on the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway are on the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway website.
By Bus
Oxford to Wallingford – Buses leave from stop H5 in St Aldates, Oxford and pull up in Market Place, Wallingford.
Reading to Wallingford – Buses leave from opposite the Reading train station and pull up in Market Place, Wallingford.
Please note on BunkFest Saturday and Sunday, between 7.00am and 7.00pm, the town centre will be closed for the Street Fair. Bus stops in the town centre will be relocated to the High Street by the Museum / Library and Kinecroft / MMR building.
Visit the Thames Travel website for a list of local bus timetables.