Picnic and Pop is back for a laid-back weekend of live music, street food and activities designed for the whole family. If you're after a festival that won't require earplugs, a first-aid kit or three days of recovery, this is it.
🎟️Get tickets for Picnic and Pop Festival →What's on
The festival runs across the weekend of 25–26 July at Manor Park in Aldershot. Expect live music throughout, a proper selection of street food vendors, and enough kids' activities to keep younger festival-goers entertained without you having to abandon your picnic blanket. The whole thing's designed around actually enjoying time together outdoors, rather than queuing for everything.
The vibe
Imagine a proper park day, but with a decent live lineup and actual food beyond a single van. Families spread out on the grass, kids run around without anyone losing it, and the music's loud enough to matter but quiet enough that you can still have a conversation. It's the antidote to the festival experience where you can't hear yourself think and your tent smells like everyone else's.
Getting tickets
Tickets are available through Skiddle. Pricing isn't confirmed yet, but family festival day passes typically range from budget-friendly to reasonable — worth checking closer to the date for early-bird or family bundles.
Where to stay
Aldershot's well-served for mid-range accommodation, and we've picked out some solid options within easy reach of Manor Park below. You won't need to stay in a festival campsite unless you fancy it.
Getting there
By train: Aldershot railway station is on the main South Western line; direct services from London Waterloo (around 45 minutes) and Southampton. By car: Manor Park is easily accessible via the A325, with parking likely available. From the Midlands or North, you're looking at a straightforward drive down the M3 or M4.
🧳 Travel essentials
🏨 Where to stay nearby
🥂 Premium stays 5-star
💷 Budget-friendly under £120/nt
📍 The venue
Manor Park
High Street
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Skip the queues with pre-booked tickets. Compare prices across GetYourGuide and Tiqets — both offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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