Latitude Festival announces 20th anniversary line-up with David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi and Alex James

Latitude Festival will celebrate its 20th edition at Henham Park, Suffolk, from 23rd to 26th July 2026, with a landmark line-up led by David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi and Teddy Swims.

The bill also features The Flaming Lips, The Last Dinner Party, Self Esteem, Tom Grennan, Tom Odell, Wet Leg, Alex James’ Britpop Classical, Billy Ocean, English Teacher, Vanessa Carlton, Dry Cleaning, Kevin Morby, Alice Phoebe Lou, Florence Road, Getdown Services, Just Mustard, Keo and Westside Cowboy.

Festival founder and director Melvin Benn said: “Twenty years of Latitude feels like both a moment and a lifetime. This first lineup announcement celebrates everything Latitude has always stood for: fearless programming, artistic ambition, and that magical collision between discovery and legacy. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve built together, and I can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at Henham Park this July.”

David Byrne will perform in a UK festival exclusive, bringing a career-spanning set that blends songs from Talking Heads and his solo work with visual storytelling and choreography. Byrne said: “Really looking forward to this. A wide-ranging festival, and well curated. A great day in the country.”

Lewis Capaldi returns to Latitude following his headline set in 2022, marking his first major performance since stepping back from touring. Teddy Swims also returns, promising a high-energy set of his soulful pop hits ‘Lose Control’ and ‘The Door’.

Elsewhere, The Flaming Lips bring their signature spectacle to Suffolk, The Last Dinner Party follow their Mercury Prize win with a main stage return, and Self Esteem revisits the festival after her acclaimed 2022 set. Tom Grennan and Tom Odell add to the British contingent, while Wet Leg return with their second album Moisturizer.

Alex James’ Britpop Classical show will reimagine ’90s anthems from Blur, Oasis, Pulp and The Verve with orchestral arrangements and guest vocalists. Other highlights include English Teacher, Billy Ocean, Vanessa Carlton, Dry Cleaning, Kevin Morby and Alice Phoebe Lou.

Latitude’s arts, comedy, theatre and literature line-ups will be announced soon.

Tickets for Latitude 2026 are on sale now.

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