Free music festival set for town centre park

A free live music festival is set to be held in Boston after councillors agreed a budget to fund the event.

B-Fest 2026 will take place in Central Park on Sunday 2 August with a variety of national tribute bands, local artists and a range of food and drink stalls.

On 22 January, members of Boston Borough Council's Boston Town Area Committee agreed to an events budget of £65,000, with £24,000 of that funding the music event and £17,000 for a three-day Christmas festival.

Speaking after the meeting, Councillor Dale Broughton said: "You asked, we delivered. This new music festival is all about bringing people together for a fantastic day out in Central Park."

The event is due to start at midday and will be free to attend, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service,

Party in the Park previously took place in Boston in 2008.

Speaking at the meeting, Councillor Paul Gleeson said: "Ever since I was elected, we've had people talking about Party in the Park.

"I accept that this sort of budget could not put on the same event, but I do think it would be the first small step to becoming larger things."

Councillor Anton Dani added: "We want everyone to come along, relax, and make the most of this free event in the heart of Boston."

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