27 November 2025
Newsdesk
Victorious Festival (28/29/30 August 2026), the UK’s premier metropolitan festival, has announced an explosive, genre-spanning lineup set against the picturesque Southsea seafront. Heading the bill are rock titans Richard Ashcroft, The Black Keys, and Kasabian, alongside a stellar roster including Scissor Sisters, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, and The Streets. Day Tickets are now on sale starting from just £76 (plus fees).
The formidable Richard Ashcroft—fresh from electrifying stadium crowds—will headline the Friday night. The former Verve frontman is set to deliver an anthem-filled set spanning three decades, celebrating hits like ‘A Song for the Lovers.’
Saturday night will see the arrival of Grammy Award-winning American rock duo The Black Keys. Marking their first confirmed 2026 UK festival appearance, the duo is poised to deliver an unforgettable set of gritty, blues-infused anthems on the seafront.
Closing the Bank Holiday weekender on Sunday are UK rock giants Kasabian. Following an incredible 2023 headline performance, the band returns with their army of hits including ‘Fire’ and ‘Club Foot’ from their eight studio albums.
Beyond the main headliners, Victorious 2026 promises a massive celebration of dance, funk, and indie. Nile Rodgers & CHIC will ignite Saturday with their feel-good disco anthems, while Scissor Sisters bring their maximalist pop set to Friday. Dance legends Faithless and Basement Jaxx (with a full live band) are also set to dominate the weekend. Furthermore, The Streets will perform their groundbreaking album, A Grand Don’t Come for Free, in full.
The bill is further bolstered by indie heavyweights Bastille, Primal Scream, and The Vaccines, who will be celebrating the 15th anniversary of their debut album.
The festival also continues its tradition of afternoon special guests, featuring chart-topping UK collective Rudimental on Friday, British rapper Dizzee Rascal on Saturday, and Norwegian synth-pop star Sigrid on Sunday. Other notable additions include Jessie J, James Arthur, Kelis, and the ultimate Eurodance party starters, Vengaboys.
Andy Marsh, Lead Booker at Victorious, commented on the lineup: “We are so proud of the lineup we’ve curated... the bill really does span every genre and promises something unforgettable for every member of our audience.”
Early bird tickets for Victorious Festival 2026 are on sale now.
The festival runs from 28 to 30 August 2026.
