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Latitude Festival 2026: check out the weather forecast
Latitude Festival 2026 has kicked off at Henham Park in Suffolk, marking the event's 20th anniversary with headline sets from David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi and Teddy Swims. The milestone edition brings a packed programme of music, comedy and literature, with festival director Melvin Benn describing 20 years of Latitude as "both a moment and a lifetime" that has "changed what people expect from a festival experience."
Alongside the headliners, the line-up includes The Flaming Lips, The Last Dinner Party, Self Esteem, Tom Grennan, Wet Leg and Dry Cleaning, among others, while Transgressive Records marks its own 20th anniversary with a stage takeover featuring Mystery Jets and Mykki Blanco. Weather forecasts from the BBC and Met Office suggest a mixed but largely mild weekend, with light rain and wind on the opening day, sunnier spells with highs of 27°C on Saturday, and a return to rain on Sunday with highs around 22-23°C.
In short
- Latitude Festival's 20th edition opens at Henham Park, Suffolk
- Headliners: David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi, Teddy Swims
- Forecast: mixed rain/sun, highs up to 27°C over the weekend
Explained simply
Latitude Festival is an annual multi-genre event held at Henham Park in Suffolk, bringing together music, comedy and literature performances across a summer weekend. It has established itself as one of Britain's significant cultural festivals.
This year's edition marks the festival's 20th anniversary, a major milestone reflecting its influence on how contemporary audiences experience festivals. The anniversary programme features an extensive selection of performances and cultural activities across multiple genres.
For a large outdoor event, weather conditions significantly affect the experience for attendees, from determining what to pack to influencing the viability of outdoor performances and activities. Festival-goers typically consult forecasts before attending to prepare appropriately for expected conditions.