Festival Sessions 2024

Music. Performance. Community.

Festival Sessions is a truly independent, sessional music and performance festival based in the incredibly beautiful Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire. 

Set against the stunning backdrop of Kinder Scout and Lantern Pike, our festival unfolds over three days with five unique, individually ticketed sessions. It’s a truly independent celebration of music, arts, and performance, welcoming everyone into a vibrant, inclusive community.

Experience an eclectic mix of live music, interactive art, and engaging performances. Enjoy good food, local craft beers, and immersive activities designed for all ages.

Sessions for 2024 are: 

Friday Night: Ghetto Fabulous Takeover

Ghetto Fabulous is back to help us kick-off Festival Sessions 2024 in style! Come and dance, party, and be entertained by the incredible Ghetto Fabulous crew. 

''Ghetto Fabulous is a dance and visual arts company that  aims are to excite, entertain and have fun with the projects it embarks on, inspired by fashion, music, film, photography and the ever-changing world''. 

Featuring:  DRAG - CABARET - GAMES - VOGUE PARTY 

Saturday Day: Family Day Mini Fest

The popular Mini Fest returns! Saturday day time really does have something for everyone - and it's especially great for families. There is live music, forest school, story trails and interactive workshops. 

Featuring:  PETER CHAND STORY TRAILS - FOREST SCHOOL - SHE SPINS DJ WORKSHOPS - KAYJA VU - DEBRIS DISCS - THE PURPLETONES - MINDFUL DISCO - MOVE MORE GLOSSOP

Saturday Night: Dance Party

Get your dancing shoes out and join us for an evening of DJs, dancing, house, D&B and of course the famous Techno Ceilidh. This years Dance Party is brought to you in collaboration with the High Peak Bass Collective.

Featuring:   DJ KINGSIZE (DAWN RAID) - AALICE (MEAT FREE) - DJ ELSIE & THE TECHNO CEILIDH - MELLY D - MC DEZIRE - R19 - ETC

Sunday Morning: Zen Tent

Relax and unwind after a weekend of non-stop fun at our incredible Zen Tent morning. This beautiful and immersive well being session includes breath-work, and yoga. All set under the comfort of our incredible stretch tent, looking out at Kinder Scout and Lantern Pike. 

Sunday Afternoon: Sunday Live