De La Soul to headline Sussex festival

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 16:15

Hip-hop pioneers De La Soul have been announced as the Sunday night headliners for the Love Supreme Jazz Festival 2026.

This performance at Glynde Place in East Sussex will be their only UK full live band show of the year.

For the first time in its history, the festival is expanding to include three full days of main stage programming from Friday, 3 July to Sunday, 5 July 2026.

2026 Headliners & Lineup

Friday, 3 July: Ezra Collective will open the main stage with a curated program titled "Temple of Joy".
Saturday, 4 July: Loyle Carner takes the top slot for his Love Supreme debut.
Sunday, 5 July: De La Soul will close the festival, performing as a duo (Posdnuos and Maseo) with a full band following the 2023 passing of founding member Trugoy the Dove.

Other notable acts confirmed for 2026 include:

R&B & Soul:
Sister Sledge,
Gabrielle
Lemar
The Temptations
The Four Tops.

Event Details:-

Location: Glynde Place, Near Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6SX.
Festival Experience: The 2026 edition features a new on-site restaurant from Ottolenghi, expanded kids' areas, and late-night performances in the woods.
Tickets: Options include day, weekend, camping, and "Supremium" VIP passes, available via the official Love Supreme website.

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