Latitude Festival 2026 Weather Forecast Highlights

Latitude Festival 2026 has officially opened, and its weather outlook is presented below.

The Suffolk event began at Henham Park on July 23, marking the start of its 20th-anniversary celebrations, which feature a program of music, comedy and literature.

Headlining the main stage are Lewis Capaldi, Teddy Swims and David Byrne.

Additional acts on the bill include The Flaming Lips, The Last Dinner Party, Self Esteem, Tom Grennan, Wet Leg, Alex James’ Britpop Classical, Dry Cleaning, English Teacher, Florence Road, Getdown Services, Westside Cowboy and many more.

Transgressive Records will commemorates its own 20th anniversary with a takeover of the stage today, showcasing performances by Mystery Jets, Mykki Blanco and Nadia Kadek, followed by sets from Transgressive DJs.

BBC Weather currently predicts light rain and breezy conditions today, with clearer skies and a gentle wind expected throughout the weekend. High temperatures are projected to reach 27 °C, with lows around 13 °C – see the detailed forecast below:

Friday July 24: Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze, with temperatures peaking at 25°C and lows of 13°C

Saturday July 25: Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze, with temperatures peaking at 27°C and lows of 16°C

Sunday July 26: Light rain and a gentle breeze, with temperatures peaking at 23°C and lows of 13°C

Meanwhile, The Met Office’s forecast reads:

Friday July 24: Sunny intervals. Temperatures peaking at 26°C with lows of 13°C

Saturday July 25: Sunny changing to cloudy by nighttime. Temperatures peaking at 27°C with lows of 16°C

Sunday July 26: Cloudy, with light rain throughout the day. Temperatures peaking at 22°C with lows of 12°C

Last updated on July 23, 12:16pm

Festival Director Melvin Benn reflected on the milestone, describing two decades of Latitude as “both a moment and a lifetime,” and highlighted the event’s evolution into a cultural institution that blends fearless programming with artistic ambition.

“This first lineup announcement celebrates everything Latitude has always stood for: fearless programming, artistic ambition, and that magical collision between discovery and legacy,” he added.

Last year’s headliners included Sting, Snow Patrol and Fatboy Slim, with additional performances by Basement Jaxx, Elbow, Maribou State, Sigrid and Clean Bandit.

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