Unveiling the Spectacular Stendhal Festival 2025 Line-up

The full lineup for this year's Stendhal Festival has now been announced, with acts such as Mr Scruff joining the likes of The Lightning Seeds, Kate Nash and The Orb on the bill. The likes of Mark McCabe, Lisa McHigh and comedian Ed Byrne were confirmed in the first part of the line-up announcement back in April.

Second Wave of Musical Acts

The second wave of musical acts confirmed by the organisers for this year's festival at Ballymully Cottage Farm near Limavady in Co Derry includes a total of 50 more artists, including fast-rising Dublin rockers Sprints. The hugely influential UK DJ Mr. Scruff will be joined onstage by MC Kwasi. A comprehensive guide has been compiled with everything you need to know about the acts confirmed for Stendhal this year. The organisers first line-up announcement also included electronic music legends The Orb.

Exciting Additions

Fionn Regan, a Mercury and Choice Award nominated singer-songwriter, will also take to the Stendhal stage for the first time when the festival returns over July 4, 5, and 6 this year. Festival Director Ross Parkhill expresses his excitement for the diverse lineup this year, highlighting both established names like The Lightning Seeds and up-and-coming artists such as Sprints and Joshua Burnside. Director John Cartwright provides insightful bios for some of the confirmed acts, including The Lightning Seeds' journey from a one-man band to a festival favorite.