We Out Here Festival 2026

Prepare for the long-awaited return of We Out Here Festival, curated by BBC Radio Six's Gilles Peterson, as it will take over St Giles House in Wimbourne from August 20-23..

Named after the 2018 Brownswood Recordings compilation We Out Here—a calling card for London’s thriving young jazz scene—We Out Here Festival launched in 2019, bringing together core members of the movement alongside legendary icons, genre-spanning DJs, and emerging improvisers for four days of music and community.

Echoing the four-decade-long career of festival founder Gilles Peterson, We Out Here connects the musical threads between soul, hip hop, house, afro, electronica, jazz and beyond; presenting both exceptional live performances and some of the finest record collections in the world. Past guests have included Thundercat, Pharaoh Sanders, Ebo Taylor, The Comet Is Coming, Yussef Dayes, Ezra Collective, Nia Archives, Sampha, Black Star, Nubya Garcia, Masters at Work, Bonobo, Theo Parrish, Loyle Carner, Rotary Connection 222 and many more.

Each August, the festival unfolds across 15 stages, ranging from expansive open-air forest dancefloors to intimate, handcrafted sound systems—offering something for every audience. Alongside the music, the event highlights high-quality food and drink, a rich arts and cultural programme, family activities, wellness spaces, and exceptional sound and production, all designed to complement its carefully curated music offering.

The 6th edition of We Out Here returns in summer 2025 to its stunning home at Wimborne St Giles, Dorset. With seven-acre lakes, woodland parkland, and hidden corners to explore, the site creates an immersive setting where festivalgoers can lose themselves in the music for an entire weekend.

2025 is going to be amazing-bigger, better, and bolder than ever! Tickets for We Are Here Festival 2025 are on sale now-get yours today and join the magic!