More major names have been added to the line-up of a popular Southend festival, with stars Ella Henderson and Nathan Dawe among the latest artists confirmed.
Lazydays Festival has revealed its Phase 2 line-up ahead of its return to Priory Park, running from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Organisers say the expanded bill is building momentum for what is expected to be the biggest edition of the independent festival to date.
The newly announced acts span pop, indie, soul and dance, with Ella Henderson and Nathan Dawe joined by The Enemy, Brand New Heavies, The Subways, The Bluetones and DJ Yoda.
Also added are Woody Cook, Prima Queen, Abi Flynn, The Allergies, Pastel, Stone Jets, Kara Marni, Dubinski, Nuala and Konnected DJs.
They will join a headline line-up already featuring Tinie Tempah, Feeder and Sister Sledge with original lead singer Kathy Sledge.
Special guests include The Feeling and Natalie Imbruglia, alongside Professor Green, The Pigeon Detectives, Heather Small, We Are Scientists, Tunde of The Lighthouse Family and Ellie Sax.
Demand for tickets has surged following the initial announcement, with some day tickets already close to selling out.
Organisers have confirmed that a limited number of Tier 4 tickets remain available before prices rise to Tier 5, followed by the final release.
The festival’s Big Hop second stage is also being expanded for 2026, with its own headline slots.
The Subways will headline Saturday, while Artful Dodger and Fun Lovin’ Criminals top the bill on Friday and Sunday respectively, supported by acts including The Bluetones, Romeo and Lisa Maffia of So Solid Crew, Beans on Toast and DJ Format.
Founded by three friends from Southend in 2024, Lazydays Festival welcomed 8,000 people in 2025 and is expected to attract more than 12,000 festivalgoers this year.
Organisers say it is fast becoming one of the south east’s most talked-about independent cultural events.
Elliott Waters, co-founder and artistic director, said: “This is by far the biggest lineup Southend has ever seen, and we’re incredibly proud of how Lazydays is growing.
"The response shows just how much appetite there is for something bold, vibrant and independent in the city.”
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