Danny Howard and Symphonica Orchestra Join Berko Fields’ First Edition
Berko Fields is Hertfordshire’s newest and biggest three-day festival, taking place from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September 2026 at Berkhamsted Cricket Club. Across three distinctly different days, the programme delivers world-class electronic music from Fish56Octagon, DJ SKT, BBC Radio 1’s Danny Howard and the Symphonica Orchestra (playing Ibiza Classics), through to a big family rave-up, courtesy of the beloved Raver Tots, featuring live performances from UKG legends including So Solid Crew, Lisa Maffia, Artful Dodger and more. Along with the best DJs from across the region, top-quality production, the tastiest street food vendors and more announcements to come (including a surprise immersive experience), Berko Fields promises an unforgettable late-summer experience of big tunes, community and culture. Tickets, including VIP packages, are now on sale at www.berkofields.co.uk.
Set against the stunning views and rolling hills of the Chilterns, each day at Berko Fields is a standalone festival, with its own narrative, energy, and quality. Whether a house music devotee, a family looking for weekend adventure, or someone discovering the uplifting experience of a full orchestra playing Ibiza Classics for the first time, Berko Fields is built as a festival to enjoy, by a team that knows great music.
The festival opens on Friday 11th September with ‘The House Takeover’, a day-into-night celebration of house music, feel-good grooves and timeless anthems. A standout lineup of local DJ talent sets the tone, before the sun sets over the Chiltern Hills and guests put hands in the air for headline sets from viral dance music superstar Fish56Octagon, and the chart-topping favourite DJ S.K.T – high-energy highlights of a special night in the fields.
Saturday 12th September is where ‘Local Legends Meet Global Greatness’, celebrating Berkhamsted’s thriving music scene before Symphonica Orchestra take to the stage for a soul-stirring live performance of the best-loved Ibiza Classics. It doesn’t end there as Berko Fields brings BBC Radio 1’s biggest DJ and Dance Party host Danny Howard to the decks for a huge headline set. Saturday will be unmissable entertainment from start to finish.
Sunday 13th September is all about family fun as Raver Tots brings its much-loved festival experience to Berko Fields for ‘The Big Kids’ Festival’. Creating a fun-filled atmosphere from morning through to the afternoon with a packed programme of activities for children and grown-ups alike, this family-focused finale also features a powerhouse lineup. It’s headlined by legendary 00s garage outfit So Solid Crew (featuring Romeo, Lisa Maffia and Dan Da Man), the Platinum-selling Artful Dodger best known for their #2 hit single Re-Rewind with Craig David, plus drum & bass and jungle from pioneers and contemporaries including Nicky Blackmarket x Shabba D, Mollie Collins x Leanne Louise. Expect a day of big smiles and great memories in the perfect round-off to Berko Fields weekend.
Festival-goers should come with their appetites ready as organisers have curated an incredible array of food vendors over the weekend. Look out for homemade burgers by Smiths of Bourton; wings and strips from Chicken George; Mediterranean and Middle Eastern delights at Emilios Street Food; Italian-style sourdough pizzas from Dough with the Flow, and traditional treats by Berkhamsted’s Sammys Sweets – just a sneak peek of the mouth-watering food trucks on offer.
From Berkhamsted Cricket Club on Castle Hill, Berko Fields sits in a picturesque location and a perfect backdrop for this ambitious new festival. With an unwavering commitment to quality and a desire to create something genuinely special, it marks a new era for festival culture in the region.
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