There’s always a place for the majors, where we can see the Drakes and Arctic Monkeys of this world perform before a sea of thousands. But sometimes, we need something more intimate, away from the big brand partnerships and warm 4% beer. Here, we pick a selection of some of the best independent festivals you […]
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“It’s a bloody nightmare starting a new festival,” begins Alex Lane, founder of the Show of Hands. He’s not exactly wrong. Set across 300-acres in an organic farm, Show of Hands will welcome 2500 revellers for three-days of pioneering jazz and electronic music set across the ancient fields and woodlands of Somerset. But Show of […]
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The disco, funk and soul festival Boogietown returns on 11 July with Gloria Gaynor, Shalamar, Gabrielle, Earth, Wind & Fire by Al McKay, Soul II Soul and more. Taking place at Surrey’s Apps Court Farm, the festival will also see performances from Maxi Priest, Heather Small, Aswad, Sonique, Baby D, K-Klass and Gok Wan. Brutus Gold Love Train, Boney M, Odyssey the Craig Charles […]
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KNEECAP, Kettama, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U and more have been announced for AVA Belfast 2026. The city festival, which takes over the Titanic Slipways on 29–30 May 2026, will also welcome Annie Mac, Honey Dijon and Interplanetary Criminal. Known for its cutting-edge electronic music programming and immersive production values, AVA also encompasses a London-based live showcase and […]
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Reggae Land has announced the full line-up for its 2026 edition, taking place at the Milton Keynes Bowl from 1-2 August. Welcoming more than 120 artists across seven stages, reggae and dancehall icons Beenie Man and Morgan Heritage will bring a world exclusive debut of their The King & The Royals to the festival’s Saturday programme. […]
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Jalen Ngonda, David Gray, The Undertones, Mexico City rock band Diles Que No Me Maten, and more have been added to Latitude’s 20th anniversary edition in 2026. Peter Hook & the Light, Alessi Rose and Beta Band have also been added to Latitude’s latest musical offerings. Taking place at Henham Park, Suffolk, from 23-26 July, […]
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The Belgian dance giant Tomorrowland has unveiled the first acts for its 2026 edition, which takes place in the city of Boom on 17-19 and 24-26 July 2026. Known for its EDM heavy line-up and bombastic stage design and production, the festival will welcome more than 500 artists performing across 16 stages, says Tomorrowland. These […]
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The Bristol-based dance and pop festival Love Saves The Day has unveiled the first acts for its 2026 edition. This year, the long-running festival will host Sammy Virji, Eve and Sub Focus as its headliners. Confidence Man, Rizzle Kicks and Hedex will also appear over the two-day weekend, which takes place at Ashton Court on […]
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The days of festival debauchery are…well, still here. But today, music fans want more than warm cider and ankle deep mud from their festivals. Running clubs, holistic and wellness areas and a range of activities designed to get the blood pumping are all pretty common sights at many festivals across the UK. Here, we pick […]
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While there’s definitely no shortage of festivals in the UK, sometimes we want a bit more sun (or snow) from our weekend away. Not everybody likes mud, after all. If that’s you, then take a look at our picks for some of the top festivals that Europe has to offer in 2026. Way Out West […]
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