Set against the beautiful backdrop of the picturesque Southsea seafront, multi-award-winning Victorious Festival (28/29/30 August 2026) – the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival – has today announced a huge bill of genre-spanning artists to descend on Southsea for the ultimate August Bank Holiday weekender. On top of today’s line-up announcement, day tickets have also now been released so don’t miss your chance to be part of the action next summer!
Fresh from electrifying crowds while supporting Oasis on their huge reunion tour, the formidable Richard Ashcroft is announced as the headliner for Friday night. Arriving in Southsea off the back of a triumphant UK arena tour, the former Verve frontman will deliver a set spanning more than three decades of anthems including ‘A Song for the Lovers.’
Grammy award-winning American rock duo The Black Keys will headline Saturday night at Victorious festival, marking their first confirmed UK festival show of 2026. Known for their gritty, blues-infused sound and unshakeable rock energy, the pair have a huge catalogue of powerhouse anthems to deliver an unforgettable set on the seafront.
Closing the festival with an explosive live set will be UK rock giants Kasabian. Following an incredible headline performance in 2023, the band return to the Victorious line-up with an army of hits spanning eight studio albums including ‘Fire’, ‘You’re in Love with a Psycho’ and ‘Club Foot’.
Aside from the Common stage headliners, Victorious 2026 delivers a genre spanning bill of talent across three days.
Expect a huge weekend of dance as the incredible Nile Rodgers & CHIC will pull crowds on Saturday evening with a celebration of disco, funk and dance with a feel-good set of huge anthems including ‘Good Times’ and ‘Le Freak’ whilst Scissor Sisters take to the stage on Friday evening with a maximalist pop set! Following a decade long hiatus, Basement Jaxx will perform on Sunday evening with a full live band whilst dance music legends Faithless take to the stage on Friday and The Streets will burst onto the stage to perform their ground-breaking number 1 album; ‘A Grand Don’t Come for Free’ in full.
Elsewhere, indie legends Bastille join Saturday’s bill, bringing a huge back catalogue of singalong hits to the seafront, whilst psych rock veterans Primal Scream and indie rockers The Vaccines will also entertain festival goers across the weekend as they celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album ‘What did you expect from the Vaccines?’
It isn’t Victorious without an afternoon special guest and 2026 delivers a trio of unmissable acts. Famed for their explosive live shows and euphoric mix of drum & bass, soul and pop, chart topping UK collective Rudimental will return to the festival on Friday afternoon. British rapper and MC Dizzee Rascal will take the Saturday slot whilst Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid will bring her shimmering synth-pop sound to Sunday.
Known for her incredible vocal talent and back to back hits, Jessie J joins the line-up along with singer songwriter James Arthur and the ultimate Eurodance party starters – Vengaboys. The festival is also delighted to announce singer Jalen Ngonda, one of the most captivating new voices in modern soul and global iconKelis known for her iconic worldwide hits including ‘Milkshake’, ‘Millionaire’ and‘Trick Me’.
Victorious 2026 will also see performances from a wave of incredible British acts including The Coral, Hard-Fi, Happy Mondays, Cast, Lottery Winners, Pixie Lott, Doves, Kate Nash and indie rockers The Royston Club among many more.
Speaking about today’s announcement Andy Marsh, Lead Booker at Victorious, said:
“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. Every year, our incredibly passionate team works tirelessly to create a unique weekend on the seafront and it’s great to see friends and family come together and make lasting memories in Southsea. We can’t wait to welcome you all again next year, it’s going to be one to remember.”
Held in the stunning seaside location of Southsea overlooking the Solent, Victorious Festival is the ultimate family-friendly festival experience. Early bird tickets for Victorious Festival 2026 are on sale now with weekend tickets from just £194 and day tickets from just £76 (fees apply).
