Berko Fields

Sep 11th–13th, 2026 ·

Berkhamsted

However you festival

About

A three-day programme of music and entertainment - from house sounds on Friday and an Ibiza-inspired orchestra on Saturday, to a relaxed, family-friendly Sunday.

What to expect

Keynote speakers

Hear from top voices in AI, ethics, systems design, and user experience. Our keynotes are meant to challenge your thinking, spark ideas, and start real conversations.

Breakout labs

Hands-on learning of unconventional frameworks and experimental tool sessions in small-group settings:


  • Designing ethical, adaptive systems
  • Biotech, brain-computer interfaces & embodied computing
  • Critical UX and post-human design
  • Social repair through technology
  • Scaling with integrity, not just speed


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Immersive installations & networking

Step inside living systems: interactive art, responsive architecture, and AI-designed environments. Connect with peers across disciplines — from neuroscientists to speculative designers — in curated networking lounges and intimate discussion pods.

Toolkits, workshops, and skill sprints

Leave inspired and equipped.
Hands-on sessions led by builders and researchers give you frameworks, methods, and tech to bring into your real-world practice — whether you're prototyping products or rewriting policy.

What to Expect

The House Takeover

From the moment the sun dips below the Chiltern Hills, the beats drop and they don't stop. Deep house, tech house, classic anthems — a journey that only gets bigger as the night goes on. We close Friday with a world-class DJ set that will leave you breathless.

Local Legends Meet Global Greatness

Saturday 12th September · All Ages · Gates 12:00 · Ends 23:00

We shine a spotlight on incredible local bands and DJs before the stars appear over Berko Fields and a world-class orchestra performs live under the open sky. Spine-tingling, once-in-a-lifetime, and happening right here.

The Big Kids' Festival

Sunday 13th September · All Ages · Gates 12:00 · Ends 18:00

Face paint, dancing, games, and memories your children will talk about for years. We transform Berko Fields into the ultimate family festival experience — live entertainment, activities, fun and laughter from morning to evening. Because every great festival needs a heart, and ours beats loudest on Sunday.

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What to Expect - Day 1

The House Takeover

Friday 11th September · 18+ Only · Gates 15:00 · Ends 23:00

From the moment the sun dips below the Chiltern Hills, the beats drop and they don't stop. Deep house, tech house, classic anthems - a journey that only gets bigger as the night goes on.


We close Friday with a world-class DJ set that will leave you breathless.

To be Announced

TBC

Owen B

18.30pm - 20.00pm

To be Announced

TBC

What to Expect - Day 2

Local Legends Meet Global Greatness

Saturday 12th September · All Ages · Gates 12:00 · Ends 23:00

We shine a spotlight on incredible local bands and DJs before the stars appear over Berko Fields and a world-class orchestra performs live under the open sky. Spine-tingling, once-in-a-lifetime, and happening right here.

Symphonica Orchestra

21:00pm - 23:00pm

Hacienda

TBC

Blonde Rebel

TBC

What to Expect - DAY 3

The Big Kids' Festival

Sunday 13th September · All Ages · Gates 12:00 · Ends 18:00

Face paint, dancing, games, and memories your children will talk about for years. We transform Berko Fields into the ultimate family festival experience — live entertainment, activities, fun and laughter from morning to evening. Because every great festival needs a heart, and ours beats loudest on Sunday.

To Be Announced

TBC

To Be Announced

TBC

To Be Announced

TBC

Exclusive Spectacle - FRIDAY & SATURDAY

500 Drone
Light Show

A breathtaking aerial display lighting up the Berkhamsted sky

The Venue

Berkhamsted Cricket Club
Castle Hill, HP4 1HE

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