This summer the club will host the 14th annual Eccles Fest on Saturday 15th August 2026.
As we get closer to the date, this page will be updated with news of participating acts, beverages and vendors as they are confirmed. Updates will also be published on social media.
Eccles RFC has been a champion of homegrown talent for almost 130 years so, as you’d expect, there’ll be live music from local performers, beers from local breweries and food from local vendors. This year there will be a change to our traditional format when Mini & Junior Rugby takes centre stage during the afternoon alongside other fun for kids. Our whole Eccles community are welcome to join us for what promises to be the best Eccles-Fest ever!
First published 15th June 2026.
VENUE
Eccles RFC, Gorton Street, Eccles, M30 7LZ.
ADMISSION
You don't have to be Rugby club member - the Eccles Festival is a community event and everyone is welcome.
- Admission is £5 per adult, children (under 18) are free.
- Drinks tokens can be purchased at the gate on arrival and CASH or CARD payments are accepted.
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Please note visitors are NOT PERMITTED to bring their own Alcoholic Beverages into the ground.
SCHEDULE
- 12:00 Gates open
- 13:00 - 22:00 Live Music
- 23:00 Bars close
RUGBY
- 12:30 start. Details TBC.
INFLATABLE FUN
- Bouncy Castle
- Helter Skelter
- Big Blue Assault Course
LIVE MUSIC
- 13:00 - 14:00 Emma Connor
- 14:30 -15:30 Ruthie O'Brien
- 16:00 - 17:00 Paddy & Rick
- 18:00 - 22:00 DJ Set and Moonlight Rumours
FOOD
- Fratelli's family-run Italian Wood-fired Pizza, Cicchetti and Desserts, prepared and served fresh.
DRINKS
All our bars accept TOKENS for drinks (no cash or card payments). Drinks Token sheets can be purchased at the admission gate or at the main bar.
CASK BEERS
- FLAT CAP (4.0%) Bank Top Brewery, Bolton, Lancashire.
- DRAYMAN'S DRAUGHT (3.6%) Bank Top Brewery, Bolton, Lancashire.
DRAFT BEERS
- BIRRA MORETTI (4.6%) Udine, Italy.
- CRUZCAMPO (4.4%) Sevilla, Spain.
- GUINNESS (4.2%) Dublin, Ireland.
GUEST CRAFT BEER
- FAITH (5%) Hazy Pale Ale, Northern Monk, Leeds.
BOTTLED BEERS
- SOL (4.4%) Orizaba, Mexico
- PERONI Nastro Azzurro (4.7%) Rome, Italy.
- DESPERADO (5.9%) Karlovak, Coatia.
CIDERS
- STRONGBOW – Cider (5.0%) Hereford.
- STRONGBOW DARK FRUIT – Cider (4.0%) Hereford.
- OLD MOUT – Cider (4.5%) Hereford. Kiwi & Lime
- OLD MOUT – Cider (4.5%) Hereford. Strawberry.
GIN & FiZZ
- Wines, Spirits, Prosecco and a selection of freshly made Cocktail Pitchers.
COFFEE
- RIJO 42 Arabica Beans from Brazil, serving a wide range of coffees from Americano to Latte Macciato.
DOGS
Dogs and responsible owners are welcome at Eccles RFC, but are not permitted on the pitches and must be kept on a leash. Water and good sniffing is available.
SUPPORT
The Eccles festival is a fund-raising event. All support and help is welcome. If your business or your employer would be interested in the sponsorship opportunites available please email sponsorship@ecclesrfc.org.uk.
If you would like to do your bit and join the Eccles Fest event team please email volunteer@ecclesrfc.org.uk or contact Volunteer Co-ordinator Hilary Berry on 07583 240653. Anyone can get involved, no previous experience is required and training will be provided.
