The River Reeves Foundation, Golden Square and Culture Warrington have come together to announce the return of Riv Fest, one of Warrington’s milestone music events. Now firmly established as one of the key fixtures in the region, the charity festival returns to the 3,000 capacity Old Market Square, Warrington with a three-day weekender of major names and tipped new talent.
Riv Fest is presented by The River Reeves Foundation, a charity launched in 2016 following the tragic deaths of River, his band Viola Beach and their manager, Craig Tarry. The 2021 event is also a celebration marking five years since Viola Beach posthumously reached #1 in the UK Albums chart.
Entry from midday Saturday. Square cleared at 6pm for 7pm ticketed entry. 11.30pm finish
No glass bottles/alcohol. Full bag search on entry. Any COVID measures that are still in place will be fully implemented.
Discounted tickets for Friday and Saturday together cost just £25 and are available here