While Friday basked in sunshine, Sunday was a different beast altogether. Grey skies loomed over Henham Park and a torrential downpour soaked early risers, while those lucky enough to be near a tent (as we were heading in to see YUCK Circus) got a reprieve. The rest of the day remained overcast, but the energy on-site was anything but dampened. Festival-goers gathered in their thousands, ducking under ponchos and pressing into tents, their spirits kept buoyant by a diverse array of musical and theatrical brilliance. Meanwhile, the Euro 2025 Women’s Final gripped a buzzing crowd around the giant screen near the main bar. The Lionesses’ victory sent a ripple of joy through the crowd—and even stopped a headliner in his tracks.
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11:30: YUCK Circus Thrash Through the Torrential Downpour with Swagger and Sparkle
Despite a biblical downpour that hammered relentlessly on the Theatre Arena roof, Australia’s YUCK Circus delivered one of the most exhilarating physical performances of the weekend. The all-female troupe smashed together slapstick, sass, and social commentary with a punk-rock attitude that never let up. Acrobatics, aerials and anatomical gags collided in a sweaty, soaked celebration of female power. Slightly damp punters who made it in left with aching ribs from laughter and admiration for women taking misogyny head on.
13:30: CATTY Brings Breezy Vulnerability to the Sunrise Arena
Fresh from a string of buzzworthy releases, CATTY turned the Sunrise Arena into a sanctuary of intimate, heartfelt pop. Her set rippled with emotional resonance, exploring themes of identity, queerness, and self-acceptance, all wrapped in shimmering hooks and understated production. Her vocals soared on I Wish I Was a Boy and Still Thinking of Me, captivating a quietly attentive crowd. CATTY’s ability to pair honesty with charm marked her as a future headliner-in-waiting. Tackling the challenge of being pigeonholed as a queer artist, she was grateful to Latitude for treating her as a musician first.
13:50: Una Noche En La Habana Inject Carnival Energy into the Obelisk Arena
Suddenly, the Obelisk erupted with colour. Una Noche En La Habana brought Cuban sunshine to a cloudy Suffolk afternoon with a dazzling, brass-fuelled set that had everyone moving—toddlers on shoulders, glittered teens, and dads with beers alike. Their whirlwind tour through mambo, salsa, cha-cha-cha and jazz-funk grooves turned the arena into an open-air Latin street party. If only they’d brought some of the Havana heat, too.
15:05: Låpsley Delivers Rain-Soaked Intimacy with Cinematic Beauty
Låpsley bathed the Second Stage in moody, cinematic soul, her crystalline voice cutting through the grey skies like sunbeams. Tracks like Falling Short and CHURCH melted the crowd into hush, while HURRICANE and Operator (He Doesn’t Call Me) added sultry swells and rhythmic lift. With a tight backing band and tasteful arrangements, this was a deeply polished and affecting set. Few artists at Latitude mastered atmosphere as completely as Låpsley did in just 45 minutes.
16:10: Pale Waves Bring Riot Grrrl Energy and Polished Pop-Punk to the Second Stage
Bathed in the moody hues of the Second Stage lighting rig, Pale Waves delivered a fierce, full-tilt set that spanned their evolution from post-Heathers indie-pop to thunderous alt-rockers. Opening with the strutting Perfume, frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie wasted no time channelling vulnerability through attitude—her voice raw, eyeliner smudged, and confidence razor-sharp.
Not A Love Song and There’s a Honey followed in quick succession, throwing fans into a haze of heartache and nostalgia, before the sharp emotional switchblade of Change cut through the damp festival air. “This is for all the over-thinkers,” Baron-Gracie announced before launching into Eighteen, the crowd chanting every line like it was a personal diary entry.
Red added a shimmering menace, while Television Romance brought out the biggest cheers—its slick production and soaring chorus built for big outdoor moments like this. And yet it was She’s My Religion that delivered the emotional crescendo: a gothic love song that’s equal parts fierce declaration and torch-lit ballad. The tight, driving Jealousy closed their set on a defiant high, cementing Pale Waves not just as scene stalwarts, but as fearless alt-pop storytellers in full control of their arc.
Their sound—somewhere between bubblegum angst and bruised catharsis—was perfect for a grey-skied Suffolk afternoon: emotionally charged, stylishly executed, and never afraid to get a little loud.
16:40: Alison Moyet Reclaims the Obelisk After a Shaky Start
A technical hitch may have silenced Alison Moyet’s voice at the start of her Latitude 2025 set, but it didn’t keep her quiet for long. After the aborted opener Fire, she returned unflustered, launching into Yazoo’s Nobody’s Diary with all the vocal warmth and bite that have made her one of Britain’s most enduring performers.
Moyet’s voice remains a powerhouse—velvety, expressive, and utterly commanding—breathing soul into the raw vulnerability of All Cried Out, the gothic drama of Changeling, and the slow-burning tension of Beautiful Gun. Newer material like Dorothy and Such Small Ale sat comfortably alongside synth-pop classics, with her delivery carrying the emotional weight of decades of lived experience.
The crowd’s adoration swelled for Only You, a pin-drop moment of stillness that proved Moyet can captivate even the largest crowd with nothing but her voice and a melody. A pounding Situation and the rousing one-two punch of Love Resurrection and Don’t Go brought the set to a euphoric, synth-laced close, reminding everyone just how many iconic songs Moyet has gifted to British pop history.
18:00: Mika Soars with Colour and Flair at the Obelisk in a Colourful Camp Spectacle
Mika’s set was a vibrant burst of theatrical pop brilliance from the moment he appeared wearing an extravagant set of wings, instantly capturing the crowd’s attention. Shedding the wings by the third song to reveal a striking pink suit, Mika brought his trademark blend of flamboyance and heartfelt charm to the stage.
His performance was playful and intimate, often singing while perched atop or lying across an upright piano, creating a sense of connection even in a large festival setting. Opening with the uplifting We Are Golden / Origin of Love, Mika effortlessly moved through a string of crowd-pleasers—from the sugary hooks of Lollipop and Ice Cream to the joyous bounce of Relax (Take It Easy) and Big Girl (You Are Beautiful).
Each song was delivered with a contagious energy that had the audience dancing and singing along, culminating in anthems like Grace Kelly and Love Today that perfectly showcased Mika’s knack for crafting joyous pop with emotional depth. His set was a dazzling celebration of colour, fun, and unapologetic joy—a radiant highlight of Latitude 2025.
18:30: Doves Channel Melancholy and Majesty at the Second Stage
Doves returned to the Latitude stage with a commanding performance that perfectly captured their signature blend of brooding atmospherics and soaring melodies. Kicking off with the evocative Snowden and Words, the band quickly drew the crowd into their introspective yet anthemic world.
Throughout their set, tracks like Carousels and Winter Hill showcased their knack for weaving rich textures and emotional depth, while the rhythmic pulse of Pounding and the haunting Caught By The River demonstrated their dynamic range. Frontman Jimi Goodwin’s soulful vocals added warmth and intensity to every song.
Fan favourites The Cedar Room, There Goes the Fear, and Black And White Town rounded out the set with rousing energy, leaving the audience fully engaged and connected. Doves’ Latitude 2025 set was a powerful reminder of their enduring ability to blend melancholy and hope into timeless, compelling rock music.
19:30: Elbow Celebrate the Lionesses and Create a Communal Moment of Joy
Elbow’s Sunday set was always destined to be emotional, but few anticipated just how many kinds of joy it would contain. After a false start due to technical issues on Things I’ve Been Telling Myself For Years, the band hit their stride with Lovers’ Leap and Adriana Again, both swelling with rich textures and frontman Guy Garvey’s unmistakable empathy.
Then came the moment: the Euro 2025 Women’s Final had gone to penalties, and just as the final notes of Adriana Again faded, Garvey stepped forward to share the result—England had won. “We did it!” he beamed, as the stage screens erupted with the words “Congratulations Lionesses!” and images of the triumphant team. A crowd already poised for catharsis erupted into a thunderous roar. From there, Elbow delivered a perfectly judged set, moving between sweeping anthems and hushed reflection. Mirrorball glowed with delicate beauty, while The Bones Of You and Good Blood Mexico City added emotional weight. Later, Lippy Kids—dedicated to headliners Snow Patrol—brought tears and cheers in equal measure.
The final stretch of My Sad Captains, Magnificent (She Says) and Sober built towards a powerful close, before Grounds For Divorce and One Day Like This offered an exhilarating finale. With their signature warmth and emotional fluency, Elbow didn’t just perform—they created a shared experience of celebration, unity, and release.
20:15: Air Close the Second Stage with a Dreamlike, Moonlit Finale
French electronic duo Air (Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel) brought Latitude’s Second Stage to a serene and cinematic close on Sunday night, delivering a set that felt suspended in time. Beginning with their full Moon Safari album, the pair invited the audience into their lush, downtempo world—from the instrumental sweep of La Femme d’argent to the breathy beauty of All I Need, synth-laced nostalgia of Kelly Watch The Stars and radio-friendly banger Sexy Boy.
With the festival winding down and the moon glowing faintly behind thick clouds, Air’s music landed like a balm—introspective, transportive, and profoundly cool. Their second set dove deeper into their catalogue, featuring Cherry Blossom Girl, Highschool Lover and the sprawling Dirty Trip, adding a touch of edgier psychedelia to their soft-spoken elegance.
Where other acts ignited fireworks, Air offered something quieter but equally powerful: a hypnotic, slow-burn finale that lulled Latitude to its dreamy conclusion.
21:45: Snow Patrol Close the Weekend with a Cathartic and Heartfelt Headline Set
Returning to headline Latitude nearly two decades after opening the festival’s very first edition, Snow Patrol closed out 2025’s Obelisk Arena programme with a set that was both nostalgic and powerfully present. Opening with Take Back The City and Chocolate, the band moved confidently through their anthemic catalogue, blending rousing choruses with raw vulnerability.
Run—dedicated to Elbow—brought early tears, while All, performed with producer Fraser T. Smith, added fresh depth to their sound. Frontman Gary Lightbody was in heartfelt form, engaging warmly with the crowd between soaring renditions of Open Your Eyes and Shut Your Eyes. Naturally, Chasing Cars lit up Henham Park in a sea of voices, cementing its place as one of the festival’s defining moments.
Their encore—What If This Is All the Love You Ever Get? and Just Say Yes—felt like a final exhale: honest, euphoric, and entirely fitting for a band whose music has long served as a soundtrack to emotional highs and lows. Snow Patrol didn’t just close Latitude—they gave it the goodbye it deserved.
Latitude Festival 2025’s final day was a rich, multi-sensory celebration of what makes this festival special: its diversity, its intimacy, and its ability to let pop giants, indie legends, and high-flying acrobats all share the same spotlight. As the last notes of Snow Patrol faded into the Suffolk night, one thing was clear: Sunday had been a triumph.
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Live review & photography of Sunday at Latitude Festival 2025, Henham Park by Kalpesh Patel on 27th July 2025.
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