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[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Just The Brave

Back by popular demand — and this time, stepping up to the Main Stage. We’re thrilled to announce that Just the Brave will be performing on the main stage at Heartland Festival 2026, playing on Saturday 27th June 2026. After a standout appearance on our Discovery Stage in 2025, the five-piece pop band from Glasgow…

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[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Sandi Thom

Our next artist announcement is another standout for our followers. We’re delighted to confirm that Sandi Thom will be performing live at Heartland Festival 2026. It’s been almost 20 years since her breakout single “I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker” reached No.1 in seven countries. Since then, she’s released a string of timeless, genre-defying…

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Important Update on Car Parking for 2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances and ongoing proposed re-development of the land previously used for our festival car park, we are no longer able to offer general car parking for the 2026 festival. The only parking spaces now available will be for Blue Badge holders, and these will be in limited supply. If you have already…

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[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – The Skids

Here’s one you’re going to love. We’re thrilled to announce that The Skids will be joining the Heartland Festival 2026 main stage line-up! Formed in Dunfermline in 1977 by Stuart Adamson and Richard Jobson, The Skids were part of a wave of bands that changed the sound of British music forever. With hits like Into…

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[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Emerald Sunday

We’re excited to share our second artist announcement as part of the build-up to Heartland Festival 2026. Emerald Sunday, the Scottish indie/rock band known for their diverse influences and dynamic live sound, will take to the main stage on Sunday 28th June 2026. With a style that blends elements of Oasis and Stereophonics with nods…

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Artist Announcement Timeline and Ticketing Update

Behind the scenes, our team has been working incredibly hard to shape an exciting and diverse line-up for Heartland Festival 2026. From returning favourites to brand-new names on the Main Stage and our Discovery Stage, we’re putting together a weekend of music to remember. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be revealing the artists performing across…

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[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – Starsailor

We’re excited to share our first artist announcement for Heartland Festival 2026 — and it’s a big one. Starsailor will be taking to the main stage on Saturday 27th June, performing as the penultimate act of the day. With a career spanning over two decades and a string of acclaimed albums including Love Is Here…

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One Tequila, Two Tequila… You Know the Rest

We’re not quite sure who had more fun in 2025 — the crowd or the team from The Little Margarita Truck — but what we do know is: they’re coming back for Heartland Festival 2026! Bright, eye-catching, and bringing something totally different to the festival scene, The Little Margarita Truck was a huge hit with…

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