Feel Good Fest is back for 2026 with day party in Kettering raising money for Mind

The event was held online several years ago in 2020, having to be held virtually due to Covid, before coming back with live music and entertainment in 2021 and 2022.

And now the festival is making a return for 2026 with a summer event at the Wayfarers pub in London Road, Kettering.

Organiser Tom Deacon of Kettering said: “I’ve decided to get Feel Good Fest started again.

"We’re having a day event at the Wayfarers in Kettering on Saturday, August 29, from 12pm until 8pm.

"All money raised will be donated to Mind.”

The inspiration behind Feel Good Fest is Tom’s cousin Eugene.

Eugene Parbery of Wellingborough battled with his mental health for several years and his family was heartbroken when it became too much for him in December 2019 when he was just 36.

Tom wanted to do something in Eugene's memory and this is where the idea of Feel Good Fest first started.

Speaking to the Northants Telegraph back in 2021, Tom said this sort of event is just what Eugene would have loved, adding: "He loved going to raves and stuff and any excuse for a night out, he would have jumped at the chance."

Tom said they are hoping to have Mind represented at this year’s event as well as some of the guys from the Brotherhood men’s group.

They are also looking for any businesses that would like to sponsor the event or donate raffle prizes – anyone interested in getting involved can email [email protected]

Eugene, who worked as a courier driver at DPD in Raunds and lived in Wellingborough, loved his music and loved to rave so anyone who wants to support Tom's fundraiser inspired by his cousin can find out more about Feel Good Fest 2026 by visiting the Facebook page.

For more information about mental health charity Mind, its work and the support it offers, visit the Mind website.

To read more about Eugene and his family's desire to raise awareness of mental health, click here.