The countdown is on with just two weeks to go until the first ever Happy Radio in the Park takes over Wilmslow’s Carnival Fields for a fantastic day of fun for all the family.
The event takes place on Saturday 27 June with a busy programme of top entertainment for festivalgoers of all ages to enjoy.
And today the full line up of sponsors for the unmissable ‘festival in a day’ can also be revealed.
The event, hosted by Happy Radio UK, is set to be headlined by award-winning tributes to artists like Harry Styles, Benson Boone, Whitney Houston and Duran Duran as well as many more acts yet to be announced, including local performers and community groups.
It will also feature family attractions, traditional funfair rides, and local food and drink such as Wood Fire Smoke Restaurant and many more, with pop-up stalls which will champion all the amazing things Wilmslow has to offer.
The title sponsor for the 2026 festival is Wilmslow finance specialists MS Lending Group.
Leading car dealership Polestar Wilmslow is sponsoring the special VIP area, while estate agents Jordan Fishwick and the Pauline Quirke Academy are announced as community sponsors. Pauline Quirke Academy will have a pop-up at the event with the opportunity to perform with a green screen studio.
Meanwhile Pownall Hall School has come on board as the event’s official schools’ partner, and pupils will have the chance to perform on stage during the day.
Elsewhere, there is the chance to celebrate the music of global superstar Harry Styles with top tribute act Harry Styled. Kofi Taylor captures the cheek, charm, swagger, look and vocals of the worldwide pop sensation in a one-of-a-kind show which includes songs from Styles’ early days in One Direction to his stellar solo career including Watermelon Sugar, As it Was and Sign of the Times.
The Voice of Whitney is the ultimate tribute show. Take an unforgettable journey into the musical world of the late, great Whitney Houston with the breathtaking Michelle Lawson with her flawless, spine-tingling vocals, incredible stage presence, fantastic costumes and attention to detail.
Experience the music of Benson Boone with Benson Booned, the first UK tribute to the superstar American singer-songwriter and which promises stunning vocals and a show-stopping performance.
Still only 23, Boone is a musical sensation with more than nine million followers on TikTok and 5.66 million on YouTube. His hits include Mystical Magical, In The Stars, Sorry I’m Here for Somebody Else and the multi-award-winning international chart-topper Beautiful Things which has amassed more than 625 million views on YouTube alone.
And DURAN is one of the most established and respected Duran Duran tributes in the world. It has won fans across Europe and has appeared at major festivals and on television. Faithfully reproducing Duran Duran’s authentic sound using the same equipment as used by the superstar New Romantics, DURAN delivers all the band’s greatest hits – including Planet Earth, Rio, Save a Prayer and Ordinary World – as well as fan favourites in a stunning live show.
Happy Radio UK has become the fastest-growing radio station in the North West since its launch in 2022, now reaching more than 750,000 listeners monthly with a presenter line up which includes Steve Penk, Rachael & Wingman, Chelsea Norris, Spencer Macdonald, Darren Proctor, Paul Crone and many more well-known personalities.
It boasts DAB radio coverage across the North West and continues to grow at a rapid rate. Happy Radio is also available on Freeview TV (Channel 277), to stream online, on your smart speaker and on the Happy Radio UK app on both iOS and Android.
Happy Radio in the Park will be supporting and fundraising for local Cheshire-based charity David Lewis.
David Lewis has been supporting individuals and families for more than 120 years, providing education, residential care, supporting living and day opportunities that help people lead fulfilling, independent lives. Funds raised will go directly towards helping David Lewis continue delivering specialist support and life-enhancing services.
Max Eden and Darren Proctor, co-owners of Happy Radio UK, said today: “Excitement is building with just two weeks to go now before Happy Radio in the Park takes over the Carnival Fields here in Wilmslow. We’ve been overwhelmed by the response from people since we announced our first family festival in a day, and we know it’s going to be a fantastic experience for everyone.
“We’re also delighted to announce the full list of sponsors who are supporting this new event and enabling us to provide such an exciting and wide-ranging line-up of attractions and live music, headed by some of the UK’s best and most exciting tribute acts who will be entertaining visitors on the main stage. Along with the brilliant music programme, the day will also include funfair rides, inflatables, pop-up stalls and fabulous food and drink options across the site.
“And we’re very pleased the event is supporting David Lewis, a charity which does such amazing work with adults and young people with complex needs in the region and across the wider country.”
Tickets are available to purchase online at https://happywilmslow.com/
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LISTING INFORMATION
Happy Radio in the Park
Saturday, 27 June 2026
The Carnival Fields
80 Altrincham Road
Wilmslow
SK9 5NG
Gates open from 1pm / Event starts at 2pm and finishes at approximately 10pm.
TICKET PRICES
Adult £27.50
Child (4-16) £10
0-3 FREE
HOW TO BOOK
Online: https://happywilmslow.com/
*Ticket prices do not include booking fee
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