Lineup announcement coming 12th January 2026! ✨
Welcome to Hive
Get ready to buzz with excitement at Hive Family Festival, a boutique, independent festival on the South Coast! Join us at Fairthorne Manor on Saturday 8th August 2026 for a jam-packed day of live music, awesome activities, family fun and feel-good vibes.
Whether you want to dance, explore or just kick back in the summer sun, Hive is the place to be.
Let’s make magical summer memories together!
Our 2026 Lineup
From rising stars to crowd-favourites, Hive’s line up is packed with unforgettable performances, incredible activities, and sing-along moments that will keep you dancing all day.
Calling all performers!
Our community is important and so in addition to our main stage, we have another stage dedicated to local performers. If you’re a local musician, singer, dancer or performance group and you’d like to get involved, register your interest today!
Flashback Fun
Previously The Big Sing Family Festival, we return in 2026 with a new name, a new look, two new stages, a larger Family Fun Area and an even bigger line up!
Become a festival sponsor
Partner with us and showcase your brand to a passionate and engaged audience. As a sponsor, you’ll gain valuable exposure, connect with festival-goers, and align with a festival that celebrates family, creativity, diversity and community.
Emerging Talent Competition
Young performers aged 17 and under can enter our Emerging Talent Competition for a chance to open Hive Family Festival’s main stage, winning a 30-minute set and a £100 cash prize.
Our sponsors
Making the festival experience unforgettable
More than just a choir, we provide a dynamic space where children and teens explore singing, dancing, and performing. Our academy delivers engaging weekly sessions, building confidence and creativity in every performer.
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