Author: Jack Needham

KNEECAP, Kettama, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U and more have been announced for AVA Belfast 2026. The city festival, which takes over the Titanic Slipways on 29–30 May 2026, will also welcome Annie Mac, Honey Dijon and Interplanetary Criminal. Known for its cutting-edge electronic music programming and immersive production values, AVA also encompasses a London-based live showcase and conference, which takes place from 24-26 September. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AVA Festival (@avafestival) The AVA Belfast will also host a B2B set from Octo Octa and Eris Drew, a live set from techno heavyweight Blawan, future-trance sounds from Evian…

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…

From one-off gigs performed in Medieval-era churches to late-night DJ sets in dark basements, city festivals always deliver something unique.

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…

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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…

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