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February 12, 2026

TRIBUTE ACTS LINED UP FOR CRICKET GROUND SHOW THAT WILL APPEAL TO A FAMILY AUDIENCE

- By TELEGRAPH REPORTER

A NEW three-day music festival showcasing some of the UK's top tribute acts is coming to Derby this summer.

Echo Fest will take place at the County Cricket Ground from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26, and promises “feelgood festival vibes, big singalong anthems, memorable moments” and a full weekend of live entertainment.

The festival will run from 4pm to 11pm on Friday and 11am to 11pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Alongside the live music, festivalgoers can enjoy fairground rides, roaming performers and magicians, as well as food and drink from a variety of street food traders, craft beer and cocktail bars.

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