What is it?

This year is the 6th edition of Latitude Festival, one which prides itself in bringing its patrons a taste of something fresh and providing experiences of new wonders. The music and arts festival, set in the picturesque Henham Park Estate, Southwold, provides a fusion of assorted alternative music, poetry, comedy and more to pleasure the intrigued minds of those attending. Musically, The XX were stars of Latitude Festival 2010 whilst Vivien Westwood, Sean Lock and The National Theatre have all previously appeared. The four day event may just captivate many in 2011 as attendees have the choice of listening to new music in one of the arenas, be enthralled by a novel, provoked by some stimulating poetry and then be relieved with some stand-up comedy. At Latitude you may even see a bunch of rainbow coloured sheep! If you’re looking for a variety of arts in one place this summer then consider Latitude Festival your destination.

Where & When?

Latitude 2011 takes place from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th July at Henham Park Estate, Southwold, in Suffolk.

Who's playing?

The National, Paolo Nutini, Suede, Anna Calvi, Avi Buffalo, The Bees, Bellowhead, Bright Eyes, British Sea Power, Caitlin Rose, Caribou, Chapel Club, Crocodiles, Crystal Fighters, C.W. Stoneking, Deerhunter, The Duke and The King, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Edwyn Collins, Esben and The Witch, Everything Everything, Fight Like Apes, Foals, Foster The People, Glasser, Gold Panda, Graffiti 6, Hurts, I Am Kloot, Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan, Jenny and Johnny, Kele KT Tunstall, The Leisure Society, Lloyd Cole, Marques Toliver, My Morning Jacket, The Naked and Famous, OMD, Paloma Faith, Phildel, Rumer, Thea Gilmore, Tripwires, Trophy Wife, The Vaccines, Villagers, Violens, Wanda Jackson, The Waterboys, Yann Tiersen.

Plus many more comedy, spoken word and cabaret acts. Click to see the full Latitude Festival 2011 line up.

How do I get tickets?

There are various Latitude Festival tickets available. Weekend camping tickets for the standard campsite are £170, while camping in the family campsite also costs £170. Children aged four and under go free whilst 5-12 year olds will be charged £5. Day tickets are £70 each with the same child prices being applied. Campervan/Caravan permits are £30 for both campsites. All Latitude 2011 tickets are subject to booking fees.

Where can I read more about it?

Check out the official Latitude Festival site: www.latitudefestival.co.uk.