Everything you need to know about Rewind Festival

The world's biggest 80s festival returned for 2022 🎶

Author: Hazel ScottPublished 10th Oct 2022

To celebrate the world's biggest 80's festival returning for 2022, we put together a guide of everything you need to know about Rewind Festival, including the INCREDIBLE line-up featuring an iconic selection of 80s artists. After a fantastic few weekends, we're also looking forward to Rewind Festival 2023.

Greatest Hits Radio was the Official Radio Partner for Rewind 2022 and our very own Martin Kemp and Pat Sharp hosted at the festivals. You can view the full line-up for all three festivals below.

When was Rewind Festival 2022?

The festival took place across three weekends this summer. Here are the full dates and locations.

Rewind Scotland - Scone Palace, Perth - 22nd-24th July 2022

Rewind North - Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield- 5th-7th August 2022

Rewind South - Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire - 19th-21st August 2022

See the incredible line-ups in full below.

Who performed at Rewind Festival Scotland 2022?

The brilliant festival took place from 22nd-24th July, check out who played at Rewind Scotland.

Who performed at Rewind Festival North 2022?

Take a look at the amazing Rewind North line-up.

Please note, due to personal family issues, Sugarhill Gang cancelled their European tour including their performance at Rewind North. Pop group Five Star played in their place on Saturday 6th August.

Who performed at Rewind Festival South 2022?

Check out the fantastic Rewind South line-up.

How can I get tickets for Rewind Festival?

Tickets for Rewind Festival 2023 are now on sale and you can get them from Aloud.com.

Where is Rewind Festival 2023?

The locations for where Rewind Festival will be held in 2023 has now been shared.

Rewind Scotland - Scone Palace, Perth

Rewind North - Capesthorne Hall, Cheshire

Rewind South - Temple Island Meadows, Henley-On-Thames

When is Rewind Festival 2023?

We know know that Rewind Festival 2023 will return next summer, check out the dates below.

Rewind Scotland - 21st to 23rd July

Rewind North - 4th to 6th August

Rewind South - 18th - 10th August

Get your tickets for Rewind Festival 2023 here.

Who is performing at Rewind Festival 2023?

The line-up for Rewind Festival hasn't been revealed yet, but based on the 2022 shows we're already excited!

Where was Rewind Festival 2022?

Rewind Scotland was held in Scone Palace, located in Perth, Scotland.

Rewind North was held in Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield in Cheshire, England.

Rewind South was held in Henley On Thames, in Oxfordshire, England.

Rewind Scotland 2022 line-up

Rewind Scotland opened with a unique show from Queen Symphonic featuring a full symphony orchestra, a fantastic rock band and four soloists performing some of Queen’s greatest hits.

Holly Johnson headlined the show on Saturday, with a mix of his incredible hits including 'Relax', 'Two Tribes', 'Power of Love', and many more, to close the show.

Sunday night in Scotland was headlined by the legendary Scottish band Wet Wet Wet, as they made their Rewind Scotland debut.

Have a look at these performance photos from Rewind Scotland:

Billy Ocean


Altered Images' Claire Grogan


Trevor Horn


Holly Johnson


Nik Kershaw


Heaven 17


Queen Symphonic


Carol Decker of T'Pau


Dr. Robert of The Blow Monkeys


Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins


Roland Gift


Hugh Cornwell


Shalamar


Where was Rewind Scotland 2022?

Rewind Scotland took place in Perth at Scone Palace.

Rewind North line-up

Saturday at Rewind North saw Holly Johnson headline the show, as well as The Doctor (Dr. & The Medics) host an unforgettable show on the main stage.

The Human League headlined on Sunday, with Pat Sharp hosting on the main stage!

Festival-goers also saw incredible performances by Heather Small, Level 42, Kim Wilde, Scritti Politti, Midge Ure, Soul II Soul, Belinda Carlisle, Tunde (Lighthouse Family) and many, many more amazing artists.

Take a look through these performance photos from Rewind North:

Björn Again


Björn Again


Björn Again


Slim Jim Phantom


Slim Jim Phantom


Slim Jim Phantom


Scritti Politti


Scritti Politti


The DJ keeping the crowd entertained


The Doctor from Dr & The Medics


The Doctor from Dr & The Medics


Level 42


Level 42


Level 42


Level 42


Level 42


Level 42


Level 42


Neil Arthur of Blancmange


Neil Arthur of Blancmange


Musical Youth


Musical Youth


Musical Youth


Johnny Hates Jazz


Johnny Hates Jazz


Johnny Hates Jazz


Johnny Hates Jazz


Johnny Hates Jazz


Johnny Hates Jazz


Johnny Hates Jazz


Heather Small


Heather Small


Kim Wilde


Kim Wilde


Kim Wilde's brother


Kim Wilde's niece joined her on stage


Kim Wilde's brother


Five Star


Five Star


Holly Johnson


Holly Johnson


Where was Rewind North 2022?

Rewind North was held in Cheshire at Capesthorne Hall.

Rewind South line-up

Holly Johnson and The Human League returned to Rewind Festival to headline Rewind South on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

The Saturday shows were hosted by The Doctor (Dr. & The Medics), with Pat Sharp hosting the Sunday performances.

Across the weekend there were fantastic performances from Level 42, Kim Wilde, Belinda Carlisle, Martin Kemp, Heather Small, Björn Again, Odyssey, Blancmange, Pat Sharp and many more talented artists.

Check out these performance photos from Rewind South:

Kim Wilde


Kim Wilde


Björn Again


Björn Again


Holly Johnson


Holly Johnson


Level 42


Level 42


Neil Arthur of Blancmange


Neil Arthur of Blancmange


Martin Kemp


Scritti Politti


Slim Jim Phantom


Johnny Hates Jazz


Belinda Carlisle


Belinda Carlisle


Odyssey's Steven Collazo


Where was Rewind South 2022?

Rewind South took place in Henley-On-Thames at Temple Island Meadows.

Can I camp at Rewind Festival?

For those wanting to make a whole weekend of it, there was a general camping area as well as space for Campervans with shower and toilet facilities available within the campsites.

How can I get tickets for Rewind Festival 2023?

Tickets are now on sale!

Get tickets for Rewind Festival 2023 now

Now read:

Rewind North: All the best moments from the festival

Rewind South: All the best festival outfits

All the best moments from Rewind South

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