We Out Here Festival 2026 – Jazz, Soul & Electronic in Wimborne St Giles

Welcome to the We Out Here Festival 2026 in Wimborne St Giles

We Out Here Festival 2026 takes place from 20 to 23 August in the grounds of St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, Dorset. Curated by BBC Radio 6 Music’s Gilles Peterson, the four-day gathering sits at the centre of the British jazz revival, linking soul, hip-hop, house, afro, electronica and record-collector culture. Weekend tickets cover Thursday 12:00 through Monday 24 August at 12:00; the billed music days run Thursday to Sunday.

Highlights & Attractions at We Out Here Festival in Wimborne St Giles

• Live sets and DJs across around 17 stages, including Thundercat, Arthur Verocai with the Nu Civilisation Orchestra, Mulatu Astatke, Stereolab, Digable Planets, Gary Bartz, Shabaka, Peven Everett, Joy Crookes, Sampa The Great and Yukimi.
• Sound-system culture and selectors such as Nightmares On Wax, Mr Scruff, Kenny Dope, Calibre, Wookie, Channel One and Iration Steppas, plus Gilles Peterson himself.
• On-site vinyl culture, including the Near Mint Record Store — a meeting place for music lovers and collectors.
• A family programme, complimentary wellness sessions and workshops, a roller rink, talks and debates; weekend tickets include general camping with free showers.
• Food traders with world flavours and local suppliers, plus the On Rotation fine-dining restaurant; the site is largely cashless.

Program & Schedule: What to Expect at We Out Here Festival 2026 in Wimborne St Giles

Gates open at 12:00 on Thursday 20 August (entry until 21:30), at 10:00 Friday and Saturday (until 21:30), and at 10:00 on Sunday 23 August (entry until 20:00). Music runs from late morning into the night; some sets continue until around 04:00, with Sunday programming wrapping around midnight. Stages including the Main Stage, Lush Life, Rhythm Corner and the Tomorrow’s Warriors Big Top mix concerts, DJ sets, dub sound systems and UK grassroots club takeovers.

Away from the stages there are movement and wellness extras (saunas, hot tubs and paddle boarding are bookable add-ons), family activities and discussions on music and social issues. Line-ups can change; check official set times on the festival website before you go.

Tickets & Admission for We Out Here Festival in Wimborne St Giles

Weekend and day tickets for 2026 are officially sold out. Weekend tickets include entry, general camping with showers, family activities, wellness sessions, roller-skate hire, talks and a £1 “Good Karma” charity donation. Day tickets cover the chosen day only and do not include campsite access. According to South Western Railway (February 2026), full adult weekend tickets were about £275 plus around around £21 in booking fees, with day tickets about £69–£85 plus fees. Third-party listings cite a roughly £25–£260 range; discounted local-community tickets started at £25 (day) and £65 (weekend). Child, teen and infant ticket types were also sold. Official resale is via Kaboodle; name changes cost £10. Add parking, boutique camping and travel extras through a Kaboodle account. Check weoutherefestival.com for current resale information.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Wimborne St Giles

• Drive to St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, Dorset, BH21 5NA and follow signs for Red Gate. The nearest rail station is Bournemouth (about 30 minutes), with festival shuttles from the station. National coaches from London, Bristol, Manchester and Leeds were sold out for 2026. Liftshares and full cars are encouraged; bike lock-up is at Green Gate.
• Late August in Dorset is usually mild (often around 18–22°C by day) but changeable. Pack layers, a waterproof jacket, sturdy shoes and a tent built for UK weather; camping nights can be cool and damp.
• Camping is included with weekend tickets (bring your own tent to the general campsite). Boutique tents, pre-pitched tents and live-in vehicle pitches are paid upgrades and often sell out early. Off-site stays are easiest in Wimborne Minster, Cranborne, Blandford Forum or Bournemouth — book well ahead.
• The festival guide lists weekend parking at about £30 on site and day parking at about £15 (limited; buy in advance). The site is cashless. Gazebos, open fires and BBQs are banned. Re-entry is only between 10:00 and 21:30. Use official resale only.