The Wake
Loxwood Meadow, West Sussex.
Badly Drawn Boy to Headline The Wake 2026
The third edition of The Wake, the festival set up by Green Man founders, Jo Bartlett and Danny Hagan will take place on Saturday 29 August 2026.
We are very excited to announce that our headliner for 2026 is Badly Drawn Boy (solo performance).
Perhaps best known for the Mercury Award winning album ‘The Hour of Bewilderbeast’ and the soundtrack to Nick Hornby’s film ‘About A Boy’, Damon Gough (AKA Badly Drawn Boy) continues to write and produce new music and perform live to sell-out audiences.
Badly Drawn Boy will be joined by:
Welsh / London band, The Tubs will be the main support.
The Tubs ‘Cotton Crown’ album reviews
‘A personal, stellar second from classic indie quartet at the centre of a London collective’ Uncut ****
‘An exceptional record.’ ***** The Observer
‘His striking voice, somewhere between Richard Thompson and Bob Mould, bolts through the band’s joyful jangle-pop.‘ The Guardian Best Albums of 2025.
Radhika create Scottish dream pop. Featuring Radhika Meera Dade on vocals and guitar, their current single ‘Starry Eyes’ includes special guest contributions from Teenage Fanclub’s Gerard Love and Mitch Mitchell of The Pastels.
A total of ten musical performers will be appearing across the Woodland and Crooked Hut stages.
The Talks Stage will feature Elizabeth Alker, Stuart Bailie, Owen Williams and Sam Reid.
DJs and Children’s Area to be announced soon.
As in previous years, great food, craft beers and bar, the glorious Loxwood Mead and camping.
‘Small but perfectly formed. Mark next year’s festival on your calendar now!’ Shindig Magazine
‘Such a beautiful setting’ BBC Radio Sussex
The festival takes place in the beautiful woodlands and countryside of West Sussex, on the fringes of the South Downs National Park, and is easily accessible from London and Brighton.
Tickets are Adult £40, £15 for 7-14 year olds and free to under 7s. Camping tickets can also be purchased with a festival ticket at a cost of £25 per pitch (up to 4 people). There are also a limited amount of Campervan pitches at £35.
For more details and information visit www.thewake.uk