Music Barn Festival has officially unveiled its 2026 lineup, and it might be the festival’s boldest move to date. Returning to the Northamptonshire countryside on Saturday 6th June 2026, the independent, multi-genre festival is stepping confidently into its next chapter – blending global names, national favourites and a seriously exciting pool of local talent.
Right at the top are two giants: High Contrast (with Felon MC), a defining force in Drum & Bass, and Todd Terry, the house music icon whose influence spans decades. Their appearance sets the tone for a lineup that moves 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 and the Now I’m Here – Queen Tribute.
Festival founder Mark Robinson says the 2026 announcement represents a turning point: “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
One thing Music Barn continues to champion is local creativity. This year the festival brings together some of the region’s most exciting event brands once again: Selecta returns to host the Drum & Bass stage, House Proud brings back the VIP experience, and Dance Till Dawn joins the family for the first time, curating the House Stage.
For Selecta’s Ryan Clements, it’s a milestone moment for the region: “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.”
Dance Till Dawn’s Reece Speechley 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 Kettering and beyond.”
Music Barn also continues its partnership with Love Kettering, with part of the festival’s 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.
A NEW ERA FOR MUSIC BARN
The 2026 launch doesn’t just mark a new lineup – it marks a new identity. Bigger ambition, more collaboration, deeper community roots and that distinctive Music Barn personality that mixes fun, heart and chaos in the very best way.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday 6th June 2026
Location: Cranford, Northamptonshire
Tickets on sale now: https://www.skiddle.com/festivals/the-music-barn-festival/#tickets
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