CMAT has been announced as a headliner for the second edition of LIDO Festival, which returns to London’s Victoria Park in June 2026. The Irish pop star will top the bill on Friday, 12th June, with tickets set to go on general sale at 10 am on Thursday, 13th November.
Following its successful debut in 2025, the acclaimed sustainable music festival will once again take over LIDO Field for two weekends. CMAT is the latest headliner to be announced, joining Maribou State who will headline on Saturday, 20th June 2026. LIDO’s unique concept puts the headlining artists in control of the day’s programming, allowing them to book their favourite acts and collaborators to create a unique and personal festival experience.
Tickets for CMAT’s headline show will be available via a LIDO Festival presale from 10 am on Wednesday, 12th November, before the general sale begins at 10 am on Thursday, 13th November. A full line-up and festival programme is yet to be announced.
The announcement caps a significant year for CMAT, whose third album ‘EURO-COUNTRY’ was nominated for the Mercury Prize. She also performed on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage and appeared at festivals including Green Man, Primavera and All Points East. She will bring her ‘Very Sexy CMAT Band’ for the headline performance at LIDO.
Joining CMAT on the line-up for Friday 12th June will be a host of acclaimed artists, personally chosen by the headliner. The initial list of performers includes Father John Misty, Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Beverly Glenn-Copeland and Elizabeth Copeland, Getdown Services, Katy J Pearson, Junior Brother, Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle and Zakia (DJ).
LIDO Festival 2026 Friday Line-up
- CMAT
- Father John Misty
- Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
- Getdown Services
- Beverly Glenn-Copeland and Elizabeth Copeland
- Katy J Pearson
- Junior Brother
- Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle
- Zakia (DJ)
The festival has gained recognition for its focus on sustainability, having been named one of IQ Magazine’s Green Guardians for 2025. Its inaugural event set a new standard for green power at large-scale events, featuring London’s first main stage powered entirely by a solar-charged battery, achieving 32 hours of 100% battery operation in partnership with Grid Faeries and Ecotricity.
LIDO Festival aims to be one of London’s greenest events by embedding sustainability into its core. The strategy includes the use of hydrogen and portable battery technologies, offering sustainable food concessions, and implementing a zero landfill waste management plan, all while delivering an unforgettable live music experience.
