Leeds Festival announces second wave of artists for 2026 including Violet Grohl and Cruz Beckham - full list
Leeds Festival has today dropped a bumper announcement, adding over 60 new names to the 2026 bill and revealing a revolutionary shift in the festival’s layout.
Joining previously announced heavyweights Charli xcx, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C. and RAYE is a second wave of talent that reinforces the festival’s commitment to indie-rock heritage while ushering in a new era of rock royalty.
The 60+ new names highlight the festival’s role as a vital springboard for the next generation of icons. Leading the charge are two of the most anticipated debuts of the decade: Violet Grohl and Cruz Beckham and The Breakers.
While Grohl has previously shared the stage with her father, Dave, her arrival at Leeds in 2026 marks her definitive debut as a solo powerhouse in the alternative scene.
Similarly, Cruz Beckham’s inclusion - fresh off his breakout UK club tour - signals a culture-shifting moment for the festival as it welcomes the heirs to the British indie throne.
They join a pack of artists who have defined the sound of the mid-2020s, including the melodic pop of Declan McKenna and Maisie Peters, and the viral energy of James Marriott.
In a move that will delight local fans, the latest announcement features a strong contingency of Northern talent that belongs solely to Yorkshire.
Topping the list are The Lathums and The K’s, both of whom will be appearing as Leeds exclusives for 2026.
The inclusion of these bands reinforces the unique identity of the Leeds site, which has already made history this year by introducing a Thursday night Main Stage headliner for the first time ever - the legendary Kasabian.
With The Lathums and The K’s now on board, Bramham Park is firmly positioning itself as the premier destination for guitar music in the North.
The standout news for electronic fans is the launch of The Warehouse: a brand-new, purpose-built home for dance music.
This state-of-the-art structure is designed to provide a fully immersive club experience, pairing high-end lighting with a sound system specifically tuned for the heavy bass of the 2026 dance scene.
Discovery remains at the core of the Leeds experience. Beyond the headline-grabbing names, spots have been secured for rising regional stars like The Lilacs, Garage Flower, and the post-punk grit of Gurriers.
From the raw potential of Grohl and Beckham to the industrial pulse of The Warehouse, Leeds 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark edition for Bramham Park.
Leeds Festival 2026 - current line-up
- Absolutely
- Adéla
- Alisa
- Amma
- Arkayla
- Arthur Hill
- bar italia
- Basht.
- Bassvictim
- Betty
- Bleech 9:3
- Cardinals
- Charli xcx
- Chase & Status
- Clara La San
- Clementine Douglas
- Cruz Beckham and the Breakers
- Dave
- Day We Ran
- Declan McKenna
- dexter in the newsagent
- DJ EJ
- Djammin
- Duke Dumont
- Finessekid
- Florence + The Machine
- Florence Road
- Florentenes
- Fontaines D.C.
- Garage Flower
- Geese
- Gurriers
- Hamdi
- Hedex
- Holly Humberstone
- Hybrid Minds
- IN PARALLEL
- [IVY]
- Jack Marlow
- JADE
- James Marriott
- Josh Baker
- Julia Wolf
- Julian Fijma
- Kasabian
- Kettama
- Kilu
- Kingfishr
- Kneecap
- Lamb
- Locky
- Maisie Peters
- Mall Grab
- Meeshy
- Mulaa Joans
- Niko B
- Notion
- Omar +
- Overpass
- Paris Paloma
- People I've Met
- Pozzy
- RAYE
- Raynor
- Riordan
- Role Model
- Rose Gray
- Rossi.
- Ruby Roberts
- Sade Olutola
- Saint Ludo
- Say Now
- she's green
- Silva Bumpa
- Skepta
- Skepta b2b East End Dubs
- Skye Newman
- Slayyyter
- sombr
- Sota
- SPEED
- The Guest List
- The K’s
- The Lathums
- The Lilacs
- The North
- Tooth
- Violet Grohl
- Westside Cowboy
- WHATMORE
- YT
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