Labyrinth Events, one of the UK’s leading independent promoters renowned for transforming historic venues into extraordinary dance music destinations, has unveiled two unmissable additions to its 2026 summer series at Tofte Manor. The intimate woodland festival in Bedfordshire will welcome both legendary progressive house duo Sasha & John Digweed for their longest set together in 20 years, and global superstar John Summit for the UK debut of his Experts Only concept.

Following one of the most memorable performances of 2025 and overwhelming demand from fans, Sasha & John Digweed return to Tofte Manor on July 4th for a marathon six-hour set – their only back-to-back performance in the South of the UK next summer. The UK dance legends, celebrated for their transcendent DJ sets and total mastery behind the decks, will bring their signature hypnotic progressive house sound to the magical grounds for what promises to be an unmissable experience.

“The Tofte Manor party was one of the highlights of 2025 for me. Perfect venue, amazing crowd with the most incredible vibe from start to finish. It really doesn’t get any better than this. I can’t wait for next year’s event,” said John Digweed about the duo’s return.

Having delivered sold-out shows at Tofte Manor, Hackney Church and Camden Roundhouse in 2025, the pair have proven their unmatched ability to captivate audiences with deep, emotional, expertly crafted sets full of progressive house anthems and hidden gems. Since breaking through in the 90s with their groundbreaking Renaissance: The Mix Collection, the duo has been instrumental in defining the sound of trance and evolution of progressive house. Their Northern Exposure series cemented their legacy, with Expeditions earning a place in Rolling Stone’s top 30 EDM albums of all time.

Just one week later, on July 11th, Tofte Manor transforms into an entirely different beast as John Summit presents Experts Only for a 2026 UK exclusive. This marks not only the UK debut of the Experts Only concept but also Summit’s first-ever UK summer headline show. The announcement comes fresh off the heels of his massive sold-out night at London’s O2 Arena in September and follows astronomical success worldwide.

The superstar DJ, producer and label owner has amassed over 1.5 billion global streams, scored two US number one dance radio hits, and consistently sells out major venues from Madison Square Garden to LA’s Kia Forum. This year, he introduced Experts Only Festival NYC, a groundbreaking two-day event that drew 50,000 people to Randall’s Island. Now, he brings this high-energy concept to British soil for the first time.

Built around Summit’s signature sound and electrifying performances, Experts Only is more than just a record label – it’s a global movement born from creative freedom and boundary-pushing energy. Fans at Tofte Manor can expect two stages of curated music, big production, immersive visuals, cutting-edge lighting design and state-of-the-art sound, creating the ultimate sensory dance experience. The event will also feature health and wellness activations alongside specially curated local food and drink options.

These two announcements complete the stellar 2026 Labyrinth Open Air series at Tofte Manor, which also includes The Kooks celebrating the 20th anniversary of Inside In / Inside Out on July 3rd, and Sugababes at the Manor on July 5th. The venue, nestled within the magical woodlands of the Bedfordshire countryside, has established itself as one of the UK’s most exciting independent boutique music festivals, having previously hosted Fatboy Slim Loves, Jungle Curates, Innervisions’ Lost In A Moment party, and even the worldwide debut of Fred again.

Attendees at the venue can also explore Tofte Manor’s sacred labyrinth, modeled on the ancient labyrinth design of Chartres Cathedral in France, adding a meditative and spiritual dimension to the festival’s sonic journey. All events are for over 18s only.

Sasha & John’s set at Tofte Manor was one of our favourite dates, ever. The feedback from fans was so incredible, we knew within days of the event we had to get them back for summer 2026. We’ve listened to all of your feedback from ’25 and are already working hard behind the scenes to make Labyrinth Open Air at Tofte Manor better, refined and improved for 2026.”

~ Nick Castleman and Michael Dicks, Labyrinth Events co-founders 

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By: Christine Nguyen
Title: Sasha & John Digweed and John Summit to Headline Labyrinth Open Air at Tofte Manor 2026
Sourced From: edmlife.com/sasha-john-digweed-and-john-summit-to-headline-labyrinth-open-air-at-tofte-manor-2026/
Published Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2026 03:24:58 +0000

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