The Streets, The Libertines, Reytons and Two Door Cinema Club announced as Y Not Festival headliners

The first names for Y Not Festival 2026 have been confirmed, with The Reytons, Two Door Cinema Club, The Streets and The Libertines headlining this year’s event…and organisers are promising they are just the first of many stellar names that will be taking to the main stage next summer.

The nineteenth edition of Pikehall’s prime festival is back from July 30 to August 2. 

The Libertines will be getting the party started on Thursday making their return to the the festival circuit with an appearence at Glastonbury 2025. Fans will be tracks from the band’s made much-anticipated 2024 comeback album All Quiet On the Eastern Esplanade and other treats from their rich back catalogue.

Joining them at the top of the bill are indie juggernauts The Reytons. The band are stuff of Y-Not? legend, featuring on the lineup 5 times, rocking their way from their Saloon Bar debut in 2019 to a buzzy headline slot in 2026.

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Completing the headliners is Two Door Cinema Club and The Streets. Two Door Cinema Club first gained attention with 2010’s Tourist History and singles like ‘Something Good Can Work’ and ‘Undercover Martyn. The Streets will headline Y Not on Sunday, promising an unforgettable close to the festival weekend. Mike Skinner and his dynamic crew will be deliver an electric set packed with era-defining anthems that have soundtracked a generation. Fans can expect to hear classics like the infectious Fit But You Know It and the poignant Dry Your Eyes.

Artists announced today also include Kaiser Chiefs, The Vaccines, Happy Mondays, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The RoystonClub, Scouting For Girls, Ash, Reverend And The Makers, Keo and Freddie Halkon.

With panoramic countryside views, a fully stocked bar of local ales, a mouth-watering selection of food and more live music than you can shake a stick at… all you need to bring is yourself, some wellies and a killer fancy dress outfit. 

More artists will be announced at a later date.

Tickets go on sale on Saturday (November 29) at 10am, and pre-sale options start from 10am this Friday (November 28). Visit HERE for tickets.

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