Minehead, Somerset – The much-loved Minehead Bay Festival is back for its fourth year on Saturday 30 August 2025 from 12-6 pm, offering a free one-day celebration of music, art, food, and culture right on Minehead’s beautiful seafront.
This year’s solar-powered main stage, sponsored by Minehead Town Council, features live music from acts including Rory McLeod, Kid Hyena, LunaBarge, The Metatrons and The Breaks – all overlooking the beach.
Also returning this year, sponsored by Saltrock, is the UK’s No. 1 trials bike rider, Andrei Burton. His seafront stunt shows wowed crowds last year, and this time, he’s also giving a special talk in the circus area about his journey into trial biking.
The festival will also feature live street art from Charlie McFarley, Teddy Baden, and Alison Jacobs, as well as jaw-dropping live performances from Higher Beings Circus. The circus area will be kicked off at 12 pm with a special performance from The MineheadUkulele Group, while the busking stage showcases local musicians, including Jeeves Biscotti, Sarah Hayward, Nigel Moore, and Super Sugar.
There will be a variety of delicious street food to try and fully licensed bars, sponsored by Sandford Orchards, serving refreshing local drinks, including Sandford Orchards’ range of award-winning ciders made with traditional apples and fresh-pressed juice.
New for this year’s festival is a nature and wellbeing area on the beach where visitors can take part in Seashore Safaris, beach art and Tai Chi, as well as samba dancing and forest school activities with Wild Wellies Forest School.
“We’ve put together an amazing programme of activities,” says Zara Aitken, Event Manager. “From circus acts and live music to biking stunts, gong baths, street food, and art — there’s truly something for everyone.”
Minehead Bay Festival 2025 is one you really don’t want to miss, so put the date in your diary!
The Minehead Bay Festival 2025 is run by local charity Minehead and Coast Development Trust, with funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.
Find out more at www.mineheadbayfestival.co.uk
