Deva Fest 2026 line‑up revealed for Cholmondeley Castle

Former Boyzone frontman Ronan Keating and pop star Jessie J will headline the three-day event, which will take place from Friday, August 7, to Sunday, August 9, at Cholmondeley Castle near Chester.

Ronan Keating will take to the stage on Saturday, while Jessie J will close the festival on Sunday in what organisers are calling one of Deva Fest’s "biggest headline shows to date."

Organisers said: "Organisers say they are aiming to balance big‑name nostalgia with credible live acts and late‑night dance offerings to keep all corners of the audience catered for."

The first wave of acts announced also includes a strong dose of 90s and 00s nostalgia, with Vengaboys, A1, N-Trance, Apache Indian, DJ Dave Pearce, and the Cut Up Boys all set to perform.

Symphonic Ibiza is set to bring orchestral takes on classic Ibiza tracks backed by live musicians.

Alternative rock band Ash, Electric Swing Circus, Abi Flynn, and Flo Gallop will add further variety to the line-up, with more names expected to be revealed in the coming months.

Organisers said: "Organisers say they are aiming to balance big‑name nostalgia with credible live acts and late‑night dance offerings to keep all corners of the audience catered for."

Deva Fest has built a reputation as a well-run, family‑oriented event easily accessible from Cheshire, North Wales, Shropshire and the wider north west.

In addition to its main music stages, the festival will once again feature fairground rides, food and drink from local traders, and a full daytime entertainment programme.

Organisers have said tickets are already on sale and are encouraging fans to move quickly if they want to secure spots for the Ronan Keating and Jessie J headline nights.

They said: "Tickets are already on sale, with organisers advising fans to move quickly if they want to secure spots for the Ronan Keating and Jessie J headline nights."