Pavilion Festival is locking in its biggest seaside weekender yet for 2026, with none other than global DJs Carl Cox and MK (Mark Kinchen) and Ewan McVicar leading the charge.
After a successful debut, year four of Pavilion will also see the return of the weatherproof 5000-cap, Big Top-style ‘Electric Brae’ tent, new stages for 2026, alongside a commitment to experiential lighting and high-quality sound. The organisers are also exploring more on-site additions and doubling down on spectacle, sound, and scale.
Founded by Ewan McVicar and the legendary STREETrave team in 2023, the seaside festival promises an unforgettable experience over the May Bank Holiday weekend (2nd—3rd May 2026).
Ewan McVicar, co-founder of Pavilion Festival, said:
“Pavilion is about bringing something world-class to Scotland, right here on our doorstep, right here by the beach. 2026 is shaping up to be some show with MK headlining Saturday and Carl Cox on Sunday. This is just the beginning, though… we’ve got a massive second wave of artists coming