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Join us this coming August bank holiday weekend – Friday 22nd to Monday 25th – for four unforgettable days of live music as Local & Live returns for its 20th year! This much-loved, totally free festival showcases the very best in original music from Tunbridge Wells and beyond.
From the iconic main stage in Calverley Grounds to the buzzing atmospheres of The Forum, The Forum Basement, and The Sussex Mews, you’ll discover an exciting mix of genres, talent, and raw energy — from breakthrough artists to fan-favourite local legends.
Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer or just fancy soaking up some great sounds in a vibrant atmosphere, Local & Live 2025 is not to be missed.
We’ve supported Local & Live since the very beginning, and over the past 20 years, we’ve had the pleasure of recording and producing a wide range of incredible local talent — including this year’s performers Calico, Cyrano, Isabella Coulstock, The Paul Dunton Orchestra, The Polygons and The Varlies.
To further celebrate these two decades of top-notch music talent, Audio Sorcery Recording Studios is offering The 6–11 Session at an unmissable rate.
Scroll down to see the full line-up (subject to change) — and come and experience the sound of Tunbridge Wells.
Tunbridge Wells Local & Live Music Festival act / band line-up listings and times from Friday 22nd to Monday 25th August
2025 Venue Menu
Calverley Grounds >
The Forum >
The Forum Basement >
The Sussex Mews >
Who’s Playing at Calverley Grounds – Local & Live 2025
Friday 22nd August
5:00pm – Salt Lick
5:40pm – Cast an Island
6:15pm – Reptile Kin
6:55pm – A Year in Provence
7:30pm – Dull Knife
8:10pm – Funke and the Two Tone Baby
9:05pm – Bombay Monkey (Headline)
Saturday 23rd August
12:00pm – Chris Pope
12:30pm – Sophie Charles
1:00pm – Old Mercia
1:30pm – Jack Kelly
2:00pm – Wensch
2:40pm – Jez Harley Trio
3:20pm – The Next Agenda
4:00pm – The Lewis Project
4:40pm – Mint Sherbets
5:20pm – Anouska Assisi
6:00pm – Black Gabanza
6:40pm – Cyrano
7:20pm – Wild Horse
8:00pm – The Charlie Rivers Band
9:00pm – The Varlies (Headline)
Sunday 24th August
12:00pm – Joanne Louise Parker
12:30pm – Deborah Nightingdale
1:00pm – Frances Yonge
1:30pm – Layla
2:00pm – Chris Parris
2:40pm – Steffan James
3:20pm – Isabella Coulstock
4:00pm – Prismatiqk
4:40pm – Calico
5:20pm – Paul Dunton Orchestra
6:10pm – Wake Up Leo
6:50pm – The Violet Jive
7:30pm – The Fiery Lights
8:10pm – Suncharmer
9:05pm – The Polygons (Headline)
Who’s Playing at The Forum – Local & Live 2025
Free entry – Donations encouraged
Friday 22nd August
From 9:00pm till late
The Street Lights
Dancing Bear
The Breretons (Headline)
Saturday 23rd August
From 10:00pm till late
10:00pm – Kharma & The Devil
10:00pm – Higgs & The Bosons (Headline)
Sunday 24th August
From 10:00pm till late
Hell Drivers
Karobela
Code: Marla (Headline)
Monday 25th August
2:00pm – Erika Olson
2:50pm – The Tilston Sisters
3:35pm – Sean Alexander
4:20pm – Sara Black
5:10pm – Cub
6:00pm – The Act
6:55pm – James Hodder
7:50pm – Camber
8:45pm – Riot Candy (Headline)
Who’s Playing at The Forum Basement – Local & Live 2025
The Forum Basement is at The Sussex Arms
Free entry – Donations welcomed
Friday 22nd August
From 10:00pm till late
The Kinky Machine
Superzero (Headline)
Saturday 23rd August
From 10:00pm till late
Night Without Sleep
The Butterfly Wheel (Headline)
Sunday 24th August
From 10:00pm till late
The Airstreams
Move Over Dali (Headline)
Who’s Playing at The Sussex Mews – Local & Live 2025
The Sussex Mews is just outside The Sussex Arms
Monday 25th August
1:45pm – Candela Quinn
2:25pm – Immer
3:10pm – SOSO
4:05pm – Coney Island Maybe
5:00pm – The Hoolies
6:00pm – April Blood (Headline)
Information gathered from the Local & Live website. line-ups/times subject to change.
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