Cliff Top Music Festival 2026 takes place in Highcliffe on 5-6 September, bringing two days of live music, family entertainment and food and drink to one of Dorset’s most scenic coastal settings. With Robert Arkins & The Commitments Live headlining Soul Saturday and the Fleetwood Mac Experience closing Pop & Glam Sunday, visitors can expect a lively seaside festival with headline performances, artisan stalls and panoramic Isle of Wight views.
29th July 2026
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Dates: Saturday 5 September, 11am-7pm, and Sunday 6 September 2026, 11am-5pm
Location: Cliff Top Overspill Car Park, Wharncliffe Road, Highcliffe, Dorset BH23 5DF
Admission: Ticketed event. Tickets and early-bird offers will be available through the official festival website.
The award-nominated Cliff Top Music Festival returns to Highcliffe for two days of live music, family entertainment and seaside atmosphere, all set against panoramic views towards the Isle of Wight.
Saturday’s Soul programme will be headlined by Robert Arkins & The Commitments Live, while Sunday’s Pop & Glam line-up will close with the Fleetwood Mac Experience. The festival is organised by Stir Events CIC, a not-for-profit organisation delivering community-focused events across Dorset.

The festival is ticketed, with tickets due to be released through the official event website. Early-bird offers are also expected to be available.
