Sunday 19 July 2026
The heart of the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival and the reason why we get together each year. We are proud to keep this aspect of our festival free for all to enjoy.
The Tolpuddle march is a celebration of worker power and commemorates the many protests and marches that took place to demand the release of the Tolpuddle Martyrs.
Unions, workers, families and friends – all are invited. Find your union and gather on the Main Road ready to march from 2.00pm. Marching bands, samba players, morris dancers and choirs join this joyful chorus of union banners, flags and blimps.
NOTE: The road is closed from 13.00 – 18.00 to allow for the many unions banners to march through the narrow road.
Great music keeps the vibe of the Festival going with fantastic performances across the festival in the Martyrs’ Marquee and on the Main Stage. The full programme will be posted below as and when it is confirmed.
Timetable
NASUWT’s Kids Area is open 09:00 – 18:00.
9:00
10:00
11:00
11:00 – 11:40 Main Stage – Liam Vincent & The Fleet Foxes
11:00 – 11:30 Martyrs’ Marquee – Sue Conroy
11:40 – 12:10 Martyrs’ Marquee – Generation Feral
11:55 – 12:30 Main Stage – Isahiah Dreads
12:00
12:20 – 12:55 Martyrs’ Marquee – Calum Baird
12:30 – 13:00 Main Stage: Speakers
13:00
13:00 – 13:45 Main Stage – Maddie Morris
13:05 – 13:45 Martyrs Marquee – YAHMO
13:00 – 13:30 Wreath Laying ceremony at James Hammett’s grave
14:00 – 15:00 PROCESSION
15:00
15:15 Main Stage: Speakers
15.45 – 16:30 Main Stage – GIRLBAND!
15:45 – 16:35 Martyrs Marquee – The Silver Darlings
16:00
16:45 – 17:45 Main Stage –