The first acts have been announced for a new music festival in Milton Keynes.
The inaugural 50,000-capacity, era-spanning Electric Paradise will take place on August 8 at the National Bowl, showcasing a cross-generational line-up featuring disco, funk, soul and house music across multiple stages.
The Main Stage bill is led by Grace Jones, Candi Staton, UB40, Kool and The Gang, and Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge, while The Big Love Stage will host Cameo, Earth, Wind & Fire (by Al McKay), Shalamar, Jocelyn Brown and Heather Small, among others.
House and disco music take pride of place on The Glitterbox Stage, with sets from Armand Van Helden, Dimitri from Paris, Roger Sanchez, Fat Tony, house vocalists Barbara Tucker and Julie McKnight, Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy, Ella Knight and more, while The Fool's Paradise Stage features classic house sounds from Mark Knight, Todd Terry, Dave Lee (JN) and Michael Gray, alongside soul sets from Norman Jay and Fleetmac Wood.
Rounding out the bill, The Clockwork Orange Stage will spotlight classic dance with performances from Graeme Park, Danny Rampling, Alison Limerick, Baby D, K-Klass featuring Bobbi, Livin' Joy featuring Luzuahnn, Rozalla, and Andy Manston and Danny Clockwork. Promoters JBM Music said:
"This event is about celebrating timeless music that brings people together - disco, funk, soul and house have shaped generations of culture and continue to unite audiences on dancefloors around the world. From day one, our vision has been to create a world-class experience that honours the legacy of these sounds while delivering the energy, production and atmosphere of a major modern festival. Launching the first edition is just the beginning, and we’re committed to growing this into a landmark annual event."
Head below to keep up to date with the latest Electric Paradise developments.
What? A new all-dayer spanning disco, funk, soul and house, delivering a large-scale, feel-good celebration for music lovers of all kinds.
Where? National Bowl, Milton Keynes.
When? August 8, 2026.
Who? Leading The Main Stage line-up are Grace Jones, Candi Staton, UB40, Kool and The Gang and Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge.
Other acts confirmed to perform across multiple stages include Cameo, Earth, Wind & Fire (by Al McKay), Shalamar, Jocelyn Brown, Heather Small, Armand Van Helden, Dimitri from Paris, Roger Sanchez, Fat Tony, Barbara Tucker and Julie McKnight, Colleen Cosmo Murphy, Ella Knight, Mark Knight, Todd Terry, Dave Lee (JN) and Michael Gray, Norman Jay, Fleetmac Wood, Graeme Park, Danny Rampling, Alison Limerick, Baby D, K-Klass feat. Bobbi, Livin Joy feat. Luzuahnn, Rozalla, and Andy Manston and Danny Clockwork.
Tickets? Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday (February 27). Click here to get yours through Stereoboard.
Electric Paradise Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Sat August 08 2026 - MILTON KEYNES National Bowl
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