The xx, Gorillaz and Massive Attack to headline Primavera Sound Porto

Primavera Sound Porto will return for its 13th edition on 11 to 14 June 2026 at Parque de Cidade, Porto. Headlining the festival are The xx, Gorillaz and Massive Attack with over 50 artists joining them on the line-up. Highlights from the diverse line-up include Big Thief, JADE, KNEECAP and Ethel Cain. The festival features […]

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Opinion: when festivals go bust, why do we so often pay the bill?

As reliably as day turns to night, it seems with each passing week comes the expected news that at least one UK music festival has shuttered its doors. This week, that comes in the celebration of LGBTQ+ culture that is Manchester Pride, alongside the Hertfordshire-based Standon Calling. Over the past seven days, both festivals have […]

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EXIT announces global tour for 2026

After announcing that it will not be held next year at the Petrovaradin Fortress, due to political pressure from the Serbian authorities over its support for student protests, EXIT is embarking on a world tour. The festival will visit locations across the globe, including Egypt, India, Malta, Croatia, Macedonia and Serbia. The first stop of […]

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Kneecap, Scissor Sisters, Madness and more announced for Boomtown 2026

Over 40 acts have been announced for Boomtown 2026, in what the festival says will usher in a new, “radically redesigned” chapter for the Hampshire-based festival. Belfast rap trio Kneecap join New York glam-pop stars Scissor Sisters as headline acts, alongside ska legends Madness and dubstep innovator Skrillex.  They join the likes of Four Tet, Faithless, Scooter, Shaggy and many […]

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