Beat-Herder announce first wave lineup for 2026
Faithless, Sigma, and Wilkinson headline the four day festival’s return to Lancashire this summer.
Skiddle Staff
Date published: 26th Feb 2026
Beat-Herder have announced their first wave lineup for its 2026 edition. The four day festival returns to Sawley in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley from Thursday 16th - Sunday 19th July.
Headlining this year’s edition are dance royalty Faithless, D&B duo Sigma, and DJ & producer Wilkinson. Among the mountain of names spanning the four days are familiar faces and new names alike, including David Rodigan, Roni Size, Groove Armada, DJ Seinfeld, Salute, and Eats Everything. Plenty more acts are set to be revealed.
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the Lancashire festival, which began in 2006 with 1200 attendees. Last year’s edition saw Armand van Helden, Fabio & Grooverider, and Hybrid Minds lead the action in Sawley.
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