When epic announcements from Glastonbury saturate the headlines, it’s easy to miss the many other festivals knocking it out of the park with their AAA line-up. Latitude is one of those festivals, its teeming roster of music, comedy, theatre and the arts making it one of the hottest tickets this summer. 

Fancy popping along to the Suffolk-based festival? Then check out this handy guide letting you know how much it’ll cost, who’s playing and why the four-day arts and culture blowout is great for comedy geeks and music nerds alike. 

Where and when is Latitude Festival? 

The Latitude Festival will take place at Henham Park in Suffolk from Thursday 25–Sunday 28 July. 

Where can I buy tickets for Latitude Festival? 

Tickets for Latitude Festival are available from Ticketmaster. 

How much are tickets? 

As with all festivals, there are a few pricing options at Latitude. A standard camping ticket will set you back £308, an accompanied teen ticket (for those aged 13–15) costs £190 and a children’s ticket (any sprogs aged between five and 12) costs £28. There are also plenty of payment plans on offer.  

So, who’s headlining? 

Hitting the top of the bill on Friday are LADS LADS LADS rock veterans Kasabian, who’re paying the festival a visit on the promo trail of their latest album Happenings, set for release on Friday 5 July on Columbia Records. But don’t expect this to be a set consisting entirely of new tunes; frontman and songwriter Serge Pizzorno knows what fans expect from a headline show, so there'll be a few notable tracks, from the lurching swagger of ‘Club Foot’ to the Morricone-stomp of ‘Fire’. 

Veering into pop territory are London Grammar, who’ll headline on Saturday with their trademark mix of ambient, classical and melodic soundscapes. This is another juggernaut prepping for a new album; the band’s fourth LP is called The Greatest Love and will be released in late 2024. 

Pop-rock legends Duran Duran will close the festival on Sunday night, no doubt pleasing audiences with the appealing retro sleaze of songs like ‘Girls On Film’, ‘The Wild Boys’ and ‘Hungry Like The Wolf’. It’s easy to think of these long-standing rockers as encased in the hairspray-addled amber of the 80s, but they’ve been enjoying something of a renaissance lately; 2023’s DANSE MACABRE packed a punch with its entertaining sense of silliness, so expect a few tunes from that late-career success to be wheeled out on the night. 

What other highlights are on the line-up? 

So many highlights, such a limited word count. Headlining the Second Stage on Sunday are award-winning Irish folk group Lankum, who recently picked up a swathe of new fans with their Mercury-nominated album False Lankum in 2023. Also visiting the Second Stage on Sunday, Marika Hackman will play from her exceptional guitar album Big Sigh, a diaristic series of tracks with a writerly finesse. Then there’s the smaller Sunrise Arena, which will welcome post-punk poets English Teacher to the stage (catch this foursome on the ground floor while you can; the buzz around them means they’re bound to hit it big very soon). For dance music fans, Orbital will play out the Second Stage on Saturday with their finely crafted mix of house and techno (and a few cheesy remixes of the Spice Girls for good measure). 

This is only the tip of the latitudinal iceberg, which is rammed with great acts. Check out the full line-up in the poster below or on the official Latitude site.  

What comedy is on offer? 

The comedy headliners here are worth the price of entry alone. On Sunday, panel show mainstay Jo Brand will grace The Comedy Arena with her trademark brand of acid-tongued wit and lowkey delivery. Striking an affable erudite tone, Sara Pascoe will close the stage on Saturday, while Loose Women star Judi Love will play on Sunday. 

Is it child-friendly? 

Latitude has become popular in part for its child-friendly credentials, striking a fine balance between welcoming families and cultural die-hards. Its kids and family areas are packed with activities, including Taskmaster Education, workshops from the environmental charity Greenpeace, a mini zoo, the chance for kids to design their own board games, and more. 

Latitude Festival, Henham Park, Suffolk, Thursday 25–Sunday 28 July; main picture: Marc Sethi.