Show of Hands is a brand new, independent music and arts festival taking place over the May Bank Holiday weekend, set on a 300-acre organic farm outside Bruton in the heart of Somerset. Just 1 hour from Bristol and 2 hours from London, it offers the perfect city escape of rolling fields, open skies, great music and shared experiences with friends and family.
The festival brings together jazz, soul, global grooves, electronica and forward-thinking club sounds, alongside hands-on creative and wellness activities, and even hot air balloons. From sunrise to sunset, the programme is designed to offer something for music fans and families alike.
There are no sponsors or VIP areas, reflecting a commitment to keeping the experience focused on the audience rather than commercial partnerships. The festival also runs its own bars and food traders to ensure delicious, local options at reasonable prices – meaning no one has to settle for a lukewarm Carlsberg and a sausage again.