The latest wave of names for Dot To Dot Festival 2026 has just been revealed – and sees an incredible array of local talent announced. Once again championing artists from in and around Bristol and Nottingham, more than 130* new names have been added to the festival.
East Midlands local acts heading to Nottingham on Sunday 24th May include SANCHO PANZA, LEAH WILCOX, PEOPLE LAUGHING, CHEAP DIRTY HORSE, ARCHY & THE ASTRONAUTS, PICT, DRURY HILL, RAINBOW FROG BISCUITS, MANIC STATE, THE HARBOURS, EMIDORA and DURA MATER.
These new names join the likes of LAMBRINI GIRLS, FCUKERS, RATBOYS, NEWDADand MANDY, INDIANA playing across multiple venues across the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Speaking of the new names, Dot To Dot Festival booker Ben Ryles said:
“We’re thrilled to once again support the local scenes in Bristol and Nottingham. They are a vital part of the musical culture of these cities, and to shine a light on these incredible acts is something we’re continuously proud of. Idles, Hard Life, London Grammar, Jake Bugg and lots of others local artists have played the festival before going on to play larger venues and it’s amazing to be part of that journey. Grassroots venues and artists are at the centre of Dot To Dot’s ethos, and we can’t wait to see these artists thrive.”
Dot To Dot 2026 is the fastest selling edition ever with the Bank Holiday weekend set to host the biggest celebration of new music and giving a platform for breakthrough artists to play on stages in the East Midlands. Tickets are on sale now via alttickets.com and priced at £35 (plus booking fee).
The complete Nottingham line-up is:
ALFIE SHARP, AMANTES, ANTONIO PANZERA, ARCHY & THE ASTRONAUTS, BEGGARS BLISS, BIG RHINO, CALLUM KERRIGAN, CHAKRA SHAKERS, CHARGEMATE, CHEAP DIRTY HORSE, CHLOE RODERS, CIARAN MARSHALL, CLUB HAZY, CONTENT PROVIDER, COUNT SHAW, DAISY PEACOCK, DAVINA SONGBIRD, DEAD RAT SOCIETY, DEAR LILY, DEIAH MARIE, DJ FEVER & LOCAL HEALERS, DOG EXPLOSION, DRURY HILL, DURA MATER, ELEANOR MCGREGOR, EMIDORA, ESTELLA, FLÖAT, GANNETS, GREEN GRANGO, GÜDNESS, HONOR, KID SPIRIT, KRISTA, KT LYLE, LACE THIEF, LEAH WILCOX, MALCHIJAH, MANIC STATE, MATT MCCARTHY, MORAL PANIC, OK, LADY, OPERATION GRAND SLAM, PEOPLE LAUGHING, PERKALATOR JAM SESSION, PICT, POLITE BUREAUX, POSSUM KID, RAINBOW FROG BISCUITS, SAFFRON GRAY, SAM SHAW & THE REAL EYES, SANCHO PANZA, SEA MIRROR SEA, SHANKLAND, SK., SOFT SERVE, SUNK, TERZA RIMA, THE GALLOWED GLASS, THE GRUMBLER & THE GROUSE, THE HARBOURS, THE PEOPLE ASSEMBLY, THEE TELEPHONES, VEDUNA, VEE ADU, VIKASATI, YOU WANT FOX
The latest line-up of artists playing in both Bristol AND Nottingham:
ADULT DVD, AFTERNOON BIKE RIDE, ALFREDA, ALICE COSTELLOE, ANOTHER COUNTRY $$$$, ANY YOUNG MECHANIC, ATTIC O MATIC, BLEECH 9:3, BLOSSOM CALADRONE, CEEBO, CHINESE AMERICAN BEAR, CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL, CURIOSITY SHOP, DAVE LOFTS, EAST EXCHANGE, EAVES WILDER, ELIZA MCLAMB, FCUKERS, FLOODING, FLYNN GURRY, FOOL NELSON, GOODBYE, GRANDMAS HOUSE, GREEN STAR, HUNNY BUZZ, JESSY BLAKEMORE, JUST FOR FUN, KATZPASCALE, LA SECURITIE, LAMBRINI GIRLS, LAWN CHAIR, LITTLE GRANDAD, LUCIA & THE BEST BOYS, MAE HILL, MANDY, INDIANA, MARLON FUNAKI, MARSY, MELANIE BAKER, MELTT, MIDDLEMAN, MITCH SANTIAGO, MORN, MOTHER SOKI, MURKAGE DAVE, NEWDAD, OFFICE DOG, OPAL MAG, PEBBLEDASH, PISS, POLLYFROMTHEDIRT, POZZY, PREWN, QUICKLY, QUICKLY, RATBOYS, RIBBON SKIRT, SARAH METH, SILVER GORE, SUNDAY MOURNERS, SWORDES, THE CHEAP THRILLS, THE ITCH, THE RIONS, THE TULLAMARINES, TOOTH, UGLY OZO, YES AND MAYBE
Confirmed stages so far include:
Nottingham: ROCK CITY, ROCK CITY BETA, BLACK CHERRY LOUNGE, RESCUE ROOMS, RED ROOMS, ACOUSTIC ROOMS, BODEGA, BODEGA BAR, STEALTH, THE PALAIS, ROUGH TRADE, METRONOME, THE GROVE, THE CHAPEL (THE ANGEL), THE OLD BUS DEPOT, JAM CAFÉ, 31K, THE CAROUSEL
Posted on 26 March 2026
