More than 260 new additions have been unveiled for the Northamptonshire festival.
More than 30 acts have been added to the festival’s 2026 line-up.
The festival from the Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery will host more than 2,000 artists across over 400 grassroots venues, it says.
A full market investigation has been called for.
The annual festival ‘showcases the music, dance, food, art, film, language and ideas that enrich diverse communities.’
The festival held between 21–24 May 2026 at Wiltshire’s Charlton Park Estate faced a review of its premises license.
“There is no need for further consultation – the evidence and support for action are already overwhelming,” said one industry figure.
Bristol’s St. Paul’s Carnival, which has been running since 1968, is set to be scaled…
From 15-21 May the AIF are asking fans to share their first festival experiences.
The festival, set to take place 21-24 May, is headlined by the punk act Bob Vylan.