Geese revealed as secret headliner for End of the Road 2026
The band join fellow headliners Pulp, CMAT and Mac DeMarco.
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Geese have been announced as the secret headliner for End of the Road Festival 2026, completing the festival’s headline lineup and ending weeks of speculation.
The Brooklyn band join an already stacked bill that includes previously announced headliners Pulp, CMAT, and Mac DeMarco. Their addition fills the long-teased mystery slot that End of the Road traditionally keeps under wraps until the wider lineup is revealed in stages.
The announcement marks a significant step up for Geese, who have rapidly established themselves as one of the most unpredictable and critically discussed guitar bands in recent years. Their ascent has been driven by a growing reputation for volatile, shape-shifting live shows and a sound that pulls from post-punk, art rock and experimental indie.
Following the release of their 2025 album Getting Killed, the band have expanded their international profile, moving from cult favourites to a festival act now positioned at the top of a major UK line-up.
End of the Road has long used its final secret headliner slot as a way to build intrigue, often reserving it for a surprise or left-field booking that aligns with the festival’s curatorial identity rather than mainstream headliner logic.
Geese’s booking also brings them back to familiar territory. Only three years on from their 2023 set at the Big Top stage, the band will now return to top The Woods Stage on Thursday night — a striking progression that highlights just how quickly their profile has risen.
The performance is already being tipped as one of the standout moments of the 2026 edition, capturing both the momentum behind the band and the festival’s continued knack for elevating fast-emerging artists into headline slots.
Geese’s inclusion underscores End of the Road’s long-standing emphasis on forward-facing alternative music and emerging artists on the cusp of wider breakout success.
For Geese, it represents one of their most high-profile UK festival bookings to date. For End of the Road, it preserves the tradition of surprise while reinforcing the identity that has made it a standout fixture in the British festival calendar.
