DEBUT AT THE LAKE
The Budding Stage

Friday 14th August 2026

10.00am – 3.30pm

See them here first — Live at the Lake. Local and emerging artists from Calderdale and West Yorkshire step onto the stage

TICKETS FROM £15

You can book a FREE Under 16s ticket per general admission paying adult ticket. Additional under 16s will be charged at full price.

All members of your party must have a valid ticket.

See them here first - Live at the Lake

Fresh sounds, festival vibes and the chance to discover your next favourite artist.

Debut at the Lake: The Budding Stage brings together breakthrough talent from across Calderdale and West Yorkshire for a full day of live music in a laid-back lakeside setting. Come for the atmosphere, stay for the music — expect good food, good company and artists you’ll be glad you caught early.

Just announced:

Doogle
Grow
Herbie May
The Incident

Headliner and full line-up announced soon.

Curated by Calder Groove alongside some of the region’s best grassroots venues, this is all about championing new music and creating opportunities for local talent to step onto a bigger stage.

There are also opportunities to get involved on stage and behind the scenes. Find out more.

NEED TO KNOW

Event Information:

This event is an outdoor event in an arena in Shibden Park. We are encouraging a relaxed, festival atmosphere. Please bring your own seat or picnic blanket and dress for the weather.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult