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3 September 2026 – End of the Road Opens Today
By Editorial Team - September 3, 2026
Summary
End of the Road Festival opens its 20th anniversary weekend today in Dorset, headlined by Pulp, CMAT, Mac DeMarco, and Geese.
Key Facts
- End of the Road Festival begins its 20th-anniversary edition today, 3 September, in Dorset.
- Headliners include Pulp, CMAT, Mac DeMarco, and Geese.
- Features rich discovery programming including Folk Bitch Trio, Cardinals, and Just Mustard.
- Entities: End of the Road Festival, Pulp, CMAT, Mac DeMarco, Geese, Super Furry Animals, Dorset
- Tags: end-of-the-road-festival, festivals, pulp, cmat, mac-demarco, geese, dorset, uk-festivals
The acclaimed End of the Road Festival kicks off its milestone 20th-anniversary edition today, 3 September, running through Sunday in the lush Larmer Tree Gardens of Dorset.
This year's heavyweight headline tier features Pulp, CMAT, Mac DeMarco, and Geese, while the deep supporting lineup boasts Super Furry Animals, Kurt Vile, Just Mustard, Working Men’s Club, Folk Bitch Trio, and Cardinals.
Celebrated as the UK’s premier independent gathering for discerning music fans, the festival once again proves why its thoughtful curation makes early arrivals essential.