A bank holiday weekend of live music at Clavell & Hind, Cheltenham’s must-visit summer event
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This August Bank Holiday, Clavell & Hind is set to host one of the most exciting live music events in its Cheltenham taproom and beer garden, bringing together great bands, fresh beer, festival food and countryside views for a weekend celebration that’s not to be missed.
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Building on the success of last year, the much-loved Outlaw Unplugged returns on Saturday, 29th August, joined by a brand-new addition for 2026 on Sunday, a family-friendly Country & Blues Festival, making this a highlight for those living across Gloucestershire and the surrounding counties.
Clavell & Hind’s spacious beer garden offers the perfect outdoor festival setting, complete with a stretch tent to enjoy the music whatever the weather, making it an ideal spot to spend a summer afternoon and evening.
Whether you’re travelling from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury or further afield in Worcestershire, Oxfordshire or Wiltshire, this Bank Holiday event provides the perfect chance to gather friends and family and enjoy something special. Saturday sees the return of Outlaw Unplugged, which proved a huge success in its first year and is back with an even stronger lineup for 2026.
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With performances from Dub Catalyst, Erica, Last Orders, DJ Shippers, Soular and Johnny Clash. The event captures everything people love about a summer music festival, live bands, an energetic crowd and a relaxed outdoor setting, while still retaining the Clavell & Hind friendly welcome. It’s fast becoming one of the best Bank Holiday live music experiences in Gloucestershire.
The celebrations continue on Sunday with something new and perfect for all ages: the Clavell & Hind Country & Blues Festival. Designed as a family-friendly day out, the event brings a fresh musical twist to the weekend, with a line-up that includes The Arkansaw Jukebox Collective, Tumblin Down, Cowabunga Blues and Kelly Ann, known as The Girl in Black. Saddle up for a foot-stompin’, soul-shakin’ day of live music.
Across both days, Clavell & Hind will be serving freshly brewed beers alongside a fully stocked bar and festival favourites from the popular Outlaws Kitchen. With gates opening at 12pm on both days, there’s plenty of time to settle in and enjoy. This Bank Holiday weekend promises to be a standout moment in Cheltenham’s events calendar.
Bringing together live music, locally brewed beer and family-friendly entertainment. Clavell & Hind is definitely worth the visit, whether you come for the Saturday energy of Outlaw Unplugged, the relaxed Sunday country and blues vibe, or simply to enjoy great food, drink and company, this is one Cheltenham Bank Holiday music event you won’t want to miss.
Report source: Visit Cheltenham Blog