Ribble Valley Scooter Rally & Music Festival 2026: A Weekend of Scooters, Soul & Ska in Clitheroe
Every September, the sound of scooters, soul and ska takes over Clitheroe for one of the Ribble Valley’s most colourful weekends of the year.
The Ribble Valley Scooter Rally & Music Festival returns from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th September 2026, bringing hundreds of vintage and modern scooters, live music and plenty of Mod-inspired style to the streets, pubs and venues of Clitheroe.
Whether you own a Lambretta, love a Vespa, have a wardrobe full of parkas or simply fancy a great weekend of live music, it’s an event well worth putting in the diary.
When is the Ribble Valley Scooter Rally 2026?
The 2026 Ribble Valley Scooter Rally & Music Festival takes place across three days and evenings, from 25th–27th September 2026.
The event runs from 11am until 9pm, with activities taking place around Clitheroe. Entry to the main festival is free, and the event is described as family-friendly and open to everyone.
Ribble Valley Scooter Rally 2026 at a glance
- Dates: Friday 25th – Sunday 27th September 2026
- Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
- Cost: Free
- Music: Mod, Northern Soul, R&B, Ska and more
- Venues: More than 20 licensed venues around Clitheroe
- Suitable for: Scooter enthusiasts, music lovers, families and anyone wanting to enjoy the atmosphere
Hundreds of scooters descend on Clitheroe
The scooters are naturally the stars of the weekend.
Hundreds of vintage and modern machines are expected to arrive in Clitheroe, transforming the town centre into a spectacular display of chrome, colour and classic scooter culture.
One of the highlights comes on Saturday 26th September, when more than 600 scooters are expected to ride into town at around 1.30pm.
Even if you don’t know your Lambrettas from your Vespas, it’s quite a sight.
Find yourself a good spot in town, grab a coffee and watch as scooter after scooter arrives. For photographers, families and anyone with an interest in classic vehicles, it’s arguably the moment of the weekend not to miss.
Live music across Clitheroe
The Ribble Valley Scooter Rally has grown into much more than a gathering for scooter owners.
Throughout the weekend, more than 20 licensed venues across Clitheroe will host free live music, with sounds ranging from classic 1960s Mod favourites to Northern Soul, R&B and Ska.
That town-wide format is a big part of the rally’s appeal. Rather than everything happening behind the gates of a single festival site, the atmosphere spreads through Clitheroe.
Expect busy pubs, packed music venues and plenty happening as you wander between the Market Place and surrounding streets.
From The Jam at The Grand
There’s also a major gig taking place during the weekend.
From The Jam play The Grand in Clitheroe on Saturday 26th September 2026, with support from Stil Life. The venue describes the Scooter Rally locally as the “Mod Weekender”, making the band a particularly fitting addition to Saturday night’s entertainment.
Unlike the free music taking place around town, this is a separately ticketed concert, so it’s worth booking ahead if you’d like to go.
Ribble Valley Scooter Rally 2026: what’s on and live music schedule
One of the best things about the Ribble Valley Scooter Rally is that there isn’t just one place to be.
Throughout the weekend, pubs, bars and venues across Clitheroe will be hosting bands, acoustic performers, Northern Soul DJs, ska, Mod favourites and more.
Most of the venues are in or close to Clitheroe town centre, so once you’re here it’s quite easy to wander between them and catch several different acts.
If you’re visiting from outside the area, we’ve included the street and postcode for each venue below to make finding your way around a little easier.
Here’s the current programme for the Ribble Valley Scooter Rally & Music Festival 2026.
Friday 25th September
Friday gets the weekend underway with music from the afternoon right through into the night.
Clitheroe Cricket Club – Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2AS
- 12pm–10pm – MOD DJ Sets x 7
Jungle – 6–8 Moor Lane, Clitheroe, BB7 1BE
- 3pm–7pm – Ellison & Waterhouse Northern Soul DJs
The New Inn – Parson Lane, Clitheroe, BB7 2JN
- 5pm–7.30pm – The Johnny Friendlies
- 8pm–10.30pm – Joe Hunt
The Rose & Crown – 21 Castle Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2BT
- 5.30pm–7.30pm – The Sixties Band
- 8pm–10pm – The Itch
- 10.30pm–12.30am – Pretty Green
Dog & Partridge – 1–3 Wellgate, Clitheroe, BB7 2DS
- 6pm–9pm – DJ Simple Si
The Beer Shack – 22–24 King Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2EP
- 7pm–9pm – Caroline
The Buck Inn – 11 Lowergate, Clitheroe, BB7 1AD
- 7pm–9pm – Dayz Gone By
- 10pm–midnight – Micradotts
Royal British Legion – 43–45 Whalley Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1EE
- 7pm–9.30pm – Total Clash
The Horseshoe Inn – Bawdlands, Clitheroe, BB7 2LA
- 7.30pm–10.30pm – Chris – Northern Soul DJ
Holmes Mill – Greenacre Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1EB
- 8pm–10pm – Will Proctor
The Castle – 1 Station Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2JT
- 8pm–10pm – Paul Lucas Motown Solo
The Old School Rooms – 43 Lowergate, Clitheroe, BB7 1AD
- 8pm–10.30pm – Rebel Valley (time currently listed as TBC)
SoBar – 1 King Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2EN
- 8pm–9pm – Act TBC
- 9.30pm–11pm – Johnny Boy Priors
The White Lion – 11 Market Place, Clitheroe, BB7 2BZ
- 8pm–11pm – DJ set
The Station – 31 King Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2EU
- 8pm–10.30pm – Act TBC
The Ale House – 12–14 Market Place, Clitheroe, BB7 2DA
- 8.30pm–10pm – Brother Bastion
The Swan & Royal – 26 Castle Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2BX
- 9pm–11.30pm – Supernova
Waggon & Horses – Pimlico Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2AG
- 9pm–11.30pm – Lost Romance (USA)
With performances spread across town, there should be plenty of opportunity to move between venues and catch more than one act during the evening.
Saturday 26th September
Saturday is the big one.
As well as a packed programme of live music, this is the day when more than 600 scooters are expected to make their spectacular arrival into Clitheroe at around 1.30pm.
If you’re only visiting the Ribble Valley Scooter Rally for one day, Saturday is likely to offer the fullest experience.
Saturday afternoon and evening
The Rose & Crown – 21 Castle Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2BT
- 12pm–1.30pm – Ukes of Hazard
- 2pm–3.30pm – Harv
- 4pm–5.30pm – John Ellis
- 6pm–8.30pm – The Reaction
- 9pm–11pm – Rude Boyz
- 11.15pm–12.45am – The Tall Faces
The Buck Inn – 11 Lowergate, Clitheroe, BB7 1AD
- 1pm–3pm – Riverside
- 5pm–6.30pm – The Afterglow
- 7pm–8.30pm – Riflemen of War
- 9pm–midnight – Jamish
Holmes Mill – Greenacre Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1EB
- 1pm–3.30pm – Ben Allen
- From 4pm – SkaFace
Holmes Mill should be another good place to soak up the rally atmosphere during Saturday afternoon, with food and drink available on site.
The Brown Cow – 42–44 Moor Lane, Clitheroe, BB7 1AJ
- 2pm–4.30pm – Harv
- 7.15pm–midnight – Coweoke
The Ale House – 12–14 Market Place, Clitheroe, BB7 2DA
- 2.30pm–7.30pm – Ellison & Waterhouse Northern Soul DJs
Jungle – 6–8 Moor Lane, Clitheroe, BB7 1BE
- 2.30pm–5pm – Mark Rooney
The White Lion – 11 Market Place, Clitheroe, BB7 2BZ
- 2.30pm–3.30pm – Andy Danson
- 3.30pm–5pm – Daniel Clarke
- 5pm–6.30pm – Andy Danson
The Beer Shack – 22–24 King Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2EP
- 3pm–5.30pm – Brother Bastion
- 6pm–8.30pm – Kiki
The Castle – 1 Station Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2JT
- 3pm–5.30pm – Blowjangles
- 9pm–11.30pm – Strangeways
Dog & Partridge – 1–3 Wellgate, Clitheroe, BB7 2DS
- 3pm–5.30pm – Complete Control
- 8pm–10.30pm – Away From The Numbers
The New Inn – Parson Lane, Clitheroe, BB7 2JN
- 3pm–4.30pm – Pleasers
- 5pm–7.30pm – Lo Riders
- 8pm–10.30pm – Daniel Clarke
SoBar – 1 King Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2EN
- 3pm–4.30pm – On Edge
- 5pm–7.30pm – Act TBC
Royal British Legion – 43–45 Whalley Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1EE
- 4pm–6.30pm – The Rics
- 8pm–10.30pm – Blowjangles
The Horseshoe Inn – Bawdlands, Clitheroe, BB7 2LA
- 4pm–6.30pm – Acoustic Rising
- 7pm–9.30pm – Joe Hunt
Maxwells – 54–56 King Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2EU
- 6.45pm–9.15pm – Acoustic Rising
Waggon & Horses – Pimlico Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2AG
- 9pm–11.30pm – Rare Sugar Collective
From The Jam at The Grand
Saturday evening also brings one of the headline events of the weekend, with From The Jam performing at The Grand.
The Grand – 18 York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DL
- 7pm–10.30pm – From The Jam / Still Life
Unlike most of the live music taking place around Clitheroe during the rally, this is a ticketed event, so you’ll need a ticket rather than simply turning up as part of the free festival programme.
Northern Soul at The Old School Rooms
There’s another ticketed event for anyone who wants to keep dancing on Saturday night.
The Old School Rooms – 43 Lowergate, Clitheroe, BB7 1AD
- 8pm–midnight – Clitheroe Soul Club
- Entry: £5
With Northern Soul featuring heavily throughout the rally weekend, it should be a fitting way to round off Saturday.
Sunday 27th September
Things are a little more relaxed on Sunday, but the music certainly doesn’t stop.
There are performances across town throughout the afternoon and into Sunday evening, giving anyone staying for the whole weekend plenty more to enjoy.
The Swan & Royal – 26 Castle Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2BX
- 1pm–3.30pm – Phil & Ste Chilled Acoustic
Holmes Mill – Greenacre Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1EB
- 1pm–3.30pm – Midnight Skye
The Rose & Crown – 21 Castle Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2BT
- 2pm–6pm – 2 Tone Tony
SoBar – 1 King Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2EN
- 2pm–4.30pm – Buster – Ska Tribute
The New Inn – Parson Lane, Clitheroe, BB7 2JN
- 3pm–6pm – Freebird
Royal British Legion – 43–45 Whalley Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1EE
- 3pm–5.30pm – The Haynets
Churchills Sports Bar – Swan Court, 26 Castle Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2BX
- 3pm–5pm – Caroline Kenyon
Waggon & Horses – Pimlico Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2AG
- 3pm–4.30pm – Brian Waterhouse DJ Set
- 5pm–6.30pm – Brother Bastion
- 7pm–9.30pm – Shanghai Treason
So if you’re staying in Clitheroe on Sunday, don’t rush home too quickly – there’s still a good afternoon and evening of live music to enjoy.
Finding your way around the Scooter Rally venues
If you don’t know Clitheroe, the number of different venues on the programme might make the rally look more spread out than it actually is.
The good news is that many of the venues are clustered in and around Clitheroe town centre and are within walking distance of each other.
Castle Street, King Street, Market Place, Moor Lane, Lowergate and Wellgate account for a large proportion of the venues, while places such as Holmes Mill, the Royal British Legion, Waggon & Horses, Horseshoe Inn and Clitheroe Cricket Club are a little further out.
If you’re using your phone to navigate, we’ve included the postcode for every venue above, so you can simply put it into your preferred maps app.
And remember that Saturday’s scooter arrival at around 1.30pm is one of the main spectacles of the weekend, so allow some time in your music schedule to find a good spot and watch the scooters arrive in town.
Saturday at a glance
If you’re coming to Clitheroe just for the main day, a rough plan could look something like this:
12pm onwards – Live music begins at venues around town
Around 1.30pm – Watch 600+ scooters arrive in Clitheroe
Afternoon – Live bands, DJs, Northern Soul and ska across the town-centre venues
4pm onwards – SkaFace at Holmes Mill
7pm – From The Jam / Still Life at The Grand (ticketed)
8pm – Clitheroe Soul Club at The Old School Rooms (ticketed)
Evening until late – Bands and DJs continue at venues across Clitheroe
With so much happening at the same time, it’s worth picking two or three acts you particularly want to see and then exploring the other venues in between.
A note about times
The programme above is based on the latest published information available at the time of writing.
With this many bands, DJs and venues involved, acts and performance times may change, particularly as the rally weekend gets closer.
If there’s a particular band or performer you don’t want to miss, it’s worth checking with the venue or rally organisers before travelling.
Make a weekend of it
If you’re travelling into the Ribble Valley for the rally, staying for the whole weekend gives you the chance to experience the festival properly.
Clitheroe Cricket Club is opening its grounds for camping, camper vans, motorhomes and caravans from Friday 25th until Monday 28th September. Spaces must be pre-booked.
The club is around a five-minute walk from The Grand and close to the town-centre venues. Campers will have access to toilets and showers, while the clubhouse bar will be open and breakfasts will be available on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Alternatively, Clitheroe and the surrounding Ribble Valley have plenty of hotels, inns, B&Bs and self-catering accommodation. With the rally attracting visitors from outside the area, booking early is sensible.
Exploring Clitheroe while you’re here
The Scooter Rally is also a great excuse to spend a little longer exploring Clitheroe.
Between performances, take a wander around the town’s independent shops, cafés and pubs, explore the market or climb up to Clitheroe Castle for views across the town and surrounding Ribble Valley countryside.
And if you’re staying for the weekend, you’re only a short journey from some of the Ribble Valley’s prettiest villages and countryside.
It means you can quite easily combine a morning exploring the Valley with an afternoon of scooters and an evening of live music.
Do you need a scooter to join in?
Absolutely not.
While scooter enthusiasts travel to Clitheroe especially for the rally, the event is open to everyone and is officially described as family friendly.
In fact, half the fun is simply being in town.
Expect classic scooters, sharp suits, parkas, Mod fashion, plenty of dancing and a soundtrack that takes in some of the best-loved music of the 1960s and beyond.
If you’ve never experienced a scooter rally before, this is a very easy place to start.
Plan your visit to the Ribble Valley Scooter Rally 2026
The Ribble Valley Scooter Rally & Music Festival takes place in Clitheroe from 25th–27th September 2026.
With hundreds of scooters, three days of entertainment and free live music spread across more than 20 venues, it’s shaping up to be another memorable weekend in the Ribble Valley.
Come for the scooters, stay for the music – and leave yourself enough time to enjoy Clitheroe and the wider Ribble Valley while you’re here.
Ribble Valley Scooter Rally & Music Festival 2026
Dates: 25th–27th September 2026
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Main festival: Free
Saturday scooter ride-in: Around 1.30pm
Event details can change, so visitors should check the latest information with the organisers and individual venues before travelling.
