Music, comedy, food, dance, theatre, podcasts and a whole lot more: it’s all in the offing for this year’s Latitude.
The popular four-day jaunt has returned to its Suffolk home for the 2022 edition, in rather less peculiar circumstances than last time; in 2021, it was part of the government’s pilot scheme for large events, and was the first full-capacity music festival to take place in the UK post lockdown.
This time though, it’s back to its usual self, with a wonderful mix of culture, ripe for the exploring. Here’s what you need to know.
When and where is Latitude festival 2022?
The festival takes place at Henham Park in Suffolk, kicking off on Thursday July 21 and running until Sunday July 24. The main arena will open at 10am and run until 3am on each day.
The campsite has been open since 8am on Thursday, and you’ll have until 1pm on Monday July 25 to be on your way. Arriving by car? Check the travel section below.
Who’s on Latitude’s music line-up?
The biggest names will take to the Obelisk Arena, with Lewis Capaldi, Foals and Snow Patrol headlining the Obelisk Arena. There’s a good spread of artists playing beneath them on the bill — from Islington rapper Little Simz and Welsh legends Manic Street Preachers, to pop innovator Rina Sawayama and US alt-rock veterans Modest Mouse. Elsewhere, keep an eye out for teenage sensation Alfie Templeman, cumbia-fuelled Londoners Los Bitchos and Tuareg rocker Mdou Moctar.
The BBC Sounds Stage will be headlined by Phoebe Bridgers, Groove Armada and Fontaines D.C., with plenty of great stuff to see besides — we’d recommend Self Esteem, Nilüfer Yanya, Kae Tempest, Porridge Radio and Joe Armon-Jones as some must-sees.
The Sunrise Arena has A Certain Ratio, Let’s Eat Grandma, Orlando Weeks and Sevdaliza as its biggest names, with the likes of Bartees Strange, Berwyn and cktrl set to be the highlights. This stage also has a “late night” programme, with Charlotte Church’s Late Night Pop Dungeon among those taking things through to the early hours.
The Alcove will focus on emerging artists — we’d make a beeline for sets from Honeyglaze, Nova Twins and Bess Atwell — and will have its late-night antics looked after by LGBTIQ+ collective Queer House Party.
Check out the full rundown, with day splits, here.
Who’s on Latitude’s comedy line-up?
The stand-up programme at Latitude is always a huge part of the festival, and it’s no different this time. Frankie Boyle, Reginald D Hunter and Russell Howard are the headline acts, but there’s an abundance of talent among the 40-plus list of comics set to perform, such as Sophie Duker, Rosie Jones, Aisling Bea, Tim Key, Shaparak Khorsandi, Olga Koch, David O’Doherty and Maisie Adam.
What else is going on?
Latitude is nothing if not eclectic, and the rest of its line-up proves that. There’s a section dedicated to “Conversations, Poetry and Podcasts”, whether that’s This Classical Life with saxophonist Jess Gillam or famed film critic Mark Kermode and guests.
There’s a theatre and dance offering, with DanceEast, New English Ballet Theatre and London’s The Place among those in residence.
A tasty food line-up is also in the offing, with a new restaurant, The Guest Chef, featuring menus from food writer Georgina Hayden, the Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen, comedian and presenter Judi Love, and even football icon Gary Lineker. Theatre of Food, meanwhile, will host cooking sessions, demonstrations and discussions from the likes of writer and Ottolenghi collaborator Ixta Belfrage, restaurateur Sally Butcher, supper club supremo Uyen Luu and more.
Can I still get tickets?
It’s not too late to secure your spot (but with things already underway, you’ll have to get down there sharpish). Adult weekend camping tickets are currently priced at £254, with two campsites to choose from — either the standard area, or the more relaxed family area. Prices are the same for each, with tickets for those aged 13-15 costing £175 each, and children aged five to 12 priced at £15.
Day tickets, however, are no longer on sale.
To buy those, and to buy passes for cars, caravans and motorhomes, head here.
How to travel to Latitude 2022
The car park opened at 7am on Thursday July 21 and will stay so until 1pm on Monday July 24. Remember to get yourself a pass if you intend on driving.
Diss train station is the best bet for National Rail arrivals, served by Greater Anglia, with journeys taking around 90 minutes from London Liverpool Street. The Sunday service, however, will be completed by bus replacement, adding an extra 70 minutes onto the journey time, so it might be worth seeking alternative travel if you’re a Sunday day-ticket holder. Shuttle buses will run from Diss station to the festival site, but you need to book these in advance.
What’s the weather looking like?
Friday is looking mild, with temperatures hovering around 17-18 degrees for most of the day, with a fair bit of cloud.
Saturday’s temperature will creep up into the low twenties, with a bit more sun creeping through, while Sunday is set to be a hot one, with highs of 27 forecast and plenty of sun.
Rain could arrive as people are leaving on Monday, but otherwise it looks like the weekend will be a dry one.
