Everything you need to know about Rewind Festival

The world's biggest 80s festival returned in 2022!

Author: Hazel ScottPublished 10th Oct 2022

The world's biggest 80s festival returned for 2022, and it kicked off with a fantastic weekend in Scotland! We've got all the details about Rewind Festival 2022 and to celebrate the return of the amazing festival, we've put together everything you need to know about all of the 2022 festivals as well as some details about Rewind Festival 2023.

Tay FM is the Official Radio Partner for Rewind 2022 and we're taking a look back at Rewind Scotland 2022, as well as getting excited for the next festival.

Rewind Scotland took place from 22nd to 24th July at Scone Palace in Perth, and saw thousands of festival goers in fancy dress enjoying the amazing performances and other fun activities around the arena.

Presenters Ewen Cameron, Cat Harvey, Arlene Stuart and Webster were all out and about over the weekend catching up with the crowds and interviewing some of the talented artists backstage.

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 Saturday's show with his incredible hits including 'Relax', 'Two Tribes', 'Power of Love', and many more.

Legendary Scottish band Wet Wet Wet later made their Rewind Scotland debut as they headlined on Sunday night to close the festival.

How can I get tickets for Rewind Festival 2023?

Early Bird tickets for Rewind Festival 2023 went on sale in September. You can get tickets for Rewind Festival now.

When is Rewind Scotland 2023?

Rewind Scotland 2023 will take place from 21st to 23rd July.

Where is Rewind Scotland 2023?

Rewind Scotland 2023 will return to Scone Palace in Perth.

Who is performing at Rewind Scotland?

The line-up for Rewind Scotland hasn't been revealed yet.

When was Rewind Festival 2022?

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 Scotland 2022?

Take a look the the amazing line-up for Rewind Scotland.

Check out these performance photos from Rewind Scotland 2022:

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 was held at Scone Palace in Perth from 22nd-24th July 2022.

What were the Rewind Scotland opening times?

Ahead of the festival starting, Rewind shared the opening times of the box office, car park, campsite and arena.

Rewind Scotland Pink Flamingo Club line-up

As well as watching performances on the main stage, the Pink Flamingo Club was open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with lots of great acts and cover bands.

As well as Rewind Scotland there were also shows in the North and South of England, see the full line-ups below:

Who performed at Rewind North 2022?

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!

It 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.

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

Take a look at the performance photos from Rewind North 2022:

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


Who performed at Rewind South 2022?

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

The Saturday shows were hosted by The Doctor (Dr. & The Medics), with presenter 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, and Pat Sharp and many more talented artists.

Check out the Rewind South 2022 performance photos:

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 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.

Where is Rewind Festival 2023?

Find out where your closest Rewind Festival will be held in 2023 below.

Rewind Scotland - Scone Palace, Perth

Rewind North - Capesthorne Hall, Cheshire

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

When is Rewind Festival 2023?

The dates for the next Rewind Festival have now been announced!

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.

Where can I get tickets for Rewind Festival 2023?

You can get weekend, camping and day tickets now for Rewind Scotland, Rewind North and Rewind South.

Get tickets from Aloud.com for Rewind Festival 2023

Who is performing at Rewind Festival 2023?

The line-up for Rewind Festival 2023 has yet to be announced.

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 campsite.

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