Author: Jack Needham

Mike Godolphin, entertainment director at Butlin’s, tells us how Butlin’s is appealing to a new era of holiday camper.

Indie act Ratboys, Turkish psych band Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek and UK electronic group Factory Floor also join the 3-6 September weekend.

No Art Open Air festival will stage its 2026 edition at Cheshire’s Bolesworth Castle on Saturday 30 May 2026. 

Beat The Street’s total fundraising has reached £604,155 since it was launched by DHP Family in 2018, the festival says.

Take a look at some the UK’s best weekenders that place sustainability at the forefront of their festival.

Emma Thompson, Malala Yousafzai, Gisèle Pelicot and more are amongst the set to appear at more than 500 events at this year’s Hay Festival.

How can festivals can thrive on the African continent?

The company says Moments was “created to consolidate the group’s festival IP, in-house production expertise and brand experience capabilities under one structure.”

Funk band Free Nationals will also appear alongside Sister Sledge, Gabrielle, Durand Bernarr and more on 3-6 July 2026.

Elena Beltrami, Director at La Linea festival, on how Latin music is thriving in the UK.