The Malvern Rocks Music Festival is back for its 2025 event its successful relaunch. The three-day, multi-venue festival will take place over the weekend of 1 – 3 August 2025. There is live music in Priory Park, on Belle Vue Island as well as pubs and venues around the town.
Malvern Rocks returns for its seventh year from 1 to 3 August 2025, bringing live music to Malvern and beyond with the magical hills as
its backdrop. Music is central to Malvern’s identity, with a rich history of performances across the town. This year, the festival features over 100 acts on fourteen stages, covering funk, jazz, country, rock, grunge, electronic, and more.
The festival’s reach expands to Cradley, Leigh Sinton, and Poolbrook, with gigs in pubs, bars, cafes, restaurants, and outdoor spaces – creating a lively atmosphere for music lovers. Malvern Rocks depends on audience support. If you enjoy the music, consider buying a virtual drink for artists via QR codes on posters or in the programme, or grab merch like t-shirts and wristbands online or at venues.
The full lineup for Malvern Rocks 2025, including stage times and venues can be found in the programme or online at malvern.rocks. Dive into our exciting programme and start planning your weekend. Take a stroll through the Winter Gardens and catch an afternoon of fabulous music with Interplay, Do It Again Dan and CAPAS and the RainMakers playing on the bandstand in Priory Park on 2nd August.
Another highlight is the youth stage, organised by The Worcester and Bromsgrove School of Rock, giving young musicians a chance to perform. Priory Park will also host a licensed bar, food stalls, and the Severn Arts Music Box bus where kids can play, sing and learn about music technology.
Malvern Rocks kicked off in 2012 when a group of musicians came together to launch the first festival. It was a hit, featuring around 90 performances across pubs, clubs, and bars in Malvern. Three more annual festivals followed before a brief hiatus. In 2023, Malvern Rocks made a strong comeback, expanding to venues beyond the town and attracting performers from across the country alongside our local, homegrown talent.
With backing from Malvern Hills District Council, the festival has grown into a major draw for music fans from near and far. In 2025, we celebrate our seventh festival, set to be our biggest yet. So, go on, immerse yourself in what we in Malvern do best! Let the music begin
Malvern is really worth a visit this weekend. Come for the water. Come for the hills. Stay for the music
Image Credit: Dave Grubb
