UB40 FT. ALI CAMPBELL
BITTY MCLEAN + GENTLEMAN'S DUB CLUB + GENERAL LEVY + BUSHMAN + CHANNEL ONE SOUNDSYSTEM
Englefield Estate, 26th Jul 2026
UB40 ft. Ali Campbell, will be headlining a huge outdoor celebration of reggae music in the stunning grounds of the Englefield Estate near Reading, on Sunday 26th July 2026.
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UB40 FT. ALI CAMPBELL
BITTY MCLEAN + GENTLEMAN'S DUB CLUB + GENERAL LEVY + BUSHMAN + CHANNEL ONE SOUNDSYSTEM
26th Jul 2026
Englefield Estate
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have been confirmed as the headliners of a huge outdoor reggae celebration in the stunning grounds of the Englefield Estate near Reading, as part of Heritage Live Festivals 2026.
‘Reggae at Englefield’ will see UB40 featuring Ali, take to the stage alongside an incredible line-up of special guests, showcasing the very best of live British reggae and legendary Jamaican artists, including Bitty McLean, Gentleman’s Dub Club, General Levy, Bushman, and Channel One Soundsystem.
Tickets OnSale now! CLICK HERE
Whilst with UB40, Ali sold over 70 million records worldwide, including over 50 hits in the UK Singles Charts alone, all propelled by his vocals which have seen him heralded as one of the greatest voices in UK music, let alone reggae.
With accolades including an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement, alongside Grammy and BRIT Award nominations, Ali has been recognised for his incredible mark on bringing reggae music to the masses.
For over 45 years the band’s ubiquitous hits such as ‘Cherry Oh Baby’, ‘Many Rivers to Cross’, ‘Kingston Town’, ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’, and of course, ‘Red Red Wine’ have resonated worldwide, with audiences in all corners of the globe clamouring to see them live.
Bitty McLean came to prominence in the 1990’s, first emerging with a collaboration with UB40 on their 1993 album ‘Promise and Lies’. Bitty’s own treasure trove of modern classics, including ‘It Keeps Raining (Tears From My Eyes), ‘Dedicated To The One I Love’ and ‘Here I Stand’, saw him notch up 3 UK Top 19 singles by 1994 selling over 1 million records. He continues to be one of Britain’s premier reggae vocalists.
Founded in 2006, 8-piece band Gentleman's Dub Club have made an indelible mark on the live music scene. Their electronic music-infused dub and reggae and their high-energy shows has seen them perform at major UK festivals including Glastonbury, Bestival, Boomtown and V Fest. Touring has taken the band international, and people from countries such as India, Morocco, the USA, and Iceland have been delighted by the band's infectious commitment to plugging in and leaving their guts on stage.
General Levy is a true veteran of the UK urban music scene, one of the most in demand MC’s in the country, and a prominent figure on the international reggae circuit. His career took off with the release of the iconic track ‘Incredible’, a collaboration with M-Beat that reached No.8 on the UK Singles Chart in 1994. In recent years, Levy has continued to evolve as an artist, collaborating with contemporary acts like Chase & Status and Fedde Le Grand.
Bushman is one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from the Jamaican roots reggae resurgence of the late 1990s. His breakthrough came with the hit single ‘Call the Hearse’, which paved the way for his debut album Nyah Man Chant in1997, and he has since gone on to perform across seven continents. His contributions have been formally recognized with major honours, including the Steppin’ Razor Award (2019), the Peter Tosh Humanitarian Award (2022), and induction into the Reggae Walk of Fame in 2022.
Channel One Soundsystem is one of the UK’s best known and most-loved reggae sound systems. Running for over 40 years, Channel One built up their reputation as one of the main sound systems at Notting Hill Carnival, before taking it global in recent years both with their live performances, and clips of their live sessions garnering millions of views. They’ll be performing one of their legendary DJ sets at Englefield as part of this show.
Event Info
> Gates 1pm/ Ends 10:30pm / Stage Times published one month prior to show.
> Alcohol, food and soft drinks must be purchased onsite.
> Presale: Weds 15th October, 9:30am / General Sale: Thurs 16th October, 9:30am
> Buy Tickets: CLICK HERE
EVENT INFO
Useful info
VIP GUEST AREA
Take advantage of a VIP Ticket (must be purchased on top of your concert ticket) which entitles you to the facilities of the VIP GUEST AREA.
> VIP toilets, VIP Bar (cards only), a variety of unreserved relaxed seating zones (please note that seats are first-come-first-served), plus 'street artist' entertainment.
> VIP ticket holders will also have early access to the concert arena, when possible.
(NB. It is not permitted for customers to bring in their own campchairs, or hired-deckchairs into the VIP Guest Area. You should not purchase a VIP upgrade if you are under the impression that it guarantees you a seat, as it does not. You are only guaranteed the facilities as described above).
ACCESS / DISABLED TICKETS
For full information on our facilities and various ticket options for Accessible Customers (at all Heritage Live shows), please see here: ACCESSIBLE CUSTOMERS
Access Tickets are sold on a first-come-first-served basis and are available from SEE TICKETS.
Entering the Site for Disabled/ Access Customers
Please ensure that you enter the site via Green Gate. If you enter the site via any other gate, then the facilities for Access Customers will not be available to you and the Heritage Live Access Team will not be able to assist you, until you enter via the correct gate:-
Alcohol, Soft Drinks, Food & Campchairs
Please note that alcohol, soft drinks and food cannot be brought into the concert and prohibited items will be confiscated upon entry. Single use plastics are also prohibited, but empty, re-usable containers can be brought in to arena, which can be filled at the many free drinking water points, around the site. There will be a wide variety of bars and artisan food traders on site.
Camping are permitted for this show, but please note that they can only be placed in the rear half of the arena. There will also be a limited number of deck chairs available for hire on the evening at £10 each, for use in a designated area towards the rear of the arena. There will also be picnic benches and hay bales scattered around the rear edges of the concert arena. For those who have purchased VIP tickets, there will also be some relaxed (unreserved) scattered seating withing the VIP Compound.
TRAVELLING BY CAR / CAR PARKING
Access to the Englefield concert site via road on concert days will be very busy - we recommend setting off early and being prepared to wait for parking. Leaving the site will also take a considerable time due to the limited road infrastructure surrounding the estate. We request that customers please be patient and respectful to our staff and neighbours when leaving the venue. Please allow a maximum of 90mins to enter and to leave the car parks.
There is plenty of car parking space in the grounds of Englefield for the Heritage Live concerts but we do advise purchasing a parking ticket in advance - whilst purchasing your concert tickets you will be offered the option to also purchase a parking ticket (priced at THE discounted advance price of £12.50 per car) to give you fast-track entry into the car-parks upon arrival. It will also be possible to purchase a car park ticket (cash or card) for £15 on the evening of your chosen concert.
Exit Junction 12 of the M4, signed for Reading. Take the A4 in the Newbury direction, go straight across at the first roundabout and at the second roundabout turn right onto the A340, signed to Pangbourne. For concerts, the site is accessed via the ornamental gates about half a mile on the left hand side. Please follow the signage to concert parking. Please note that the local road infrastructure is limited, so please allow up to 90mins to enter and leave the car parks. Access through Englefield Village is not permitted.
The Public Car Parks will be clearly signposted and are accessed via Englefield Lodges on the A340, between the junction with the A4 and Pangbourne. SAT NAV: RG7 5EN
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN
THEALE STATION. The nearest railway station is THEALE, which is just 2 miles away and 5 minutes in a taxi.
READING STATION is a 20 minute rail journey from London Paddington and then just a 7 mile drive to Englefield, which takes 15 minutes in a taxi.
LONDON UNDERGROUND. Reading Station is also served by London Underground's ELIZABETH LINE.
To Book Train tickets:
Personal: Trainline
Business: Trainline Business
CAN I STAY ON THE ESTATE?
There are no facilities for camping, caravans or campervans on the Englefield Estate and please note that vehicles are not permitted to remain in the concert car park overnight.
For more information on camping and caravan sites in Berkshire, please visit the official tourist website for South East England: https://www.visitsoutheastengl....
PICK-UP DROP-OFF
For all those dropping-off or picking up customers attending the concert, please enter via Green Gate with What3Words location: //alarm.study.human
E-TICKETS
Please download your E-tickets to your mobile phone (or print them off) before leaving for the concert, as Wi-Fi and 4G signals are very limited onsite.
CHILDREN
Children aged 14 and under may purchase a Child Ticket (proof may be required upon entry). All children must be accompanied by an adult. Under 5’s free (no ticket required).
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Prohibited items:
Alcohol, food and soft drinks are not allowed to be brought into the concert site. Prohibited items will be confiscated upon entry.
Camping chairs are permitted for this show.
You are allowed to bring small umbrellas into the concert, but please be mindful of those around you when using them.
As we cannot always rely on British weather, please make sure you have appropriate clothing fit for rain or shine.
The concert arena is set within a natural environment with grass underfoot so please ensure appropriate footwear is worn – leave your high heels at home!
Glass is not allowed into the concert arena
It is strictly prohibited to bring into the venue any weapons, knives, guns, sharp objects, alcohol, illegal substances, legal highs, fireworks, pyrotechnics, sparklers, fires, BBQs, smoke bombs, confetti canons, air horns, lasers or flares.
All bags will be searched at dedicated security points. Personal searches may also be conducted at this point.
Animals, with the exception of assistance dogs, are not permitted.
Drones are strictly prohibited.
Commercial or professional photography, videography or dronography is not permitted.
Please place any rubbish in the bins provided or take it away with you.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Holiday Inn, Reading South (M4/Jct 11): Click here to book
The George Hotel, Pangbourne: Click here to book
Hilton Hotel, Reading: Hotel in Reading – Hilton Reading Hotel
Best Western, Reading Calcot https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-reading/best-western-reading-calcot-hotel/propertyCode.83831.html
The Cedars Hotel, Reading https://www.hospitalityuor.co.uk/accommodation/cedars-hotel/
The Hare & Hounds, Newbury https://www.hareandhoundsnewbury.co.uk/
The Chequers Hotel, Newbury https://chequershotelnewbury.co.uk/
Travelodge, Newbury https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/508/London-Newbury-Road-hotel
Berkshire Arms Hotel, Midgham https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/berkshire/berkshire-arms/hotel/
Mercure Newbury West Grange Hotel, Newbury https://www.westgrangehotel.com/
Premier Inn, Grazeley Green www.premierinn.com
Premier Inn, Newbury www.premierinn.com
The Lodge, Newbury Racecourse https://www.thelodgenewbury.co.uk/
The Elephant At The Market, Newbury https://theelephantatthemarket.com/
Hilton Double Tree, Newbury https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/nbynbdi-doubletree-newbury-north/
Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa, Newbury https://www.donningtonvalley.co.uk/
Donnington Grove Hotel, Newbury https://www.donnington-grove.com/
Travelodge, Chieveley https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/56/Newbury-Chieveley-M4-hotel
Bunk Inn, Curridge https://www.thebunkinn.co.uk/
De Vere Wokefield Estate, Reading https://www.devere.co.uk/wokefield-estate/
Sandford Springs Hotel & Golf Club, Kingsclere https://www.sandfordsprings.co.uk/
The Hind’s Head, Aldermaston https://www.hindsheadaldermaston.co.uk/
The George & Dragon Hotel, Tadley https://georgedragonhotel.com/
Bel & The Dragon, Kingsclere https://www.belandthedragon-kingsclere.co.uk/
The Wellington Arms, Stratfield Turgis https://www.wellingtonarmshampshire.co.uk/
Hampshire Court Hotel, Basingstoke https://www.thehampshirecourthotel.co.uk/
TAXIS
Local Taxi Companies
500 Cars Reading 0118 959 9999
A4 Executive Cars 0118 921 2121
Arlington Cars 0118 954 5888
Berkshire Cars 0118 950 0400
Bliss Cars 247 0118 986 0001
Cars 4 Executives 0118 466 0000
Coronation Square Cars 0118 950 0005
National Cars 0118 987 3500
Pangbourne Taxis 01491 671979
Pang Valley Cars 0118 984 1000
Platinum Executive Cars 0118 942 2222
Rg7 Cars 0118 443 9551
Reading Station Taxis 0118 956 1010
Silverline 0118 466 1500
Star Car 0118 950 5050
Theale Taxis 0118 930 2345
Woodley Cars 0118 942 4242
Xpress Cars Reading 0118 950 2222
AAA Cars, Reading Tel 0118 950 4030
Atlantic Cars, Reading Tel 0118 910 1010
Bliss Cars, Reading Tel 0118 986 0001
Kennet Cars, Reading Tel 01189 86 66 66
Ace Cars, Reading Tel 01189 67 67 67
Eco Cars, Reading Tel 01189 660 331
Yellow Cars, Reading Tel 0118 9666 555
Cabco, Newbury Tel 01635 33333
Go Green Taxis, Newbury Tel 01635 800 990
Broadway Cars, Newbury Tel 01635 847784
Ave Cabs, Newbury Tel 01635 31212
Jars Cars, Basingstoke Tel 01256 819844
A& Cars, Basingstoke Tel 01256 976888
Delta Cars, Basingstoke Tel 01256 242428
Compass Executive Cars, Fleet Tel 0118 970 2233
Tadley Cars, Tadley Tel 0118 327 4260
BICYCLES
Please find Englefield on The National Cycle Network
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?
Food, Alcohol and other drinks must be purchased on site and will be confiscated upon entry if found in your bag.
Single-use plastics are prohibited. Please bring a reusable bottle/ cup which can be refilled at our free water points.
All tickets purchased as 'General Admission Standing', are standing / sitting on grass.
You are allowed to bring small umbrellas into the concert, but please be mindful of those around you when using them.
Camping are permitted for this show, but please note that they can only be placed in the rear half of the arena. There will also be a limited number of deck chairs available for hire on the evening at £10 each, for use in a designated area towards the rear of the arena. There will also be picnic benches and hay bales scattered around the rear edges of the concert arena. For those who have purchased VIP tickets, there will also be some relaxed (unreserved) scattered seating withing the VIP Compound.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
We do advise purchasing a parking ticket in advance - when purchasing your concert tickets you will be offered the option to also purchase a parking ticket (priced at a discounted advance rate of £12.50 per vehicle).It will also be possible to purchase a car park ticket on the evening of your chosen concert when entering the car parks, at a cost of £15 per vehicle (cash or card).
Please be aware that the road infrastructure surrounding Englefield is very limited, so please allow plenty of time for your journey to and from the venue. Please be patient and respectful to our staff and neighbours. Please allow up to 90mins to enter and leave the car parks.
Please note that vehicles are not permitted to remain in the concert car park overnight.
Please do not set-off to the concert without having first arranged how you are going to get home.
Please download your E-tickets to your mobile phone (or print them off) before leaving for the concert, as Wi-Fi and 4G signals are very limited onsite.
Please note that dogs are not allowed onsite (except Guide Dogs).
We recommend bringing a torch with you in case you need it on your way home.
Please note that the promoter has the right to change the supporting line-up.
THE VENUE
Places With Heritage
WE CAN'T WAIT FOR SUMMER 2026!
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