Latitude Festival Reveals Major New Music Names And Landmark Comedy Line-Up For 20th Anniversary

Latitude Festival has unveiled a huge new wave of artists for its 20th anniversary edition, returning to Henham Park, Suffolk from 23rd–26th July 2026. Celebrating two decades of championing fearless creativity across music, comedy and the arts, the latest announcement adds heavyweight musical talent alongside one of the most ambitious comedy programmes in the festival’s history.

Alessi Rose @ O2 Kentish Town Forum

Alessi Rose @ O2 Kentish Town Forum (Kalpesh Patel)

On the music front, newly confirmed acts include Jalen Ngonda, David Gray and punk icons The Undertones, who join an already eclectic bill topped by David Byrne (UK festival exclusive), Lewis Capaldi and Teddy Swims. They’ll be joined across the weekend by the likes of The Flaming Lips, Self Esteem, Wet Leg, Tom Grennan, Tom Odell, Billy Ocean, Dry Cleaning, English Teacher, Vanessa Carlton and many more, cementing Latitude’s reputation for blending global stars with left-field discoveries.

Tom Grennan @ Glastonbury Festival 2023

Tom Grennan @ Glastonbury Festival 2023 (Kalpesh Patel)

The Obelisk Arena additions bring together generations and genres. Multi-platinum singer-songwriter David Gray returns with a catalogue of era-defining songs, while soul revelation Jalen Ngonda brings his timeless, Daptone-honed sound to Suffolk. Meanwhile, The Undertones celebrate 50 years as one of punk’s most influential bands, promising a hit-packed set of enduring classics. Also appearing are Mexico City experimentalists Diles Que No Me Maten, Irish trad innovators BIIRD, and Gok Wan, who opens the main stage with a feel-good DJ set.

The Second Stage continues Latitude’s tradition of pairing cult favourites with rising stars. Highlights include The Beta Band, Saint Etienne (fresh from announcing their final studio album), Peter Hook & The Light performing material from Joy Division and New Order, plus contemporary names such as Alessi Rose, James Marriott, Lime Garden, Panic Shack and The Lilacs.

Peter Hook - London

Peter Hook and the Light @ Brixton Academy

Over in the Sunrise Arena, the festival’s home for late-night energy and experimentation, the lineup champions boundary-pushing artists including Snapped Ankles, Deadletter, Maria Somerville, Adult DVD and Pollyfromthedirt, reinforcing Latitude’s commitment to future-facing sounds and underground culture.

Comedy also takes centre stage in this milestone year. Latitude marks 20 years since becoming the first UK festival to give comedy equal billing with music, and the TK Maxx presents the Comedy Arena reflects that legacy in full. Headliners Jack Dee, Jen Brister and Ross Noble lead the bill, alongside a UK music festival exclusive appearance from Sir Lenny Henry, marking his return to stand-up after 17 years.

Latitude Festival 2025

Latitude Festival 2025 (Kalpesh Patel)

Across the weekend, audiences can also catch performances from David O’Doherty, Josie Long, Marcus Brigstocke, Rosie Jones, Flo & Joan, Chloe Petts, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Phil Ellis, and many more, plus showcases spotlighting the next generation of comedy talent.

Speaking on the announcement, Latitude founder Melvin Benn described the 2026 edition as a celebration of everything the festival stands for: discovery, diversity and shared creative experience. Twenty years on, Latitude continues to evolve while staying true to its original spirit.

With music, comedy, arts, food, wellness and family experiences all woven into the weekend, Latitude 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark celebration worthy of its anniversary.

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K.Flay @ Electric Brixton (Kalpesh Patel)

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