We Out Here Festival today unveils its first-wave of artists for its 2026 edition. In typical We Out Here fashion, next year’s festival will welcome an eclectic mix of genre pioneers alongside the best in emerging talent spanning the realms of jazz, soul, hip-hop, electronica and more. Announced today is legendary Brazilian composer, singer and producer Arthur Verocai with Nu Civilisation Orchestra, the father of Ethio-Jazz Mulutu Astatke, and Anglo-French avant-pop group Stereolab.
Speakers Corner Quartet will bring a special interpretation of the music of cult composer, producer, musician and queer icon Arthur Russell, celebrating his unique, genre-spanning body of work 33 years on from his untimely passing. Joining them in a stacked lineup across the weekend of the 20-23rd August will be Jamaican dub innovator Scientist, boundary pushing Zambian artist Sampa The Great, Little Dragon frontwoman Yukimi, acclaimed New York rapper MIKE, 90’s drum & bass pioneer Adam F, Mercury Prize shortlisted jazz project corto.alto, and London R&B vocalist Yazmin Lacey, alongside an incredible array of live acts and DJs including Anaiis, Jamie Woon, Kahil El ‘Zabar, Joshua Idehen, Musclecars (live), Barker, Ana Frango Eléctrico, Jazzanova (live), Keiyaa, Da Lata, Natural Information Society, Momoko Gill, Rogé, Bel Cobain and COЮ3 / SOYUZ. More acts will be announced in 2026.
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 over 50% of tickets having sold ahead of any line up being announced, festival goers will need to act quickly. We Out Here’s Early Bird Ticket Offer will end on Sunday 30th November.
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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