In 2026 Bulgaria adds a new Indie-Electronic Festival to its output with PhillGood. The Cure, Gorillaz and Moby will headline the festival taking place from 17-19 July in Plovdiv. Joining the headliners are Just Mustard, Kneecap, Sleaford Mods and Wolf Alice and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phillgood (@phillgoodfestival) Set along the city’s Rowing Canal, the event, according to the festival, aims to: “Transform this historic city into the Balkans’ newest large-scale music hub. Blending Roman ruins, Ottoman heritage, and a thriving contemporary arts scene, the festival places world-class music within a landscape shaped by…
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Nottinghamshire festival Splendour, which takes place at Wollaston Hall and Deer Park from 18-19 July has added more acts to its 2026 line-up. Joining previously announced headliners The Wombats and Snow Patrol on the Lake Stage are Primal Scream, the Ks, Editors, Craig David Presents TS5 and Kingfishr. The Park Stage will see Hard Life, The Lathums, The Flaming Lips, The Sugarjill Gang, The Pigeon Detectives and more perform. Anton Lockwood, DHP Family Director of Live, said: “I’m delighted to say that Splendour is back with another huge line-up, featuring massive chart-topping anthems from the likes of headliners Snow Patrol…
Shrewsbury Folk Festival, taking place from 28-31 August at the DMOS People West Mid Showground, adds more artists to its 2026 line-up. Singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams headlines on Sunday 30 August, with the festival also hosting the debut UK performance of Talisk x Gardiner Brothers: Unleashed that unites Scottish musicians with dancers. Also playing across the Bank Holiday weekend are a mix of international and local acts including Nato Camera, Rum ragged, Pressgang Mutiny, The Endings and Devil in the Whiskey. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shrewsbury Folk Festival (@shrewsburyfolkfestival) Director Sandra Surtees said: “2026 is shaping…
Pepsi MAX presents PARKLIFE returns to Heaton Park on 20-21 June 2026 with Calvin Harris as one of its headline ac ts. Joining the dance icon across the weekend is grime legend Skepta and DJ Sammy Virji. Josh Baker goes from opening the G Stage in 2022 to playing the Main Stage in 2026 and Chris Stussy will close the PANORAMA stage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Parklife (@parklife_festival) Also on the line-up is Kettama, Mia Archives, Andy C, Shy FX, Rudim3ntal, Armand Van Helden and more. Tickets are available now.
GALA returns to Peckham Rye Park on 22-24 May 2026, with the theme The Floor Is Ours. The festival has announced its full line-up with a headline performance from Peckham’s own Giggs. Also playing are CASISDEAD, grime artist Novelist and D Double E. The Friday will focus on UK rap and sound system culture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GALA Festival (@thisisgala) The Saturday sees X CLUB, DJ Seinfeld, and Logic1000 leading a day showcasing club culture, while the Sunday focusses on House and disco, with Seth Troxler, Lil’ Louis, and Todd Terje set to play.…
Boardmasters has announced its first wave of artists for 2026, with Kasabian and Fatboy Slim headlining the Cornish festival from 5-9 August 2026. Joining the indie mainstays and Big Beat pioneer in Newquay are over 50 acts including The Kooks, Loyle Carter, Pendulum [Live], Rudimental, James Arthur, Brooke Combe, The Darkness, Goldie [Live]and afternoon special guest headliners Dizzee Rascal, Tinie Tempah and Example. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boardmasters (@boardmasters) Boardmasters offers more than music with activities including surf lessons, coastal adventure packages and Boardmasters Open – WSL Men’s & Women’s Pro, Junior Open. Ticket information…
Shambala Festival, which takes place at Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens in Northamptonshire from 27-30 August 2026 has announced Bob Vyland as one of the first artists for its 2026 line-up. Joining the punk-grime band are a mix of artists, including Mercury Prize nominee Emma-Jean Thackray, psych rock collective Goat, poet-performer Joshua Idehen, Penguin Cafe, Night Tapes, BCUC, Hollie Cook, and 2 Tone trailblazers The Selecter. As well as musical offerings Shambala has also announced the first names for its non-music programme, including MP Zara Sultana, Performer and activist Kate Ireland, Poet Georgie Jones and the minds behind BBC Child. Sidarth…
FOCUS Wales has unveiled 76 acts from 18 nations, including Scottish indie rock band Idlewild, South London post-punk quintet Shame and alt-indie band FatDog. The Welsh showcase takes place in Wrexham from 7-9 May 2026. Following its 15th anniversary in 2025 that welcomed 25,000 music fans, 260 performing artists and 422 international delegates—and which saw FOCUS Wales win ‘Best Initiative for Emerging Talent’ at the UK Festival Awards, the festival welcomes more acts to the 2026 edition, including Deerhoof, Moonlandingz,, Moonchild Sanelly, Gwenno and more. Building on its celebration of Welsh talent, FOCUS Wales continues to champion minority languages with…
Truck Festival, which returns to Hill Farm, Oxfordshire from 23-26 July 2026 has announced Maccabees, Two Door Cinema Club, The Wombats, CMAT and the Libertines as 2026 headliners. CMAT will headline Thursday evening, while The Wombats and The Libertines co-headline on Sunday, with The Libertines closing the festival. Also playing are Primal Scream, Kaiser Chiefs and The Vaccines, with the latter celebrating 15 years of their debut album. Further down the lineup is The K’s, Rizzle Kicks, English Teacher, Circa Waves / The Royston Club, Everything Everything, Friendly Fires and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
Celebrating Caribbean and African culture, City Splash returns to Brockwell Park on 25 May 2026 with lovers rock legend Beres Hammond headlining. Also performing on the May Bank Holiday is Gyptian, dancehall star Jada Kingdom, and reggae artist Queen Ifrica, Spanish Town’s own Lutan Fyah, Juls, UK legends Lisa Maffia, Romeo & Dandaman (So Solid Crew), and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by City Splash Festival (@citysplashfest) City Splash has also unveiled the first wave of soundsystems, selectors, and MC’s who will be making an appearance at Brockwell Park. Featuring Channel One, Dankie Sounds, DJ Ace,…