Reggae legends UB40 featuring Brummie icon Ali Campbell and Bananarama to headline Midlands festival

On Saturday 19th July, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will be the main headline act. The ninth edition’s crown jewel, reggae icons UB40 with original frontman Ali Campbell, will bring the classics — Red Red Wine, Kingston Town, Cherry Oh Baby — plus tracks from their 2021 album Unprecedented. With over 70 million records sold and 50+ UK chart hits, this is set to be a headline performance not to miss.

Saturday also sees Maxi Priest, Bitty Maclean Louise, Oritsé from JLS and Artful Dodger and Detroit Soul Collective on the line-up.

On Sunday 20th July, Bananarama, the ultimate 80’s girl band return with chart-toppers Cruel Summer, Venus, Love In The First Degree, I Heard a Rumour, and more 80’s classics.

Sundays have turned into pure nostalgia-fest with other great acts such as Leo Sayer, Hue & Cry, Bad Manners hitting the main stage.

Ian Rogers, organiser of Solihull Summer Fest, commented, “We’re thrilled to announce that Saturday tickets for Solihull Summer Fest 2025, featuring UB40 with Ali Campbell, are now completely sold out! This marks a huge milestone and is shaping up to be our biggest and most unforgettable festival to date.

“With limited Sunday tickets still available, we strongly encourage anyone who hasn’t secured theirs yet to act fast and be part of what promises to be a landmark weekend for Solihull. Don’t miss your chance to experience the atmosphere, the music, and the magic of Solihull Summer Fest!

“With 20,000 people expected over the weekend, don’t miss out on what’s shaping up to be the summer event of the year, right on Solihull’s doorstep.”

Tickets from £69.50 pls booking fee. VIP packages from £106 (plus fees), including exclusive benefits like VIP marquees and frontline viewing

Visit solihullsummerfest.co.uk for full details.