Lost Minds Festival Celebrates 5 Years with Huge Return to Newcastle in July 2026
The North East’s biggest dance music festival is officially back. Following a hugely successful, completely sold-out 2025 edition, Lost Minds Festival has announced its return for an epic fifth anniversary celebration on Saturday 11 July 2026.
Since its inception, Lost Minds has cemented itself at the forefront of the UK dance festival scene, attracting fans from across the country and beyond. This fifth-year milestone marks a major moment for the festival, promising a bigger-than-ever celebration to mark the occasion!
The festival organisers say: “We're really hyped for our 5th anniversary edition of Lost Minds, and we've got a few surprises up our sleeve to help us celebrate. Five years of us bringing the most iconic acts and DJ's in dance music from across the globe to Newcastle, its grown so much over the years but this will definitely be the biggest and best one yet”.
The full line up has now been announced! First to be revealed is cultural phenomenon Holy Priest, blurring the lines between Hard Techno, Rawstyle and Hardcore with zero apologies. Also taking over the Lost Minds stage will be EDM royalty Oliver Heldens, with his global reputation, he is a force to be reckoned with. Darren Styles, Billy Gillies, and Laidback Luke are also featured on the 2026 team-sheet.
Hard Techno champions ‘Second Speed’ will return to deliver a stacked bill of heavyweight hitters, dialling the tempo and intensity through the roof. As well as Holy Priest, the stage will play host to the likes of Elmefti, Jazzy B2B Jowi, and we'll also see the return of Jason Cluff.
Iconic institution ‘Cream’ is back to deliver the biggest Trance anthems in all its euphoric shades. Headlining will be the likes of Dash Berlin, Mauro Picotto, plus many more.
And new for 2026, beloved northern powerhouse ‘Kiddstock’ joins the party, bringing fast and furious beats for hard dance devotees. Topping the bill will be Angerfist, with ferocious beats and unmatched energy. Joining him will be Paul Elstak, DJ Isaac, and a host of more Hard Dance heroes.
Set once again in the stunning surroundings of Exhibition Park, Newcastle, Lost Minds 2026 will welcome over 10,000 music lovers for a full day of high-energy dance music, immersive production, and unforgettable summer vibes. With 4 unique stages showcasing the full spectrum of electronic music, get ready to lose your mind! From EDM to Trance, Hard Techno to Hardstyle, Lost Minds is known for bringing together the most in-demand DJs from across the globe. The festival promises another standout lineup delivering madness for the masses.
Expect the weird and wonderful with eccentric decor, secret hidden areas to discover, X-treme rides, and delicious street food. You can also level up your experience with the VIP area and party in style. In addition, the famous exclusive merchandise pop-up store will open its doors. For those who don’t want the party to end, the official afterparty details will be dropping soon.
Tickets are on sale now, with payment plan options available, making it easier than ever to spread the cost.
Tickets and further information can be found at lostminds.co.uk/tickets.
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