FORWARDS Festival announce second wave line-up for 2026
Posted on: 30 May 2026FORWARDS Festival has unveiled more than 20 additional artists for this year’s event, completing the 2026 music line-up ahead of the August Bank Holiday weekend on 29–30 August 2026.
An addition to the main stage is Erika de Casier, the acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer known for her contemporary R&B and trip-hop-influenced sound has been announced to join Saturday’s programme. The festival has also now revealed its 2026 Arches lineup, for its official dance tent, with performances from Crazy P (DJ), RUBII, one of the UK’s most distinctive emerging voices in contemporary alternative R&B, alongside The Itch and Xanadu. Sunday’s Arches lineup will now host Jamz Supernova, Ledbyher, O’Flynn, Liim and YHWH Nailgun.
FORWARDS continues to showcase Bristol’s thriving music scene and talent, announcing the late-night performances on The Information Stage for 2026, offering an intimate music experience each evening while spotlighting the next wave of local accomplished individuals. The stage will feature performances from electronic musician AUGUST, TXN (Tlya X An) and a NEXT LEVEL Showcase on Saturday, and Pack Of Animals, Grandmas House and an additional NEXT LEVEL Showcase on Sunday.
The Information Stage at Night programme reflects the Bristol-based festival and event producers Team Love ongoing commitment to championing local artists, further amplified through the inclusion of acts nurtured via Big Team and Bristol Beacon’s artist development programme, Next Level.
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FORWARDS Festival 2026 complete line up, is as follows:
SATURDAY 29 AUGUST
TEMS | SELF ESTEEM | WET LEG | JOY CROOKES | TRICKY I GOLDIE (LIVE) | PARAORCHESTRA PRESENTS KRAFTWERK RE:WERK W/ CHARLES HAZLEWOOD | MARIBOU STATE | ERIKA DE CASIER
The Arches
CRAZY P (DJ) | RUBII | THE ITCH | XANADU | 1-800 GIRLS | MITCH SANDERS
The Information by Night
AUGUST | TXN (TLYA X AN) | PLUS NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE
SUNDAY 30 AUGUST
LITTLE SIMZ | AMYL & THE SNIFFERS | DIJON
VIAGRA BOYS | OKLOU | JIM LEGXACY
PRINCESS NOKIA I JEAN DAWSON
GENA FT. LIV.E & KARRIEM RIGGINS | ANAIIS
The Arches
JAMZ SUPERNOVA | WESLEY JOSEPH | LEDBYHER | O'FLYNN | LIIM | YHWH NAILGUN
The Information by Night
PACK OF ANIMALS | GRANDMAS HOUSE | PLUS NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE
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Born and raised in rural Somerset but now making the most of all Bristol has to offer. Alex has a keen interest in Bristol’s music scene, spending a lot of time attending or working gigs, festivals and electronic dance music events. Other passions include Sport, DJing and running club nights.
