Electric Paradise has unveiled its debut lineup, confirming a blockbuster open air launch at Milton Keynes National Bowl on Saturday, 8th August, 2026. Promoted by JBM Music, the brand new festival will welcome up to 50,000 fans for a cross generational celebration of disco, funk, soul and house, with tickets on sale Friday, 27th February at 9am.

Headlining the Main Stage are global icons Grace Jones, Candi Staton and UB40, joined by Kool & The Gang and Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge. The Big Love Stage keeps the groove alive with Cameo, Earth, Wind & Fire Experience by Al McKay, Shalamar, Jocelyn Brown and Heather Small, delivering an era spanning soundtrack designed for mass singalongs and sunset moments.

Dancefloor heritage takes centre stage across multiple arenas, with Glitterbox hosting Armand Van Helden, Dimitri From Paris, Roger Sanchez and Fat Tony alongside house vocal royalty Barbara Tucker and Julie McKnight. Fool’s Paradise brings Mark Knight, Todd Terry and Dave Lee, while Clockwork Orange taps classic rave energy with Graeme Park, Danny Rampling and Alison Limerick, supported by Data Transmission and Disco Infiltrators showcasing emerging selectors.

With first release tickets starting from £59.50 and VIP packages available, Electric Paradise 2026 is positioning itself as one of the UK’s most anticipated new festivals. Blending timeless anthems with large scale production in an iconic amphitheatre setting, the inaugural edition promises to become a key date on the British summer calendar.