Latitude Festival 2016: Line up and tickets with Chvrches, M83 and the Lumineers

There's more than just music at this cultural festival
Fun: there's nothing sheepish about Latitude festival

Latitude festival is set to light up Henham Park in Suffolk this weekend with headliners including Scottish synthpop band Chvrches and the Lumineers.

Besides music, Latitude attracts an array of talent from across the arts, and the theatre tent this year features pieces from the Royal Court and the Young Vic.

Other highlights include Louis Theroux in conversation in the film tent and Bill Bailey headlining the comedy tent.

Read about more festivals offering more than just music below.

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The essentials

Latitude begins on Thursday July 14 and finishes on July 17. With the exception of the theatre tent, almost all of the acts begin on Friday 15 for three nights.

The campsite open at 2pm on Thursday and closes at 5pm on Monday.

The arena opens at 5pm on Thursday, and from 10am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It closes at 3am all four nights.

No alcohol is allowed into the arena, and umbrellas and selfie sticks are also banned. More information can be found here.

Need a ticket?

Tickets are still available, and can be bought here.

Including booking fees, weekend tickets cost £205.50, while day tickets cost £84.50. They are a few pounds more expensive at the gate.

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Line-up

The festival offers music, comedy, cabaret, theatre, film and literary tents, and various other entertainment. Those looking for something specific should visit this page.

Friday July 15

Music: big name include The Maccabees, Beirut and Father John Misty

Theatre: the top billed shows are C!RCA: Landscape with Monsters, Improbable & Blind Summit: Animo and Gob Squad: Super Night Shot

Comedy: headliners are Russell Howard, Al Murray, Katherine Ryan

Saturday July 16

Music: big name include The National, Chvrches and John Grant

Theatre: the top billed shows are Airnadette, Paul Merton's Impro Chums, and Gob Squad: Super Night Shot

Comedy: headliners are Josh Widdicombe, Reggie Watts, and Milton Jones

Sunday July 18

Music: big name include New Order, M83, The Lumineers and Chet Faker

Theatre: the top billed shows are Mark Thomas: Red Shed (WIP), Familie Flöz presents Teatro Delusio, and Theatre Ad Infinitum presents Bucket List

Comedy: headlinersare Bill Bailey, David O'Doherty, and Mark Watson

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