Blessed Fest 2026 is set to be Rhondda’s biggest family music festival and one of the largest Christian festivals in Wales, bringing together faith, family, community, worship and entertainment for an unforgettable day on 5th September at Ystradfechan Field, Treorchy.
Running from 11:30am until 9:30pm, Blessed Fest is inviting people from across the UK and around the world to come together in unity for a celebration of faith, music and community. Visitors are already travelling from locations including Texas, South Carolina, Louisiana, South Africa, Portugal, Costa Rica, Australia and Denmark, alongside attendees from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The festival will feature more than 25 artists, worship leaders and speakers across the Main Stage and SOAK Stage, including Gas Street Music, Philippa Hanna, Noel Robinson, Dave Bell, Chip Kendall, Saint CJ, Cole IZRL, Israel Kingstone, Ruth Clarke Worship, Sound of Wales, Sound of Wales Acapella, Feed’Em, Ashtyn Michael, Faith Child, Anointed Voices 4 Christ, Out Of The Ashes, Chané, The BIG Sing, Andrew Darby, Treorchy Male Choir, Pastor Grant Adams, The Rainmakers Worship, The Forge Worship Collective featuring Leonie Barrett, James Probert, Luke Wareham, Sarah Jones, Andrew Lawrence Worship, Frank Shelton and Paul Button.
Alongside the live music, festivalgoers can enjoy around 50 stalls, 12 international food vendors, funfair rides and games, bouncy castles, face painting, hair braiding, festival gems, tattoos and glitter tattoos, Footpool challenges, coconut shy, reaction games, Beat the Wall, photobooth experiences, blacksmith workshops, Academi workshops, 3D printing demonstrations and activities for all ages throughout the day.
The SOAK Stage and Chill Zone will offer a space for worship, reflection and relaxation, creating an atmosphere where visitors can simply sit, listen and enjoy being in the presence while worship fills the field throughout the day.
A dedicated Prayer Tent will also be available, with Paul and Julie Button, Christalla and Ken Bailey, Donna Howells, Marylin Harry, Maldwyn Holland and Frankie Thompson on hand to pray with and support those who would like encouragement, prayer or conversation.
With coverage expected from BBC, New Life TV, TBN UK, Rhondda Radio, Premier Praise and other media outlets, Blessed Fest is already attracting national and international attention as it prepares for its inaugural year.
“Our vision is simple: to create a day where people from all nations, denominations and backgrounds come together to worship Jesus Christ in unity. Blessed Fest is about faith, family, community, music and celebrating life together face-to-face.
This is more than a festival. It is an opportunity to have fun, worship, pray, receive prayer, connect with others and encounter God in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re coming alone, with friends or with family, there is something here for everyone.
We believe this event can bring hope, joy and connection to our communities and be part of what God is doing across Wales and beyond. There is no community without unity.”
For more information and ticket enquiries, contact theroadstofaith@gmail.com or visit the Spirit of the Rhondda Facebook page for updates and ticket competitions.
