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Primavera Sound 2026

Jun 4 – 6, 2026 at Parc del Fòrum

The opening evening was beset by wind and rain, but the Barcelona festival offered so much more than a washout this year.

By John Peters · June 7, 2026

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Olivia Dean

April 25, 2026 at Co-Op Live

The Art of Loving Tour · Award winning star connects with 23,000 fans in Manchester

By Willow · May 2, 2026

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Dialled In 2026

May 30, 2026 at EartH & Total Refreshment Centre

Dialled In takes over Dalston, with performances from Baria, Zainab, Ahadadream, and more.

By Farhaan Patel · June 3, 2026

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Cross the Tracks 2026

May 24, 2026 at Brockwell Park

London's Cross The Tracks returned for a day of jazz, hip-hop and funk · The latest edition featured performances from Little Simz, Knucks and Fabio & Grooverider

By Caspar Motley · May 30, 2026

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Shindig 2026

May 21 – 24, 2026 at Charlton Park Estate

Garden of Delights

By James · May 29, 2026

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Bearded Theory 2026

May 20 – 24, 2026 at Catton Park

The Heat Was On · Flaming hot lineup in the gem of a rock festival

By Jessica Jolly · May 28, 2026

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Love Saves the Day 2026: Sammy Virji, Sub Focus & Rizzle Kicks

May 23 – 24, 2026 at Ashton Court

Bristol's annual declaration that summer has started blows the doors to festival season open in some style with two days of sun-drenched music at Ashton Court.

By Luke · May 28, 2026

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Field Day 2026: Floating Points, Honey Dijon & Joy Orbison

May 23, 2026 at Brockwell Park

By Grumpy Raver · May 27, 2026

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Latest Feature · Opinion

Accessibility at Festivals: Views from the Ground

Over the last decade, festival accessibility provision has seen a shift from doing the bare minimum to meet the requirements of legislation, to being more focused on experience-led inclusivity.

By Badman Sam & John F · June 3, 2026

Pitchfork Music Festival London announces first names for the hugely exciting 2026 edition

By Becca Ingram · June 8, 2026

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Four Weeks to Go Until the Sold-Out 10th Anniversary of Love Trails Festival

The festival’s biggest and broadest edition yet, set against the backdrop of the Gower Peninsula, the UK’s first designated area of outstanding natural beauty.

By Ben · June 5, 2026

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Valley Fest Hands Stage to Greenpeace in Bold Climate Statement as Second Wave of Artists Announced for 2026

Billy Nomates, Shermanology, Channel One Sound System and more join line-up as Somerset’s farm-based festival deepens its regenerative mission

By Becca Ingram · June 3, 2026

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Valley Fest founder and The Story Farms named among Europe’s Top 50 Farmers as new regenerative symposium launches in Somerset

Luke Hasell of The Story Farms has been named one of Europe’s Top 50 Farmers, a pan-European recognition programme celebrating farmers helping shape the future of regenerative agriculture.

By Becca Ingram · June 3, 2026

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Brighton Psych Fest Announces Final Wave for 2026 Including Mandy, Indiana, The KVB, Holy Wave, and Maquina

JOY. Concerts unveil the final wave of artists for Brighton Psych Fest 2026, returning to venues across the city on Friday 4 September.

By Becca Ingram · June 3, 2026

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LIDO Festival, Monday 31 August, curated by Maribou State

This year, LIDO Festival is the essential closing act to London's summer season, taking place on Monday 31 August with a line-up that spans the full spectrum of electronic, soul and experimental music.

By Becca Ingram · May 29, 2026

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American Express presents BST Hyde Park reveals further guests for Maroon 5’s debut on Friday 3 July

American Express presents BST Hyde Park is excited to reveal further guests for global sensation Maroon 5’s epic BST Hyde Park debut on Friday 3 July.

By Becca Ingram · May 22, 2026

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