We Out Here Festival has revealed the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition today. Gilles Peterson's acclaimed festival, now in its seventh year, continues to celebrate the joy of discovering music together.
As is characteristic of We Out Here, next year's festival will feature a diverse array of genre pioneers alongside exciting emerging talents across jazz, soul, hip-hop, electronica, and more.
Today's announcements include the legendary Brazilian composer, singer, and producer Arthur Verocai performing with Nu Civilisation Orchestra, Ethio-Jazz pioneer Mulutu Astatke, and the Anglo-French avant-pop band Stereolab.
The Speakers Corner Quartet will provide a unique interpretation of the works of cult composer, producer, musician, and queer icon Arthur Russell, honoring his diverse and influential oeuvre 33 years after his untimely death.
Also included in the impressive weekend lineup are Jamaican dub innovator Scientist, innovative Zambian artist Sampa The Great, Little Dragon's Yukimi, acclaimed New York rapper MIKE, ‘90s drum & bass pioneer Adam F, the Mercury Prize shortlisted jazz project corto.alto, and London R&B vocalist Yazmin Lacey, along with an extraordinary selection of live acts and DJs such as 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 artists will be announced in 2026.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Dorset countryside, surrounded by towering trees, the We Out Here site provides its passionate community with a unique chance to disconnect from the outside world and fully engage in what has become We Out Here’s signature experience: exceptional live music, some of the world's finest record collections, top-notch sound and production, as well as family, wellness, and cultural activities.
We Out Here will take place from August 20th to 23rd in Wimborne St Giles, Dorset.
Tickets for the festival are available at weoutherefestival.com/tickets.
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We Out Here Festival today reveals the initial lineup of artists for its 2026 edition. Gilles Peterson's acclaimed festival is set to enter its seventh year,