Knockengorroch Festival 2026 - Dates, Tickets & Lineup

Key Info

About

Knockengorroch is an independent, family-friendly greenfield music festival held on a remote farm in the Galloway hills of south-west Scotland, drawing on folk, world, roots, and electronic music alongside workshops and arts. The 2026 edition is a de…

Website

knockengorroch.org.uk

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Genres

CelticElectronicFolkReggaeWorld

Date

21 - 24 May, 2026

Location

Castle Douglas, Scotland

Size

Small · 3,000

Established

1998, Running 28 years

Vibe

Genuinely warm and loose, with strangers hugging you and offering you things before you've even crossed the site, the pace drifts between campfire jams, afternoon dancing in the Longhouse, and staying up late in the dance tent until your feet give out.

Tags

farmintimate6am-erfamily-friendlymusic nerdsspace to dancewellies and waterproofslots of food optionsmiddle of nowhere

WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT 2025

“Pack wellies, expect mud”

“All weather, still dancing”

“Tight-knit loyal community”

“Global food and real ale”

“Genuinely remote, properly off-grid”

LineupUpdated: 30 Mar 2026

Full lineup

BCUC

Mungo's Hi Fi

Elias Alexander

Kefaya

Elaha Soroor

performing as part of Kefaya & Elaha Soroor

3 Daft Monkeys

Dallahan

DJ Grace Sands

Kefaya & Elaha Soroor

The Deltones

TC & The Groove Family

Samedia Shebeen

Grace Sands

listed as DJ Grace Sands

Brett Newski

performing as Brett Newski & The Bad Inventions

The Micro Band

Half Moon Medicine Show

MAL bandFidraCera ImpalaCuantanLuhangahMegalichenChorna RozaHowdo BeanEm LouiseRhuari Campbellas Slow for a Poet

TicketsUpdated: 7 Apr 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

Buy Tickets

4-Day Ticket (entry from Thursday)

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3-Day Ticket (entry from Friday)

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Day Tickets

Sunday Day TicketSun 24 May

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Recent NewsUpdated: 12 Apr 2026

Knockengorroch Festival 2026 Scotland is Around the Corner With Roots Music, Cul

Knockengorroch Festival 2026 Scotland celebrates world and roots music with culture, workshops and community in Galloway hills,...

travelandtourworld.com·2 days ago

FULL LINE-UP - Knockengorroch Festival

We've announced our full line up for Knockengorroch 2026! See here for all artists! Exciting new additions to our first announcement include:.

knockengorroch.org.uk·2 weeks ago

Knockengorroch, Summer Sessions among Scottish festivals awarded funding

The first recipients of the Scottish Government's new Expanded Festivals Fund have been announced.

skiddle.com·3 weeks ago

lineup

First line-up announcement for 2026! - Knockengorroch Festival

South African Uhuru indigenous funk 7 piece Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness aka BCUC will top the open air Greenstage on Saturday night.

knockengorroch.org.uk·4 months ago

Knockengorroch Festival awarded UNESCO Sustainable Events Charter

Knockengorroch Festival, the beloved and long-running greenfield festival on the cusp of returning for its 27th edition, has been awarded a...

skiddle.com·11 months ago

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