Pulp, Mac DeMarco and CMAT the first names announced for End Of The Road 2026
The festival is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary next September
- End Of The Road 2026 have announced their headline acts for their 20th anniversary celebrations.
- Pulp are set for a “not typical” headliner performance alongside CMAT and Mac DeMarco.
- Organisers have also teased a secret Thursday headliner, to be kept under wraps until the last minute.
End Of The Road, the music festival based at Larmer Tree Gardens on the border of Dorset and Wiltshire, is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary with an extra celebratory theme on the cards next year - and has confirmed its headliners and teased one more ahead of next year's edition, taking place September 3 to September 6.
Performing one of only two UK shows planned for next year, Pulp will make their first-ever appearance at the festival, despite Jarvis Cocker being a regular at End Of The Road, be it DJ’ing from a boat, performing solo or presenting films. The band have promised that their performance at the festival will “not be a typical Pulp show,” and fans can expect something “unusual,” raising anticipation for their debut appearance.
US troubadour Mac DeMarco will also be returning for the first time in nearly a decade, performing what is said to be his only UK festival show of 2026 as the acclaimed songwriter continues touring his new album, ‘Guitar,’ and famed at his last appearance for his 2017 crowd surfing set.
Irish pop star CMAT has also ascended to headliner status, thanks to the ‘EURO-COUNTRY’ performer’s Mercury-nominated album, following her 2025 appearance, during which she famously covered Kate Bush.
Organisers of the festival have also promised a ‘secret’ headline act for Thursday’s proceedings, and have stated that the name will be kept under wraps until the last minute, with more announcements set to be made in the months to come.
End Of The Road 2026: current line-up
- Pulp
- CMAT
- Mac DeMarco
- Surprise act
When can I get tickets to End Of The Road 2026?
Tickets for the 20th anniversary End Of The Road Festival are on sale currently available in Tier 4.
Music fans wishing to secure their spot at the UK-exclusive performances from Pulp and Mac DeMarco can take advantage of the festival's payment plan, which allows them to pay an initial deposit and split the remaining cost into monthly instalments until June 2026.
Looking for what other UK festivals are taking place in 2026? Check out our ongoing guide to the UK festival season next year, including dates and line-ups announced so far.