Huge lineup announcements storm in for shows across Summer 2026. Here’s everything you need to know…

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Updated: 08th December 2025
Written by Bryony Mezzatesta
Huge lineup announcements storm in for shows across Summer 2026. Here’s everything you need to know…

2025 is gonna be a hard one to beat. It’s the year Oasis came to town. Kneecap dominated the news, Lewis Capaldi made his long-awaited return, and Taylor Swift released her 12th, I’ll repeat that, 12th studio album. And at the tail-end of one hell of a year for our music community, we’re already starting to think 2026 might just be stiff competition. Here’s everything you need to know.

Slam Dunk Festival

23 & 24 May 

Pop Punk and alt-rock fans unite once again late May bank-holiday for one of the most impressive lineups yet. The one-day festival (Slam Dunk South: Sat 23, Slam Dunk North: Sun 24) offers a host of huge alternative names including Headliners Good Charlotte. Also appearing: Taking Back Sunday, Sublime, Bury Tomorrow, Dashboard Confessional, President, Hawthorne Heights, The Menzingers, Motion City Soundtrack and others.

Sublime head to Slam Dunk for their first-ever UK show, and Taking Back Sunday will be celebrating 20 years of Louder Now with an anniversary set. Finally, fans will be treated to a set from one of the UK’s hottest new acts on the scene right now, the enigmatic President.

Tickets on sale now. HERE.

Isle of Wight Festival

18-21 June

Sky presents The Isle of Wight Festival 2026 has announced the first wave of acts, including headliners Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris, and The Cure. One of the first major UK festivals to release its key lineup, this one sure won't disappoint. Consistently offering something for everyone, this unique festival for music lovers of all ages also features Teddy Swims, Wet Leg, Tom Grennan, Feeder, Sex Pistols (Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, Steve Jones) featuring Frank Carter, The Last Dinner Party, Luvcat, and many more. A historic festival most loved for its ability to blend new talent with established artists through platforms such as its New Blood Competition for emerging artists wishing to perform on a major festival stage.

Global Superstar Lewis Capaldi will headline Friday 18th June, bringing his powerful voice and emotionally charged lyrical mastery to the crowds of Newport. He is well and truly back. Saturday 20th sees critically acclaimed DJ Calvin Harris take top spot with the chart-topping electronic, funk-influenced sound he’s famed for. And taking the weekend to a close, 80s icons The Cure continue a 45-year career streak after their return with new material in the form of their new album entitled ‘Songs of a Lost World’, released earlier this year. One not to miss.

Tickets on sale now. HERE.

Two Door Cinema Club

Friday 26th June

Marking the 15th Anniversary of their debut album Tourist History, Two Door Cinema Club have announced a huge outdoor show at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday 26th June 2026. Special guests The Vaccines, James Marriott, and The Royston Club join the lineup in celebration. On why the band chose London for their commemoration- 

“London is the first place outside of Ireland we called home, we recorded Tourist History in this city, and it's been the setting for so many iconic moments in our career. We’re proud to be Irish, but this also feels like a hometown show for us. London knows how it's done, so we can’t wait to celebrate with you.”

Tickets on General Sale 9am Friday 10th October 2025. HERE.

Snow Patrol

Friday 3rd July

Another major date for the diary in 2026 is the return of long standing alt-rock exports Snow Patrol to London with an outdoor show at London’s Crystal Palace Park. Support comes from Rag ‘n’ Bone Man and newcomer Nieve Ella. Having completed a highly successful run of sold-out shows across the UK and Europe earlier this year, Snow Patrol offered up a number packed summer of festival appearances including TRNSMT, Latitude and Glasto. Expect to hear huge hits ‘Run’, ‘Open Your Eyes’ and ‘Just Say Yes’ in celebration of 20 years since their debut album was released. Frontman Gary Lightbody says-

“We’re excited to play Crystal Palace Park next summer. It’ll be our first outdoor London show for a long while. It’s going to be a great day with a fantastic line up of bands and solo artists.”


Tickets on General Sale 9am Friday 10th October 2025. HERE.