Max SteventonFestival season is already heating up for 2026 with major reggae, indie, electronic and disco celebrations unveiling exciting bills across the UK and the U.S. From reggae showcases to indie events and electronic weekends, here’s a snapshot of some of the standout festival lineups now confirmed for next year.
UK
Reggae Land 2026 – Milton Keynes, UK
Reggae Land returns to the National Bowl with its biggest roster yet, headlined by Vybz Kartel, Shenseea and Shaggy alongside collaborative sets and a broad mix of roots, dancehall, dub and carnival vibes across multiple stages.
Appetite On The Farm 2026 – Essex, UK
Appetite On The Farm is back over the August Bank Holiday weekend at Kelvedon Hall. The packed electronic lineup includes MJ Cole, Crazy P, Jamie Jones and Eliza Rose. The festival is expected to welcome 20,000 people and is scheduled for the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Isle of Wight Festival
The Isle of Wight Festival has added more major names to its 2026 lineup, with Two Door Cinema Club, Ash and Joel Corry now confirmed. They join previously announced headliners The Cure, rounding out a bill that blends indie heritage, alternative rock and modern chart-friendly dance.
Boogietown 2026 – Surrey, UK
Boogietown returns to Apps Court Farm on 11 July as a celebration of disco, soul and funk with a curated lineup showcasing standout artists from classic groove scenes. Confirmed performers for 2026 include Soul II Soul, Gloria Gaynor and Craig Charles.
Labyrinth On The Thames 2026 – London
Labyrinth on the Thames recently announced its return to the Royal Old Naval College. Headliners this summer are Overmono, Moby, Dom Dolla, Adriatique and Ajunadeep. The one-day shows will take place between 1-15 August.
City Splash 2026 – London (Second Wave)
City Splash has unveiled its second wave of artists, strengthening its roots-led lineup with the addition of Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson and BXKS. The new names sit alongside the festival’s already announced acts, continuing its celebration of reggae, soul and contemporary Black British music.
LIDO Festival – London
Bombay Bicycle Club have been confirmed to headline a special one-off show at LIDO Festival. Last year’s event saw Massive Attack headline with the festival receiving Best Sustainable Event at the Access All Areas Awards.
International
Reggae Rise Up – Florida, Miami/St. Petersburg Area
Reggae Rise Up Florida hits Vinoy Park for four days of reggae and genre‑blending music. The 2026 lineup spans reggae, reggae‑rock and crossover acts including Slightly Stoopid, Cypress Hill, SOJA, Iration, Rebelution, Sublime, Steel Pulse, Skip Marley and more, bringing heritage and modern energy to the spring calendar.
AURA Festival – Sofia, Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s AURA Festival is back this June, relocating to Sofia Airport Park. Taking place from 19-21 June, the lineup features Armin Van Buuren, 999999999, ALOK, BIIA, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, among others. The festival will be operated by Fest Team.
Sziget – Budapest, Hungary
One of Europe’s biggest festivals, 2026’s Sziget will feature a star-studded lineup with the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Florence + The Machine and Underworld, Bring Me the Horizon and Zara Larsson set to perform from 11-15 August on Budapest’s Óbuda Island.
Governors Ball – New York, USA
Returning June 5–7, Governors Ball brings a spectrum of music to Randall’s Island. The 2026 lineup features Lorde, Stray Kids, and A$AP Rocky, with additional performances by Baby Keem, Kali Uchis, Wet Leg, Dominic Fike, and more.
Freaks Of Nature Festival – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Taking place across two weekends in February, Freaks of Nature focuses on electronic dance music and global club culture. The 2026 artist roster includes Alan Walker, Alesso, Amelie Lens, ARTBAT, Meduza, and Morten, promising high-energy DJ sets, immersive production, and international talent.