{"id":2252826,"date":"2026-01-27T14:15:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2252826"},"modified":"2026-01-27T14:15:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:15:23","slug":"latitude-festival-reveals-major-new-music-names-and-landmark-comedy-line-up-for-20th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/latitude-festival-reveals-major-new-music-names-and-landmark-comedy-line-up-for-20th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Latitude Festival Reveals Major New Music Names And Landmark Comedy Line-Up For 20th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Latitude Festival<\/strong> has unveiled a huge new wave of artists for its 20th anniversary edition, returning to <strong>Henham Park<\/strong>, Suffolk from 23rd\u201326th 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\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photonic-flickr-stream photonic-stream \" id=\"photonic-flickr-stream-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rockshotmag\/54948953867\/\" title=\"Alessi Rose @ O2 Kentish Town Forum (Kalpesh Patel)\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alessi Rose @ O2 Kentish Town Forum (Kalpesh Patel)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .wp-caption --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .photonic-stream or .photonic-panel --><\/p>\n<p>On the music front, newly confirmed acts include <strong>Jalen Ngonda<\/strong>, <strong>David Gray<\/strong> and punk icons <strong>The Undertones<\/strong>, who join an already eclectic bill topped by <strong>David Byrne<\/strong> (UK festival exclusive), <strong>Lewis Capaldi<\/strong> and<strong> Teddy Swims<\/strong>. They\u2019ll be joined across the weekend by the likes of <strong>The Flaming Lips<\/strong>, <strong>Self Esteem<\/strong>, <strong>Wet Leg<\/strong>, <strong>Tom Grennan<\/strong>, <strong>Tom Odell<\/strong>, <strong>Billy Ocean<\/strong>, <strong>Dry Cleaning<\/strong>, <strong>English Teacher<\/strong>, <strong>Vanessa Carlton<\/strong> and many more, cementing <strong>Latitude\u2019s<\/strong> reputation for blending global stars with left-field discoveries.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photonic-flickr-stream photonic-stream \" id=\"photonic-flickr-stream-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rockshotmag\/53016111605\/\" title=\"Tom Grennan @ Glastonbury Festival 2023 (Kalpesh Patel)\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53016111605_e821a8cc6a_o.jpg\" alt=\"Tom Grennan @ Glastonbury Festival 2023 (Kalpesh Patel)\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tom Grennan @ Glastonbury Festival 2023 (Kalpesh Patel)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .wp-caption --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .photonic-stream or .photonic-panel --><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Obelisk Arena<\/strong> additions bring together generations and genres. Multi-platinum singer-songwriter <strong>David Gray<\/strong> returns with a catalogue of era-defining songs, while soul revelation <strong>Jalen Ngonda<\/strong> brings his timeless, Daptone-honed sound to Suffolk. Meanwhile, <strong>The Undertones<\/strong> celebrate 50 years as one of punk\u2019s most influential bands, promising a hit-packed set of enduring classics. Also appearing are Mexico City experimentalists <strong>Diles Que No Me Maten<\/strong>, Irish trad innovators <strong>BIIRD<\/strong>, and <strong>Gok Wan<\/strong>, who opens the main stage with a feel-good DJ set.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Second Stage<\/strong> continues <strong>Latitude\u2019s<\/strong> tradition of pairing cult favourites with rising stars. Highlights include <strong>The Beta Band<\/strong>, <strong>Saint Etienne<\/strong> (fresh from announcing their final studio album), <strong>Peter Hook &amp; The Light<\/strong> performing material from<strong> Joy Division<\/strong> and <strong>New Orde<\/strong>r, plus contemporary names such as <strong>Alessi Rose<\/strong>, <strong>James Marriott<\/strong>, <strong>Lime Garden<\/strong>, <strong>Panic Shack<\/strong> and <strong>The Lilacs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photonic-flickr-stream photonic-stream \" id=\"photonic-flickr-stream-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rockshotmag\/52214344529\/\" title=\"Peter Hook and the Light @ Brixton Academy\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52214344529_6ddeb255ac_o.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Hook and the Light @ Brixton Academy\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Peter Hook and the Light @ Brixton Academy<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .wp-caption --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .photonic-stream or .photonic-panel --><\/p>\n<p>Over in the <strong>Sunrise Arena<\/strong>, the festival\u2019s home for late-night energy and experimentation, the lineup champions boundary-pushing artists including <strong>Snapped Ankles<\/strong>, <strong>Deadletter<\/strong>, <strong>Maria Somerville<\/strong>, <strong>Adult DVD<\/strong> and <strong>Pollyfromthedirt<\/strong>, reinforcing <strong>Latitude\u2019s<\/strong> commitment to future-facing sounds and underground culture.<\/p>\n<p>Comedy also takes centre stage in this milestone year. <strong>Latitude<\/strong> marks 20 years since becoming the first UK festival to give comedy equal billing with music, and the <strong>TK Maxx presents the Comedy Arena<\/strong> reflects that legacy in full. Headliners <strong>Jack Dee<\/strong>, <strong>Jen Brister<\/strong> and <strong>Ross Noble<\/strong> lead the bill, alongside a UK music festival exclusive appearance from <strong>Sir Lenny Henry<\/strong>, marking his return to stand-up after 17 years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photonic-flickr-stream photonic-stream \" id=\"photonic-flickr-stream-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rockshotmag\/54705936928\/\" title=\"Latitude Festival 2025 (Kalpesh Patel)\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54705936928_e8cf57cde7_o.jpg\" alt=\"Latitude Festival 2025 (Kalpesh Patel)\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Latitude Festival 2025 (Kalpesh Patel)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .wp-caption --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .photonic-stream or .photonic-panel --><\/p>\n<p>Across the weekend, audiences can also catch performances from <strong>David O\u2019Doherty<\/strong>, <strong>Josie Long<\/strong>, <strong>Marcus Brigstocke<\/strong>, <strong>Rosie Jones<\/strong>, <strong>Flo &amp; Joan<\/strong>, <strong>Chloe Petts<\/strong>, <strong>Fatiha El-Ghorri<\/strong>, <strong>Phil Ellis<\/strong>, and many more, plus showcases spotlighting the next generation of comedy talent.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the announcement, <strong>Latitude<\/strong> founder <strong>Melvin Benn<\/strong> described the 2026 edition as a celebration of everything the festival stands for: discovery, diversity and shared creative experience. Twenty years on, <strong>Latitude<\/strong> continues to evolve while staying true to its original spirit.<\/p>\n<p>With music, comedy, arts, food, wellness and family experiences all woven into the weekend, <strong>Latitude 2026<\/strong> is shaping up to be a landmark celebration worthy of its anniversary.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bT7ywARmmF\">\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rockshotmagazine.com\/latitude-festival-2025-a-family-festival-full-of-discovery-delight-and-just-a-bit-of-madness\/\">Latitude Festival 2025: A Family Festival Full Of Discovery, Delight And Just A Bit of Madness<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cLatitude Festival 2025: A Family Festival Full Of Discovery, Delight And Just A Bit of Madness\u201d \u2014 Rockshot Magazine\" src=\"https:\/\/rockshotmagazine.com\/latitude-festival-2025-a-family-festival-full-of-discovery-delight-and-just-a-bit-of-madness\/embed\/#?secret=ntCdngZ04b#?secret=bT7ywARmmF\" data-secret=\"bT7ywARmmF\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"et_social_bottom_trigger\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source rockshotmagazine.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Latitude Festival has unveiled a huge new wave of artists for its 20th anniversary edition, returning to Henham Park, Suffolk from 23rd\u201326th July 2026. 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