With the coronavirus crisis forcing cancellations and postponements onto the world’s favourite festivals, beloved independent music festival Latitude was amongst the many festivals forced to say goodbye to their summer 2020 celebrations.
However, on this day (July 15th), Latitude has delighted fans and confirmed new dates for their bigger and better 2021 comeback. Initially supposed to take place 15th-18th July 2020, Latitude 2021 will now commence between 22nd-25th July 2021. Henham Park, a hidden gem inside Suffolk’s beautiful woodlands, will remain as the location for Latitude’s 2021 installment.
With the likes of Stereophonics, Primal Scream, and Lana Del Rey headlining last year, fans can’t help but highly anticipate who the festival will pull out next year. Before it’s disappointing but completely necessary cancellation, big beat pioneers The Chemical Brothers, along with Britpop icon Liam Gallagher and rock trio Haim were meant to headline Latitude 2020. Other notable artists included Michael Kiwanuka, Snow Patrol, Charli XCX, and The Lumineers.
Although it is unconfirmed if Latitude’s 2020 acts will remain next year, thankfully fans won’t have to speculate the highly anticipated lineup much longer. Latitude also confirmed today that at 9:00 am on Friday 17th July the first batch of the 2021 lineup will be revealed. Tickets for Latitude 2021 will be available for purchase at 9:00 am, Monday 20th July.
Latitude announced the wonderful news on their official website today with the following statement: “This time, the festival takes place during the school holidays, so you can bring the whole family! Get ready for another wonderful weekend of music, arts, dance, theatre and so much more!” Latitude also released a promotional video in celebration of today’s announcement to its official YouTube Channel. Featuring shots of the woodland paradise and a flurry of fireworks, and festivities, the video evokes excitement from any British music festival lovers.
Posting a high spirited clip of the festival, Latitude also took to Instagram to confirm the good news to their massive 48k following. Containing a heartfelt caption to fans, Latitude wrote“We’re already looking forward to being reunited with you again in Henham Park next year…We’re always better together”. Boasting over 4000 views and likes in a few short hours, the post has been met with a joyous reception from fans.
Offering a diverse mix of huge headline musical acts, stand up comedy, and dramatic theatre, Latitude is an immersive three days experience. Whether you fancy an early morning yoga session or a late-night DJ set in the forest, Latitude has something for everybody, and it will be sorely missed this year.
Born in 2006, Latitude has delivered magic and memories to festival-goers across the country for over a decade. Beginning at a footfall of 15,000 people in its first year, Latitude 2019 welcomed over 40,000 festival-goers. With a sister event in the Longitude Festival, Latitude’s treasured reputation of offering an immersive woodland experience has made the festival grow year by year, and 2021 is set to be the best Latitude yet.
