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Lytham Festival 2025 Wraps With Simple Minds Finale and 2026 Dates Confirmed

The festival drew three sold-out crowds despite gusting winds and a midset sound cut-out.

Overview

  • Organisers cancelled Friday’s Alanis Morissette headline show due to high winds and issued full refunds to ticket holders.
  • Justin Timberlake performed to 25,000 fans on Saturday despite a PA failure during "Cry Me a River," joking about the glitch onstage.
  • Scottish rock icons Texas and Simple Minds closed the festival Sunday with encores of "Book Of Brilliant Things" and a sing-along "Alive and Kicking."
  • Jules Peters and her son Evan led a tribute to The Alarm’s late frontman Mike Peters on closing night, celebrating his musical legacy.
  • Lytham Festival co-founder Peter Taylor confirmed dates for the 15th anniversary edition from July 1 to July 5, 2026.