CROFTFEST

About CROFTFEST

A second-year date puts CROFTFEST 2026 at Southside, Lincoln on 10 October, with alternative rock, metal and punk at the centre of the music bill.

The festival began in 2025 at The Drill in Lincoln and raised £4,240.19 for Muscular Dystrophy UK. It is held in memory of local music lover Ben Croft, with all profits donated to Muscular Dystrophy UK.

Doors are at 15:00. Tickets are listed at £25.00 advance and £30.00 on the door.

Who Is It For?

The audience is local and regional fans of alternative rock, metal and punk live music. The event is pitched as a full-day festival with live performances, food, prizes and activities.

Southside does not set a blanket age restriction. Most live music shows at the venue are 14+, with ages 16 and under accompanied by an adult.

The Venue and Site

Southside is the former St Katherine’s Church in Lincoln, with a listed capacity of 350. The venue has bars, a cloakroom charged at £2.00 per item, step-free access through event spaces and an accessible toilet.

Accessible seating can be arranged in advance. Blue Badge parking and carer access arrangements are handled by the venue, with a first-aider on site for events.

Southside, Lincoln sits around a 15–20 minute walk from Lincoln Central railway station. Road access runs through the southern end of High Street and the Newark Road area, with the A46 Lincoln bypass serving the wider city.

• Nearest station: Lincoln Central railway station, about a 15–20 minute walk.
• Road access: Colegrave Street, High Street, Tealby Street, Newark Road area and the A46 Lincoln bypass.
• Parking: On-site parking is reserved for Blue Badge holders, private bookings, performers or organisers.
• Overflow parking: For large events, parking may be arranged across the road on South Common.