Your Alcove and Listening Post line-ups are here!

Across Music

We are thrilled to welcome new names to our Second Stage; Arthur Hill brings his energetic, eclectic indie/pop sounds, Cardiff-born singer-songwriter Ben Ellis brings his raw storytelling and intimate yet electrifying stage presence, Midnight Generation bring their infectious disco-electronic beats and high-energy performances, and Son Mieux, a seven-piece band from The Hague, delivers danceable rhythms and poignant lyrics.

Our Sunrise Arena also continues to grow with some brilliant new additions from rising artists: Westside Cowboy, Silver Gore, Lyvia, Somebody’s Child and Olive Jones join the bill on our woodland stage, showcasing their incredible musical talents.

Brad Kella, winner of Channel 4 show The Piano, will perform on our stunning Waterfront Stage. Discovered in Liverpool, Kella’s journey from leaving school without GCSEs to earning a Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts scholarship has captivated audiences. Now signed and a debut album on the way, Kella will play a historic performance at The Beatles Story, becoming the first musician in over a decade to play John Lennon’s last piano.

The Alcove Stage at Latitude has long been a vital platform for emerging artists. This year we are excited to welcome Freak Slug, The Wytches and VOWWS to the headline billings. Freak Slug, led by Manchester’s Xenya Genovese, blends alt-pop with darker, experimental sounds on her debut album. The Wytches bring raw energy and chaotic sound with emotional lyrics, while VOWWS, an Australian duo based in L.A., introduce their signature “death pop” to the stage.

SISTRA, known for emotional alt-pop, will showcase tracks from The Pursuit of Feeling Fine alongside her upcoming release Between My Shoulder Blades. Neckbreakers, an electrifying punk rock band, deliver their raw, high-energy sound, while Ellur, a rising indie-pop artist, captivates with dreamy yet bold melodies. Manchester-based duo samxemma fuse maximalist electronic music with glitchy drops, and Nxdia, an Egyptian-British alt-pop artist, challenges gender norms with fierce confidence.

Irish singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe brings heartfelt, emotive music, and TTSSFU, a high-energy punk band, continues to gain traction with their debut EP. Mandrake Handshake, an alt-rock band with a dark, psychedelic sound, continues to captivate UK audiences. Imogen & The Knife explore themes of identity with ethereal vocals and experimental sound, while  Young Athena fuses soul, R&B, grime, and hip-hop, and has already earned airplay on BBC Introducing and BBC 1Xtra.

London-based duo RIP Magic blend indie rock with experimental electronics, catching the attention of Tyler, the Creator. BOLD Love is a Dublin-based dream-pop band gaining praise for its evocative sound. Rising indie singer-songwriter Finn Forster continues to gain recognition for his introspective style. Nadia Kadek, an emerging indie-pop star, has impressed Glastonbury audiences with her storytelling, while The Pill, a punk duo, has made a name for itself with its high-energy performances.

Across The Arts

Whether it’s quick-fire improv or personal, insightful stand-up, Latitude’s comedy lineup has something for everyone, ensuring a weekend full of laughter and unforgettable moments. Joining the bill on the Comedy Arena presented by TK Maxx is Jen Brister, a stand-up comic seen on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, QI, and Mock the Week. Known for her powerful performances and sharp observations, Jen has toured extensively with her solo shows and written a comedy memoir, The Other Mother.

Olga Koch – who was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2018, Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival in 2020, longlisted for Best Stand Up Show at the National Comedy Awards in 2021 and her show Fight won the 2022 Writers Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy – returns to the comedy stage.

Also returning to Latitude are The Comedy Store Players, featuring the original stars of Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Josie Lawrence, Richard Vranch, Neil Mullarkey, and Lee Simpson. Their razor-sharp wit and spontaneous improv paired with audience suggestions steering the show ensures no two performances are the same.

Since debuting in 2019, The Listening Post has become a festival highlight, celebrating the power of live spoken word. Notable guests this year include Brian Bilston, Twitter’s unofficial Poet Laureate, known for his humorous verse, and journalist and author Maya Oppenheim, who will discuss the impact of Andrew Tate on modern culture, drawing from her book The Pocket Guide to the Patriarchy.

The Penguin Podcast is coming to Latitude with a special live episode of its brand-new series, Ask Penguin. In this live recording, the podcast will take listeners inside Penguin Books, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the authors, editors, and other incredible people who bring the magic of books to life. From discovering your next page-turning read to learning what a day in the life of an editor is like, Ask Penguin covers it all.

Comedians Amy Gledhill and Harriet Kemsley will bring their podcast Single Ladies in Your Area to the stage, exploring the challenges of dating in your 30s. Emily Buchanan will read from her acclaimed debut novel, Send Flowers, a story about grief and activism, while Sarah Lamptey and Alice Hopkins return to host, guiding audiences through a weekend of thought-provoking discussions, poetry, and live performances.

Adding to the line-up of bestselling authors, headline speakers, podcasters, and special guests, Latitude will showcase words of wisdom and wonder from the upcoming National Poetry Centre in Leeds. Spearheaded by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and set to open in 2028,  the centre promises to be a national hub for poetry, literacy, and learning, celebrating diverse voices, fostering creativity, and making poetry more accessible. As part of its mission, the centre will bring poets to Latitude, taking over The Bookshop at Latitude on Sunday.

Faber & Faber, one of the world’s great independent publishing houses, is taking over The Bookshop on Saturday. Founded in 1929 with poetry at its core – with T.S. Eliot as its first Poetry Editor – Faber has consistently discovered and published the finest writers in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, film, and children’s books.

Martha Kearney will curate a special day of nature writing events at The Bookshop on Friday, bringing together celebrated authors and nature enthusiasts to explore the connection between storytelling and the natural world. A long-time resident of Suffolk, Kearney possesses a profound love for the countryside and frequently walks at Redgrave and Lopham Fen, a wetland landscape owned by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

“I have been coming to Latitude for close to  20 years and love the way the festival has celebrated writing as well as music. It will be brilliant to introduce so many talented nature writers to a broader audience” – Martha Kearny

Norfolk’s Patrick Barkham, a renowned natural history writer for The Guardian, will be a guest of Martha Kearney at The Bookshop. A key figure in the revitalisation of British nature writing, Patrick has authored several acclaimed books.

With still a wealth of music, comedy, theatre, dance, poetry and podcasts still to announce, plus our Kids & Family and Wellness programmes, there’s something for everyone at Latitude. Weekend and Day tickets are on sale at the link below, we’ll see you in the summer…