Festivals by month
October Festivals a full list of UK and Europe events
October moves the festival season into city venues. Sŵn takes over Cardiff, Mutations does the same in Brighton, and Amsterdam Dance Event fills the Dutch capital with five days of club nights and conference. Oktoberfest finishes at the start of the month and Cork’s jazz weekend closes it.
Below are the festivals that usually happen in October, this year’s dates, our latest news and listings. Dates change from year to year, so check each festival’s own site before you book.
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Featured
Featured October festivals
Ragged Bear FestivalOne of the best value festivals on the circuit- Mutations FestivalBrighton's must-see autumn festival
- Mutations FestivalBrighton's must-see autumn festival
- Margate Rock Festival
- Cork Jazz Festival
- Nuclear Winter Festival
- Carlisle Blues Rhythm and Rock Festival
- Forward Festival
- MaMA Music & Convention
News
Festival news
October 2027
Dates confirmed
No dates confirmed for October 2027 yet. We add them as festivals announce them.
Usually in October
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