Irish singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey and Black Country indie heroes The Wonder Stuff have been announced as the final additions to Moseley Folk and Arts Festival 2026’s main stages.

The Birmingham-based boutique festival runs from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September 2026, and this year celebrates its 20th edition with previously revealed headline appearances from Kingfishr, Big Special and Katherine Priddy (Friday); Super Furry Animals, Johnny Flynn and Lillie Flynn and Jane Weaver (Saturday); and The Dead South, Frank Turner and The Longest Johns (Sunday).

Born and raised in the mid-1970s in Donaghmede, Dublin, Damien Dempsey (Friday) initially trained as a boxer before committing himself to music. Making an instant impact with his debut album, 2000’s They Don't Teach This **** In School, Damien's gone on to score a string of chart-topping releases, including Seize The Day and It's All Good, and record with such equally acclaimed artists as The Dubliners, Sinéad O'Connor, U2, Shane McGowan, John Grant and Maverick Sabre. Passionate and honest, his ability to bring the energy of 'a big singsong' to the stage is legendary.

Formed in 1986, The Wonder Stuff (Sunday) scored four Top 20 albums between 1988-1994 and 13 Top 40 singles, including the number one Dizzy (with Vic and Bob).

Currently readying for their 40th anniversary tour, and still featuring original founding members Miles Hunt (vocals/guitar) and Malc Treece (guitar/vocals), expect a career-spanning set featuring such hits as Unbearable, A Wish Away, Caught In My Shadow, Size of A Cow and Don’t Let Me Know Down, Gently, amongst many others.

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Lucinda Williams has cancelled her upcoming European tour, including her previously announced Moseley Folk and Arts Festival appearance.

Set in the urban oasis of Moseley Park, Birmingham, Moseley Folk and Arts Festival has been a firm fixture on the UK’s festival since 2001. This year’s 20th edition boasts a top line-up of international stars, ’90s icons, contemporary hitmakers, and rising names across three days, with headliners joined by Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle, Folk Bitch Trio, Hudson Freeman, Joshua Burnside, Madra Salach and Dave Lofts, plus comedians David O’Doherty, Mark Watson and Phil Nichol, Blur drummer Dave Rowntree, poet Bradley Taylor and more.

Moseley Folk and Arts Festival runs from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September 2026, at Moseley Park, Birmingham. For limited tickets and more information, see: moseleyfolk.co.uk