Featuring Scissor Sisters, Rudimental, Jayda G, Armand Van Helden, Soul II Soul, and more.
Photo credit: Lovebox in Dreamland – Official
Lovebox is set to return in 2026 with a new seaside edition at Dreamland Margate. Titled Lovebox Presented by Dreamland, the two-day event will take place on May 29th and 30th, marking the festival’s first edition since 2020.
Created by the original Lovebox team alongside the operators of Dreamland, the new concept relocates the long-running festival from London to the Kent coast. The event will take over the venue’s Main Stage, Hall By The Sea, and Roller Rink, presenting a mix of live acts and DJs across genres including drum and bass, garage, disco, soul, pop, and club music.
Friday’s programme is led by Rudimental, who headline with their high-energy live show. They are joined by house producer Armand Van Helden, garage icon DJ EZ, and rave outfit 4 AM KRU. Groove Armada will also appear for a special DJ set, while Goldie and Special Request unite for a back-to-back performance. The day’s lineup also includes Girls Don’t Sync, David Rodigan, Mike Skinner, Emily Rawson, and Abbie Neill.
Saturday’s bill features a headline performance from Scissor Sisters alongside sets from Friendly Fires and Soul II Soul. The program also includes Jayda G, Dan Shake, Storm Mollison, and Horse Meat Disco, as well as appearances from Huns N’ Roses, Dance Dance Dance, Head Of State, and Bee Onyett.
Lovebox was first launched in 2002 and became a fixture of London’s festival circuit until 2020. The new collaboration with Dreamland aims to bring its community-focused ethos to a new setting while welcoming both returning fans and new audiences.
Full lineup and tickets are available here.
