UK News
The Bristol-based electronic festival returns to Ashton Court from 29-30 May.
Hot Chip, Super Furry Animals, Westside Cowboy and more will also play the Derbyshire festival from 26-30 May 2027.
The Americana and BBQ Festival returns to Hylands Park from 18–20 June 2027.
The Britpop band join previously announced ’80s legends The Human League as headliners at Cheltenham Racecourse from 4-6 June 2027
BICEP who play the festival for the first time will close the Lions Den, while NOSIA will close out the HYDRO XL.
Insights
Festival-goers are changing. They don’t want mud, but mimosa-fuelled comfort. This is why, and how, festivals are reacting.
As reliably as day turns to night, it seems with each passing week comes the…
South Asian culture has become embedded into every facet of life in the UK. Film,…
Dan Monsell, Festival Director and Booker at Pitchfork London, talks us through the pros and cons of running a multi-venue festival in 2025.
Trends
Industry news and updates from Festival Insights
Ross Robertson, Arena UK and Europe MD, on why mental health support in the workplace must be taken seriously this festival season and beyond.
The summers are getting hotter and climate change is altering our landscapes. How can, and should, the festival industry react?
The UK-wide research project that will examine the lived experiences of women working within the events industry.
Archie Wilkinson, CEO and co-founder of Lifesaver Power, believes festivals don’t succeed through entertainment value alone, but how effectively they can remove friction from the audience experience.
Customers who buy a tent this summer and return it by 6 September can get a 50% refund of the original purchase price or the full value back as a gift card.
The conference and music showcase says it welcomed 250 acts and 434 delegates for its 2026 event.
Tim Holmes, COO of Kaboodle & Country Manager for Weezevent UK, on the power of festival data.
