Summer Festival Guide

Higher Love Malta Unveils Epic First Names for 2026 Edition

January 7, 2026 by Alex Jukes

After a sold old debut, the second edition raises the bar with Josh Baker, Prospa, Gene On Earth, Oden & Fatzo (Live), Eliza Rose, Fleur Shore, Girls Don’t Sync, Kolter, Lee Foss, Sidney Charles and more set to play in 2026

29 April – 4 May

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Following a standout debut in 2025, Higher Love Festival returns to the sun-soaked shores of Malta for its second edition with a heavyweight Phase 1 lineup for 2026. Running from 29 April to 4 May, the festival once again takes over multiple stunning locations across the island and mixes up world-class electronic music with sunrise-to-starlight dancing, glistening coastlines, next level food and a like-minded crowd.

Curated by Sammy Porter alongside the team behind leading promoters LoveJuice, Higher Love is an all-encompassing European festival experience – think pool parties under blazing sun, open-air shows by the sea, boat parties with beats rolling across the water and secret afterparties that stretch long into the night.

Phase 1 lineup highlights include fresh tech house from new school tastemakers such as Josh Baker, Prospa, Eliza Rose, Fleur Shore, Girls Don’t Sync, Kolter, Lee Foss, Sidney Charles, Riordan, Wheats, Julian Fijma, Paige Tomlinson, Obskür and a special live show from Oden & Fatzo with five headliners still to be revealed in Phase 2.

The week closes in style with an unmissable Closing Party at Boat Club, Café Del Mar, featuring G Chase, Harty, Mazos, Mike Younger, O’Neil McDowall and Sonny Kane.

Higher Love also brings a stacked schedule of stage takeovers from cutting-edge brands including 23 Degrees, After Caposile, Appetite, Binary, Boat Club, Creche, Club Roto, Groovin, Indigenous, INLV, Lab 54, LoveJuice, Modern Funktion, Secret Sessions and WYLD who will all bring their own flavours and add to a diverse, forward-thinking soundtrack across the island.

This weekend escape is a perfect way to kick off the 2026 festival season in a gorgeous setting with an already essential line up, and more is to come soon.

Music On Announces First-Ever Malta Edition for 2026

December 19, 2025 by Alex Jukes

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Marco Carola’s Music On will launch in Malta for the first time on Saturday 1 August 2026 with what will be an unmissable regional debut for the internationally recognised brand. The immersive event will take place at a previously unused location for large-scale electronic music events and will come with the signature sounds and forward thinking production that has helped make Music ON one of the planets most recognisable techno brands.

Music On hosts events all over the world and leads from the front when it comes to carefully curated line ups of house and techno stars and production that always adds an extra special sensory edge to each party. Next summer, Music On will bring the same attention to sound, atmosphere and programming, with further details on the venue to be revealed in due course.

Those summer editions have become a fixture of the calendar, consistently attracting a global audience of committed music fans and now those same fans have the chance to soak up the vibes in an all new and sun-kissed location in Malta, which has long had a throwing scene of its own.

Pre-sale tickets going out on 22nd December. Register in advance to receive first access to line-up announcements and the best-priced tickets.

A week of open Air Parties announced for the Rio Carnival in Brazil with BOMA

December 18, 2025 by Alex Jukes

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The week long series of events feature the likes of Jamie Jones, Black Coffee, Mochakk, ARTBAT, CamelPhat, Carlita, LP Giobbi, Vintage Culture and more…

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During Carnival, Rio de Janeiro has always been a global magnet. In 2026, BOMA turns that gravitational force into a new epicenter for electronic music culture.

The Brazilian cultural platform announces its most ambitious Carnival program to date, returning to Rio de Janeiro with six nights of curated experiences at the Museu do Amanhã — the most visited museum in Latin America and one of the most iconic architectural landmarks in the world.

Designed by Santiago Calatrava and set against Guanabara Bay, the museum once again becomes more than a venue. It becomes a symbol: a meeting point between Brazil’s ancestral celebration of freedom and the future-facing language of global electronic music.

Born from the desire to create the experience its founders wanted to live, BOMA — Born Of Music Addiction — has evolved from a party into a cultural platform operating at the intersection of sound, art, fashion and contemporary behavior. Its approach goes beyond line-ups. It’s about how music occupies space, how people move together, and how collective memory is built on the dancefloor.

Guided by four pillars — outstanding experience, desirable line-up, loyal community and cultural tastemaking — BOMA has established itself as one of the most respected boutique platforms in Brazil, occupying architecturally and culturally significant locations and curating experiences where sound, space and identity are inseparable.

Carnival is where this vision reaches its full scale.

The journey begins on February 13, with Jamie Jones opening the week alongside Adam Ten b2b Mita Gami, Miguelle & Tons and GIU. The night sets the tone for what follows: a meeting point between global house culture and BOMA’s signature sense of flow, progression and collective energy.

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On February 14, Black Coffee returns to BOMA to lead a night dedicated to afro-house, groove and rhythmic sophistication. Joined by Carlita, Ahmed Spins, Bhaskar, Jackson, Malive and Unfazed, the evening highlights the genre’s deep roots and contemporary evolution, echoing the global pulse of dance music today.

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February 16 brings together Mochakk and Dennis Cruz, with a special Bob Moses (club set) performance, plus OsGemeos and Halfcab. It’s one of the most anticipated line-ups of the season — a dialogue between generations, where new-school energy meets old-school sensibility inside one of the most striking spaces in the city.

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On February 17, the Museu do Amanhã is taken over by ARTBAT and CamelPhat, joined by special guest LP Giobbi, alongside Departamento and Tato. The night is built around powerful, melodic and cinematic mainstage sounds, turning the museum into a widescreen dancefloor framed by architecture and light.

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The celebration peaks on February 20 with Vintage Culture, accompanied by WhoMadeWho (hybrid DJ set), Omri, Eli Iwasa and Doozie. Known as “Champions Friday”, the date coincides with the announcement of the winning samba school of Rio’s parades, making it one of the most emotionally charged moments of Carnival — where Brazil’s global electronic voice meets its most iconic cultural ritual.

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The journey closes on February 21 with a collaboration with Dawn Patrol, featuring hosts Maz and Antdot, inviting special guest Kölsch, alongside Riascode and Bakka. Guiding the crowd into sunrise, the final chapter unfolds as one of BOMA’s most celebrated rituals — a moment of release, connection and collective reset.

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BOMA’s presence in Rio during Carnival is now a tradition. Over the years, the platform has transformed its city editions into a cultural landmark, attracting audiences from Brazil and abroad while blending music, design, artistic interventions and sensorial experiences.

What began as a platform driven by creativity and community has evolved into one of the defining forces of contemporary Carnival, proving that electronic music has a central place in the country’s most important cultural moment.

In 2026, BOMA elevates this legacy with its most ambitious programming yet, reaffirming its role as a leading creative voice in Brazil’s electronic scene — and as a cultural bridge between local identity and global influence.

We are BOMA.
Born of Music Addiction.

UNUM Festival Unveils Phase 1 Lineup for 2026 – Building on its “Best Global Festival 2025” Award

December 17, 2025 by Alex Jukes

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5 days and 5 nights of continuous music in Albania’s untouched paradise

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After being crowned Best Global Festival 2025 by the DJ Awards, UNUM Festival returns for 2026 with its strongest edition yet — expanding its vision, sound, and global influence. Now entering its seventh year, UNUM continues to bridge music, nature, and freedom in one of Europe’s most breathtaking festival locations: Shëngjin, Albania.

This first wave of artists captures UNUM’s essence — uniting underground pioneers, modern icons, and future stars in an unparalleled Adriatic setting.

Phase 1 Lineup Highlights

Among the names leading the charge for 2026 are East End Dubs, Ricardo Villalobos, Ben Klock, Raresh, Craig Richards, Richy Ahmed, DJ Tennis, Dyed Soundorom, and Gerd Janson and Krystal Klear each representing the top tier of international electronic music.

They are joined by Margaret Dygas, Dan Ghenacia, Praslea, Priku, Francesco Del Garda, Maher Daniel, Cap, and Tobi Neumann, alongside a new wave of artists defining the next generation: Anna Wall, Arapu, Bobby, Cameron Jack, Diosa, Dan Ghenacia, Fell Reis, Harry McCanna, Jonny n Travis, and Krystal Klear.

Together, they mark the beginning of what promises to be another unforgettable journey at UNUM 2026 — a convergence of freedom, community, and underground energy beneath the Albanian sun.

A Destination Like No Other

UNUM is more than a festival — it’s an experience that celebrates connection, creativity, and the natural beauty of Albania’s Adriatic coast. Nestled between mountain, pine, and sea, UNUM creates a world where music and nature exist in perfect rhythm.

The Pine Stage – the relentless soul of UNUM, where the music never stops.

The Beach Stage – sound meets sea in a seamless sunrise-to-sunset flow.

The Main Stage – the beating heart of the night, where every drop hits deeper.

Across five days and five nights of continuous music, UNUM unites artists and fans from around the world in a celebration of pure underground culture — an experience that continues to redefine what a festival can be.

2026 Innovation – After Party in a Unique Panoramic Location

One of the most special new features of UNUM Festival 2026 will be a night dedicated to a breathtaking panoramic location, where the sea, sky, and music unite in an experience that goes beyond imagination.

This time, UNUM will present an exclusive after party overlooking the Adriatic, in a modern structure situated atop the hill above Shëngjin — an architectural space designed to experience music and the sunrise from an entirely new dimension.

With a limited capacity of only 500 people, this event will be one of the most unique and sought-after nights of the festival. Participants will witness an unforgettable moment — a party that can no longer be called just an “after,” but an experience that stays in memory for a lifetime.

After Party: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMAaKHyf2/

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Following record demand, Early Bird and Loyalty tickets are now sold out.

Phase 1 tickets start at just €95, with full packages including accommodation, travel, and festival access available from under €300 — offering one of Europe’s most immersive and affordable five-day music experiences.

Secure your place at unumfestival.com.

“UNUM Festival is going from strength and building off the incredible work of the team over the last six years, and with the unwavering support of the local and national government we plan on making 2026 even bigger. This line up puts not only UNUM Festival at the forefront of electronic music but also Albania — and it’s exciting to see a small independent festival help define the global electronic music scene.”

— UNUM Festival Team

BLOODSTOCK’s Festive Treat – Watch 5 New GOJIRA Live Clips from 2025

January 14, 2026December 13, 2025 by Anna Hyams

Fresh off BLOODSTOCK’s inaugural Winter Gathering, this holiday season BLOODSTOCK gifts metalheads something seriously heavy: five exclusive, newly released, pro-shot videos from GOJIRA’s earth-shaking 2025 headline performance, individually re-engineered with the band’s sound engineer to create the best and heaviest listening experience possible. Dropping across the holiday period, these live cuts capture the French titans at full power – a perfect festive binge for fans hungry for riffs.

Your essential festive viewing includes “Stranded,” the groove-driven anthem from their 2016 released Magma opus, which airs first, blazing with the ferocity that made it a modern classic. “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!),” which made waves after the band’s blistering performance during the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, drops next. “Only Pain” follows, also taken from Magma, and showcases GOJIRA’s signature blend of precision and emotional weight.

Next, the band’s crushing take on “Under The Sun,” performed earlier this year at the special Back To The Beginning celebration, delivers a bold, sludgy tribute to the iconic Black Sabbath. Finally, “The Gift Of Guilt,” the soaring, cathartic fan favourite from their 2012 critically acclaimed album L’Enfant Sauvage, wraps up the year with the kind of emotional punch only GOJIRA can deliver.

Watch a trailer for the incredible video series here: https://youtu.be/IfRUYCFsaKQ or by clicking below.

Reggae Land announces two brand new stages at Milton Keynes National Bowl for 2026

December 12, 2025 by Alex Jukes

After a record-breaking year, the scene-leading Reggae Land returns to the Milton Keynes National Bowl on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2026 for its sixth and biggest edition yet. The UK’s largest Reggae and Caribbean culture festival will once again welcome 100,000 fans across the weekend and unite an unrivalled curation of world-class talent, island flavours and community spirit for two days of unforgettable music and culture. Tickets are on sale now at www.reggaeland.co.uk

Reggae Land is by far the biggest reggae festival in the UK and one of the largest in Europe, and 2026 will mark its most ambitious year yet. The full artist line-up will be announced in January and promises to be the largest yet, expanding from 90 artists in 2025 to 120+ artists in 2026, all spread across seven stages with increased production, sound, facilities and immersive decor.

In the meantime, the first announcement for 2026 focuses on major expansions across the site including brand-new stages and the festival’s largest programme to date. This year, Reggae Land introduces the Dancehall Stage, a brand-new open-air, dedicated dancehall arena with a 7,000 capacity, delivering a huge new space for high-energy performances and culture. Then comes Bob’s Bar Stage, a new indoor stage paying tribute to the roots of reggae, giving roots reggae and lovers rock their own dedicated home at Reggae Land.

The full 2026 programme will once again showcase the entire spectrum of Caribbean sound and culture from roots and rocksteady to dancehall, dub, jungle and beyond with world-renowned names appearing alongside rising stars and genre innovators.

Since its move to The National Bowl in 2023, Reggae Land has transformed the historic open-air venue into a Caribbean wonderland. The Bowl’s natural amphitheatre provides unmatched acoustics and panoramic views, while its central location offers easy access for festival goers from across the UK and beyond. Beyond the music, the site comes alive with a Caribbean food village, rum bars and cocktail shacks, a reggae flea market, a reggae museum and a VIP zone creating a full sensory journey through Caribbean culture, rhythm and flavour.

Say JBM Music, the festival’s organisers: “Every year we push ourselves to make Reggae Land bigger, better, and more vibrant for everyone who joins us. As the festival grows, we’re determined to give even more back to the amazing community that powers this event. By expanding the line-up and adding new stages, we’re bringing more music, more culture, and more energy than ever before.””

With its unique blend of live performances, cultural showcases and community spirit, Reggae Land 2026 is set to be the most complete and immersive deep dive into rhythm, roots and the unity that shapes the music.

Tickets are expected to sell out fast so secure your place at www.reggaeland.co.uk

Les Plages Électroniques Announces First Wave of Artists for Its 20th Anniversary Edition

December 12, 2025 by Alex Jukes

Martin Garrix, Nico Moreno, Mosimann, Marshmallow, Amelie lens, PLK, Vladimir Cauchemar,

Pardon My French by DJ Snake and more to come

Cannes, France – 7, 8, 9 August 2026

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Les Plages Électroniques is France’s most iconic beach festival and now it unveils the first wave of artists set to perform at its landmark 20th anniversary edition next August in Cannes. Returning to the sands of the Côte d’Azur, the festival continues its legacy of blending world-class electronic talent with a uniquely Mediterranean atmosphere.

7 August 2026 will see Martin Garrix headline. He is one of the world’s most influential EDM superstars, known for global chart-topping hits and headline performances at the biggest festivals worldwide and will be joined by Nico Moreno, a leading force in the new wave of industrial techno, recognised for his fast, hard-hitting sets that dominate underground stages across Europe. Mosimann is next and is the Swiss DJ, producer and vocalist celebrated for his hybrid live sets and genre-blending approach, merging house, pop and electronic performance.

8 August 2026 welcomes Multi-platinum producer and global dance icon Marshmello whose crossover hits have earned billions of streams and collaborations with the world’s biggest artists. Then comes Belgium’s Amelie Lens, one of techno’s most powerful modern figures, known for her hypnotic, high-energy sets and commanding presence on the world’s largest stages. Chart-topping French rapper PLK also brings his signature melodic flow and sharp lyricism to the Riviera while Vladimir Cauchemar is a producer and performer known for his flute-driven trap sound and visually striking aesthetic.

9 August 2026 sees DJ Snake present Pardon My French as the global superstar returns to the Croisette with his famed PMF collective, bringing high-energy bass, trap and dance music to close the festival.

This summer marks two decades since Les Plages Électroniques began as a small local gathering in 2006. Today, the festival welcomes more than 60,000 attendees from around the world and presents over 90 artists annually across six stages spanning the beach, rooftops, the Palais des Festivals and the open sea.

Set between the Bay of Cannes and the Croisette, the festival has become a defining symbol of summer in the South of France with an immersive experience from beach sunsets to late-night afterparties inside the Palais.

The 20th anniversary edition will celebrate the festival’s heritage while pushing forward with enhanced production, new stage concepts, special collaborations and commemorative moments honouring two decades of creativity and connection.

In August 2026, the Croisette will once again transform into one of Europe’s biggest dancefloors as the countdown begins for the festival’s most anticipated edition yet.

Space Ibiza Returns for One-Off New Years Eve Show at London’s Eutopia Warehouse with Booka Shade Live, Solardo and James Zabiela

December 12, 2025 by Alex Jukes

Booka Shade (Live), James Zabiela, Solardo, Dense & Pika, Fat Tony, Emerald, Matt Jam Lamont, Heartless Crew, The Ragga Twins and more all play on New Years Eve

Space Ibiza will return to London on 31 December for a one-night New Year’s Eve event at Eutopia Warehouse, the new 4,000-capacity indoor-outdoor cultural complex in Barking. The event marks Space’s first London appearance in nearly three years and features one of the city’s largest NYE lineups with a truly authentic mix of artists bringing the famous Space Ibiza sound to life in high definition. Tickets are on-sale now at https://ra.co/events/2267045.

This exclusive show will take place across three transformed warehouse arenas and an outdoor courtyard with a multi-genre programme inspired by Space Ibiza’s historic opening and closing fiestas. The lineup brings together long-standing Space favourites with key figures from London’s electronic music communities and spans techno, house, UKG, jungle and drum & bass.

Headline acts include Space OGs such as Booka Shade (Live) and James Zabiela, new school tech house titans Solardo, pounding techno from Dense & Pika, plus influential UK artists such as Fat Tony, Blumitsu, Comacattz, Matt Jam Lamont, DJ Brockie & MC Det, Heartless Crew, The Ragga Twins, Emerald, MC Creed, MC CKP, MC DT and Pied Piper across a full jungle, d&b and UKG spectrum. The night will also feature sets from Space and Sun City residents including Andrew Kay, Bowditch, DJ Wigman, Fro, Gerrardo, Petchy and Spidey G.

Speaking about the return to the UK, Space Ibiza’s Juan said: “In the early days of Ibiza the British were so important in laying the foundations for the dance music scene on the Island. Throughout the years at Space, they always brought such a special energy to our dance floor and so we love to come back to the UK whenever we can and especially London with its musical history. We are so happy that we will be there on NYE with some old favourites like Booka Shade and James Zabiela as well as lots of London legends like Brockie, Det and Matt Jam Lamont… it’s going to be a great party!”

The event will run from 4pm to 5am, with music across all arenas from 6pm. The covered courtyard will operate until 10pm, and an official afterparty will be announced. VIP tickets include a champagne reception, fast-track entry, backstage mezzanine access and a Space Ibiza merchandise package.

Eutopia Warehouse, which opened this year following a £1.5 million redevelopment, spans three interlinked industrial spaces equipped with d&b Audiotechnik sound, modular stage design and large-scale lighting and visual installations.

It is the perfect place for Space Ibiza’s NYE homecoming and an unmissable one-off night of White Isle-infused hedonism.

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Ministry of Sound Celebrates 35 Years with First Names of 2026

December 11, 2025 by Alex Jukes

Ministry of Sound unveils the first wave of artists set to soundtrack its historic 35th Anniversary Programme, marking the beginning of a year-long celebration for one of electronic music’s most influential club institutions. The opening announcements preview a milestone moment for the London powerhouse as it prepares for its most transformative year yet. After 35 years at the forefront of global club culture, Ministry of Sound is readying a new chapter that will reshape the clubbing experience, with major plans to reinvent the look and feel of the club from January 2026.

Heading up the bill are heavyweight artists whose sounds have defined generations and shaped the rhythm of London nightlife. From house legends Ron Trent, Joe Claussell and Tony Humphries to global powerhouses Pete Tong, Kölsch, Darius Syrossian, Eats Everything and more, reflecting the club’s enduring influence on the city’s musical identity and sonic legacy, which continues to be the blueprint for club culture across the globe.

Alongside the headline acts, Ministry of Sound continue to put a spotlight on London’s most vital and exciting new talent. Lauren Lo Sung brings the genre-blurring house sets that have made her a fixture on the capital’s floors, Fiorella pushes deep house and minimal sounds into fresh territory, Riva Starr and Matrefakt inject tech and house flavours, and Konstantin Sibold’s melodic techno has won him acclaim across Europe.

Landing in the new year, Blink takes over Fridays at Ministry, championing the best in melodic and afro-house. Launched with Louder, it kicks off on Friday 30th January with a headline set from afro-house artist &Friends. Building on the club’s cross-genre ethos, Blink forms part of a 2026 programme that shines a light on emerging talent and brings the world’s standout artists to London’s floors.

“Everyone at Ministry of Sound is incredibly proud of what we’ve built over the last 35 years, the nights, the artists, the energy that has defined London’s sound. But we’re also thinking ahead, about what the club could become over the next 30 years. Next year marks the start of that chapter.” – Matt Long, Club Director.

The anniversary kicks off in January with Carnival of Sound on Friday 9, followed by celebrating 23 Years of Select Radio on Saturday 10. Mas Que Nada brings house and disco-infused energy on Saturday 17, while Sound of Garage revisits UKG classics on Friday 23. The month closes with two standout headline nights: &friends on Saturday 30 January, and a landmark back-to-back set from Pete Tong and Kölsch on Saturday 31, supported by Lauren Lo Sung and Jansons.

February continues the momentum with Hard Times hosting a rare daytime session on Saturday 7, featuring house pioneers Ron Trent, Joe Claussell and Tony Humphries. Later on in the month, URGE, Siesta, La Discothèque (celebrating 10 years), Smoove and Room Service bring a mix of underground and genre-spanning sounds, while Konstantin Sibold takes to the decks on Friday 20 February.

March rounds out the opening season with the Latin energy of BRESH on Saturday 7, global big-room star KSHMR on Friday 13, and the technicolour rhythms of Zamna Soundsystem on Friday 20. The month closes with Mak10 + Friends on Saturday 28, a showcase of grime, UKG, and UK funky celebrating the club’s underground spirit.

The 2026 programme honours the venue’s rich history while pushing forward into new creative territory, blending heritage with innovation, legends with rising talents and London roots with worldwide reach.

Visit the website to secure your tickets here: https://www.ministryofsound.com/tickets/

Ministry of Sound 35th Anniversary – Opening Season

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&friends, Alcemist, Andy FunkFusion, Angel Lee, Anthony Godfather, Artful Dodger, Basso, Billie Jean, Bresh, Chanel Carmichael, Chapter & Verse, Charlotte Devaney, Daniella Font, Danny Decibel, Darius Syrossian, Eats Everything, Ellzy B, Fiorella, Higgo, Hotsteppa, James Alexander, James Carter, Jansons, Jesse Calosso, Joëlla Jackson, Joezi, Joe Claussell, Josh Parkinson, Joshua Roberts, Kismet, Kölsch, Konstantin Sibold, KSHMR, La Discotheque (Celebrating 10 years), Lauren Lo Sung, DJ Majesty, Mak 10, Marcus Nasty, Mark Love, Mas Que Nada Brothers, Matrefakt, Moeaike, Murdock, Nick Christoforou, Omari, P.O.U, Padre Guilherme, Pete Tong, Philip George, Pioneer, Remixia, Rennie Peters, Riva Starr, Ron Trent, Rooby, Royal-T, RUZE, Ryan Nicholls, Sam Supplier, Sandra Omari, Sassy B, Supa D, Tebra, Tom Enzy, Tom Short, Tony Humphries, Vibe Chemistry, Vini Vici, Zamna Soundsystem, Zed Bias, Zofia.

BAILEY ZIMMERMAN ANNOUNCED AS THE FIRST HEADLINER FOR THE LONG ROAD FESTIVAL 2026

January 14, 2026December 4, 2025 by Anna Hyams

MULTI-PLATINUM STAR BAILEY ZIMMERMAN ANNOUNCED AS THE FIRST HEADLINER FOR THE LONG ROAD FESTIVAL 2026

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THE LONG ROAD RETURNS FOLLOWING ITS BIGGEST YEAR YET IN 2025 – WATCH THE RECAP HERE

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LONDON, U.K. – (Dec 3, 2025) – The UK’s largest outdoor Country, Americana and Roots festival, The Long Road, returns for a seventh year to the scenic grounds of Stanford Hall, Leicestershire over the August 2026 Bank Holiday weekend (Aug. 27 – 30). Kicking off the lineup, multi-platinum, record-breaking star Bailey Zimmerman is confirmed as the Saturday night headliner, marking his first UK performance in more than two years, following his sold-out UK and European headline run in 2024.

Celebrated as a true tastemaker event, The Long Road spotlights artists at every stage in their career, from powerhouse veterans to rising stars. With stages inspired by the places that shape country music – from front porches and dive bars, to miles across the Interstate, to the big-break main stage. The festival’s evolution sees 2026 welcoming Bailey Zimmerman, who sets the tone for the strongest line up yet with many more names to be announced.

Festival co-founder Baylen Leonard shared of the announcement: “Bailey Zimmerman is one of the most exciting live artists to emerge recently and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome him to The Long Road. With his trademark showmanship and immense singalong hits, his mainstage set is going to be one to remember. Bailey’s energy and TLR’s status as a must attend event for UK music fans is the perfect match!”

Beyond the music, festival-goers return to The Long Road year after year to soak up the Country lifestyle – U.S. inspired street food and American BBQ, craft beers, the Lucky Dice Classic Car & Bike show, line dancing, campfires, vintage funfair rides, the dog show and pooch parade, activities and games for families & kids, Country-oke, and more.

Friday & Sunday headliners and much more across four days and over six stages to be announced.

After a record-breaking super early bird release, the festival has launched Family Tickets for two adults and up to three children, saving over £80. Group, Saturday and remaining Early Bird tickets are available now at: https://www.thelongroad.com/tickets

“The array of artists on display at The Long Road demonstrates country music’s greatest strength: its variety.” – DIY

“The Long Road seems to be a shining beacon of hazy late summer, drenched in soulful wholesome vibes that are sure to put you at ease. It’s hard to put this festival in the context of festivals as a whole, because it feels as the tagline goes, like being ‘welcomed home’.” – Summer Festival Guide

“If you’re even half-curious about country, this is the weekend that will make you fall in love with it.” – Music News

“What sets The Long Road apart from other festivals is its warm, welcoming atmosphere. It feels like coming home—relaxed, fun, and safe” – Rock At Night

“The Long Road transports you to the States with its BBQ food, Kentucky bourbon masterclasses, a Honky-tonk bar, and an exciting line-up of country music stars.” – The Standard

“Phenomenal… The Long Road continues to cement its legacy as one of England’s premiere country music festivals” – Holler

“The Long Road delivers it all. It’s an authentic, immersive and welcoming family friendly experience” – Grazia

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