KETTFEST 2026 - MAIN STAGE hosted by Kettering Arts Centre

Kettering Arts Centre is thrilled to announce KETTFEST – Kettering’s FREE community celebration of arts, culture & music! 🎊 This vibrant festival is making its return to Kettering town centre, showcasing amazing local talent and supporting our local businesses.

Join us for a day filled with music, dance, poetry, and art, featuring:

• HEADLINE ACT: The Fevers 🎸
• SUPPORT ACTS: Joanna, The Atomics, Troubadour, Orange Clocks, Pure Genius, The Charmless, The Pit Monkeys & The Smarties
• MC: Chuck the Poet
• DJ: The legendary Bill Burton
• Extra Performers: Tresham College Performing Arts
• Technical Support: MJN Entertainments

🎤 MAIN STAGE Music: From 12pm until 10pm, enjoy live performances at Kettering Market Place, ending with a spectacular Bill Burton disco finale!

🌟 Additionally, explore our Clock Tower Stage managed by ISM Music Academy, featuring a new elevated stage filled with diverse talent.

🎵 NEW THIS YEAR: The Acoustic Stage at The Yards offers a cozy retro feel and more opportunities for live music.

🎨 The Art Space will relocate here, featuring engaging activities from Kettering Street Artists and Irregular Art Hub, alongside delightful shops and food vendors, creating a family-friendly atmosphere.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Community Stage, hosted by Beccy Hurrell of BHVA and Northants 1 Radio, promises a welcoming space for schools and dance groups to showcase their skills and even offer engaging workshops!

📖 Kettering Library, in collaboration with talented poet Kezzabelle, will host the Spoken Word Stage at The Manor House Gardens, presenting storytelling, poetry, comedy, and drama!

🎉 We are excited to welcome Kettering Town Football Club (KTFC) as an official Event Partner for 2026, located by Meadow Road with fun stalls, giveaways, and special guests!

🎶 Enjoy hands-on music production workshops with local talents Roddy Beatz and Young Chencs, while Illicit Skate School offers ramps for beginners and intermediates!

🎈 The festival will buzz with food vendors, craft stalls, face-painters, stilt-walkers, delightful pets portraits, mascots, bubbles, balloons, and a trail of talented Kettering artists capturing the day’s magic. And don’t miss out on our Street Karaoke where you can showcase your talent for all to enjoy!

🎤 Ready to keep the celebration going? Join us for the official Kettfest DJ After Party at The Old Market Inn, hosted by Becky Donlevy, to celebrate this fantastic day's achievements while marking the pub’s first anniversary under new ownership. 🍻