The Colchester Castle Summer Series returns for 2026 with seven nights of live music in the historic setting of Lower Castle Park.

Natalie MacMaster, Kim Carnie, Ellie Beaton, Elephant Sessions and more join the Scottish festival from 24-26 July.

Faithless, Wilkinson and Sigma will play at the festival in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire from 16 –19 July.

Welsh-language singer-songwriter Betsan, R&B act Bruna Garcia and singer-songwriter-producer Hana Lili will all play on 7-9 May.