General Updates
[ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT] – The Crom
Another name deservedly steps up from Discovery — and this one comes with serious momentum. We’re excited to announce that The Crom will be performing on the main stage at Heartland Festival 2026, following a standout appearance that closed the Discovery Stage in 2025. Hailing from Perth, this award-winning indie rock band has been steadily…
Read More[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…
Read More[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…
Read MoreImportant 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…
Read More[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…
Read More[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…
Read MoreArtist 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…
Read MoreOne 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…
Read More[IT’S OFFICIAL] It’ll Soon Be Gin O’Clock for #HF26!
Following on from our exciting announcement with Wasted Degrees earlier this week — it’ll soon be gin o’clock for our festival goers at Heartland Festival 2026! We’re delighted to confirm that Craobh Gin, one of Scotland’s finest small-batch producers, will be back next year with their beautifully crafted gin and brilliant team. Their set-up at…
Read MoreWasted Degrees Returns for the Heartland Festival 2026
We’re thrilled to announce that Wasted Degrees, the brilliant independent brewery from right here in Pitlochry, will be back at Heartland Festival for 2026 across all three days! After a successful 2025 and pouring over 1,000 pints per hour (yes, really!), the team at Wasted Degrees delivered an incredible experience for our festivalgoers — with…
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