British crossover pioneers Ezra Collective kick-started the weekend with a triumphant headline performance on Friday night. The set marked exactly ten years since the Brit and Mercury Prize-winning ensemble made their very first debut appearance at Love Supreme, serving as the ultimate culmination of a custom-curated day of programming billed under the Temple Of Joy banner.
On Saturday, acclaimed artist Loyle Carner made his highly anticipated festival headline debut, drawing one of the largest single crowds Glynde Place has ever seen. A standout moment occurred when Carner dedicated his hit single “Ottolenghi” to the celebrated chef Yotam Ottolenghi, who was watching from the crowd while running his own sold-out on-site restaurant pop-up. Hip-hop legends De La Soul brought the event to a euphoric close on Sunday evening, delivering their only UK full-band performance of the year.
The expansive weekend lineup also featured massive main-stage sets from legendary soul mainstays Maze alongside a generational performance from The Temptations & The Four Tops. Contemporary jazz was strongly represented by Courtney Pine, who celebrated the 40th anniversary of his seminal debut album Journey to the Urge Within, alongside Grammy Award winners esperanza spalding and Samara Joy.
Beyond the live music stages, the 2026 festival expanded its lifestyle and family offerings, introducing the Ancient + Brave ‘Brave Tent’ wellness hub featuring a guest appearance from Davina McCall, alongside an upgraded Little Supremos children’s activity zone. Love Supreme will officially return to East Sussex from 2 July to 4 July 2027, with Super Early Bird tickets launching on 9 July 2026.
