One of the jokes from the Comedy Arena was that the 2026 version of Latitude offered a glimpse into the future of our planet: a giant, sun-baked dust bowl where people scavenged for food and shade. The continuing rise of Wet Leg and The Last Dinner PartyWith both bands’ meteoric rise well underway, Latitude 2026 was a moment to reflect on just how fast they’ve climbed. All the stuffOne of the genuinely unique aspects of Latitude is the variety of performances throughout the weekend. There’s comedy – David O’Doherty and Marcus Brigstocke both shine; Lenny Henry does not. Eclectic new music mixThe line-up is stacked with new bands, or bands on the verge of breaking out.