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2-3 Aug 2025

Summer Sounds

Shades On! Get ready for a weekend of music at Summer Sounds, a two day festival in the stunning grounds of Cliffe Castle Park.

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From Drum n Bass to Bhangra, Jazz to Afrobeat, and everything in between, join us for two unforgettable days of uplifting performances by local and international musicians and DJs.

Enjoy the festival atmosphere and soulful vibes, DJ sets, delicious street food and interactive workshops, all in the heart of Keighley. 

Saturday is curated by Dialled In who, since 2021, have been dedicated to uplifting the new South Asian underground. Headlined by trailblazer Asha Puthli, whose stellar set at Glastonbury 2024 fused Indian classical, jazz and disco into a uniquely cosmic soundscape. Plus ganayva’s soulful sounds, Panjabi rave aces Jawani Nights, the bang-bang sounds of Dohl Academy and more!

Sunday sees Nitin Sawhney, Poppy Ajudha and Joshua Idehen headline a packed line-up of artists whose music knows no boundaries – from singer-songwriters to poets, soulful divas to thrilling big bands. Curated by Serious, creators of outstanding live music and cultural experiences.

Tickets for the main Beacon stage are just £15 for one day or £25 for the full weekend – and capacity is strictly limited. Entry to the festival gardens including street food stalls, DJ sets and creative workshops is completely free (no tickets required, just come along & enjoy the vibes)

See the full line-ups and book tickets below.

Tickets

Book a day ticket - or join us for the full weekend.

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Summer Sounds: Saturday

Asha Puthli, Metz n Trix and ganayva headline day one of our music weekender in The Beacon.

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Summer Sounds: Sunday

Nitin Sawhney and Poppy Ajudha top the bill for day two of our Beacon music weekender.

Weekend offer

Enjoy two full days of music with our £25 Summer Sounds weekend offer.

Add full price tickets for Summer Sounds: Saturday and Summer Sounds: Sunday to your basket and the weekend discount will automatically apply when you check out.

Discount only available on full price tickets. Offer applies once for every pair of Saturday and Sunday tickets you buy.

Already booked a ticket for Sunday and want to upgrade to the full weekend offer? Contact [email protected] to upgrade and enjoy two days of music.

 

Getting there

Summer Sounds is at The Beacon in Cliffe Castle Park.

Plan your travel to Cliffe Castle Park using our sustainable travel planner below.

Cliffe Castle Park
Spring Gardens Lane
Keighley
BD20 6LH

 

Playlists

Listen to the sound of the summer with our Saturday and Sunday Spotify playlists.

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