CloseUp Festival 2026 Adds New Names to Lineup Ahead of 11th Edition

CloseUp Festival has unveiled a fresh wave of artists for its 2026 edition, with Girl Group, Finn Foxell, Sandhouse and Alphabet joining an already stacked bill.

Returning for its 11th year, the independent London festival will take over Colours Hoxton from 22–24 May, continuing its reputation as one of the capital’s key platforms for emerging talent.

The new additions join previously announced headliners Home Counties, Jimothy Lacoste and Pale Blue Eyes, alongside a rising cast including Lizzie Esau, Only Real, The Slow Country, Just For Fun, This Is A Fever, MONKS and Harry Crane.

The three-day event kicks off with a Friday opening party headlined by Home Counties, before Jimothy Lacoste tops Saturday’s all-day lineup. Pale Blue Eyes will close the festival on Sunday night.

Speaking on the new edition, founder Sam Tucker said the team are “so back”, calling 2026 their “best ever lineup” as the festival launches alongside a full rebrand. Now over a decade in, CloseUp continues to champion new music while staying fiercely independent.

Built around discovery, the festival has become known for spotlighting artists just before they break — all within an intimate setting that puts audiences up close with the next wave of talent. Previous editions have hosted the likes of Little Comets, Pixey and Phoebe Green.

With multiple sold-out years behind it, CloseUp Festival 2026 looks set to continue that momentum — and once again position itself at the forefront of the UK’s new music scene.

CloseUp Festival 2026 takes place 22-24 May at Colours, Hoxton in London. Tickets are available to purchase now, HERE.