Truck Festival 2026: Comedy, Late Night DJs, and More Added to Oxfordshire's Favourite Indie Event

Truck Festival, the beloved Oxfordshire indie music celebration, has announced a significant expansion of its 2026 lineup, promising an even more diverse and entertaining weekend. Set to take place from July 23rd to 26th at Hill Farm, the festival is adding a robust comedy programme and late-night DJ sets to its already impressive roster of musical acts.

Key Takeaways

• The festival will feature a new comedy stage with established and emerging UK talent.

• Late-night DJ sets will extend the party into the early hours with electronic acts.

• Barrioke, featuring Shaun Williamson, will make its final ever appearance.

• Over 90% of tickets are already sold, indicating strong demand.

Expanding Musical Horizons

The latest wave of artist announcements includes a mix of rising stars and established names across various genres. New additions to the music lineup feature Divorce, Picture Parlour, Sigma, Morgan Seatree, Oppidan, Arkayla, Finn Forster, My First Time, Tom A. Smith, Punchbag, Creeping Jean, Lizzie Esau, and The Slates. These artists join an already stellar bill that includes The Maccabees, Two Door Cinema Club, CMAT, The Libertines, The Wombats, The Vaccines, Kaiser Chiefs, Primal Scream, Friendly Fires, Circa Waves, Everything Everything, and The Cribs. The festival continues to champion new talent with acts like English Teacher, The Royston Club, Florence Road, The K’s, Westside Cowboy, and Radio Free Alice also set to perform.

Comedy and Offbeat Entertainment

Beyond the music, Truck Festival is renowned for its unique atmosphere and eclectic entertainment. A major highlight will be the final ever performance of Barrioke, featuring Shaun Williamson. This long-running festival favourite, known for its crowd-pleasing karaoke sessions with the former EastEnders star, will take its last bow at Hill Farm this summer. Other non-musical entertainment includes appearances from The Ogretones, Tragedy, Shaunia Twain, and Pub Antics hosted by Terry Vega.

The festival's dedicated comedy stage will host a strong lineup of comedians, including Reginald D Hunter, Ivo Graham, Emmanuel Sonubi, John Kearns, Tom Stade, Glenn Moore, and Sam Nicoresti, alongside a host of up-and-coming talent from the UK comedy circuit. These daytime shows have become a popular fixture, offering a change of pace for festival-goers.

Late Night Revelry

As night descends, Truck Festival's late-night programme ensures the energy continues. The local club institution, Switch, returns for its after-hours takeover, bringing a selection of electronic artists to soundtrack the festival into the early hours. Performers include Morgan Seatree, Sigma, Slipmatt, Ellie Scougall, Jay Soleil, Dylan James, and Shem.

With over 90% of tickets already sold, Truck Festival 2026 is on track for another sell-out event. The festival continues to solidify its reputation as one of the UK's most cherished independent festivals, blending a carefully curated music lineup with engaging comedy, vibrant DJ sets, and its signature village-like atmosphere.

Final tickets for Truck Festival 2026 are available now.

Sources

• Truck Festival Adds New Artists, Comedy And Late Night DJs To Expanding 2026 Lineup, Oculate UK.