This year we have a wonderful varied line up of performance and events during the festival week. Thanks to Arts Council England for Street Kabaret Keynsham and Keynsham Sounds.

To buy advanced tickets call the Keynsham Town Council: 0117 986 8683

Tuesday 28th June

7.30pm  The Free Spirit Band

The Old Manor House Hotel.
Tickets £7.50/£6.00 available from Keynsham Town Council

Original arrangements of traditional folk from the Celtic World together with their own material performed with passion and conviction. A rare opportunity to hear Free Spirit unplugged in an intimate beautiful venue. Supported by The Old Manor House Hotel and The Free Spirit Band.

This event is a fundraiser for the Keynsham Music Festival

Wednesday 29th June

7.30pm Alice Shaw in Concert – also featuring Amy Tinsley & Natalie Holmes

St John’s Church Hall. Doors open 7.00pm
Tickets £7.50/( £3 under 18) available from Keynsham Town Council

Signed with Sony/ATV music, Alice Shaw is an exceptional song writing talent. Live, she’s a phenomenon – emotive, passionate and  heartfelt, with an outstanding insight to life. “Superb! Splendid!” Carleen Anderson.

This event is sponsored by Keynsham Fairtrade and is a fundraiser for the Keynsham Music Festival

Friday 1st July

7.30pm  Serenity Choir

Methodist Church, Keynsham High Street
Tickets £5 available on the door and  from Keynsham Town Council 0117 986 8683

Serenity is a fun loving female voice choir based in Cardiff, named as choir of the day at last year’s BBC Choir of the Year competitions. They don’t just sing but put on a fabulous performance and with a varied repertoire of songs ranging from gospel to pop, classical and jazz, they are guaranteed to delight.

9.45pm  Cinema Under the Stars

Singalong Mamma Mia Keynsham Memorial Park. A free event. However donations are welcomed!

Relax under the stars whilst watching one of your favourite films. Shelter available in the event of rain. BBQ and bar available from 8.30pm.

Sponsored by Keynsham Memorial Park Cafe

Saturday 2nd July

From 12 noon  Street Kabaret Keynsham

Under the clock tower. Keynsham Town Centre

A day of internationally acclaimed Street Theatre for all the family. An eclectic cocktail of eccentric cabaret, comic stupidity, marvellous magic and incredible acrobatic acts of daring.

Sponsored by Arts Council England

1.00pm – 6.00pm  Keynsham Sounds

Keynsham Memorial Park – Skateboard Park

So many bands apply to play the festival that we’ve had to put on a new stage to accommodate a few more! We bring you Keynsham Sound with some of the best young bands in the South West.

Sponsored by Arts Council England

2.30pm – 4.00pm  Magical Tales

Bandstand Keynsham Memorial Park

Storytelling and craft making with Elemental Theatre.

A partnership KTC Arts Development project for the Keynsham Music Festival

7.00pm  Live Jazz at the Pomegranate

Pomegranate  Café, Temple St. £11.95 per person. Booking essential. 0117 986 4888

Sumptuous open buffet of tapas, meze, grilled meats & dessert whilst listening to the fabulous Hot Strings Duo.

7.30pm  Keynsham Orchestra

Keynsham Memorial Park – Top Stage

Always a memorable, enchanting evening. Some choose to relax on the grass with their picnics, others enjoy the wonderful Keynsham Orchestra whilst comfortably sitting in the big marquee. It’s a rare delight. Pimms and Wine bar available.

Free tickets for a seat in the marquee from Keynsham Town Council

9.30pm  Silent Rave

Keynsham Memorial Park Time Out Stage. Free

£5 refundable deposit for headphones

Hilarious fun… a tent full of people wearing wireless headphones, dancing to music that only they can hear.
If you are interested in DJ’ing a set from your iphone or ipod please email us on keynsham.musicfestival@yahoo.co.uk