29-31 MAY 2026: Haddstock is back this year in our usual format, where we fill Haddington’s bars, cafes, halls and green spaces with music, art and a huge sense of community.
We’ve just got our programme back from the printers, so here’s a sneaky peek!
Look out for the brochures popping up all over East Lothian. We have a climate theme and a garden trail, great authors, an art exhibition, climate events, nature workshops and, as always, music of all genres and descriptions, all over the place!
FULL MUSIC LISTINGS – this year, to help you plan your festival, we’ve gathered a wee bit of info on each performer.
FULL WORKSHOP LISTINGS – we advise booking soon, before they’re full! We’ll add to this page as the final few workshops are put in place. Keep your eye out on social media as well.
Our art exhibition is at the Poldrate this year, on the third floor at the Garnary, in partnership with Poldrate Arts & Crafts Centre – more info to follow.
HADDSTOCK 2026 HEADLINER at the CORN EXCHANGE
We’re delighted to partner with the Brunton again, presenting our headline gig at the Corn Exchange.
We have a brilliant triple-bill for you: Man of Moon, Alice Faye and Sarah/Shaun.
SATURDAY, doors open 6.30pm – Corn Exchange – £24/20. Book your ticket on the Brunton site or by calling the box office on 0131 653 5245.
Alice Faye
2026 BBC Introducing Scottish Act of the Year
Every now and then, a thriving music scene unveils a rare gem, an artist whose refined, imaginative, and insightful approach to music seems to echo through time. Glasgow’s Alice Faye stands as one of these remarkable discoveries. Her musical creations are intricate journeys, blending wild-eyed drama with poignant intimacy to form a distinctive narrative that captivates audiences. Alice’s artistry is defined by bold, fearless choices that expand her creative horizons. She draws on classic 70s pop, 60s folk, and country traditions, enriching them with the dramatic flair of chanson icons like Piaf and Brel. Her music carries a confessional quality reminiscent of Rufus Wainwright, and her striking, unique vocal prowess, paired with unwavering musical confidence, creates a vivid, technicolor landscape that enthralls audiences. With a voice that feels timeless yet fresh, she paints intricate musical tapestries, weaving evocative storytelling into every note. Her songs are immersive experiences, transporting listeners to different worlds and exploring the full spectrum of human emotion.
Her acclaimed piano-based EP, Deadbeat, delves into themes of self-discovery and personal growth and received widespread praise, including airplay on BBC Radio 2 and Radio Scotland. Alice has graced major festival stages, including Belladrum, Celtic Connections, Doune the Rabbit Hole, Eden Festival, and Fyne Fest. She has toured the UK with Phillip Seth Campbell and performed at renowned jazz festivals such as Aberdeen Jazz Festival and Dundee Jazz Festival, sharing bills with legendary acts like Rufus Wainwright, Nick Lowe, and BMX Bandits. Alice won Best Acoustic Act at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards 2023
“Alice Faye has an arresting voice to lean in to, halt the traffic, and transport you to some sepia-tinted romantic realm.”
[The List]
“In the same way that Martha Wainwright, Angel Olsen, or Aldous Harding can make you stop what you’re doing as you hang on their every word, so too can this wildly talented individual from Glasgow.”
[The Skinny]
“Mesmerising… She’s really special.”
[Edith Bowman, BBC Radio 2]
Man of Moon
A standout live act since their beginning, this Glasgow-based duo possess an extraordinary talent for cross-pollinating genres and styles but their sound is not hybridised, rather they are a synthesis of their influences; a pure sonic distillation of what has come before. You hear the mesmeric drones of Mogwai, the dynamic shifts of Radiohead, the harmonic angularity of Tool, the industrial amalgam of Nine Inch Nails, even hints of Pink Floyd’s austere and abstract lyricism. Man of Moon are so much music in one band. And yet they’ve always sounded uniquely themselves; there is deep intentionality in every song’s construction.
“One of the best bands in the country” [Snack Magazine]
“The best debut single by a UK band since Ceremony by New Order” [The New York Times]
“Ones to watch” [NME]
“4/5 stars, noirish transportational krautrock” [The Guardian]
“pushing the 2-peice prototype as far as it can go” [Vic Galloway, BBC Scotland)]
Sarah/Shaun
Edinburgh’s husband-and-wife dream pop duo (pronounced simply Sarah Shaun), alias Sarah and Shaun McLachlan (pronounced McLochlun) wooed hearts and wowed critics with debut EP It’s True What They Say? plus follow-up EP Someone’s Ghost in 2025. In Silence Love Speaks Loudest completes a triptych of EPs (titled Visit Through The Heavy Static) with a full album expected late ’26.
The first two EPs garnered a sizable list of plaudits from some very established names: David Holmes, Youth, Nemone at BBC 6Music, Sean Johnston, Vic Galloway & Roddy Hart at BBC Radio Scotland, The Skinny, The List, The Scotsman, Jim Sclavunos (Bad Seeds), Simone Butler (Primal Scream), the Monolith Cocktail & Ban Ban Ton Ton blogs, the Ravechild podcast and more.
They’ve played gigs supporting French legends Air, Glaswegian 80s pop legends The Bluebells (who invited Sarah/Shaun to join them on a string of Scottish tour dates in 2024), Glasgow’s huge Glasvegas, a slew of venues across Glasgow and Edinburgh, not to mention the festivals: Kelburn Garden Party, Fringe By The Sea, Kendall Calling, Dunbar Music, Hidden Door.
“blending the starry-eyed pop of Sonny & Cher with the electronic experimentation of Chris & Cosey” [Fiona Shepherd, The List]
“A mellow musical light in the darkness. Terrific woozy dream pop” [Iain Rankin]
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We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Here’s a wee taste of the 2024 Festival by Hendo Film to whet your appetites:
