Bedford Fake Festival 2026 is a one-day, sing-your-face-off tribute festival: big choruses, familiar riffs, and the joyous chaos of a marquee packed with people who all know the words. Expect multiple “Fake Bands” delivering crowd-tested sets inspired by arena-sized icons, with lighting and sound dialled up so it feels properly eventful rather than pub-circuit.

The format is beautifully simple.

Turn up early, pick your favourites, then let the rest happen to you. Between sets there’s time to refuel, regroup with mates, and grab a pitch for the next nostalgia hit. It’s ideal if you want the festival feeling without the camping commitment, and it tends to suit mixed groups where everyone’s got a different “this is my song!” moment hiding in the setlist.

Expect food traders, a bar that’s kept busy, and a friendly, local crowd that treats the whole thing like a communal shout-along.

If you’re celebrating a birthday, rounding up colleagues, or just want a low-stress day out with maximum chorus-per-minute, this one is built for you.

Full schedule, venue info and ticket tiers: Official website.