The History

In 2005 the ABC Trust decided to host a fundraising music and arts festival called the ‘Mini Chill’.

A friend of the charity generously agreed to host the live music stage in the grounds of their Oxfordshire countryside home. 450 people rocked up and it went down in history as one of the most kick ass garden parties ever!! Since then year on year the event has grown and even re-branded into a more inclusive event for all ages, celebrating some of the finest artists from the UK and Brazil whilst raising funds for a very worthwhile cause.

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Previous bands and DJs that have appeared at our events include:

Bussetti, Hexstatic, Belleruche, Gilles Peterson, Ulrich Schnauss, Hint, Dr. Rubberfunk, Burt Latino, Alucidnation, Babyhead, Pitch Black & Mixmaster Morris.

"I had such a good time. I actually think that might have been the best festival I've been to. Thanks SO much to all the organisers and helpers, you're a brilliant, dedicated, creative, hardworking and lovely bunch." - Ione

"Festinho is something very, very special. It's not every weekend that you get to spend time in the grounds of a stunning house, listening to wonderful music, in the company of a group of people all seemingly sharing the same caring, happy, relaxed mindset...and all in the name of a brilliant charity. There was space to chill, room to dance, stunning sights and great people. - Marky

"Credit to all those involved, its like going camping with the added bonus of that all your friends are there and you've also got some great music." - Andy

26/08 Schedule download!

Find out who's on when and where with this handy downloadable Festinho Schedule PDF.

25/08 It's Nearly Time!

Less than a week until Festinho 2008 kicks off!! Buy your tickets NOW. Subject to availability there will be weekend & Sunday tickets available to buy on the gate too!! See you in the field :)

14/08 Heatwave Saunas

Heatwave Saunas will providing us with an extra special on site service to help us sweat out the toxins from the night before, these come with showers to freshen up. Bring your swimming kit!!

09/08 Brahma giveaway

The BIG Brahma giveaway is here!! Anyone that buys or who has bought a ticket for Festinho by 22nd August is automatically in the draw to win one bottle of Brahma beer every hour of the festival!! (3 crates total) Anyone who buys 6 tickets at the same time before 22nd August will automatically receive a crate of beer on arrival at the site!