Festival of Friendship 2026: Musical Magic!
March 21-22nd 2026
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Southampton, Hampshire
Ticket sales end 15/03/2026!
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FoF 2026: Our 5th Anniversary!
Can you believe it’s been five years already? Time really does fly when you’re having fun with friends!
This year we’re celebrating with “Musical Magic!” – a weekend dedicated to all the songs, sounds, and melodies that make MLP so special. Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re just discovering what we’re all about, we’ve got a whole weekend of friendship and fun waiting for you.
What’s happening? The usual suspects are back – our legendary pub quiz (prepare to have your MLP knowledge thoroughly tested), panels covering everything from character deep-dives to fan theories, our karaoke room where people will absolutely butcher your favourite songs in the best possible way, live game shows (Fishie’s Family Fortunes is always a crowd favourite – especially when the buzzers actually work!), and our cosplay contest where you can show off that amazing costume you’ve been working on.
The vendor hall is packed with original art, crafts, and that one piece of merch you definitely don’t need but absolutely must have. Plus our charity auction is back! People donate some amazing stuff, we have way too much fun bidding on it, and all the money goes to Sophie’s Legacy. Last year we raised over £3800, so let’s see if we can top that! Learn more about Sophie’s Legacy here – it’s a cause we’re very proud to support.
Saturday night brings our 16+ party with live music from some seriously talented folks in the community. Whether you want to dance the night away or just chill with friends in our quiet area, there’s space for everyone to enjoy the evening their way.
It’s going to be our biggest celebration yet, and honestly? We couldn’t have made it to year five without all of you. So come join us for a weekend that’s all about the magic of music and the power of friendship.
We can’t wait to see you again!
– The Festival of Friendship Team