Author: Jack Needham

Reggae Land has announced the full line-up for its 2026 edition, taking place at the Milton Keynes Bowl from 1-2 August. Welcoming more than 120 artists across seven stages, reggae and dancehall icons Beenie Man and Morgan Heritage will bring a world exclusive debut of their The King & The Royals to the festival’s Saturday programme. Sunday’s main stage will welcome a Reggae Land debut for Vybz Kartel, alongside the Grammy-nominated Shenseea and the multi-platinum selling artist Shaggy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reggae Land Festival (@reggaelanduk) As a celebration of Jamaican culture and its wider influences, Reggae Land…

Jalen Ngonda, David Gray, The Undertones, Mexico City rock band Diles Que No Me Maten, and more have been added to Latitude’s 20th anniversary edition in 2026. Peter Hook & the Light, Alessi Rose and Beta Band have also been added to Latitude’s latest musical offerings. Taking place at Henham Park, Suffolk, from 23-26 July, the music, arts and theatre festival will welcome comedians Sir Lenny Henry, Ross Noble, Jen Brister and Jack Dee to the South East England festival. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Latitude Festival (@latitudefest) The new acts join the previously announced headliners…

While cramming all your belongings into the back of a Fiat 500 and heading to fields is all well and good, we can’t overlook the many festivals that take over UK cities each and every year. From one-off gigs performed in Medieval-era churches to late-night DJ sets in dark basements, city festivals always deliver something unique. And here are some of the top ones for 2026. Dot to Dot Festival: Dot to Dot Festival Location: Nottingham and BristolDates: 23 June (Bristol) and 24 June (Nottingham) 2026 Acts: Lambrini Girls, Adult DVD, Bleech 9:3, Sarah Meth and more Spanning multiple venues…

The Belgian dance giant Tomorrowland has unveiled the first acts for its 2026 edition, which takes place in the city of Boom on 17-19 and 24-26 July 2026. Known for its EDM heavy line-up and bombastic stage design and production, the festival will welcome more than 500 artists performing across 16 stages, says Tomorrowland. These include the likes of David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Miss Monique, Chase & Status, Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and many more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tomorrowland (@tomorrowland) Calvin Harris will also make his Tomorrowland debut in 2026, joining DJs Sara Landry, Holy Priest…

The Bristol-based dance and pop festival Love Saves The Day has unveiled the first acts for its 2026 edition. This year, the long-running festival will host Sammy Virji, Eve and Sub Focus as its headliners. Confidence Man, Rizzle Kicks and Hedex will also appear over the two-day weekend, which takes place at Ashton Court on 23-24 May. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Love Saves The Day (@lovesavesthedayfestival) Also performing for the ~30,000 strong festival crowd is the house and techno stalwarts Joy Orbison, Special Request and Enzo Siragusa, while drum & bass is well-represented by the…

The days of festival debauchery are…well, still here. But today, music fans want more than warm cider and ankle deep mud from their festivals. Running clubs, holistic and wellness areas and a range of activities designed to get the blood pumping are all pretty common sights at many festivals across the UK. Here, we pick some of the best festivals out there where dancing until the wee hours isn’t the only form of exercise you’ll be getting. Love Trails Festival: Love Trails Location: Gower Peninsular, WalesDates: 2-6 July 2026 Acts: TBC Set amongst the harsh yet stunning terrain of South…

While there’s definitely no shortage of festivals in the UK, sometimes we want a bit more sun (or snow) from our weekend away. Not everybody likes mud, after all. If that’s you, then take a look at our picks for some of the top festivals that Europe has to offer in 2026. Way Out West Festival: Way Out West Location: Gothenburg, SwedenDates: 13-15 August 2026 Acts: Lorde, Moby, Zara Larsson, sombr, Geese and more Nestled in the heart of Gothenburg is Way Out West, one of Sweden’s biggest and longest running festivals. Set across three-days, this much loved festival will…

Somerset’s Show of Hands Festival has unveiled its final round of acts ahead of its 22-24 May 2026 debut. The festival, which will open its doors for the first time this year, will welcome Oscar Jerome, Dan Shake, Charlotte Dos Santos, Danielle and Ray Keith for its debut year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @showofhandsfestival The newly announced acts join the likes of Lady Wray, Submotion Orchestra, Romare, and Jamz Supernova at the festival, alongside a festival-exclusive from General Levy ft. TC & The Groove Family. Alex Lane, Festival Director, said: “This next wave continues to reflect…

There’s no shortage of festivals here in the UK, but sometimes you’re looking for something right on your doorstep. We have you covered, at least if you live in London that is. From chart topping acts and 90s pop icons to one-day metal festivals and everything in-between, discover some of the finest festivals London has to offer in 2026. Mighty Hoopla Festival: Mighty Hoopla Location: Brockwell Park, LondonDates: 30-31 May 2026 Acts: Lily Allen, Scissor Sisters, Five, Jodie Harsh and more For a one stop shop for everything pop, Mighty Hoopla is the festival for you. Unashamedly brash, undeniably iconic,…

We all remember our first festival. Whether you roughed it in a muddy field as teens or gained your first wristband later in life, festivals can act as truly formative experiences. But festivals aren’t just for groups of friends drinking warm cider anymore. They’re truly family affairs, and there’s certainly plenty out there that cater to all ages. Here, we pick some of the top family festivals you can bring the kids to in 2026. Camp Bestival Festival: Camp Bestival Location: Lulworth Castle, DorsetDates: 30 July-2 August 2026 Acts: Fatboy Slim & Friends with more TBA Devised by DJ Rob…