Get Ready for the Ultimate Summer Party — Chiddfest Music Festival 2025! What started as a humble stage in a marquee with fewer than 500 people has exploded into one of Sussex most loved festivals — now welcoming over 3,500 festival-goers for an unforgettable 3-day celebration of music, community, and pure summer magic! Two epic stages. A giant screen. VIP lounge. A purpose-built bar. Family fun zones. And a whole lot more. Thanks to you — our amazing supporters, sponsors, and loyal fans — Chiddfest has become more than a festival. It’s a movement. It’s a weekend to let loose, make memories, and support a truly incredible cause: St Wilfrid’s Hospice, who’ll be joining us on-site all weekend long. Choose your vibe: • Go all-in with camping or treat yourself to glamping. • Prefer just a day of action? We’ve got day passes too. • Feeling fancy? Upgrade to VIP for exclusive access to your own private enclosure, premium bar, comfy seating, and luxury toilets (yes, really). The lineup? Next level. From emerging acts to must-see headliners, Chiddfest 2025 is bringing the sound. With two stages pumping out music all weekend, you’ll be dancing from dusk ‘til dawn with your tribe of likeminded music-lovers. And it’s not just about the music… • Kids in tow? We’ve got face painting, crafting, and non-stop activities to keep little ones buzzing. • Foodies, you’re in for a treat — with delicious eats from a wide range of handpicked food vendors. • Shopaholics, explore unique stalls and local treasures. • Thirsty? Hit up our main arena bar, the exclusive VIP bar, or our brand-new cocktail bar, stocked with everything from craft beers and wine to fancy fizz and cheeky shots. Chiddfest is more than a festival — it’s a celebration of life, music, and community. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something special. Grab your tickets, gather your crew, and get ready for a weekend you’ll never forget. Book now. The countdown to Chiddfest 2025 has begun!
We love the Chiddfest weekend at St Wilfrid’s! It’s a regular fixture in our calendar that we all look forward to, and we are grateful to Mark Thomas and his family for their continued support. We’ll be back in 2025 with our volunteers, our collection buckets, and our stall of vintage and pre-loved festival themed goodies. We’re always happy to chat about what we do and how people can support us, do pop over and say hello! St Wilfrid’s have been a part of the Chiddfest story, right from the first one back in 2014. In fact, the connection between the Thomas family and the hospice goes back even further… Anne Thomas has helped raise money for St Wilfrid’s before it even came into existence. Her son, Mark, recently told the story of how it all got started…
“She got invited to join a committee in the village to help raise money for the proposed new hospice. We are a farming family and on the property is a big barn; and it was used to hold a Caribbean-themed evening as a fundraiser. It was very successful, raising over £1,100 – we’re talking early 80s, so it was a good amount. After that, Mum continued with her involvement and St Wilfrid’s became, and still is, the charity that we championed. There are lots of other local good causes, but everyone knows someone who has been touched by the care of St Wilfrid’s and it seemed right that we should carry on supporting them after Mum’s early involvement. ‘Little did we know at that time that my dad, Bryan, would need their care years later. In fact, we had started planning our first music festival in 2014 when he died under the care of St Wilfrid’s.
Unfortunately, while he was aware of it, he wasn’t around to see it happen; I don’t think the music would have been to his taste, but he would have loved to come along with Mum to people watch. ‘That first year, we had about 500 people visit over the course of the weekend and now we expect around 3000. It’s become a lot bigger, but retains a relaxed, family-friendly feel. And every year, we continue to support St Wilfrid’s. ‘The hospice looked after Dad so well and us, as a family, too, and that is always a good incentive to put Chiddfest on and raise more money for this great local cause.’ See you at Chiddfest 2025!
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