Lincfest 2026: Crowds flock to festival in memory of teenager Lincoln Hawkes - in pictures

Family and friends enjoyed music in the sunshine at a charity festival created in memory of a teenage musician.

Lincfest 2026 took place on Saturday, July 11 in Jubilee Park in Catherington. The newly established event raised funds for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Service and Horndean Parish Council's Local Good Causes Fund.

The festival was created in memory of 14-year-old budding guitarist and lead singer for Into Pieces, Lincoln Hawkes, who died in a car accident on July 7, 2025.

14 acts performed throughout the day with crowds enjoying a range of food, drink and activities. The News attended to watch Lincoln’s band Into Pieces take to the stage for an emotional performance.

Read more about the creation of Lincfest here.

Pictures of a fantastic day at the charity festival can be found below: