Among the acts on the first day were pop legends 10CC, as well as the stetson-clad Tex-Mex party-starters Los Pacaminos, led by Paul Young.
Unfortunately Squeeze frontman Chris Difford had to pull out of playing ‘due to unforeseen circumstances.’
As festival-goer Fran Wright of Southsea said: ‘We just love it here because it’s got such a nice mix of people and it’s very civilised. The music’s great too!’
The festival runs through until Sunday, with acts such as Show of Hands, The Levellers, Martha Wainwright, The Waterboys and many more, including numerous local acts on smaller stages, scheduled to play.
1. Wickham Festival
A bit early for the can-can... Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
2. Wickham Festival
It's thirsty work going to a music festival - the mid-afternoon queue for beer. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
3. Wickham Festival
Richard Wilson and Sarah Howe get to grips with their chopsticks. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
4. Wickham Festival
Cheers! Jo and Chris Freeman. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman