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We Out Here Festival (Dorset, UK) 2025

📅 August 14 - August 17, 2025

📍 Dorset, United Kingdom

About

From August 14 to 17, 2025, We Out Here Festival returns to the picturesque grounds of St Giles House in Wimborne St Giles, Dorset, for another immersive celebration of music, culture, and community. Spanning four days, this gathering brings together a carefully curated mix of live acts and DJs, drawing from jazz, soul, broken beat, house, drum and bass, and global rhythms. With a lineup of over 80 artists, the 2025 edition continues the music festival’s tradition of blending musical heritage with cutting-edge talent.

Last year’s highlights included Michael Kiwanuka, Rotary Connection 222, and Theo Parrish’s legendary eight-hour set. This year promises another wide-ranging showcase, with live performances from NoName, Kokoroko, Pa Salieu, Horace Andy, Emma-Jean Thackray, and Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou, among others. Pioneering DJs such as Ben UFO B2B Josey Rebelle, Hunee, Objekt, and Batu will join legends like Francois K, Natasha Diggs, Osunlade, and Horse Meat Disco. Drum and bass royalty—Roni Size, DJ Marky, Krust, and DJ Die—are set to return, ensuring late-night stages are packed with energy.

Beyond the music, We Out Here offers a deeper, holistic experience. Yoga, talks, children’s activities, and local food vendors contribute to a mindful and inclusive environment. Collectives like Anti Social Jazz Club, So Flute, and Bristol Northern Soul curate stage takeovers, while soundsystems including Aba Shanti-I and Channel One keep the roots alive.

Set against a backdrop of natural beauty and historic charm, We Out Here 2025 stands as a testament to the power of community-driven programming. It’s not just a festival—it’s a meeting point for dancers, diggers, and dreamers. Whether you’re discovering new sounds or reconnecting with old favorites, Dorset in August promises a truly special gathering.

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Headliners

Batu Ben UFO Carl Craig

Highlights

Full Lineup

4AM KRU, A Guy Called Gerald & The Jungle Drummer, ABA SHANTI-I, Addison Groove, Alex Rita, AL WOOTON, Amrisha, Amy Kisnorbo, ANDREW JERVIS, Antal, Anti Social Jazz Club, Arp Frique & The Perpetual Singers, Azu Tiwaline, BABYLON FOX & DJBB, Bashy, Basket of Light Soundsystem, Batu, Ben UFO, BIG SQUEEZE SOUL, blissy e, Borge, Brighter Days (Live), BRISTOL NORTHERN SOUL, Bukky Leo, Cami Layé Okún, Carl Craig, Channel One, Chinese Daughter, Chip Wickham, Chunky, Coco Maria, COCKNEY SIKH, Colleen Cosmo Murphy, Cosmo Sofi, Daddy G, Dani Roade, Dar Disku (Live), Dave Lee, Dean Bryce, Deptford Northern Soul Club, DJ Die, DJ DJ Marky, DJ Flight, DJ Gilla, DJ Nature, DJ RITU MBE, DJ Spinna, DJ YAKUZA, D’OXMAN B2B MR GIBBON, Dom Ore, Dona Leake, Don Letts, DORA MORELENBAUM, DONSURF, Emma Korantema, Emma-Jean Thackray, Equinox (UK) B2B Louise Plus One B2B Hughesee, Errol, Esk (UK), EVE’S DROP COLLECTIVE, Everything Is Recorded, Fabio & Grooverider, Flo Dill, Florence Adooni, Fracture, Francois K, Frank Tropesi, FULU MIZIKI, Ganavya, Gilles Peterson, GOYA GUMBANI, Haseeb Iqbal, Hermeto Pascoal, HiTech, Horse Meat Disco, Horace Andy, Hunee, IBELISSE GUARDIA FERRAGUTTI & FRANK ROSALY, Ikonika, Incognito, i-sha B2B k means, Izco B2B Bakey, Jalen Ngonda, Jamz Supernova, Jay Da Flex, JAY DA FLEX, James Mason, JIANBO, Jimi Tenor, Joe Bataan, Josey Rebelle, KAHIL EL’ZABAR, Kahn B2B Pinch, Karen Nyame KG, KATH MCDERMOTT & Abigail Ward, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, KD22LR, KILMO, Kokoroko, Krust, Laani, Leanne Wright, Léna C, Lex Amor, Lex Blondin, Lil C, Living Room Dance Club, Livwutang, Lovie, Luke Una, LUXE, Lupini, Lynda Dawn, Macca, Major Force, Manami, Maria Hanlon, MarshmeLLo, Marcellus Pittman B2B Maurice Fulton, Marla Kether, Marysia Osu, MAJOR FORCE, MarshmeLLo, MARYSIA OSU, ME GUSTA, Mia Koden, Michael Kiwanuka, Millie McKee, Miss Mash, MJ Cole Presents: Sincere, Mr Scruff, Nala Sinephro, Neffa-T, NikNak, Nídia & Valentina, NIIX, Noname, Norman Jay, Nubiyan Twist, OBY ONYIOHA ft. SAI GALAXY, Objekt, Om Unit, ORCHESTRE POLY RYTHMO DE COTONOU, ORCHESTRE TOUT PUISSANT MARCEL DUCHAMP, Osunlade, Out Since Friday, Pa Salieu, Peverelist, Phaeleh, Poly-Ritmo, Queen Bee, RAIDAA, Raji Rags, RATTY, REO, RI MISTRY, Rohan Rakhit, Rotary Connection 222, Rosie Lowe, Roska, Rose Holland, Rotary Connection 222, Sam Binga, Sam Don, SAMRAI, Selassie TBC, SHOLTO, Shy One, Sister Zo, Smith & Mighty, Social Service, Somewhere Soul, Soph (SISTER MIDNIGHT), So Flute, St Giles House, Suze Ijó, Sully B2B Tim Reaper B2B Dwarde, Sun Palace Soundsystem, Tasha, Tayo & Frank Tropesi, Theo Parrish, Tim Reaper, Toma Kami, Trojan Sound System, UK Hun?ky Vandorta, U K HUN?KY Vandorta, Valentina (US), Wet LDN, Winston Hazel Brown Excellence, Yadava & Admin, yeahitsrenee, Yushh, Yushh, Zé Eduardo Nazário.

Location

FAQs

Where and how can I purchase tickets?

Tickets are available from the ticketing partner Kaboodle.

Does my weekend ticket include camping?

All Weekend Festival Tickets include access to General Campsite. You can bring your own tent and pitch wherever you like. Designated Family & Accessible Campsites are also available and will be signposted on the site maps launching in July 2025. Day ticket holders cannot camp or access the campsite areas.

How do I get to We Out Here?

We Out Here is held at Wimborne St Giles in Dorset. The festival is accessible by train, with Train Station Transfers available from Bournemouth station (pre-booking required via Kaboodle). Carbon-offset coach options will also be available from early 2025.

Can I bring alcohol into the festival?

Weekend ticket holders can bring either 12 cans of beer/lager/cider or 2 plastic bottles of wine per person for campsite use on first entry only. No spirits allowed. All drinks must be sealed. Day ticket holders cannot bring any alcohol, food, or soft drinks unless for medical reasons.

Can I volunteer for We Out Here?

Yes, volunteering opportunities are available. Please check the festival website or contact info@weoutherefestival.com for more information.

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