Towerfest Festival 2027 – Selby, England

Overview

Towerfest Festival 2027, also known as Towerfest Country Music Festival, is a four-day outdoor country music festival scheduled to take place from 17–20 June 2027 at Drax Sports and Social Club and the surrounding Festival Fields near Drax, close to Selby in North Yorkshire, England.

Towerfest describes itself as the North of England’s premier open-air country music festival. The event combines live country music with line dancing, camping, caravanning, food, bars, traders and a relaxed festival atmosphere.

The 2027 edition is scheduled to run from Thursday through Sunday. The festival’s 2027 listing currently confirms the dates and venue, while the full artist lineup is still to be announced.

Unlike some large commercial music festivals, Towerfest has a strong community and country-music focus. Visitors can stay on the festival site, attend performances throughout the weekend and take part in the social side of the event.

What Makes This Event Special

Towerfest has developed a distinctive identity around traditional country music, live performances and dancing. Rather than focusing on mainstream pop or electronic music, the festival is built around country and Americana-style entertainment, with line dancing forming an important part of the programme.

One of the defining features is the on-site camping and caravanning experience. The festival organisers have traditionally provided individually marked pitches, water and waste facilities, portable toilets, shower facilities and access to food and drinks.

The organisers also place considerable emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere. Their 2026 information highlighted the fact that visitors are met on arrival, shown to their booked pitch and assisted with positioning caravans where necessary.

The festival also has a relatively intimate character compared with some of Britain’s much larger music festivals. Its location at Drax provides an open-air setting while retaining the atmosphere of a dedicated country music gathering.

For country music fans who enjoy spending several days around live performances, dancing and fellow festival-goers rather than attending a single headline concert, Towerfest provides a complete weekend experience.

Lineup / Featured Artists

The Towerfest 2027 lineup has not yet been announced. Current festival information confirms the dates of 17–20 June 2027 but lists the artist programme as still to be revealed.

The 2026 lineup provides an indication of the type of performers normally appearing at the festival. Thursday’s programme included Stubby and Texas Gun, while the outdoor programme across Friday, Saturday and Sunday featured artists including Dave Lesley, Wayne T, Chris Jono Johnson, Trey Jackson, James and Wood, The Dolby Gang, Bob Morgan, Scarlett Wincup, Chris Raddings, Kenny Junior, Jonny & Lynnette, The Breeze, Aiden J Daniels, Darren Knight, Travis Logan, Nikki Jo Brown, Brushwood and The Henry Smith Band.

Line-dance tuition with Luke J Craig was also included throughout the outdoor programme.

These artists were part of the 2026 edition and should not be considered confirmed performers for 2027. The final 2027 lineup will be announced separately by the festival organisers.

Event Experience

Towerfest is designed as a full festival weekend rather than simply a series of concerts. Visitors can arrive with tents, caravans or other camping arrangements and remain on site for the duration of the event.

The main outdoor programme traditionally runs during the daytime and evening, with live country performers supported by dancing and festival activities. The Thursday programme has previously taken place in the clubhouse before the main outdoor stage programme begins on Friday.

Line dancing is an important part of the experience. Visitors can watch experienced dancers, participate in tuition sessions and enjoy the music from both a listening and dancing perspective.

The festival site also includes food options, a clubhouse bar, traders and facilities for campers. The organisers have previously emphasised the availability of food both on the festival field and within the clubhouse restaurant.

The combination of camping, live music and dancing gives Towerfest a social atmosphere in which many visitors spend much of the weekend on site rather than travelling back and forth to accommodation each day.

Date & Schedule

Towerfest Festival 2027 is scheduled for:

Thursday 17 June – Sunday 20 June 2027

The currently published information confirms the four-day festival period, but the detailed 2027 daily timetable and artist schedule have not yet been released.

Previous editions have followed a similar format:

Thursday: Clubhouse-based opening entertainment.

Friday: Outdoor stage with live country music, dancing and festival activities.

Saturday: Full outdoor music programme and line-dancing activities.

Sunday: Final day of live music, dancing and closing performances.

The 2026 outdoor programme operated approximately from 10:00 to 22:00 on Friday and Saturday, while Sunday began earlier and finished in the evening. These times are useful as an indication of the festival’s format but should not be treated as the confirmed 2027 timetable.

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Location & Venue

Towerfest 2027 will be held at Drax Sports and Social Club and the Festival Fields at Drax, near Selby, North Yorkshire. The festival site is associated with the Drax Power Station area and is located at approximately Drax, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8PJ.

The open-air festival fields provide space for the main stage, audience areas, camping, caravanning and festival facilities. The clubhouse is also an important part of the event, particularly for the Thursday opening programme and additional food and drink facilities.

The rural location gives Towerfest a different atmosphere from festivals held in large city parks. Visitors should expect an outdoor environment and should prepare accordingly for British summer weather.

Event History

Towerfest is an established annual country music festival held near Drax and Selby in Yorkshire. The 2026 edition was described by the organisers as the festival’s 18th festival, placing its origins in the mid-2000s.

Over the years, the event has developed around a combination of country music, line dancing and camping. Its organisers have gradually expanded and improved the site, including changes to the arena area, camping facilities, toilets, showers, food services and sound production.

The festival’s 2026 information stated that the event had sold out in 2025 and highlighted a high level of returning visitors. The organisers also noted that a significant proportion of their audience returns from year to year.

Towerfest has maintained its focus on country music rather than changing into a broad multi-genre festival. This consistency has helped establish it as a recurring event for country music and line-dancing enthusiasts in Yorkshire and the wider North of England.

The 2027 edition continues this established format with four days of music and festival activities from 17–20 June.

Getting to the Event

Drax is located near Selby in North Yorkshire, making driving one of the most practical ways to reach Towerfest, particularly for visitors bringing camping equipment or caravans. The festival site is around six miles from Selby town centre. Selby provides the nearest major collection of accommodation, restaurants and transport services.

Visitors travelling by train can travel to Selby railway station and then continue towards the festival site by taxi or other local transport. Because the festival takes place outside the centre of Selby, visitors relying on public transport should plan the final part of the journey before travelling. For drivers, the festival’s rural location makes advance planning particularly useful. Festival-specific access and parking instructions should be checked before departure, especially for campers and caravanners.

Those bringing caravans should follow the organiser’s arrival instructions because pitches are allocated and the festival team has historically assisted visitors with positioning their vehicles.

Where to Stay Nearby

Camping and caravanning are an important part of the Towerfest experience, and the festival traditionally provides on-site pitches for visitors who want to stay for the entire weekend. For visitors who prefer a hotel or guesthouse, Selby is the most convenient nearby town. The festival organisers have previously listed accommodation options in Selby, including The George Inn, as well as accommodation around the wider area.

The George Inn in Selby, for example, is approximately six miles from the festival site and is located close to Selby town centre and Selby railway station. Other accommodation options include hotels, guesthouses and holiday accommodation around Selby and the surrounding villages. Visitors who do not want to camp should book early because Towerfest’s dates fall during the busy summer festival season.

Things to Do Before or After the Event

Visitors staying in the Selby area can explore the historic town before or after the festival. Selby Abbey is one of the area’s most prominent landmarks and is located in the town centre. Selby also provides access to the River Ouse, local shops, cafés and pubs, making it useful for visitors who want to spend some time away from the festival site.

York is another option for visitors extending their trip. The historic city is within driving distance of Selby and offers major attractions, museums, historic streets, restaurants and cultural venues. For visitors staying for the entire Towerfest weekend, however, much of the entertainment is already concentrated at the festival site, so there is no need to leave the grounds unless you specifically want to explore the surrounding area.

Restaurants & Dining Nearby

Towerfest has traditionally provided food on the festival site, meaning campers can eat without leaving the event. The clubhouse has also offered food and drinks, while additional traders have operated around the festival area. Visitors staying in Selby will find a broader selection of restaurants, pubs, cafés and takeaways.

The town centre offers traditional British pub food alongside Italian, Mediterranean and other international cuisines. Visitors can also find cafés for breakfast and daytime meals before travelling to the festival. For a full weekend at Towerfest, it can be useful to combine the on-site food options with supplies purchased in Selby before arriving. This is particularly convenient for campers who want to remain at the festival for most of the weekend.

Ticket Information

Ticket arrangements for Towerfest 2027 have not yet been fully published. The 2026 festival offered several ticket options, including a full-weekend ticket and shorter combinations covering selected days. Day tickets were also available, while camping was sold separately.

For 2026, published prices included £70 for a full weekend, £65 for Friday–Sunday, £48 for Saturday–Sunday and £25 for individual day tickets, while camping was available separately from £40. These prices relate to the 2026 edition and should not be treated as the confirmed 2027 prices.

Visitors planning to camp should pay particular attention to the camping booking process because festival admission and camping arrangements can be separate. The organisers have historically provided individually marked pitches and specific facilities for tents and caravans.

Tips Before You Go

If you are planning to camp, caravan or stay for the full four days, book early. The festival has previously reached capacity, and camping pitches can become limited. Bring appropriate clothing and footwear for an outdoor country music festival. Even in June, Yorkshire weather can change quickly, so a waterproof layer is useful alongside clothing suitable for warm weather.

Comfortable footwear is particularly important if you intend to participate in line dancing or spend long periods around the outdoor stage. If you are bringing a caravan, check the arrival and pitch instructions carefully. The festival has traditionally allocated pitches individually and provided assistance with positioning caravans when required.

Visitors staying off-site should plan their return journey in advance, particularly after evening performances, because the festival is located outside central Selby. Those attending mainly for dancing may also want to arrive early enough to participate in the scheduled tuition sessions rather than concentrating only on the headline performances.

Official Event Information

Event: Towerfest Country Music Festival 2027
Dates: 17–20 June 2027
Location: Drax Sports and Social Club / Festival Fields, Drax, near Selby, North Yorkshire
Postcode: YO8 8PJ
Music: Country and Americana
Format: Open-air music festival with camping, caravanning and line dancing
Age restriction: 18+
2027 Lineup: To be announced

Towerfest is organised as an annual country music festival at Drax. The official festival information should be checked for the final 2027 artist lineup, ticket prices, camping availability, timetable and arrival instructions.