Irish Pop Star CMAT to Headline London's Lido Festival in 2026

In a major coup for the 2026 Lido Festival in London, Irish pop sensation CMAT has been revealed as the event's headline act. The booking marks the artist's first-ever U.K. festival headline slot, a significant milestone in her rapidly rising career.

CMAT's inclusion on the Lido Festival lineup follows a breakout year that has seen the singer-songwriter cross over into the mainstream and deliver much-talked-about performances at prestigious events like Glastonbury, All Points East, and Green Man. Her third studio album, EURO-COUNTRY, released in August 2025, has further cemented her status as one of the most exciting new voices in pop music, reaching a career-high No. 2 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart.

Joining CMAT on the Lido Festival bill are a host of acclaimed artists, including Father John Misty, Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Beverly Glenn-Copeland and Elizabeth Copeland, Getdown Services, Katy J Pearson, Junior Brother, Jacqui McShee's Pentangle, and DJ Zakia. The festival is set to take place on June 12, 2026, in Victoria Park.

Tickets for the highly anticipated event will go on sale on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. (BST). Music fans are advised to act quickly, as the inaugural Lido Festival in 2025 welcomed 35,000 attendees per night, showcasing the growing demand for the event.