As Latitude marks its 20th anniversary, organisers are celebrating two decades of fearless creativity with an expanded line up across the Obelisk Arena, Second Stage, Sunrise Arena, and the first wave of Comedy Arena announcements. This year’s artists span generations and genres, pairing beloved icons with exciting new talent in music and comedy alike. Allow us to guide you through your latest additions…
Organisers thrilled to welcome a host of exceptional artists to the Obelisk Arena. DAVID GRAY, whose beloved songs like Babylon and Sail Away have soundtracked lives for over two decades, brings his emotive songwriting and powerful voice to Henham Park for a moment of reflection and mass singalongs.
Soul sensation JALEN NGONDA arrives fresh from the release of his acclaimed 2023 debut Come Around and Love Me. With a rich, vintage-rooted sound compared to Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye, Ngonda has quickly become one of contemporary soul’s most exciting voices.
Legendary punk pioneers THE UNDERTONES celebrate 50 years since forming in Derry. Armed with classics such as Teenage Kicks and Here Comes the Summer, their sharp hooks and irrepressible energy remain as exhilarating as ever.
Representing the cutting edge of Mexico City’s underground scene, DILES QUE NO ME MATEN bring a boundary-pushing blend of post-punk, psychedelia, and hypnotic Latin rhythms, offering one of the line up’s most immersive and experimental live experiences.
Irish traditional collective BIIRD deliver atmospheric performances with ethereal vocals and expansive soundscapes. This all-female supergroup delivers the spirit of a trad session with a contemporary edge.
Opening the Obelisk Arena on Friday, style icon GOK WAN brings a joyful, high-energy DJ set celebrating disco, house, and euphoric dancefloor classics.
The Second Stage continues Latitude’s tradition of pairing revered innovators with fast-rising contemporary voices. Returning to the festival, ALESSI ROSE showcases her introspective pop, soaring hooks, and confessional lyricism. Cult innovators THE BETA BAND deliver their genre-defying blend of folk, psychedelia, post-rock, and electronic experimentation in a rare and immersive live appearance. NATHAN EVANS, joined by The SAINT PHNX Band, builds on his viral sea-shanty success with a set full of infectious singalongs and contemporary polish.
Fresh from a meteoric rise and armed with his 2025 debut Don’t Tell the Dog, JAMES MARRIOTT brings candid lyricism, indie rock energy, and an award-winning live reputation. On their farewell run, beloved trio SAINT ETIENNE return with over three decades of indie-pop mastery, while PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT deliver a post-punk masterclass spanning the Joy Division and New Order catalogue, from Blue Monday to Love Will Tear Us Apart.
Brighton quartet LIME GARDEN bring playful, danceable indie rock infused with disco and post-punk flair. Welsh trio PANIC SHACK follow buzz around their 2025 self-titled debut with fierce, fun, high-octane punk, while North West indie-pop outfit THE LILACS complete the stage with anthemic energy.
The Sunrise Arena remains the festival’s beating heart for discovery, experimentation and after-dark energy. SNAPPED ANKLES return with their immersive blend of post-punk, krautrock, and ritualistic dance rhythms, emphasising communal, high-intensity performances. Rising London band DEADLETTER bring sharp, emotionally charged post-punk, while MARIA SOMERVILLE continues to develop her immersive dream-pop sound. GOOD HEALTH GOOD WEALTH pair socially conscious lyricism with high-energy delivery, and Irish ensemble MADRA SALACH explore genre-blurring territory rooted in folk tradition and experimentation.
London-based multidisciplinary artist HUGO HAMLET appears amid creative momentum, blending alt-pop, performance art, and genre-fluid songwriting with a striking visual identity. High-intensity post-punk outfit BLEECH 9:3, Bristol collective ADULT DVD, rising indie artist RAYNOR and lo-fi indie artist POLLYFROMTHEDIRT round out a line up dedicated to bold, emerging voices.
Latitude’s 20th anniversary also celebrates two decades of ground-breaking comedy programming. As the first UK festival to give comedy equal billing with music, Latitude’s Comedy Arena remains the most prestigious destination of the summer.
Comedy legends ROSS NOBLE, JEN BRISTER and JACK DEE headline an exceptional bill, joined by SIR LENNY HENRY in a rare UK festival exclusive.
ROSS NOBLE returns with his legendary improvised chaos – performances never the same twice. His Latitude history includes leading a 3,000-strong conga line across the site in 2008, one of the festival’s most joyously absurd, unforgettable moments.
JEN BRISTER brings razor-sharp observational comedy and fearless honesty. One of the UK’s most distinctive comedy voices, Jen’s brilliantly frank material about parenting, politics, and modern life combines personal storytelling with fierce intelligence and impeccable timing.
Master of deadpan comedy JACK DEE returns to Henham Park with his signature dry wit and impeccable timing. A true Latitude favourite who performed at the festival’s 10th anniversary, Jack’s return for the 20th edition is particularly poignant. A household name for three decades, his intelligent observational comedy and sardonic style make him one of British comedy’s true greats.
In a UK festival exclusive, LENNY HENRY brings his legendary presence to Latitude’s 20th anniversary. A true icon of British entertainment with over five decades at the pinnacle of comedy, acting, and broadcasting, Sir Lenny’s appearance marks a rare festival performance from one of Britain’s most beloved entertainers.
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