Music Barn Festival has officially unveiled its full 2026 lineup, staking its claim as one of the UK’s small-but-mighty independent festivals. Returning to the Northamptonshire countryside on Saturday 6th June 2026, the festival steps confidently into its next chapter – blending global names, national favourites and a seriously exciting pool of local talent. It’s becoming a go-to for people who want big names, grassroots energy and a real field experience without the mega-festival chaos.
At the top of the bill are two genre-defining heavyweights: High Contrast, one of Drum & Bass’ most influential figures, and Todd Terry, the house pioneer whose sound has shaped dancefloors for decades. Their appearance sets the tone for a lineup moving through house, DnB, techno, garage, hip hop, live music and more, with standout names including Beans on Toast, Carly Wilford, P Money, Simula, Seb Fontaine, Too Many T’s, Nicky Blackmarket and the Now I’m Here – Queen Tribute.
Festival founder Mark Robinson says the 2026 announcement represents a major moment: “Last year was a huge moment for us. The feedback, the atmosphere, the energy – it proved what we can be. 2026 is where we really step into that. We’re independent, we’re ambitious, and we’re proud to bring huge names and grassroots artists together right here in Northamptonshire.”
A FESTIVAL DRIVEN BY COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY
Collaboration sits at the heart of Music Barn’s identity, and this year brings together a tight crew of trusted partners shaping spaces across the site:
- Selecta – hosting the Drum & Bass stage with High Contrast at the top
- Dance Till Dawn – making their Music Barn debut on the House Stage with Todd Terry
- Fleckies – returning to steer the hidden Through the Hedge micro-venue
- House Proud – curating the VIP experience with an elevated but still independent feel
For Ryan Clements of Selecta, it’s a full-circle moment: “Selecta started in Kettering, so seeing it grow onto a festival stage like this means everything. Hosting the DnB stage again feels special – especially with a name like High Contrast at the top. And the local talent this year is unreal. It really shows what our county can do.”
Reece Speechley, founder of Dance Till Dawn, adds: “We’re buzzing to bring Dance Till Dawn to Music Barn for the first time. Todd Terry headlining is massive, and pairing that with the next wave of artists and all the local connections makes it even more exciting. This is a proper moment for us as a team.”
The festival also continues its partnership with Love Kettering, with part of proceeds supporting their community-focused work.
FLECKIES: THROUGH THE HEDGE – BACK AND BIGGER FOR 2026
Fleckies is returning to its hidden micro-venue, Through the Hedge, with our most eclectic and genre-bending lineup yet. This year we’re leaning into everything we love about grassroots culture – blending house, DnB, R&B, techno, trance, garage and disco into one all-day pocket of organised chaos.
Our 2026 lineup: [A-Z] BEKI MACHINE, DJ DL, Jim Round, Jonny Harris, Lester G, MiddleGround, Mikey Whitney, Onism, Rosco, WEG, Whitewave, Yumna & Nico
Expect proper local energy, deep selections, unexpected turns and the warm, slightly chaotic vibes the Through the Hedge stage has become known for.
SMALL FESTIVAL ENERGY, SERIOUS BOOKING CREDENTIALS
Music Barn has always proudly positioned itself as independent, intimate and multi-genre – but 2026 is the year it fully steps into that identity. With 80+ artists across a single day, the festival delivers full-weekend energy in a compact, up-close format.
Tickets begin at around £35, and camping starts at £40, making it one of the most affordable ways to catch headline names and underground favourites without rinsing your festival budget. Landing in early June, it’s the perfect season opener – when indoor club nights finally give way to long days, open-air rigs and field-ready madness.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday 6th June 2026
Location: Cranford, Northamptonshire
Tickets on sale now: SKIDDLE
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