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.
5. Wickham Festival
Looking across the site to the Big Top stage. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
6. Wickham Festival
'Now the band you don't want to miss is...' Jo Turner, Andy Slayter and Steve Turner. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
7. Wickham Festival
A family-friendly festival. Mark, Jack, Maisie and Kristieanne Gibbs. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
8. Wickham Festival
Lucky friends, Jess Lockett and Liv Lincoln with Dragon's Den star, Steve Bartlett. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman