Limited day tickets go live this week as Belladrum edges towards another near sell-out, with over 300 artists set across 14 stages.
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has revealed its 2026 day-by-day line-up, offering a clearer sense of how this year’s weekend will unfold as demand continues to build. With weekend tickets already moving quickly, a limited allocation of day tickets are on sale now.
Thursday opens with a defining moment for Callum Beattie, stepping into his first major festival headline slot. It feels like a natural progression after his recent OVO Hydro show, but there is also something fitting about that moment happening at Belladrum. In a previous interview with IGigs, Beattie reflected on his long connection with the area, describing the Highlands as “a very special place” for himself and the band, a relationship built through years of hard work and early shows in Inverness. That history gives his Thursday headline set an added sense of weight. He is joined by Mika, whose set should bring a different kind of scale and colour, while Cammy Barnes continues his steady rise on home turf. Symphonic Ibiza closing the second stage adds a late-night shift in tone, leaning into something bigger and more immersive as the opening day draws to a close.
Friday moves into a more familiar festival rhythm, but still with a strong sense of contrast. The Human League bring a catalogue that remains instantly recognisable, sitting comfortably alongside the energy of Rizzle Kicks, who feel built for this kind of setting. Kula Shaker add another layer to the day, while Brooke Combe represents the newer end of the spectrum, continuing to build a reputation as one of Scotland’s most compelling live performers.
By Saturday, the weekend settles into something that feels distinctly Belladrum. James return for the first time since 2013, and their presence carries a bit of weight given how often they have been mentioned among the festival’s most wanted returning names. Alongside them, Skerryvore remain a constant in this environment, while Razorlight and The Lottery Winners round out the day with a mix of indie familiarity and festival-ready hooks.
Across the weekend, more than 300 artists will perform over 14 stages, giving the line-up room to breathe beyond the headline runs. Acts like Sigala, Scouting for Girls, Valtos, Lloyd Cole, Nathan Carter and Kezia Gill add further range, moving between pop, electronic, folk and country without it ever feeling disjointed.
As festival producer Dougie Brown put it, the day split gives people “the chance to plan ahead”, and this year’s spread gives plenty to get excited about. The return of day tickets also offers more flexibility for those looking to catch specific artists, but with demand already running high, availability is expected to be tight.
Limited day tickets go on sale at 5pm on Wednesday 1 April via the Belladrum website.
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Full announced day splits;
Thursday 30 July 2026
Callum Beattie
MIKA
Symphonic Ibiza
The Scratch
Cammy Barnes
The Molotovs
An Dannsa Dub
Janet Devlin
Brooki
Pistol Daisys
Jarad Rowan
Rhythmnreel
Kirsteen Harvey
Dàna
Spacevan
Calum Campbell
The Jack Ruby 5
Ove Ove
Bellagrass
Tartan Paint
The Collective
Chris Grant & The Blues Response Unit
The Vandal
The Boy Genius
Kiltearn Fiddlers
Friday 31 July 2026
The Human League
Rizzle Kicks
Kula Shaker
Scouting for Girls
Brooke Combe
Lloyd Cole
Getdown Services
Nathan Carter
Trail West
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5
Becky Sikasa
Elias Alexander
Beth Malcolm
Shay O’Dowd
Michael McGovern
Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
Jasper Hodges
Scott C. Park
Devin Casson
Dr Wook & The Hollow Pincers
Orla Noble
Willie MacAskill
The Retrophones
Out of the Blue (A Celebration of Joni Mitchell)
Niamh Corkey
Davy Cowan Band
The Groove Report
Martin Bannon
Jutebox
The Jack Ruby 5
Wee James
Clan an Drumma
Jamie Cruickshank
Fiddle Forte
Saturday 1 August 2026
James
Razorlight
Sigala
Skerryvore
Lottery Winners
Valtos
Mànran
Rose Betts
Torridon
Kezia Gill
High Fade
First Time Flyers
Alice Faye
Joshua Burnside
Shanghai Treason
The Eves
The Rooks
Scratchcard Wednesday
Gurry Wurry
Scotstown Dance Band
Blueness
Lacuna
Lucid Liars
The Dangleberries
Bad Actress
Northern Waters
The Superdandies
Lynsey Dolan Band
Chris Mannings Highland Swing & Soul Band
Laura Boyd & The Capri Sons
Luke Radford
Andy Duncan Bella Singalong
Freepeace
Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail
