Skunk Anansie To Headline Sunday Evening At The Great Estate Festival 2026

The Great Estate, Cornwall's most rambunctious garden fête, has revealed British rock icons Skunk Anansie as the Sunday night headliner for 2026. As one of the most powerful and exciting bands on the planet, famed for their powerful live performances, Skunk Anansie are set to deliver an energetic set mixing new tracks with fan favourites. Taking place from Friday 29th May - Sunday 31st May 2026, tickets are now available from www.greatestatefestival.co.uk

Formed in London in 1994, Skunk Anansie quickly became one of the most important bands of their generation. With Skin at the helm, the band were celebrated for their outspoken lyrics detailing their experiences in modern Britain, their legendary live performances and Skin’s bold fashion-forward style. The band rose to prominence with era-defining albums Paranoid & Sunburnt, Stoosh, and Post Orgasmic Chill. Hit singles such as ‘Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)’, ‘Selling Jesus’, ‘Twisted (Everyday Hurts)’ and ‘Weak’ cemented their reputation leading to millions of records sold worldwide and a historic headline slot at Glastonbury in 1999. Skunk Anansie’s return to Cornwall follows a major UK headline tour in Spring 2025 and the huge success of their most recent album ‘The Painful Truth’, the release of which in May 2025 saw the band achieve their highest ever chart placing. See Skunk Anansie Here: www.youtube.com/user/SkunkAnansieOfficial  

Commenting on next year’s event, Festival Directors, Ben Hall and Ian Whittaker said: “Skunk Anansie is a dream booking for us. Their energy and raw power will bring an unforgettable close to the weekend, and combined with all the theatre, cabaret and curious corners that make The Great Estate so unique, 2026 is shaping up to be our biggest and boldest edition yet.”

Skunk Anansie will be joined on stage with a stellar line up with more names dropping soon. 

But The Great Estate is about much more than music. Across three days, the festival transforms Scorrier Estate into a wonderland of immersive theatre, eccentric cabaret, comedy and dance, alongside woodland raves, hidden gin gardens and long table feasts. Families can expect workshops, circus antics, and the egg and spoon race wobbling its way into the weekend’s mischief while late-night revellers can dive into after-dark surprises, silent discos and the infamous Madame Wong’s House of Wrong. 

Expect a flamboyance of human flamingos strutting through the lush green fields, drag queens storming stages with sequins, stilettos and superstar sass, and a majestic master of ceremony running the show. 

With its unique blend of big-name headliners and mischievous happenings, The Great Estate is firmly established as one of the South West’s most unmissable summer events. 

Sunday Day Tickets are now available to buy at www.greatestatefestival.co.uk for £60 (plus booking fee). Early Bird Weekend Camping Tickets are also available via the website, and for a more luxurious camping experience, guests can opt for glamping in bell tents to sweeten the overnight adventure. Please note The Great Estate operates a tiered ticket system with prices changing over time. An allocation of tickets is reserved for each tier, this will close when the allocation of tickets is sold out. 

The Great Estate is an independent, three-day music festival taking place over the weekend of 29th May - 31st May 2026 in the prestigious grounds of Scorrier Estate. Since the inaugural event back in 2017, The Great Estate has played host to hundreds of bands, DJ’s and artists, thousands of partygoers, four camels, three suffragettes and a group of Mexican wrestlers. Created by Newquay-based production company Quick Panda Productions, The Great Estate continues to add its eccentric mark on Cornwall. 

Further information on The Great Estate can be found on the website.