Check out our listings of all of the great festivals taking place in the UK and Europe each May.
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And as it’s May, that means it’s BEARDED THEORY… one of our favourite festivals on the circuit.
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Some of our Favourite May Festivals
Red Rooster Festival
“Country roads, soul grooves — and sunlit rhythms under Suffolk skies.”
Set in the sweeping parkland of Euston Hall in Suffolk, Red Rooster Festival is a chilled-out celebration of Americana, roots, soul, blues and rock ’n’ roll — where grass fields, trees, live music and laid-back charm rule the weekend. Red Rooster+2Festival Calendar UK+2
🎷 A Soundtrack of Soul, Blues, and Storytelling
Red Rooster leans into the roots of music: heartfelt vocals, guitars, soulful harmonies, and that earthy vibe that harks back to a simpler era. Expect a lineup that includes blues, country-rock, alt-roots and soul — ideal if you like your music with strings, stories, and a touch of the raw and rustic.
The 2026 edition (28–30 May) reflects that blend beautifully. Early-bird tickets are already on sale. Red Rooster+2musicfestivalwizard.com+2
🏕️ Festival Chill Meets Rustic Estate Charm
Euston Hall’s estate provides a serene setting: trees, lawns, maybe a river or stream nearby — certainly a calmness not often found at larger festivals. Camping is available, giving attendees the chance to wake up birdsong-style and saunter to the first set with a coffee in hand. musicfestivalwizard.com+1
Food, drink, and culture join the music — creating a holistic weekend where you might spend the afternoon browsing craft stalls, sipping on something local, then ease into an evening of soulful sounds under the stars.
🎯 Who Red Rooster Is For
- Fans of Americana, soul, and blues who prefer groove to growl.
- Chill seekers — people who want a weekend away from city noise, but with music, connection and sunshine in their veins.
- Couples or friends wanting a gentle, intimate vibe — less crowd chaos, more forest whispers and foot-tapping under leafy canopies.
- Anyone curious to escape mainstream festival overload — Red Rooster offers a slower tempo, a softer sunset, a quieter joy.
If you picture acoustic guitars under oak branches, mellow drums softly echoing through dusk, and people swaying on blankets with cider in hand — that’s Red Rooster. A soothing, soulful weekend to reset your pace and let the music sink in.