Crick is proud to be Britain's biggest inland waterways festival, but the Crick experience wouldn't be complete without a full weekend of live music entertainment. Enjoy a wide selection of music performed in the Crick Tavern Marquee in the afternoon and evening. On Saturday and Sunday, the evenings build to the appearance of a headline act.
We are pleased to announce that Vetus is the new sponsor of Crick Music Festival 2026. Vetus is a leading innovator in the manufacture of products for leisure craft and small commercial vessels. Ray Browning, UK Branch Manager at Vetus, says: "We are delighted to be the new sponsor of the Crick Music Festival, an integral part of the Show that brings additional atmosphere and entertainment to the event. We have exhibited at Crick Boat Show since its inception, and it remains a highlight of our year: there is no substitute for face-to-face interaction with customers!"
Entry to the evening entertainment is included in the price of your ticket - making a trip to Crick Boat Show incredible value for money.
Check back here for our full music schedule as we get closer to the Show.
Saturday 23 May - Glam Rock Night
Headliner T-Rextasy
T.Rextasy were formed in 1992 and since then have performed across Europe and beyond. In 2006 the band legally became the world’s only ‘official’ tribute to Marc Bolan, and the only band that can rightfully use that title. Winning the BBC’s ‘Best Live Tribute Band in the UK’ in 2001, performing with Marc Bolan’s son, Rolan, and with members being endorsed by Fender Guitars, T.Rextasy have proved themselves to be a fitting tribute to T.Rex and Marc Bolan. We cannot wait to see them perform hits such as Children of the Revolution and 20th Century Boy at Crick. Get ready to boogie on a Saturday night!
Slady
Supporting T.Rextasy on Saturday will be Slady – the world’s only all-female Slade tribute band. Slady have taken the UK by storm, bringing the house down with their packed shows up and down the country. The band have been dubbed the ‘most authentic’ and ‘best tribute’ to Slade, and will be bringing their foot-stomping 70s sound to Crick including Mama Weer All Crazee Now, Gudbye T’Jane and Cum On Feel The Noize. Join them for the hits, the B sides, the energy and the nostalgia of Slade.
And don’t forget – as Saturday night is Glam Rock night, bring your best flares, platforms, glitter and feather boas – dressing up in encouraged!
Sunday 24 May
One Step Behind
On Sunday, it’s time for the Masters of Madness, One Step Behind - the UK’s premier Madness tribute band with rave reviews from members of Madness themselves, including Suggs. In 2006, the band performed to 50,000 in London’s Hyde Park, and an audience at home of millions and have taken their show across Europe. Perfecting their portrayal of Madness has been a labour of love for each member of the band, as they strive to match every detail of the original, both musically and in appearance. Like Madness, One Step Behind is well known for their on-stage antics – it’s going to be one fun Sunday night.
