Victorious Festival has announced a massive line-up for its 2026 edition, following rumours and confirming Richard Ashcroft, The Black Keys, and Kasabian as the headline acts for the August Bank Holiday weekender. The UK’s biggest metropolitan festival returns to the picturesque Southsea seafront from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th August 2026. Alongside the major line-up reveal, organisers have released day tickets for sale, allowing fans to secure their spot for specific days of the event.
The headline bookings bring significant exclusivity to the South coast event. The Black Keys will make their first confirmed UK festival appearance of 2026 on Saturday night, delivering their gritty, blues-infused rock anthems. Friday headliner Richard Ashcroft arrives fresh from supporting Oasis on their colossal reunion tour, while Sunday closers Kasabian return to the Common Stage following a triumphant headline set in 2023, armed with a catalogue of hits spanning eight studio albums.
Friday proceedings will see former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft top the bill, supported by a strong roster of dance and pop talent. Scissor Sisters are set to deliver a maximalist pop set on Friday evening, joining dance music legends Faithless on the lineup. The festival’s tradition of booking high-energy afternoon special guests continues with chart-topping collective Rudimental returning to the afternoon slot to bring their mix of drum & bass and soul to the seafront.
Saturday promises a genre-spanning celebration with The Black Keys closing the night. Before they take to the stage, disco legends Nile Rodgers & CHIC will offer a hit-filled set featuring classics like ‘Good Times’ and ‘Le Freak’. Indie heavyweights Bastille also join the Saturday bill, while British rapper and MC Dizzee Rascal takes the afternoon special guest slot, ensuring high energy throughout the day.
The festival concludes on Sunday with Kasabian, but the final day features several other standout performances. Basement Jaxx will perform with a full live band following a decade-long hiatus, and The Streets are scheduled to perform their ground-breaking number one album ‘A Grand Don’t Come for Free’ in full. Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid completes the trio of afternoon special guests, bringing her shimmering synth-pop sound to the Sunday slot.
Beyond the main stages, the 2026 billing offers substantial depth across all genres. The Vaccines will celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album ‘What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?’, joining psych-rock veterans Primal Scream on the weekend roster. Pop fans can look forward to performances from Jessie J, James Arthur, and the ultimate Eurodance party starters, Vengaboys, alongside global icon Kelis and rising soul star Jalen Ngonda.
Andy Marsh, Lead Booker at Victorious, expressed his excitement about the curated bill: “We are so proud of the lineup we’ve curated for 2026! From rock royalty that will have the crowd bouncing to disco, funk and dance that will have the whole family singing along and up dancing, the bill really does span every genre and promises something unforgettable for every member of our audience.”
Held overlooking the Solent in Southsea, Victorious continues to position itself as a premier family-friendly festival. Tickets are available now via the official website, with weekend passes starting from £194 and day tickets priced from £76 (plus booking fees).
Victorious Festival 2026 Lineup Highlights
- Headliners: Richard Ashcroft, The Black Keys, Kasabian
- Major Artists: Scissor Sisters, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, The Streets, Bastille, Basement Jaxx, Faithless
- Afternoon Special Guests: Rudimental, Dizzee Rascal, Sigrid
- Featured Acts: Primal Scream, The Vaccines, Jessie J, James Arthur, Vengaboys, Kelis, Jalen Ngonda
- Additional Acts: The Coral, Hard-Fi, Happy Mondays, Cast, Lottery Winners, Pixie Lott, Doves, Kate Nash, The Royston Club
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