Haslemere Fringe Festival - Sunday
Haslemere Fringe Festival – Sunday: A Day Steeped in Country Spirit
Every summer, Haslemere Fringe Festival transforms Lion Green into a vibrant mix of music, arts, family fun and local spirit. It is the kind of festival where neighbours become friends, new artists find their audience, and the whole town feels alive with colour and sound. Across the weekend you will hear everything from emerging talent to established names, but Sunday 2026 brings a special flavour. It leans into the heart of country music, celebrating storytelling, harmony and the joy of live performance.
Sunday at the Fringe rolls in with that unmistakable festival‑morning buzz — the kind where the coffee queues are lively, the lawn chairs appear early, and the crowd settles in for a day that leans wholeheartedly into the soul, storytelling, and sunshine of country music. It’s the festival’s most heartfelt day, and the lineup builds beautifully from rising voices to a chart‑topping finale.
LONDON VOICES CHOIR
The day opens with the London Voices Choir, bringing rich harmonies and cinematic arrangements that set a warm, uplifting tone for the festival. Their performance creates a sense of calm and connection as the crowd settles in for the country‑flavoured day ahead.
BARE JAMS
Bare Jams follow with a vibrant burst of energy. Their fusion of soul, pop and rhythmic sunshine lifts the tempo and gets the field moving. It is the perfect early afternoon boost, full of colour and feel good grooves.
CLAMBER
Clamber bring a shift in mood with their rootsy, melodic sound. Their blend of folk rock textures and thoughtful storytelling adds depth to the day, bridging the space between country influences and contemporary indie charm.
BUCKLE N BOOTS
Next comes a celebration of the UK country community. Buckle N Boots deliver stomping rhythms, warm harmonies and a joyful atmosphere that gets the whole field swaying. Their set feels like a gathering of friends and fans all united by the music.
CHANEL YATES
As the afternoon builds, country-pop princess Chanel Yates takes the stage with grit, heart and a modern Nashville edge. Her powerhouse vocals and emotional hooks turn casual listeners into instant fans. It is a standout moment that pushes the day toward its finale.
⭐ HEADLINER: WARD THOMAS
Closing the festival’s final day are Ward Thomas, the UK’s most successful country duo. Their harmonies, heartfelt songwriting and uplifting anthems bring the perfect ending to a Sunday built around storytelling and connection. It is a finale full of emotion, energy and unforgettable live moments.
A country‑flavoured Sunday at Haslemere Fringe brings rising UK talent, vibrant genre‑blending bands and a powerful Ward Thomas headline set, closing the festival with harmony, heart and a true sense of community.
