Guilfest returns this weekend after 10 year break
The festival ran for 22 years until its last event in 2014
Last updated 28th Jun 2024
A festival which attracted some of the biggest names in music is returning after a decade-long break this weekend.
The festival takes place across Saturday and Sunday with Guildford's "local heroes" The Stranglers the headline band and Eurovision's Sam Ryder also set to make an appearance.
The famous group, formed as the Guildford Stranglers in 1974, will appear at the festival as part of their 50th anniversary tour of the UK and Europe.
GuilFest organiser Tony Scott said: "We've been waiting a long time to get the show on the road again and everything has come together for 2024.
"GuilFest has a special place in many hearts and we've secured some fantastic acts for our first event back."
The festival, which ran for 22 years until its last event in 2014, will also feature Sam Ryder, Black Grape, Nouvelle Vague, The Blockheads and The Skints as well as a stage for local groups.
GuilFest has boasted some legendary acts in previous years including Artists Van Morrison, Motörhead, Madness, Jools Holland and Paul Weller.
It's also been awarded Best Family Festival in the UK Festival awards and nominated twice as best Medium-sized Festival.