If, in an ideal world, you were free to choose a weekend of family entertainment, the Rugfest festival would tick most of the boxes.

Wallingford’s summer music extravaganza is back for a seventh year on June 19 and 20 and will boast an impressive line-up of bands, including The Christians.

The soul-influenced group Liverpool group had five top-40 hits in the late 1980s and 90s, including Forgotten Town, Hooverville and, of course, Ideal World.

The Christians will be the headliners on the Saturday night, before festival favourites Will and the People close the two-day event at Wallingford Sports Park in Hithercroft Road.

There will be an eclectic bill of about 11 hours of live music that day, with Normanton Street fusing hip-hop soul and spoken word, the Novatones providing energetic Britpop, The Original Rabbit Foot Spasm band offering jump-jive, Hope and Glory adding ska nuttiness and Fleur Stevenson some jazz, RSVP the sounds of bhangra and Quadrophobe their blend of badger-inspired insanity.

The Friday night’s line-up includes alternative folk group Flight Brigade and Americana from The Mojo Slide, plus headliners Land of the Giants, who provide pumping drum and bass licks, scorching guitar, soulful vocals and a lively brass section.

The festival is being organised by Wallingford Rugby Club, and president Des Leroy said: “I am so excited to welcome crowds to the Hithercroft who can enjoy the incredible talent on offer. As a child of the 80s I am personally looking forward to The Christians – but given the blend from jump-jive to bhangra, this is truly a celebration of music.”

Away from the music, there will be a variety of fresh and tasty hot food available, including ostrich burgers, noodles and curry, plus a range of Loddon Ales, Cotswold Lagers, chilled ciders and cocktails made by staff from Wallingford pub The Old Post Office.

However, Rugfest is truly a family event and little ones will be spoilt for choice this year. There will plenty to keep them entertained, with trampolines, bouncy castles, bungee runs, zorb balls, arts and crafts tent, face painting and children’s disco.

Rugby club press officer Mark Lenane said: “This year’s Rugfest is an absolute must and is firmly established on the festival circuit.

“The bands this year are exceptional but the team has pulled out all the stops with amazing food and drink – a festival village and so many things for the kids to do.”

Tickets for are £10 for Friday night, £15 for Saturday and £20 for the weekend. Under 16s get in free when accompanied by an adult. Camping is £2.50 per person per night.

Visit rugfest.co.uk for details.