The multi-award-winning Victorious Festival returns to the beautiful Southsea seafront next year for another stacked lineup of music and entertainment.
Today, the Portsmouth festival announced its first wave lineup for the 2026 August Bank Holiday weekend (28th/29th/30th).
Headlining next year will be The Verve’s northern music icon Richard Ashcroft (Friday), alongside acclaimed U.S. rock duo The Black Keys (Saturday) and UK live favourites Kasabian (Sunday).
Elsewhere across the weekend there will be performances from Scissor Sisters, Faithless, Bastille, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, The Streets, and Basement Jaxx.
The eagerly anticipated Victorious afternoon special guest slots this year will see Rudimental (Friday), Dizzee Rascal (Saturday), and Sigrid (Sunday) taking to the stage.
Lead booker, Andy Marsh commented: “We are so proud of the lineup we’ve curated for 2026! From rock royalty that will have the crowd bouncing to disco, funk and dance that will have the whole family singing along and up dancing, the bill really does span every genre and promises something unforgettable for every member of our audience.
“Every year, our incredibly passionate team works tirelessly to create a unique weekend on the seafront and it’s great to see friends and family come together and make lasting memories in Southsea. We can’t wait to welcome you all again next year, it’s going to be one to remember.”
If today’s line-up announcement wasn’t enough, the festival has confirmed that day tickets are now on sale!
Early bird tickets for Victorious Festival 2026 are on sale now – weekend tickets are from £194 and day tickets from £76 (fees apply).
Head to Victorious Festival for more information.
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