Everything you need to know about WV1Fest as tribute music festival returns to Wolverhampton this weekend
What to expect this weekend
WV1Fest is set to return to Wolverhampton‘s West Park this weekend.
Over more than a decade, WV1Fest has cemented itself as a tribute music festival that showcases plenty of amazing performers to Wulfrunians.
Here’s everything we know about WV1Fest 2026
How long is the festival?
The festival will happen across two days.
These dates are Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9.
Where is this event being held?
This is an outdoor, ticket-only event that’s happening at West Park.
West Park is off Park Road West, Wolverhampton, WV1 4PH.
What can you expect?
There will be two stages which will host more than 30+ tribute bands over the jam-packed weekend.
How much are the tickets?
Adult tickets (18+) cost £16; tickets for children between the ages of six and 12 cost £10; tickets for children between the ages of 13 and 17 cost £11; children under the age of five can enter for free, and VIP tickets cost £28.
All bought tickets are subject to a booking fee.
Who are the headline performers?
There is a massive line-up over the two days, with the first day headlined by Metallica tribute band Metal Militia.
The Sunday headliner will be Ultimate Coldplay.
Other bands hitting the stages over the two days will include tributes to Guns n' Roses, Limp Bizkit, Iron Maiden, the Prodigy, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Biffy Clyro and Green Day.
You can find more details on the WV1Fest website.
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