Halo Festival Launches: A New One-Day Festival for 2026
Halo Festival will take place on 4 July 2026 at Trinity Park, Ipswich – a new one-day event built on fairness, accessibility and ambition, with a long-term plan to grow into one of the UK’s leading regional festivals.
The announcement
We’re proud to officially announce Halo Festival, a one-day music festival launching on Saturday 4 July 2026 at Trinity Park, Ipswich.
Halo Festival will bring world-class artists, major DJs and rising talent together for a full day of live music, creativity and connection.
But this isn’t just about who’s on stage. It’s about how the day is built: fair pricing, clear information, accessible design and a culture of respect – the same principles that drive everything we do at Halo.
The aim
Our goal is simple: to build a region-defining festival for East Anglia that stands out nationally for how it’s run.
We want Halo Festival to be known not just for its atmosphere and line-up, but for the way it treats people. Every part of the experience – from how you buy a ticket to how you get home – is being designed with care, transparency and fairness in mind.
The details
- Date: Saturday 4th July 2026
- Location: Trinity Park, Ipswich
- Format: One-day, three stages
- Gates: 11:00 · Last entry: 18:00 · Curfew: 23:00
- Travel: Free shuttle service between Ipswich Station and Trinity Park, running every 15–30 minutes from 10:30–00:00
- Age policy: Under-16s with adult 18+; 16–17s may attend unaccompanied (Challenge 25 in effect)
- Accessibility: Step-free routes, accessible viewing areas, companion tickets, Blue Badge parking, and a Free Wi-Fi Zone near Welfare
The bigger picture
The 2026 festival will act as a pilot year – a single day to prove the model, test ideas and listen to feedback.
The long-term goal is to grow into a three-day camping festival in 2027, while keeping the same focus on fairness, clarity and audience experience that define the Halo approach.
What happens next
Artist announcements, partner reveals and early-bird tickets will follow soon.
For now, you can join the mailing list for updates and on-sale alerts, or email festivalsupport@imaginehalo.com with any questions.