Dot to Dot

About this event

Dot To Dot Festival is returning for 2026 with more than 60 acts already announced, bringing a genre-spanning line-up of emerging artists to venues across Bristol on 23 May 2026 and Nottingham on 24 May 2026 during the late May bank holiday weekend.

Headlining the festival this year are Lambrini Girls, Fcukers and NewDad, joined by a wide range of established and rising acts including Mandy, Indiana, Ratboys, Lucia & The Best Boys, Chinese American Bear, Swordes and Mitch Santiago. The line-up also features artists such as Mae Hill, Marlon Funaki, Mother Soki, Office Dog and Opal Mag, alongside dozens more emerging performers from across the UK and international music scenes.

Known for spotlighting new talent, the metropolitan festival showcases indie, alternative, pop and experimental artists across multiple venues in both cities, giving music fans the chance to discover the next wave of breakthrough acts.