Dot To Dot Festival 2026 just cranked the excitement up another level, dropping a fresh wave of artists that proves the festival’s commitment to championing East Midlands musical talent is stronger than ever.

This latest announcement unleashes more than 130 new names, spotlighting an incredible mix of the region’s rising stars and local heroes set to take over stages across Nottingham city centre in May.

The latest East Midlands-based additions to the line-up heading to Nottingham on Sunday, May 24 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, NEWDAD and MANDY, INDIANA playing across multiple venues across the May Bank Holiday weekend. 

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.

The Nottingham venues confirmed to host acts are as follows: 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 and THE CAROUSEL.

Speaking of the new names, Dot To Dot Festival booker Ben Ryles said: “We’re thrilled to once again support the local scene in the East Midlands. 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.” 

Tickets are on sale now via alttickets.com and priced at £35 (plus booking fee). 

Here’s the complete Dot to Dot Festival 2026 Nottingham line-up… 

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