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Peaks and music - Y Not Festival 2026 in photos

Ben CarrEast Midlands
News imageMatt Greenwell A crowd of thousands of people watch The Reytons perform at Y Not Festival 2026Matt Greenwell
The Reytons performing at Y Not Festival 2026

Y Not Festival returned to the Peak District over the weekend for what promoters have called its "biggest ever year".

Headliners The Libertines, The Reytons, Two Door Cinema Club, and The Streets drew fans from far and wide to the fields of Pikehall in Derbyshire.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Kaiser Chiefs, Rizzle Kicks and Dizzie Rascal also graced the main stage across the weekend as the capacity for the event grew from 28,000 to 33,000 people for 2026.

The site also expanded to allow for upgrades to the pub-come-music venue The Hog & Barrel, a "new and improved" Strawberry Fields Forever family area, and two new dance stages, a festival spokesperson said.

News imageJoe Hart Thousands in the fields of Pikehall with a wheel and tent in the background. Joe Hart
Thousands descended on the fields of Pikehall
News imageJoe Hart A stone archway with festival go-oers pulling suitcases and camping equipment throughJoe Hart
The Peak District was the backdrop for the festival
News imageJoe Hart A man is enjoying the music on the shoulders of another man during the Libertines performance. Joe Hart
Fans enjoy The Libertines on Thursday night
News imageLuke Brennan/Getty Images Pete Doherty (left) and Carl Barât (right) of The Libertines perform on The Big Gin main stageLuke Brennan/Getty Images
Pete Doherty (left) and Carl Barât (right) of The Libertines perform on The Big Gin main stage
News imageLuke Brennan/Getty Images Jonny Yerrell of The Reytons is wearing a green parka jacket and is holding a microphone. Luke Brennan/Getty Images
Jonny Yerrell of The Reytons - who headlined on Friday
News imageLuke Brennan/Getty Images Sophie Ellis-Bextor waving to the crowd with flashing lights behind her. Luke Brennan/Getty Images
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is best known for her hit song Murder On The Dancefloor
News imageMatt Greenwell People gather under large disco balls at one of the dance stages. Matt Greenwell
The capacity for this year's event increased to 33,000 people, organisers said
News imageAndy Holbrook Fans applaud Radio Free Alice as they take to the Giant Squid stage. There are fluorescent lights going into the crowd. Andy Holbrook
Radio Free Alice take to the Giant Squid stage
News imageLuke Brennan/Getty Images Overpass on stage at The Quarry on SaturdayLuke Brennan/Getty Images
Overpass on stage at The Quarry on Saturday
News imageLuke Brennan/Getty Images Alex Trimble, lead vocalist of Two Door Cinema Club, performs during the 2026 Y Not Festival at Pikehall Luke Brennan/Getty Images
Two Door Cinema Club wrapped up Saturday's music with their headline slot on the main stage

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