The family-friendly Deer Shed Festival has announced its second wave of acts performing at the popular event this summer.
The newly revealed acts include DEADLETTER, Joshua Idehen, Madra Salach, Lime Garden, Brown Horse and Murkage Dave – who will be performing at the festival taking place Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July 2026 at Baldersby Park, Topcliffe in North Yorkshire.
They join the previously announced 2026 headliners Sleaford Mods, Everything Everything and Say She She.
Following last year’s sell-out 15th anniversary celebration, Deer Shed are looking to the future of music with a diverse showcase of emergent and rising acts from across the musical spectrum.
“We’re thrilled to be announcing even more music for this year’s Deer Shed,” said Megan Evans, Deer Shed festival director.
“Curating our music line-up is one of my favourite parts of the job, and you’ll never see an artist at Deer Shed that we haven’t personally been to see beforehand.
“I’m so excited about this group of artists and can’t wait for our audience to see them in the park this year. We’ve plenty more in store for you including comedy, sport, arts and some truly mind-boggling labyrinthine installations so keep your eyes and ears peeled!”
The theme for Deer Shed 2026 is ‘Into The Labyrinth’ – inviting attendees into their most adventurous journey yet. The parkland will transform into a twisting, turning world of wonder, where every path leads to curiosity, creativity, and a few surprises along the way.
At the heart of it all will sit the festival’s biggest build to date: a colossal maze packed with escape-room-style challenges, hidden clues, puzzles to crack, and magical moments waiting to be uncovered.
Deer Shed is also well known for bringing together unique experiences and interactive events as well as its long-running Cinema, Theatre and Literary & Performance Arts programmes.
Expect the return of fan favourites such as Wild Swimming in the Baldersby Park Lake, live action wrestling, skateboard masterclasses, tree climbing, fireside storytelling and singalongs with famous faces. Deer Shed have also revealed a wellbeing expansion for 2026, with an improved Wilderwild Retreat for saunas, ice baths, swimming and much more to be announced.
Tickets for Deer Shed 2026 are already on sale. Find out more and get your tickets at their website here.Megan Evans, Deer Shed Festival Director said:
