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Pitchfork Festival London Adds More Names for 2026
Pitchfork Festival London has revealed a second wave of artists for its 2026 edition, running from 2-8 November across various venues in the city. New additions include Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, who will join the Avalanches at their headlining Roundhouse show alongside a DJ set from Arushi Jain, plus Nirosta Steel performing at the ICA and DIIV topping the Dalston Takeover bill. These acts join a lineup already featuring Ear, Tortoise, Aja Monet, Los Thuthanaka, Olof Dreijer, Hania Rani, the Radio Dept, Actress and Noname.
Other newly confirmed acts include Thaiboy Digital, who will headline Village Underground on 7 November, alongside Touching Ice, Charlie Osborne, Ship Sket, Sarah Meth and Sex Mask, as well as Rockie Rode, Robert Lester Solsom, Star Moles, the Healing Power of Horses, Any Young Mechanic and Sean Solomon. The Dalston Takeover on 7 November will also feature DIIV alongside Mandy, Indiana, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and Working Men's Club, while the festival closes on 8 November with Hania Rani at the Royal Festival Hall.
In short
- Pitchfork Festival London announces second wave of 2026 artists
- Panda Bear & Sonic Boom join the Avalanches' Roundhouse headline show
- Festival runs 2-8 November across multiple London venues
Explained simply
Pitchfork Festival London is a week-long music event held at venues across the city. It is part of the wider Pitchfork music brand, which is known for covering artists across different genres and introducing audiences to new music.
The festival brings together established acts and newer or less widely known performers, with shows taking place in venues such as the Roundhouse, the ICA and Village Underground. Different bills and settings let audiences encounter a range of styles, from electronic and experimental music to indie rock and hip-hop.
For artists, festival appearances can introduce their work to new listeners, while audiences can see several acts across one event. The spread of venues also connects the programme to London’s live-music scene.