WRDE Up 2026 marked the final festival for a while.
After a lot of thought, the decision has been made for WRDE Up to take a break. At this stage, we do not know when the festival will return.
This was not an easy decision, but we feel it is the right one for now. WRDE Up has grown into something incredibly special, and 2026 felt like the right moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate everything the festival has become.
Over the years, WRDE Up has been about more than just the music. It has brought together families, friends, performers, local businesses, volunteers, sponsors, food vendors, stall holders and the wider Highworth community.
From live music and dancing to food, drinks, family moments and community atmosphere, WRDE Up has always been built around people coming together and enjoying something special in the field.
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported WRDE Up over the years. Whether you bought a ticket, performed on our stages, traded with us, volunteered, sponsored the event, worked behind the scenes, or simply turned up and brought the energy, you have all helped make WRDE Up what it is.
A huge thank you goes to our acts, food vendors, stall holders, volunteers, bar team, security, production crew and everyone working behind the scenes. Events like this do not happen without a lot of people giving their time, energy and support.
We also want to give a special thank you to Propelr Agency, a local marketing firm, for providing website design, marketing support and ticketing support for the festival over the past 3 years.
WRDE Up 2026 was our last festival for a while, and that made it feel even more meaningful.
One more weekend together in the field, and what a weekend it was.
Thank you for supporting WRDE Up.
The WRDE Up Team
