Camp Bestival 2026 lineup announced
Fatboy Slim and Bastille lead the big names playing family-favourite Camp Bestival this year.
Camp Bestival has unveiled its vibrant 2026 lineup, once again cementing its reputation as the UK’s ultimate family festival with a genre-spanning bill designed to delight all ages.
Presented by Debenhams, Camp Bestival will return from July 30 to August 2, 2026, promising four days of music, entertainment and immersive experiences. Known for blending big-name artists with family-friendly fun, the festival’s latest announcement delivers a mix of chart stars, dance icons and children’s favourites.
Headlining the Sunday night is a hugely anticipated return from Fatboy Slim, who will curate the first-ever Fatboy Slim & Friends all-day takeover on the Castle Stage. The set is billed as a full day of euphoric, feel-good energy, complete with surprise guests — including hip-hop legends De La Soul.
Saturday night will see British chart-toppers Bastille make their Camp Bestival debut as Castle Stage headliners, with rapper and producer Example warming up the crowd earlier in the evening.
Friday’s headline slot brings a powerful double bill, as fearless pop innovator Self Esteem delivers one of her celebrated, joy-filled live shows, joined by special guest and living legend Billy Ocean.
Elsewhere across the weekend, festivalgoers can expect performances from iconic indie outfit Black Grape, drum and bass pioneers Fabio and Grooverider, DJ Fat Tony, Alison Limerick, Josh Wink and feel-good pop-rock favourites Toploader. Rising stars including The Guest List, Brooke Coombe and Ellur also feature on the eclectic bill.
Camp Bestival will welcome back familiar faces such as Joe Marler and Sara Cox, alongside children’s favourites including Dick’n’Dom, Mr Tumble, Blippi, Mister Maker and the ever-popular CBeebies Bedtime Story Tent.
Festival co-curator Rob da Bank said: “Hi de hi Campers! Josie and I are really excited about Camp Bestival 2026. Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim has been part of our story since the beginning… Camp Bestival is go! See you down the front.”
