Shuttle Bus Ticket Update for #HF26
We’re pleased to confirm that, following the success of the 2025 service, shuttle buses will once again be running to and from nearby campsites for Heartland Festival 2026. To help keep things fair and manageable for everyone, shuttle bus tickets will go on sale at 7 pm on Sunday 5th October 2025, via our website.…
[HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT] – Skipinnish
We’re delighted to announce that Skipinnish will be headlining the Saturday night of Heartland Festival 2026. One of Scotland’s most iconic Celtic music acts, Skipinnish are known for their powerful blend of traditional Highland roots, unforgettable anthems, and electric live shows. Their rise has been nothing short of phenomenal — from Tiree to the OVO…
Discovery Stage Applications Update
A huge thank you to all of the budding Scottish artists who have sent in their applications to play on the Discovery Stage at #HF26. Without exaggeration, we must have received at least 500 applications in the last 12 months which we know is a massive compliment for the festival and the work that goes…
[HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT] – Peat & Diesel
We’re thrilled to confirm that Peat & Diesel will headline the Sunday night of the Heartland Festival 2026, closing out the weekend in true Western Isles style. The Stornoway trio — Boydie, Innes and Uilly — have built a huge following thanks to their unique blend of trad-rock, storytelling and off-the-wall humour. What started as…
[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Torridon
Back by very popular demand — we’re thrilled to confirm that Torridon will be returning to the Heartland Festival in 2026 as main support to our Sunday night headliner. After a phenomenal debut in 2025, this high-energy Highland outfit left a lasting impression with their powerful live set, big melodies, and electric crowd connection. Since…
[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Ben Walker
We’re delighted to confirm that Ben Walker will be returning to the Heartland Festival Main Stage in 2026 after an outstanding performance at last year’s festival. Crowned Scottish Young Live Act of the Year 2024, Ben is a rising indie-rock talent from Montrose. His journey has been nothing short of exciting — with sell-out headline…
[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Katie Nicoll
We’re making room for one more… We’re thrilled to announce that Katie Nicoll will be joining the Friday night lineup at Heartland Festival 2026, opening our ‘An Evening With…’ event on Friday 26th June. Katie made a big impression on our Discovery Stage in 2025, winning over the Heartland crowd with her incredible vocals, honest…
[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Cammy Barnes
We’re delighted to confirm that Cammy Barnes is returning to the Heartland Festival as main support for our Friday night event – An Evening With, taking place on Friday 26th June 2026. Cammy is no stranger to Heartland — after playing the Main Stage in 2024, he was spotted enjoying the festival as part of…
