Desertfest London 2026 - Dates, Tickets & Lineup

Key Info

About

Desertfest London is the UK's premier doom, stoner and psychedelic rock festival, held across multiple iconic Camden venues including the Roundhouse. Running annually over a May bank-holiday weekend, it draws together legendary names and rising acts…

Website

desertfest.co.uk

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Genres

MetalRockClassic RockHardcorePunkElectronic

Date

15 - 17 May, 2026

Location

Roundhouse and Camden venues, London

Size

Small · 1k-5k

Established

2012, Running 14 years

Vibe

Beer in hand, you drift between Camden's smaller dark rooms and the Roundhouse, nobody rushing anywhere, the crowd there for the music and happy to let the riffs do the work.

Tags

city centrewarehouseintimatesensible bedtimelazy afternoonsmusic nerds18+ onlypacked in tightcome as you arelots of food optionstrain-friendly

WHAT PEOPLE SAID

“Beer-in-hand, not moshing, just vibing”

“Black Heart the hub between venues”

“Underworld gets sweaty fast”

“Merch sells out by Sunday”

“Opening day queues caught people out”

LineupUpdated: 12 Apr 2026

Full lineup