Festivals and gigs. A listings calendar, plus previews, news, reviews, and photos
West Coast Folk FestivalVery pleased to be heading to Blackpool in January to play at the great festival!!23jan(jan 23)12:00 am25(jan 25)11:00 pmWinter Gardens
We Are One Festivalfeaturing 20 of the best and most talented bands the alternative scene has to offer31jan01febTramshed Cardiff
Hastings Fat Tuesday 2026Mardi Gras on the South Coast12febAll Day17Hastings
Le Grand Mardi Gras Ball 2026bigger, bolder, and brassier than ever13feb8:00 pm11:00 pmWhite Rock Theatre
Scarborough Punk Festival 2026 all about community, volume and sweat-on-the-walls commitment28mar12:00 pm3:00 pmScarborough Spa
Resistanz Festival 2026industrial, electro, synthpop, alternative music and more03apr(apr 3)12:00 pm06(apr 6)3:30 amCorporation Sheffield
Takedown Festival 2026headliners are Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons & PRESIDENT03apr(apr 3)4:00 pm04(apr 4)11:00 pmGuildhall Square
Terminal V Festival 2026two epic days in the Scottish capital alongside 40,000 ravers18apr(apr 18)12:00 pm19(apr 19)11:00 pmRoyal Highland Centre
Ey Up Mi Duck Festival 2026Fantastic music festival with amazing artists and people08may10:00 am1:00 pmFinningley DN9 3NT
Bearded Theory 2026an experience — and simply one of the best festivals in the calendar20may12:00 amCatton Hall & Park
Shindig Festival 2026Such a great little festival with an amazing line up…21may(may 21)12:00 pm24(may 24)3:00 pmCharlton Park
HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2026bringing together some of the most provocative minds on the planet22may(may 22)9:00 am25(may 25)5:00 pmHowTheLightGetsIn Festival
Dot To Dot Festival 2026 - Bristolgenre-spanning, community-driven celebration of new music23may12:00 amBristol
Slam Dunk Festival 2026: SOUTHthe UK’s biggest independent rock festival23may11:00 am2:00 pmHatfield Park
Slam Dunk Festival 2026: NORTHthe UK’s biggest independent rock festival24may11:00 am2:00 pmTemple Newsam Estate
Dot To Dot Festival 2026 - NottinghamJust great bands24may12:00 pm3:00 pmNottingham
Download Festival 2026Bringing metal back to its spiritual home 10jun(jun 10)9:00 am14(jun 14)11:45 pmDE74 2
Isle of Wight Festival 2026one of the UK’s most storied and eagerly anticipated festivals18jun12:00 am3:00 amIsle of Wight Festival
Truck Festival 2026a wide swathe of music set across a large, but not challenging site23jul(jul 23)12:00 pm26(jul 26)11:45 pmHill Farm
Nah Then Music Festival 2026a whole lotta music, stalls, vibes and entertainment23jul(jul 23)5:00 pm25(jul 25)11:55 pmCalverton
Steelhouse FestivalThe next edition runs 24–26 July 2026 .24julAll Day26Aberbeeg
Hammerdown Festival 2026one of the South East's most ferocious rock and metal showcases24jul(jul 24)5:30 pm26(jul 26)11:00 pmThe Factory Live
Tramlines Festivala cauldron of sound, celebration, and neighbourhood vibes25jul1:00 pm11:00 pmHillsborough Park
Belladrum Festival 2026music plus a breadth of creative programming30jul01augBelladrum Tartan Heart Festival
Y Not Festival 2026one of the UK’s most beloved independent festivals30jul(jul 30)12:00 pm02aug(aug 2)11:45 pmDE4 2PH
Outcider Festival 2026.Yet more incredible live acts and proper cider too!30jul(jul 30)2:00 pm03aug(aug 3)12:00 pmBS40 6LD Compton Martin
Bloodstock Open Air — The UK’s Heavy-Metal GatheringIf you’re looking for corporate festival fluff, you won’t find it here.06aug12:00 amBloodstock
Rebellion FestivalPunk’s annual family reunion in Blackpool06aug(aug 6)12:00 pm09(aug 9)11:55 pmWinter Gardens Blackpool
HASTINGS HIDDEN BEACH FESTIVAL 2026a distinctive coastal celebration that blends music, place and discovery07aug(aug 7)12:00 pm09(aug 9)8:00 pmHastings
Beautiful Days 2026A perfect family festival every time13aug(aug 13)10:00 am17(aug 17)12:00 pmEscot Park
We Are FSTVLTogether, we will dance to the music with your tribe or without25augAll Day27Damyns Hall Aerodrome
The Big FeastivalIt’s family-friendly at heart, yet packs enough punch for music lovers and foodie travellers alike.28aug12:00 amAlex James’ Farm
Victorious Festival 2026huge headliners, celebrated legacy acts and energetic undercards28aug10:00 am1:00 pmPO5 3PA Portsmouth
Electric PicnicElectric Picnic sold out in minutes28aug3:00 pm6:00 pmStradbally Co.Laois
ALL POINTS EAST FESTIVALEast London’s Victoria Park hosts an epic multi-day music festival30aug9:00 am11:45 pmAll Points East
HASTINGS BRING YOUR NAN FEST #2the festival blends punk spirit with a friendly, inclusive atmosphere03sep(sep 3)6:00 pm05(sep 5)10:59 pmThe Pig Hastings
Kernowfornia Festival — Looe Beachit promises to be a perfect way to send off the summer in style.04sep1:00 pmKernowfornia Festival
Ragged Bear Festival31oct12:00 pm3:00 pmQueens Hall
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Manchester Board Game Festival - Halloween Special 202630oct01novThe Britannia Sachas Hotel Manchester
Weymouth Festival of Remembrance 202601nov6:30 pm9:30 pmWeymouth Pavillion
Gin & Rum Festival - Newcastle - 202607nov12:15 pm3:15 pmNewcastle Cathedral
Stockholm International Film Festival 202611nov(nov 11)11:00 am22(nov 22)5:45 pmDrottninggatan 82, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden
Cropton Beer Festival 2026!13nov(nov 13)6:00 pm15(nov 15)5:00 pmCropton Lane, Cropton
Big 4 Tribute Festival 2026 • Metallica,Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax14nov6:00 pm9:00 pm7er Club Mannheim
Herring Festival15nov10:00 am5:00 pmClovelly Village
NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL20nov(nov 20)9:00 am21(nov 21)11:45 am
York Whisky Festival 202621nov12:00 pm8:30 pmThe Guildhall York
REVIVE ROCK FESTIVAL 202621nov3:00 pm10:30 pmAudio Glasgow
Eradication Festival 202627nov(nov 27)4:00 pm29(nov 29)11:00 pmFUEL ROCK CLUB
Welsh International Tango Festival 8th Edition27nov(nov 27)7:00 pm30(nov 30)10:00 pmSwansea University