Thinking of arriving at ArcTanGent on Thursday next year? You might want to rethink that plan.
Russian Circles and Brutus are among 19 new acts announced for 2027, and they’re both headlining Wednesday, the 18th of August. That means you’ll need a four-day ticket to see them. If you buy the standard three-day ticket, you won’t get through the gates until Thursday.
ArcTanGent's 2027 line-up so far. More bands are still to be announced. Image: ArcTanGent.
If you’re a Brutus fan, there’s a very good reason to arrive early. The Belgian trio haven’t played ArcTanGent since 2023, and next year’s show marks ten years since their festival debut. They’ve also confirmed that ArcTanGent will be their only UK festival appearance of 2027.
Russian Circles haven’t been back since 2023 either, so you’ve now got two pretty compelling reasons to add Wednesday to your plans.
And if you’re an Elder fan, they’re returning too, but you’ll find them on Saturday’s bill.
Some bands you might not have expected to see again
There are a few names in this announcement worth taking a closer look at.
Future of the Left are celebrating 20 years of their debut album Curses with a special set on Friday. If you remember buying that record back in 2007, you probably weren’t expecting to be celebrating its twentieth birthday quite so soon.
SubRosa have reformed, and you’ll be able to see them on Friday. The American doom metal band last played a UK show in 2016, according to the festival, so it’s been a long wait for their British fans.
Then there’s Dutch band Kong, whose last live appearance was in December 2011. They’re playing Thursday, giving you the chance to see a band that hasn’t performed live for more than 15 years.
Other additions include Faetooth, Hippotraktor, A-Tota-So, Earthside and Ihlo, plus a collaborative performance from Death Goals and Tunic.
And don’t forget who’s already been announced.
Blood Incantation will headline Thursday, performing Absolute Elsewhere in full, while Neurosis will headline Saturday.
You’ll also get a special ‘Prog’ set from The Wildhearts, Employed To Serve celebrating ten years of The Warmth of a Dying Sun, and UK-exclusive appearances from The Ocean and If These Trees Could Talk.
There’s another main stage headliner still to be revealed, so you haven’t seen the complete lineup yet.
You’re going somewhere different in 2027
If you’ve been to ArcTanGent before, you’ll need to put a new destination in your sat-nav.
The festival is leaving Fernhill Farm in Somerset and moving to Todenham Manor Farm, near Moreton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire.
The move was announced earlier this year, and there are a few details worth knowing before you start making plans.
Firstly, ArcTanGent isn’t getting bigger. The organisers say they’re keeping the same capacity, so you shouldn’t find yourself sharing the festival with thousands of extra people.
They’re also planning to keep all four covered stages, bars and traders together in one field, just as you’re used to.
That matters when you’ve got two bands you want to see playing close together. You should still be able to get between stages without a lengthy walk, although we’ll find out how well the new layout works when the festival opens.
You might even get a little more space for your tent. The organisers are planning slightly larger camping areas, which could make squeezing your tent, chairs and all the other stuff you’ve brought into your pitch a bit easier.
What about getting there?
If you’re travelling from the Midlands or further north, the move from Somerset to Gloucestershire could save you some driving.
The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, roughly four miles from the new site. Tuned In Travel has been named as the official transport provider, with national coach services and shuttles between the station and festival.
If you normally travel by train, it’s worth checking those connections before booking your journey. Four miles isn’t a walk you’ll fancy with a tent, sleeping bag and everything else strapped to your back.
Driving with friends? You can get free parking if there are at least four of you in the car, thanks to the festival’s partnership with lift-sharing service Slinger.
But don’t rely on the farm’s postcode to get you there.
ArcTanGent has specifically warned that putting it into your sat-nav won’t take you to the correct entrance. You’ll need to follow the official arrival instructions, which are still being finalised.
The new site also means changes to accessibility arrangements. Applications for accessible facilities are currently closed while the layout is being developed. If you need accessible camping, parking or other facilities, keep an eye on the festival’s updates so you know what arrangements will be available.
Is it worth booking that fourth day?
There’s something else to consider before you decide.
ArcTanGent sold out for the first time in 2026. By August, the organisers said they’d already sold more than 60% of the tickets for 2027, and warned that four-day and VIP tickets were running low when this latest announcement arrived.
Three-day, four-day and day tickets are advertised, with instalment payment options available too. You’ll need to check the festival’s website for current availability.
The main festival runs from Thursday the 19th to Saturday the 21st of August 2027, with Wednesday the 18th of August available to four-day ticket holders.
And Wednesday isn’t just Russian Circles and Brutus. Conjurer, MØL and Psychonaut are also confirmed for that day.
So before you buy your ticket, have a proper look at which bands are playing when.
You might find that the day you were planning to miss is the one you most want to be there for.
ArcTanGent 2027 takes place from 18th–21st of August at Todenham Manor Farm, Gloucestershire.
Find the full line-up, tickets and travel information at arctangent.co.uk.