We Out Here Festival today unveils the second-wave of artists for its 2026 edition.The newly-announced acts cover every corner of the WOH ecosystem – legendary and rising, local and worldwide – honouring the scenes and communities that carry it forward. Artists announced today include iconic jazz saxophonist Gary Bartz, who headlined the very first year, Mercury Prize and BRIT nominated south-London singer-songwriter Joy Crookes, acclaimed MOBO-winning composer and saxophonist Shabaka, legendary jazz-rap trio Digable Planets and UK hip-hop great Kofi Stone. They’ll be joined by Dave Okumu Presents ‘DVTN: A Prayer For D’Angelo’ – a special tribute to the late neo soul legend, performed by the revered Austro-British musician and his community of collaborators.
More acts and specially commissioned one-off performances are set to be announced over the coming months, alongside a brand new concept for their radio stage and their full wider programme. Ticket prices for We Out Here 2026 will be going up on 8th February at midnight.
Also announced today are DJ sets from luminary DJ-producer Calibre, WorldwideFM and NTS resident Coco Maria, renowned musical curator Colleen Cosmo Murphy, 6 Music presenter and DJ Jamz Supernova, revered duo K-Lone & Facta, Brooklyn-legend Kenny Dope, festival regular Mr Scruff, trip hop and downtempo pioneer Nightmares On Wax, lauded London selector Shy One, UK garage legend Wookie, dub royalty Iration Steppas & more.
Among those bringing live performances to Dorset this August will be boundary-pushing New York producer and singer James K, Hackney-raised rapper-poet-producer John Glacier, and celebrated electronic producer Blawan, alongside the likes of Actress, AJA Monet, Amaro Freitas, Butcher Brown, Cleo Reed, Gary Bartz, Herbert & Momoko, Hvywght & The Outlook Orchestra, The Heliocentrics, The Zawose Queens and Lone.
Further DJs announced today include: Alex Nut, Alix Perez, Alia, Beatrice M., Bryan Gee, Charlie Dark, Cosmo Sofi, dBridge, Dom Servini, Double O, Faro & Lev, Ge-ology, Giles Smith, Glenn Underground, Guedra Guedra, Josey Rebelle, King Britt, DJ Lovie, Luke Una, Mantra, Marcia Carr, Mr. Disco Kid, Nono Gigsta, Palms Trax, Pariah, DJ Perception, Poly-Ritmo, RE:NI, Ruby Savage, Sadar Bahar, Saige Sounds, Salute, Tama Sumo & Lakuti, DJ Tara, V.I.V.E.K and Yoofee.
Gilles Peterson’s award-winning festival enters its seventh year, continuing to celebrate the joy of collective musical discovery. This year’s lineup introduces a fresh cluster of artists from within the communities at its heart, inviting audiences to honour foundational legends alongside fresh voices who together continue to push their scenes forward. We Out Here 2026 follows its biggest year yet in 2025; their 5th sold out festival in a row, with 2026 currently on course to sell out in record time.
Set against the backdrop of the idyllic Dorset countryside, enveloped by towering trees, the We Out Here site offers their positive and passionate community a unique opportunity to switch off from the outside world and fully immerse in what’s become We Out Here’s trademark offering: outstanding live music, some of the best record collections in the world, high-end sound and production, family, wellness and cultural activities. We Out Here continues to nurture a space for collective joy, connection and musical discovery – a worldwide family gathering not to be missed.
Festival tickets are available from weoutherefestival.com/tickets
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