Music fans dress as pirates at Riverside in 2019 Festival goers had lots of fun at the riverside site in 2019 nearly 25 years after the family-friendly event was first launched. The two-day music bonanza in Mill Field showcased some of Oxfordshire's finest musical talents from across the genres. Enjoying the bouncy castle at Riverside in 2019 Held on the banks of the River Evenlode, more than 40 artists played across four stages. Festival director Andy Pickard said at the time: "There has been lots and lots of families here - it s a great atmosphere - really thriving. "The bands have been excellent again this year and a Lancaster bomber did a flypast which was great."