Deva Fest 2025: Gloria Gaynor, Happy Mondays & Family Fun Galore for Festival’s 5th Birthday Bash
Deva Fest, the North West’s award-winning family-friendly festival, returns bigger and better than ever before! Taking place in the picturesque grounds of Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire from 7 – 10 August, Deva Fest is promising an unforgettable weekend packed with headline music acts, family-friendly activities, comedy and will be full of community spirit as they celebrate 5 years of this amazing festival.
This year’s headline acts include disco legend Gloria Gaynor, Scottish indie rockers The Fratellis, Madchester icons Happy Mondays, Bros frontman Matt Goss, and chart-topping DJ Sigala. With five stages of live entertainment, Deva Fest offers something for every music lover.
But the excitement doesn’t stop at the music. Deva Fest offers so much more for all the family, with immersive experiences including:
- Unlimited fairground rides included in your ticket
- Free entry to Cholmondeley Castle gardens
- Storytelling, crafting and sensory play areas
- Water sports and slides
- Wellness area offering yoga, sauna, sound bath and massage
- Tasting sessions for gin, beer, whisky and prosecco
- A glowing lantern installation and interactive exhibits from Chester Zoo
- A vintage car display
- And so much more…
Laughter for All at Deva Laughs. Resident MC Danny McLoughlin returns to host Deva Laughs, the festival’s dedicated comedy showcase, running Friday to Sunday from 6pm–9pm. The first wave of talent includes Royal Variety Show performer Scott Bennett and Britain’s Got Talent 2020 runner-up Steve Royle. Expect a mix of household names and some of the UK’s brightest emerging comedy stars. The comedy is family-friendly from 6–7pm, then 16+ only from 7pm onwards, perfect for all generations to enjoy some laughs.
Paws and Applause. The First Ever Deva Dog Show! Animal lovers are also in for a treat as North Clwyd Animal Rescue (NCAR) brings the Deva Dog Show to the festival. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, the event features fun and friendly competitions including Loveliest Lady, Fabulous Fella, and Best Fancy Dress. Additional activities include fun agility, bale racing, “Found and Scent It”, canine parkour, and the opportunity to meet rescue dogs looking for their forever homes.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Chester Zoo. This year, Deva Fest is proud to partner with Chester Zoo to deliver inspiring conservation-themed activities and immersive experiences for all ages. Festivalgoers can enjoy interactive exhibits, glowing lantern installations, and educational storytelling, all designed to spark curiosity about the natural world and promote wildlife conservation in a fun, engaging way.
Flexible Tickets, Easy Travel & Festival Comforts for All. Deva Fest offers a range of ticket options to suit everyone, whether you’re coming for a single day or making a weekend of it. Choose from day tickets, weekend passes, camping packages and great-value family tickets, with under 5s going free. To make getting there even easier, a network of shuttle buses will run to and from the festival site from locations including Chester, Ellesmere Port, Wrexham, Tarporley, Tattenhall, Holt, Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Nantwich, Crewe (including Crewe Station), Malpas, and more. Plus, all festival guests can enjoy the comfort of clean, high-quality “posh loos” because at Deva Fest, luxury isn’t reserved just for VIPs!
Festival Director Phil Marston shared his excitement: “Celebrating our 5th birthday in 2025 is a huge milestone and we couldn’t be more excited about the incredible acts we’ve already secured. Gloria Gaynor, Happy Mondays, Matt Goss and Sigala set the tone for what will be our biggest and best festival yet. There is so much happening and it all makes for a great experience for our guests who we are sure will make memories that will last a lifetime.”
Having won the Best Event or Festival award at the Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards, Deva Fest is not only a top-tier music event but a cherished community experience for families, friends, and furry companions alike.
Tickets are on sale now. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit devafest.co.uk.
