"The best all blokes singing weekend you could imagine"
Our 15th year of bringing together some of the most passionate workshop leaders, for a weekend of singing, good company, hearty food and fun – for men.
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June 2026
The Cooper’s Arms, Pewsey, Wiltshire
Whether you currently sing with a choir, or not, this weekend is for you.
Start singing with us, and you’ll join a ready-made brotherhood of song! The Blokefest family can guarantee you a singing experience with a difference – as those who come year after year will testify!
Start singing with us, and you’ll join a ready-made brotherhood of song! The Blokefest family can guarantee you a singing experience with a difference – as those who come year after year will testify!
Our Workshop Leaders
GC3 - Mike, Vern and Gary
Mike, Vern and Gary from darkest Devon provide triple value and are arrangers and experienced choir leaders. The big hit of 2025, "pub stars" & back for 2026. |
Joe, John & Albert
"The Young Blokes" have wowed us with their unique and fresh songs and harmonies. They’ve been friends for many years, growing up and singing on the Folk Circuit |
Richard Swan
Inspiring Choir Leader and author of Singing Book. Richard is a choir director and music educator who specialises in giving high quality musical participatory experiences to all, particularly those with little or no musical training. |
Daniel Pate
Dan conducts a number of choirs in Bristol and the surrounding area. He firmly believes that everyone can benefit from the joy of communal singing and is passionate about the power singing has to bring people together. |
‘Speak with a man, and he becomes your friend.
Sing with a man and he becomes your brother’
We gather to learn songs, sing together and make memories.
The festival has collaborative learning in workshops:
Each workshop focusses on learning at least one song – which you’ll sing together by the end of the hour.
BlokeFest is for anyone who wants to sing.
Everything is taught by ear so no reading music and no previous experience is required! There’s plenty of informal singing onsite and in the adjacent pub.
In the Saturday Cabaret, those who want to stand-up and entertain, others just sit back and have laugh.
- one Friday evening
- three on Saturday
- one mid morning on Sunday
Each workshop focusses on learning at least one song – which you’ll sing together by the end of the hour.
BlokeFest is for anyone who wants to sing.
Everything is taught by ear so no reading music and no previous experience is required! There’s plenty of informal singing onsite and in the adjacent pub.
In the Saturday Cabaret, those who want to stand-up and entertain, others just sit back and have laugh.
Come and relax, have heartfelt fun, meet friends, old and new.
The weekend at a glance
Friday Evening
There is a freshmen’s session for anyone coming for the first time, then a gathering in the Big Top where we welcome everyone, followed by the evening meal. When suitably nourished and invigorated we begin the first Workshop to get us in the mood for the rest of the weekend.
Then it is over to the bar for some singing, some bar games, maybe some liquid refreshment, some more singing, returning to gather around the campsite for a natter and bed at a reasonable time - it is a busy day ahead!
Saturday
The day starts with Breakfast in the Blokefest Café for those who have booked tickets.
There will be singing workshops throughout the day, learning songs from well-known workshop leaders with a break for a communal lunch time meal, before reconvening for more singing workshops.
Time for A bit more of a sing before our evening meal, then we congregate for the remarkable moment when we are entertained by the gathered throng with the world famous "BlokeFest Cabaret".
We round the evening off with more singing in the pub.
There is a freshmen’s session for anyone coming for the first time, then a gathering in the Big Top where we welcome everyone, followed by the evening meal. When suitably nourished and invigorated we begin the first Workshop to get us in the mood for the rest of the weekend.
Then it is over to the bar for some singing, some bar games, maybe some liquid refreshment, some more singing, returning to gather around the campsite for a natter and bed at a reasonable time - it is a busy day ahead!
Saturday
The day starts with Breakfast in the Blokefest Café for those who have booked tickets.
There will be singing workshops throughout the day, learning songs from well-known workshop leaders with a break for a communal lunch time meal, before reconvening for more singing workshops.
Time for A bit more of a sing before our evening meal, then we congregate for the remarkable moment when we are entertained by the gathered throng with the world famous "BlokeFest Cabaret".
We round the evening off with more singing in the pub.
Sunday
Sunday also starts with Breakfast in the Blokefest Café for those who have booked tickets.
We then have a Sunday Morning Singing Workshop to revisit what we learned the day before, to serenade any of those assembled or maybe just for our own amusement, a "Parting Ceremony" then Picnic Traveller's Lunch will be available.
For any who just don’t want it to end possibly a gentle walk in the afternoon (weather and energy permitting).
Sunday also starts with Breakfast in the Blokefest Café for those who have booked tickets.
We then have a Sunday Morning Singing Workshop to revisit what we learned the day before, to serenade any of those assembled or maybe just for our own amusement, a "Parting Ceremony" then Picnic Traveller's Lunch will be available.
For any who just don’t want it to end possibly a gentle walk in the afternoon (weather and energy permitting).
BlokeFest Tickets
There are a range of options for you to enjoy the festival.
Full weekend tickets
One Full Weekend Ticket – Adult or Youth, gets you
Two night's camping* - Friday and Saturday
Three days of the festival
Four catered Meals – Friday evening, Saturday Lunch and Evening and a travellers lunch on Sunday
Five Workshop sessions – Friday evening, Three on Saturday and One on Sunday
Young Bloke Ticket Prices
All of the value of the Adult Tickets but for a "not quite ready for full adult price" for 19 to 30 year olds as we recognise the challenges of modern life for the Younger Bloke
Self-Catered Weekend Ticket
All of the value of the Full Weekend Ticket but without the catered food as we recognise that some blokes might prefer to opt to self-cater.
Saturday Day Only Tickets
All Saturday workshop sessions, Saturday Lunch & Evening Meal + Evening entertainment
No Camping
Breakfast tickets
If you want the really laid back morning option then you can book tickets for catered breakfasts in the Blokefest Cafe.
One Full Weekend Ticket – Adult or Youth, gets you
Two night's camping* - Friday and Saturday
Three days of the festival
Four catered Meals – Friday evening, Saturday Lunch and Evening and a travellers lunch on Sunday
Five Workshop sessions – Friday evening, Three on Saturday and One on Sunday
Young Bloke Ticket Prices
All of the value of the Adult Tickets but for a "not quite ready for full adult price" for 19 to 30 year olds as we recognise the challenges of modern life for the Younger Bloke
Self-Catered Weekend Ticket
All of the value of the Full Weekend Ticket but without the catered food as we recognise that some blokes might prefer to opt to self-cater.
Saturday Day Only Tickets
All Saturday workshop sessions, Saturday Lunch & Evening Meal + Evening entertainment
No Camping
Breakfast tickets
If you want the really laid back morning option then you can book tickets for catered breakfasts in the Blokefest Cafe.
Camping:
* Camping is included in all weekend tickets, with parking available on site. Local B&Bs are available if you prefer.
Unfortunately, no EV charging on-site, but charging points are available within walking distance, in Pewsey
* Camping is included in all weekend tickets, with parking available on site. Local B&Bs are available if you prefer.
Unfortunately, no EV charging on-site, but charging points are available within walking distance, in Pewsey
Friendships are forged and memories made.
"Hugely enjoyable and looking forward to next year".
"Genuinely memorable, lots of good singers and convivial atmosphere."
"More fun than this gloomy old geezer had expected."
"I thought it was utterly brilliant and a total triumph. I'm really looking forward to another chance to do this".
"Can't wait to do again".
"It really did surpass all my expectations".
Two brothers plus Uncle - all BlokeFest stalwarts!
