John Summit has been announced as the final headliner for the 2026 Labyrinth Open Air series, bringing his ‘Experts Only’ brand to the UK for the very first time. The global superstar DJ will headline Tofte Manor in the Bedfordshire countryside on Saturday, 11th July 2026. This huge all-dayer has been confirmed as a 2026 UK exclusive performance.
Marking his first-ever UK open-air headline show, the event serves as the fourth and final addition to Labyrinth Events’ summer series at the venue. The announcement follows a period of massive demand for the producer, who recently sold out London’s O2 Arena in September and O2 Academy Brixton earlier in the year.
Tickets for this exclusive summer gathering will be available later this week. Fans can sign up here for pre-sale access. Pre-sale tickets go on sale at 10am GMT on Friday, 12th December. Any remaining tickets will be released for general sale at 3pm GMT on the same day.
The ‘Experts Only’ concept is built around Summit’s signature sound and pursuit of creative freedom. Having already staged high-energy takeovers from New York City to Hï Ibiza, the brand is known for turning unexpected locations into rave experiences. In 2025, the concept expanded into a two-day festival in NYC that drew 50,000 people to Randall’s Island. Now, it arrives in the UK promising a full-scale audio-visual spectacle with immersive visuals and state-of-the-art sound design.
Tofte Manor offers a unique setting for the debut, nestled within magical woodlands. The intimate all-day festival will feature two stages of curated music, health and wellness activations, and a selection of local food and drink. The venue has established itself as a key location for independent boutique events, having previously hosted the worldwide debut of Fred again.. as well as shows from Fatboy Slim and Jungle.
This announcement completes a heavy-hitting line-up for the 2026 Labyrinth Open Air series at Tofte Manor. The series will run across early July, featuring a diverse range of headline acts:
- 3rd July: The Kooks (Inside In / Inside Out 20th Anniversary)
- 4th July: Sasha & John Digweed (Landmark 6-hour set)
- 5th July: Sugababes at the Manor
- 11th July: John Summit presents Experts Only
With Summit’s track record of selling out major venues globally—from Madison Square Garden to the Kia Forum—and amassing over 1.5 billion global streams, tickets for this exclusive woodland appearance are expected to move quickly. The event is strictly for over 18s only.
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