Call of the Wild: A Fiercely Independent Rock Festival with a Real Bite!

Fiercely Independent Rock Festival with a Real Bite!

As major corporate festivals continue to grow beyond reach for many music fans, Lincolnshire’s Call of the Wild Festival offers something refreshing; an authentic outdoor weekend of live music with a friendlier price tag. Now entering its sixth year, Call of the Wild has built a reputation for passion, family friendly community, and exceptional value. With affordable food and drink, a welcoming atmosphere, and a line-up that truly celebrates the best in rock and metal.

Organisers are excited to confirm Florence Black as Friday’s Main Stage headliner. The Welsh rock trio have become one of the UK’s most exciting names, earning widespread acclaim for their explosive performances and catchy songwriting.

“We’re all huge fans of Florence Black,” said festival booker Raz White. “Their rise has been built on hard work and pure talent, and to see them headline Call of the Wild means the world to us. I first booked them in 2018 and knew right away they had something special.”

Adding to an already exceptional line-up, Von Hertzen Brothers will headline Sunday night, bringing their unique fusion of progressive rock, hard rock, and folk from Finland to Lincolnshire. Known for their dynamic live shows and genre-mixing sound, their appearance marks another first for the festival.

Friday night on the Southall Lawless Stage will see Myke Gray headline with his signature anthemic British rock. A founding member of Jagged Edge and SKIN, Gray’s songwriting has shaped a generation of rock fans.

In addition, five years after their farewell, Tomorrow Is Lost return for one final show at Call of the Wild 2026. “It already feels like no time has passed,” says Cass King. “We’ll be rewinding to 2020 with the best of Therapy and the Shadowman EP. With Marc Rush flying in from Vietnam, expect a huge night as we dust off the cobwebs one last time.”

This year’s Main Stage special guests include the long-awaited return of Glamour of the Kill, the relentless energy of The Five Hundred, and powerhouse vocalist Chez Kane, bringing her unmistakable 80s-inspired pop rock flair to Sunday evening.

Fans can also look forward to a diverse mix of rising talent and international acts, including Ratchet Dolls (Texas), Star Circus, Thieves of Liberty, Matted, The Soul Revival, Marc Valentine, Meme Detroit, Voodoo Sioux, Beautiful Freakin Weirdo, Catalysis, Kuro, Hell’s Addiction, and Wild Fire.

VIP ticket holders will kick off the weekend in style at Thursday’s Welcome Party, headlined by The Needful Things; the perfect start to three unforgettable days of live music.

Built on word of mouth and a shared love of rock, Call of the Wild has become a true family within the festival community. Its independent spirit and focus on the fans continue to set it apart from the corporate mainstream.