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Wanderlust Festival

The 1865, United Kingdom
34 artists

🎤Lineup

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Headliners
The Horrors – Garage Punk
The Horrors
Garage Punk
Squid – Post-Punk
Squid
Post-Punk
The Moonlandingz – Rock
The Moonlandingz
Rock
Dead Rabbits – Psychedelic
Dead Rabbits
Psychedelic
SCALER – Electro
SCALER
Electro
Girl Scout – Indie Rock
Girl Scout
Indie Rock
HUMOUR – Alternative
HUMOUR
Alternative
Cloth – Alternative Rock
Cloth
Alternative Rock
Balancing Act – Alternative
Balancing Act
Alternative
Whitelands – Shoegaze
Whitelands
Shoegaze
BLOOD WIZARD – Alternative
BLOOD WIZARD
Alternative
Modern Woman – Alternative
Modern Woman
Alternative
The Family Battenberg – Rock
The Family Battenberg
Rock
World News – Alternative
World News
Alternative
French Toast – Pop
French Toast
Pop
Fuzz Lightyear – Alternative
Fuzz Lightyear
Alternative
Trout – Rock
Trout
Rock
Formal Sppeedwear – Art Rock
Formal Sppeedwear
Art Rock
Annie-Dog – Alternative
Annie-Dog
Alternative
Lemonsuckr – Alternative
Lemonsuckr
Alternative
Slag – Grindcore
Slag
Grindcore
Ry-Guy – Rock
Ry-Guy
Rock
Hot Stamp
Hot Stamp
Lynnie Snow – Alternative
Lynnie Snow
Alternative
Divorce Attorney – Alternative
Divorce Attorney
Alternative
Common Goldfish – Alternative
Common Goldfish
Alternative
Dream Nails – Punk
Dream Nails
Punk
Goodbye – Alternative
Goodbye
Alternative
Milo Korbenski – Alternative
Milo Korbenski
Alternative
Sugar Bang
Pop
The Balancing Act
The Stanford Family Band – Alternative
The Stanford Family Band
Alternative
Wax Head – Alternative
Wax Head
Alternative
casual smart – Alternative
casual smart
Alternative

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✈️How to get to Wanderlust Festival

Planning your trip to Wanderlust Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Southampton Airport (SOU), about 6 km from the venue.
  • Major international airport nearby: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), about 89 km away (more routes).
  • Allow about 8 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Southampton or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
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🛏️Where to stay near Wanderlust Festival

Accommodation near the Wanderlust Festival site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.

Also consider staying around Southampton, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.

Estimated travel time to the site

Distance🚗 Car / taxi🚴 Bike🚶 On foot
~1 km~3 min~4 min~12 min
~3 km~7 min~12 min~36 min
~5 km~11 min~20 min~1 h
~10 km~22 min~40 min~2 h

Public transport: depends on the network around Southampton.

Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.

🗺️Things to do near Wanderlust Festival

Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Wanderlust Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.

Nearby, Southampton and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.

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📋About

Wanderlust Festival: British Alternative Rock and Art Punk

Wanderlust Festival celebrates the independent spirit of the alternative rock, art punk, and art rock scene in the United Kingdom. This underground festival highlights emerging talents and innovative artists shaping the future of British alternative rock with a bold and avant-garde lineup.

Musical creativity constitutes the festival's heart. Original formations like BLOOD WIZARD, HUMOUR, and Goodbye Mr MacKenzie share stages with emerging bands like Girl Scout and Cloth. The experimental atmosphere of Wanderlust encourages discoveries with artists like Balancing Act, Fuzz Lightyear, and Annie-Dog.

The festival embraces a wide musical spectrum ranging from blues rock to dream pop, through electric blues. This richness is reflected in the presence of formations like French Toast, Dead Rabbits, and Formal Sppeedwear. Festival-goers also discover more experimental sounds with Divorce Attorney.

A true celebration of underground culture and British musical creativity, Wanderlust Festival offers an authentic experience for independent music enthusiasts. The event continues to attract a passionate community of blues and alternative rock lovers in the United Kingdom.

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