Discovery Festival 2026: Five, Tony Hadley, and The Libertines to headline Dundee festival - here's how to get tickets
The 2026 Dundee Discovery Festival line up has been revealed, with Five, Tony Hadley, and The Libertines to headline. Here's how to get tickets and how much they cost.
Discovery Festival is set to return to Dundee in 2026, with Five, Tony Hadley, and The Libertines set to headline.
After taking over Slessor Gardens for a hugely successful 2025 event, the music festival will be back in the city from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26 next year.
Chart-topping 90s boyband Five will open the festival on Friday, with Tony Hadley set to headline 80s Calling! on Saturday. Indie rockers The Libertines will then close out Discovery Festival on Sunday.
With acts including the Lottery Winners and Hue & Cry also on the line-up - with more still to be announced - here is everything you need to know about Discovery Festival 2026.
When is Discovery Festival 2026?
Discovery Festival 2026 will take place in Dundee’s Slessor Gardens from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26.
Who is on the 2026 Discovery Festival line-up?
There are still more announcements to come, but here are all the acts set for Dundee’s Discovery Festival so far:
- Five
- Lottery Winners
- Reverend & The Makers
- Tony Hadley
- Level 42
- Hue & Cry
- Jaki Graham
- The Libertines
Festival organiser Liz Hobbs said: “We’re thrilled to return to Dundee and Slessor Gardens for 2026 with an incredible line-up of artists.
The headliners announced today prove that Discovery has something for everyone, and following the unbelievable demand after this year’s success, we can’t wait for festivalgoers to enjoy these world-class bands next summer.
“Watch out as more artists for the festival will be announced in the lead-up to Christmas.”
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets for Discovery Festival 2026 will go on sale at 10am on Friday, November 14.
They can be purchased via sites including Fixr, Ticketmaster and Eventim.
How much are Discovery Festival tickets?
If you’re hoping to grab tickets for Discovery Festival in Dundee, Early Bird tickets will start at £52.50 plus fees.
There will be one day, two day and whole weekend tickets available. Here are the ticket prices for each, not including fees:
- 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
Accessible tickets will be available via Ticketmaster.
For any updates, news or more, fans can visit the Discovery Festival website.
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