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…
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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,…
Field Day has announced the first artists for its 2026 edition. Floating Points, Andy C, Honey Dijon and Joy Orbison will be heading to Rockwell Park on Saturday, 23 May 2026. Also on the lineup are UKG DJ Interplanetary Criminal, KI/KI, vocalist, producer and DJ Eliza Rose, Ewan McVicar going B2B with Special Request, FOLD, a DJ set from Gabriels, Horse Meat Disco, Juicy Romance, Rinse FM resident Just Jane and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Field Day (@fielddayfestivals) Field Day will return to Brockwell Park after the festival moved from Victoria Park in 2025.…
Kings Of Leon, Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, and The Lumineers will headline State Fayre, the brand new festival from Festival Republic and Live Nation. Taking place at Hylands Park. Chelmsford from 26 – 28 June 2026 the festival will celebrate rock music, Americana and BBQ. Also playing across the weekend are The Black Crowes, Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, Counting Crows, Amble, Kingfishr, Dylan Gossett, Sierra Ferrell, Max McNown, KT Tunstall, The Coral and more. UK BBQ festival FUME will host The FUME Pit on-site with pitmasters from the UK and beyond. State Fayre will…
End Of The Road celebrates 20 years in 2026 with headliners Pulp, CMAT and Mac De Marco. The festival which takes place in Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset, says its: “For people who like their weekends a little weirder, a little smarter, and a lot more alive”, will keep the Thursday night headliner a secret until the last minute.End Of The Road describes itself as: “A beautifully curated universe for people who know that the best festivals should feel a bit wild around the edges. Whether you’re going to sweat it out in the pit, lose yourself in a hypnotic set,…
A Greener Future has announced the first speakers and topics for the 18th Edition of GEI, taking place at Royal Lancaster London on Tuesday 24 February 2026. Returning to GEI is Dale Vince OBE, founder of the world’s first green energy company, Ecotricity, and chair of Forest Green Rovers FC. Dale will be joined by Claire O’Neill, co-founder of their joint venture Grid Faeries, and CEO of AGF, to discuss removing diesel from events alongside many other pressing topics. GEI will also showcase the Live Entertainment Energy Scheme (LEES), a partnership between Ecotricity, LIVE, AGF, and Music Venue Trust, which…
Outbreak has announced Deftones as the headliners for All Points East x Outbreak. Following the debut of a London event in June 2025 as part of LIDO Festival, Outbreak returns to Victoria Park in August 2026 as part of All Points East. Joining the alternative metal band are IDLES, Amyl and the Sniffers, Show Me The Body JPEGMAFIA, Deafheaven and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Outbreak Fest (@outbreakfest) Outbreak’s Manchester event has also announced the lineup for its 15th anniversary with Alexisonfire, Basement, Suicidal Tendencies and more heading to Manchester B.E.C Arena on 26–28 June…