Gilles Peterson’s We Out Here Festival 2026
Gilles Peterson’s We Out Here Festival is back and ready to deliver another four days of pure musical joy in the idyllic Dorset countryside. Entering its seventh year, the festival has unveiled its second wave of artists for 2026, and it reads like a global musical dream team. Legendary jazz saxophonist Gary Bartz returns after headlining the very first festival, while MOBO-winning composer and saxophonist Shabaka brings his boundary-pushing sound. Mercury Prize and BRIT nominated south London singer Joy Crookes promises soulful storytelling, and jazz rap icons Digable Planets will remind everyone why their grooves are timeless. UK hip hop great Kofi Stone joins the mix alongside Dave Okumu Presents DVTN: A Prayer For D’Angelo, a heartfelt tribute to the neo soul legend performed with a community of collaborators.
The festival also features boundary-pushing live performances from James K, John Glacier, Blawan, Actress, Aja Monet, Amaro Freitas, Butcher Brown, Cleo Reed, Herbert and Momoko, Hvywght and The Outlook Orchestra, The Heliocentrics, The Zawose Queens and Lone. Festival favorites like Arthur Verocai with Nu Civilisation Orchestra, Mulatu Astatke, Stereolab, Scientist, Sampa The Great, Yukimi, Mike, Adam F, Corto.Alto, Yazmin Lacey and Speakers Corner Quartet celebrating Arthur Russell add even more depth to the lineup.
The DJ roster is just as thrilling with luminaries like Calibre, Coco Maria, Colleen Cosmo Murphy, Jamz Supernova, K Lone and Facta, Kenny Dope, Mr Scruff, Nightmares On Wax, Shy One, Wookie, Iration Steppas, Alex Nut, Alix Perez, Alia, Beatrice M, Bryan Gee, Charlie Dark, Cosmo Sofi, dBridge, Dom Servini, Double O, Faro and Lev, Ge-ology, Giles Smith, Glenn Underground, Guedra Guedra, Josey Rebelle, King Britt, DJ Lovie, Luke Una, Mantra, Marcia Carr, Mr Disco Kid, Nono Gigsta, Palms Trax, Pariah, DJ Perception, Poly Ritmo, RE NI, Ruby Savage, Sadar Bahar, Saige Sounds, Salute, Tama Sumo, Lakuti, DJ Tara, V I V E K and Yoofee all taking turns spinning unforgettable sets.
We Out Here continues to be a space for musical discovery, collective joy, and connection, combining legendary acts, fresh voices, top-tier sound, record collections, wellness and family activities into a worldwide celebration of music.Gilles Peterson’s We Out Here Festival is back and ready to deliver another four days of pure musical joy in the idyllic Dorset countryside. Entering its seventh year, the festival has unveiled its second wave of artists for 2026, and it reads like a global musical dream team. Legendary jazz saxophonist Gary Bartz returns after headlining the very first festival, while MOBO-winning composer and saxophonist Shabaka brings his boundary-pushing sound. Mercury Prize and BRIT nominated south London singer Joy Crookes promises soulful storytelling, and jazz rap icons Digable Planets will remind everyone why their grooves are timeless. UK hip hop great Kofi Stone joins the mix alongside Dave Okumu Presents DVTN: A Prayer For D’Angelo, a heartfelt tribute to the neo soul legend performed with a community of collaborators.
The festival also features boundary-pushing live performances from James K, John Glacier, Blawan, Actress, Aja Monet, Amaro Freitas, Butcher Brown, Cleo Reed, Herbert and Momoko, Hvywght and The Outlook Orchestra, The Heliocentrics, The Zawose Queens and Lone. Festival favorites like Arthur Verocai with Nu Civilisation Orchestra, Mulatu Astatke, Stereolab, Scientist, Sampa The Great, Yukimi, Mike, Adam F, Corto.Alto, Yazmin Lacey and Speakers Corner Quartet celebrating Arthur Russell add even more depth to the lineup.
The DJ roster is just as thrilling with luminaries like Calibre, Coco Maria, Colleen Cosmo Murphy, Jamz Supernova, K Lone and Facta, Kenny Dope, Mr Scruff, Nightmares On Wax, Shy One, Wookie, Iration Steppas, Alex Nut, Alix Perez, Alia, Beatrice M, Bryan Gee, Charlie Dark, Cosmo Sofi, dBridge, Dom Servini, Double O, Faro and Lev, Ge-ology, Giles Smith, Glenn Underground, Guedra Guedra, Josey Rebelle, King Britt, DJ Lovie, Luke Una, Mantra, Marcia Carr, Mr Disco Kid, Nono Gigsta, Palms Trax, Pariah, DJ Perception, Poly Ritmo, RE NI, Ruby Savage, Sadar Bahar, Saige Sounds, Salute, Tama Sumo, Lakuti, DJ Tara, V I V E K and Yoofee all taking turns spinning unforgettable sets.
We Out Here continues to be a space for musical discovery, collective joy, and connection, combining legendary acts, fresh voices, top-tier sound, record collections, wellness and family activities into a worldwide celebration of music.