https://www.skiddle.com/news/ Latest Festivals news and reviews.. including album releases, gig and tour news, festival dates and ticket competitions en-us Copyright Skiddle.com 2026 noreply@skiddle.com 40 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:40:10 GMT From Norman Jay and Dub Pistols, to Paddington and Wicked, to PDC Darts and Wimbledon, BST Hyde Park's Open House is back for eight days this summer. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/BST-Hyde-Parks-free-Open-House-programme-returns-with-outdoor-cinema-live-music-kids-activities-and-more/61734/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:57:00 BST You can apply to perform at Salfords Media City festival, which goes down in October, now. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Manchester-festival-Beyond-The-Music-opens-artist-applications-for-2026/61728/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:56:00 BST If you missed the 2026 edition, you're in luck as Caf Mambo Ibiza will be back at Coombe Abbey for an unforgettable festival of Ibiza Classics. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Caf-Mambo-Ibiza-to-return-to-Coombe-Abbey-with-a-huge-2027-lineup/61721/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:35:00 BST From six nights of protest to Britney and cocktails, we traced how Pride has evolved since its inception 56 years ago. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/From-protest-to-party-the-evolution-of-Pride/60299/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:55:00 BST This new chapter will see the festival take place in a new outdoor home in Glasgow. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Terminal-V-announces-new-location-and-more-ahead-of-10th-anniversary-/61710/ Fri, 29 May 2026 15:40:00 BST The Music Is Black festival will be a free-to-attend event at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/A-new-celebration-of-black-music-to-launch-in-London-next-month/61708/ Fri, 29 May 2026 11:40:00 BST Think festivals think Skiddle. For those who enjoy soundsystems nestled within luscious woodland, these forest festivals should do the trick. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-best-forest-festivals/55273/ Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 BST Stick on your battle jacket, raise your horns to the sky, and open up the pit at these incredible rock, metal, and punk festivals in 2026. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-Punk-Rock-and-Metal-Festivals/55137/ Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05:00 BST Dubtendo and Sub Culture are the newest spaces announced by the indie Derbyshire festival. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Y-Not-Festival-expands-with-new-music-spaces/61703/ Thu, 28 May 2026 14:09:00 BST More than 32,000 people attended the six-day event, with Madness, Jessie J, Emeli Sand and more helping to deliver the festival's biggest instalment to date. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Good-Times-Live-celebrates-biggest-festival-edition-yet-after-record-crowds/61701/ Thu, 28 May 2026 10:04:00 BST Jack Dee, Nick Mohammed, Sara Pascoe and Chris McCausland are among the stars heading to Castlefield Bowl this September as Manchesters open-air comedy festival returns with five nights of stand-up. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Laughterama-returns-to-Manchester-with-biggest-comedy-line-up-yet/61698/ Wed, 27 May 2026 11:37:00 BST The week-long event will take over Liverpools famous waterfront next May, combining world-class Paralympic sport with a groundbreaking arts and culture programme led by deaf, disabled and neurodivergent creatives. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Liverpool-to-host-UKs-first-Inclusive-Sport--Culture-Festival-in-2027/61697/ Wed, 27 May 2026 10:54:00 BST The best UK festivals in June, covering indie, pop, house, techno, DnB, country, metal, hardcore, disco, psytrance, and so much more. Skiddle's Big Fat Fest Guide is back! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddles-big-fat-festival-guide-UK-edition---June/61692/ Wed, 27 May 2026 09:39:00 BST Sun, sea, and absolutely no suspicious parents? Sign us up, and even better, paired with some of the best festivals across Europe. Spanning across all genres, read more below! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddles-big-fat-festival-guide-Europe-edition---June/61694/ Tue, 26 May 2026 17:30:00 BST Directed by Leigh Powis, Twenty Years in Manchester captures the two decades of WHPs existence, from Boddingtons to Mayfield. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/20-years-of-The-Warehouse-Project-celebrated-in-upcoming-short-film/61687/ Thu, 21 May 2026 14:27:00 BST The legendary German trance DJ returns to the Dutch capital for a performance at the Rabozaal in Melkweg this October. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Paul-van-Dyk-returns-to-ADE-with-open-to-close-performance-/61686/ Thu, 21 May 2026 13:49:00 BST Check out our top picks of the Best Folk festivals in the UK and beyond, where you can go being serenaded on a hilltop to jigging in a huge crowd, all in one place! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/-The-Best-Folk-Music-Festivals-/57779/ Thu, 21 May 2026 10:12:00 BST LACES OUT! returns to Liverpools Boxpark this Saturday with rare trainers, vintage fashion, DJs, collectibles and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Laces-Out-the-UKs-premier-sneaker-festival-returns-to-Liverpool-this-weekend---grab-tickets-now/61676/ Tue, 19 May 2026 14:23:00 BST The Mancunian indie pop group will headline a special outdoor event in September, featuring a lineup hand-picked by the band themselves. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Pale-Waves-announce-special-headline-show-in-Salford/61659/ Thu, 14 May 2026 14:40:00 BST The Music Venue Trust and the National Lottery are working together on a huge national festival. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-National-Lottery-announces-festival-lineup/61646/ Mon, 11 May 2026 10:23:00 BST Challenged by a local campaigner to bring the festivals to a halt, it has been dismissed. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Brockwell-Park-festivals-to-proceed-after-High-Court-dismisses-challenge/61642/ Fri, 08 May 2026 11:10:00 BST The Irish hard dance DJ is set for a show in Liverpool this October. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Circus-and-Second-Speed-bring-blk-to-Blackstone-Street-Warehouse/61639/ Thu, 07 May 2026 14:09:00 BST Tractors, beers, cowboy hats, and the jangling of country music coming through the speakers. These are the best country festivals... Think festivals think Skiddle https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-Country-Music-Festivals/57668/ Wed, 06 May 2026 16:02:00 BST UPFEST in Bristol announces lineup for first Saturday Sessions at Tobacco Factory, featuring live music and live painting across three weekends this May. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/UPFEST-reveals-Saturday-Sessions-art-and-music-lineup-for-free-Bristol-courtyard-takeovers/61629/ Tue, 05 May 2026 15:00:00 BST The Wasing Estate opens its stunning fields for a beautifully curated lineup that features Mika, Pixies, Belle & Sebastian, and Ben Howard across two weekends this summer. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Wasing-Estate-Concert-Series-announce-special-run-of-gigs-for-summer/61627/ Tue, 05 May 2026 10:43:00 BST Read more to find out who will be performing where and more! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Cross-The-Tracks-reveals-full-2026-lineup-and-brand-new-stages/61626/ Fri, 01 May 2026 17:20:00 BST Ready to show the littluns a place where the thrills never end? Here are the best child-friendly festivals in 2024. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-Family-Friendly-Festivals/55135/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:41:00 BST The festival pushes festival production forward with it's latest stage HYDRO XL, featuring immersive design and a line-up of global talents spanning house, techno, bass and beyond. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Boomtown-2026-announces-new-HYDRO-XL-stage-and-line-up/61625/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:00 BST Here's an extra treat for customers to celebrate Skiddle's 25th birthday. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddle-to-refund-25-customers-on-Friday-to-celebrate-25th-birthday/61622/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:25:00 BST The free festival returns this summer. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/We-Invented-The-Weekend-to-bring-hundreds-of-activities-to-Salford/61620/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 BST Enjoy this helping hand with a mass of European festivals to make the most of May. From house to techno, pop to rock, check out Skiddle's Big Fat Festival Guide European edition for May! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddles-big-fat-festival-guide-Europe-edition---May/61612/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:00 BST The best UK festivals in May - spanning house, rock, pop, reggae, metal, hip-hop, jazz, DnB, and so much more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddles-big-fat-festival-guide-UK-edition---May/61602/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:46:00 BST The Scottish jazz festival celebrates its 40th edition this year, and boasts a lineup featuring SAY Award winners, jazz collectives, and Mercury nominees. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-reveals-2026-programme-/61604/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:23:00 BST Piano People In The House returns for its third edition. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Londons-biggest-Amapiano-festival-returns-for-third-year/61598/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:23:00 BST From Daft Punk to DJ EZ, we explore some of the best DJs of all time, celebrating pioneers, innovators and modern icons who have shaped dance music and club culture across the globe. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-best-DJs-of-all-time/57790/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:16:00 BST No Art Liverpool returns to Otterspool Promenade in August 2026 after selling out last year. Sign up now for exclusive Skiddle pre-sale access. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/No-Art-returns-to-Liverpool-for-2026-following-sell-out-debut-year/61594/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:54:00 BST WWT London Wetland Centre launches its first Migration Festival this May Bank Holiday, exploring and celebrating the migration of birds and West African culture to the UK. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/WWT-London-launches-first-ever-Migration-Festival-this-May-Bank-Holiday/61593/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:21:00 BST SXSW London reveals world premieres of Virginia Woolfs Night and Day, Savage House, and Get Jiro, for its 2026 Screen programme. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/SXSW-London-unveils-major-world-premieres-for-2026-Screen-programme/61592/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:14:00 BST The 17-day festival offers pop-up art shows, art battles, music, workshops, talks, and more - and its free to attend. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Europes-largest-street-art-and-graffiti-festival-returns-to-Bristol-in-May-/61588/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:20:00 BST The pledge means 100% of profits will be donated. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Mobys-Coachella-profits-to-be-donated-to-animal-rights-organisations/61586/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:30:00 BST With Nas & The Roots, Robert Glasper, Questlove, Common, and Anthony Hamilton to headline the first-ever international edition. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Roots-Picnic-to-debut-in-London-this-August-with-huge-Hip-Hop-headliners/61584/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:35:00 BST One of the biggest and best new music festivals, The Great Escape, has released the full schedule for its 2026 edition. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Great-Escape-Festival-announces-full-2026-schedule/61573/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:20:00 BST Love Saves the Day unveils the full programme for Slow Fashion Saves the Day in Bristol this weekend, featuring clothing workshops and swap shops, live DJs and interactive games. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Love-Saves-the-Day-reveal-full-programme-for-Slow-Fashion-event-in-Bristol-this-weekend/61569/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:36:00 BST Among the new events on Skiddle this week are a daytime clubbing event in Chester, two evenings of Balearic anthems in Glasgow and Norwich, and an album launch show in London. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-On-Skiddle-East-End-Dubs-Enter-Shikari-Chicane-and-more-/61561/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 BST The day and night festival returns to an array of Hackney Wick venues on Saturday 5th September. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Jazz-on-Wick-announce-stage-hosts-for-2026/61554/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:38:00 BST In an effort to protect its East London Victoria Park setting, LIDO has cancelled shows from CMAT and Bombay Bicycle Club, rescheduling its Maribou State performance from June to late August. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/LIDO-Festival-cancels-two-shows-and-reschedules-Maribou-State-performance/61553/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:51:00 BST The FOCUS Wales Film Festival runs from 7th - 9th December, and its new competition marks an ambitious look forward for Welsh filmmaking. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/BAFTA-qualifying-Welsh-film-festival-announces-new-competition/61552/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:19:00 BST Harry Styles has selected a wide-ranging lineup for Meltdown Festival. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Lineup-revealed-for-Harry-Styles-curated-Meltdown-Festival/61547/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:16:00 BST After multiple sponsors pulled out and the UK Government blocked his visa, the choice to have controversial rapper YE headline Wireless has resulted in this year's edition being cancelled https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Wireless-Festival-cancelled-after-headliner-Kanye-West-visa-blocked-by-UK-Government/61544/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:50:00 BST Edinburgh Fringe 2026 reveals 1,700 strong second wave of shows across comedy, music, theatre, and live performance ahead of full lineup reveal on the 4th June https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Edinburgh-Fringe-adds-over-1700-names-to-2026-edition/61542/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:41:00 BST