Weekender Festival returns to Jersey for first time since 2019

DJ Jax Jones, Scottish rock duo the Proclaimers, and Hot Dub Time Machine are playing on Saturday. Credit: PA Images/ITV Channel TV

One of the Channel Islands' biggest music events, Weekender Festival, is returning to Jersey for the first time since 2019.

Usually a two-day event held at the Royal Jersey Showground in Trinity, this year's festival has been extended by a day to start on a Friday for the first time ever.

Headliners include Stereophonics, Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder, Jax Jones, Tom Walker and The Jacksons.

There will also be a number of local bands playing across the weekend, as well as a variety of DJs.

Who's playing at this year's Weekender?

Friday 2 September:

  • Stereophonics

  • Pale Waves

  • Sam Ryder

  • Stone

Saturday 3 September:

  • Jax Jones

  • Tom Walker

  • Hot Dub Time Machine

  • The Proclaimers

  • Alfie Templeman

  • The Farm

  • The Pirates

Sunday 4 September:

  • The Jacksons

  • Sigala

  • Ella Henderson

  • John Newman

  • Jubel

  • Martin Kemp (80s Dj Set)

How can I get there and back?

Coaches will operate the following times:

  • Friday: Depart Peoples Park 3:30pm to 6pm (last coach). Depart Trinity 9pm to midnight (last coach).

  • Saturday: Depart Peoples Park 11:30am to 6pm (last coach). Depart Trinity 10pm to 1am (last coach).

  • Sunday: Depart Peoples Park 11:30am to 6pm (last coach). Depart Trinity 9pm to midnight (last coach).

Click here for more information about Weekender 2022.

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