Discovery Festival 2026: The full Dundee festival line-up as Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Marc Almond join bill
Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Marc Almond, The Wanted 2.0 and Haircut 100 have all joined the line-up for the Dundee music festival.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Marc Almond have been confirmed for Discovery Festival 2026, with the full line-up now having been revealed.
Joining previously announced headliners Five, Tony Hadley and The Libertines, the latest wave of acts – which includes The Wanted 2.0 and Haircut 100 – round out the bill for the Dundee festival which will return to Slessor Gardens from July 24 to July 26 next year.
With tickets now on sale, here is the full Discovery Festival 2026 line-up and what you need to know to attend.
When is Dundee’s Discovery Festival 2026?
Discovery Festival will return to Dundee’s Slessor Gardens from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26 2026.
Discovery Festival 2026: The line-up in full
With the complete line-up now revealed, here is every act set to perform – including day splits.
Discovery Festival: Friday
The Libertines will kick off Discovery Festival 2026 on Friday, July 24, with the full line-up for day one as follows:
- The Libertines
- Lottery Winners
- Reverend and The Makers
80s Calling: Saturday
On Saturday, July 25 it is throwback anthems galore as 80s Calling! once again brings a nostalgia packed line-up to Dundee. This includes:
- Tony Hadley
- Level 42
- Marc Almond
- Haircut 100
- Hue & Cry
- Jaki Graham
Discovery Festival: Sunday
As for the final day of Discovery Festival on Sunday, July 26, Five will headline with support from noughties pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
- Five
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor
- Roisin McCarney
- The Wanted 2.0
- The Amy Winehouse Band
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How to get Discovery Festival 2026 tickets – including prices
If you’re officially excited about the Dundee festival and fancy getting tickets, you are in luck as they are already on sale.
Available from the festival website, Fixr, Ticketmaster and Eventim, tickets will start from £53.50 (not including fees). Here are all of the tickets currently available:
- 1-Day General Admission: £53.50
- 1-Day Golden Circle Standing: £81
- 2-Day Ticket General Admission: £101
- 2-Day Golden Circle Standing: £156
- Whole Weekend General Admission: £146
- Whole Weekend Golden Circle: £226
All ticket prices include a £1 donation to charity, but not fees.
You can find out more about the event on the Discovery Festival website.
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