Dot to Dot Festival reveals the first wave of artists for 2026
The powerhouse festival will descend on Bristol on May 23rd and in Nottingham on May 24th.
Photo: Ben Young
Following landmark 20th anniversary celebrations last year, Dot to Dot has announced its return to Bristol and Nottingham over the late May bank holiday, with an equally impressive array of artists set to play at the two-part festival this year.
Thirty acts have been announced so far, and leading the eclectic lineup are energetic punk rockers Lambrini Girls. The Brighton duo took 2025 by storm with the release of their debut album, and are well-renowned for their riotous shows that will be sure to cause a stir.
Also heading up the bill, alternative EDM duo Fcukers will bring the energy with their inventive set, alongside Irish shoegaze revivalists NewDad, who continue to redefine the genre’s landscape with their signature shimmering sound.
In the spirit of championing up-and-coming artists, the lineup boasts a wide array of genres, from art-rock outfit Pebbledash to folk/ indie-pop mashup Silver Gore, the psychedelic sounds of Vancouver four-piece Meltt, and everything in between.
There’s the chance to catch some stars in the making, including Alice Costelloe, former Superfood bassist and half of shoegaze duo Big Deal, and Pozzy, the upcoming 20-year-old who melds grime, R&B and electronic influences to create his fresh sound.
With an already impressive lineup and over 100 artists yet to be announced, tickets are selling fast and can be bought here.
