Waterworks Festival unveils two-day expansion for 2026

Waterworks Festival reaches a new milestone by confirming that its sixth edition will expand to a full weekend for the first time. The event returns to London’s Gunnersbury Park on Saturday, September 12th, and Sunday, September 13th, further cementing its reputation as a cornerstone of UK underground culture.

Saturday’s programming stays true to the festival's identity, featuring cross-generational pairings and high-tier collaborations such as Bradley Zero b2b Erol Alkan, Raresh b2b Sonja Moonear, and live performances from Octo Octa and Reptant. Sunday shifts the focus toward soundsystem culture and broken beats, featuring stage partners like Outlook Festival and Rupture, alongside icons such as LTJ Bukem, DJ Storm, and a heavyweight b2b between Special Request and Sully.

According to the founders, this expansion allows the curated lineup more room to breathe while letting the soundsystems take center stage. With over 80 performances scheduled, Waterworks reinforces its core ethos: an intimate experience, less driven by mainstream headliners and deeply rooted in the contemporary electronic circuit.

Presale tickets go on sale on Friday 27th February at 10am with Saturday tickets starting from £42.50+booking fee, Sunday tickets from £25+booking fee, and weekend tickets from £75+booking fee. Priority access sign-up here.