Takedown Festival 2026 Unleashes Ten More Names, Including Graphic Nature and The Hara
Takedown Festival is charging ahead for its 2026 edition with ten new additions to its already formidable lineup. Taking over Portsmouth Guildhall on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th April, the UK’s rising independent rock and metal event is bringing together another fierce bill of heavy hitters and fan favourites.
The latest wave includes standout acts Graphic Nature, known for their raw, emotional intensity, and genre-blending alt-rock trio The Hara, both playing on Saturday. Friday sees the return of The Wildhearts, alt-metal stalwarts INME, and metalcore unit Kill The Lights, joining a lineup that already boasts a headline performance from enigmatic newcomers PRESIDENT, who will top a festival bill for the very first time.
Also joining the party are Mason Hill, The Bottom Line, Mould, Waterlines, and Slackrr, bolstering a two-day celebration of UK alternative music that promises sweat, riffs, and unforgettable energy.
A New Era for PRESIDENT
Masked and mysterious, PRESIDENT have been building serious buzz across the scene—and now they step into the spotlight for what will be their first-ever festival headline appearance. Takedown 2026 could very well mark the moment they cross into something bigger.
Sharing headline duties are veteran rockers Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, bringing a storming Motörhead set in tribute to the late Lemmy Kilmister.
“We’re stoked to announce that we will be headlining the Metal For Good Stage at Takedown Festival 2026. A cause close to our hearts. We are all part of a unique community in the metal world.” – Graphic Nature
New Names, Same Chaos
This will be The Hara’s first time at Takedown, and they’re arriving armed with new material from their upcoming album, The Fallout, due January. INME, celebrating White Butterfly‘s 20th anniversary alongside their new record Demons, are promising a mix of nostalgia and fresh cuts in their Friday set.
“It’s such a massive honour to be a part of the incredible Takedown Festival again… We’re in the best place InMe has ever been and it’s a privilege to join this amazing lineup!” – Dave McPherson, INME
The Wildhearts Add Their Voice
Veteran punk ‘n’ rollers The Wildhearts are equally hyped, with frontman Ginger sharing his excitement not just to play, but to catch the Bastard Sons’ Motörhead set.
“We cannot wait to bring our high octane horror show to that awesome stage.” – Ginger, The Wildhearts
Takedown’s Revival Continues
Having roared back to life in 2023 after an eight-year break, Takedown Festival quickly reminded the UK why it mattered. Now based in Portsmouth and no longer confined to university halls, it’s earning its place on the national stage—recognised with three nominations at the 2023 UK Festival Awards.
Tickets are on sale now at takedownfestival.com
