Dot To Dot Festival has bolstered its 2026 lineup with a massive second wave of artists, proving why it remains the go-to weekend for discovering the next big thing in music. Joining previously announced heavyweights like NewDad and Lambrini Girls are experimental noise-peddlers Mandy, Indiana, fresh off their second album URGH, and Chicago’s Ratboys, who bring their critically acclaimed “emo-folk” energy to the UK. The addition of Lucia & The Best Boys, featuring CHVRCHES’ Lauren Mayberry on their latest track, rounds out a heavy-hitting announcement that leans into the festival’s reputation for genre-blurring curation.
The May Bank Holiday event, taking place across Bristol and Nottingham, is living up to its “Inner-City Festival of the Year” nomination by stacking the deck with over 30 new names. From the “neo-classical-post-punk” of NYC duo KatzPascale to the DIY nostalgia of London’s Just For Fun, the festival is casting a wide net. International talent also features heavily this year, with Australian rising stars Mitch Santiago and Flynn Gurry making the trip alongside Canadian post-punk outfit Ribbon Skirt.
With over 60 acts now confirmed, the organisers are warning fans that tickets are moving fast; Super Early Bird and Second Release tiers have already sold out. The current ticket tier is sitting at £35, a bargain considering the sheer volume of talent across two of the UK’s best music cities.
