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Festival Review

Bulletproof 2026: Maruja, Sprints & Pussy Riot: Riot Days

Jun 4 – 6, 2026 at EartH, The Jago, The Shacklewell Arms & The Victoria

June 9, 2026

Festival Review

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

May 30, 2026

Festival Review

Homegrown Festival 2026

Apr 11 – 11, 2026 at The Hope & Ruin, Green Door Store, The Prince Albert, Folklore Rooms, The Pipeline, Revenge, Rossi Bar, Daltons & A L P H A B E T

Brighton's first multi-venue festival of the year showcased the talent within the city's vibrant scene

April 15, 2026

Guide

Day Trippers

Festivals & Gigs Guide To UK Day Festivals 2026

April 7, 2026

Guide

Festival Getaways

Festivals & Gigs Guide to International Festivals 2026

March 30, 2026

Guide

No Glasto? No Problem!

Festivals & Gigs Guide To UK Summer Festivals 2026

March 23, 2026

Gig Review

Artemas

February 3, 2026 at Roundhouse

Breakout pop superstar Artemas played his biggest UK show to date at London's Roundhouse · A staple of alternative pop music

February 5, 2026

Roundup

Favourite Sets of 2025

Live highlights of the year from our reviewers

January 15, 2026

Press Release

Rock en Seine 2026: 14 Artists and Groups Join the Festival Lineup

Tyler, the Creator, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Deftones and The Cure headline French festival

November 28, 2025

Press Release

Joy Crookes To Join Cross The Tracks 2026 Lineup

DON WEST, WAR, BexBlu and more also confirmed for 2026 edition with more TBA

November 28, 2025

Press Release

Boardmasters reels in Fatboy Slim, Kasabian, Loyle Carner and more to the Cornish coast for 2026

Over 50 more acts including The Kooks, Dizzee Rascal, Tinie Tempah, Example, Ren, Pendulum [Live], Rudimental and more are also amongst the first wave of names

November 28, 2025

Press Release

Headliners & More Announced for ArcTanGent Festival 2026

Primus, Chelsea Wolfe and Cult of Luna & Julie Christmas headline the Bristol festival.

November 26, 2025

Press Release

We Out Here Announces First Wave of 2026 Line-Up

Arthur Verocai (with Nu Civilisation Orchestra), Mulutu Astatke, Stereolab Scientist, Sampa The Great, Yukimi, MIKE, Adam F, corto.alto, Yazmin Lacey, Speakers Corner Quartet: The Music Of Arthur Russell & more

November 26, 2025

Press Release

Way Out West adds The xx, Zara Larsson, Moby, Four Tet, Dijon, sombr, Anna von Hausswolff, Oklou and more to 2026 line-up

1 & 2 Day ticket sale opens Thursday, 27 November at 9 AM GMT. 100+ additional artists to be announced soon. Gothenburg selected as new global United Nations hub for Sustainable Lifestyles.

November 26, 2025

Press Release

Tramlines 2026 Line-Up Revealed Following Biggest Demand in Festival’s History

Fatboy Slim, Courteneers and Wolf Alice headline Sheffield's biggest music festival.

November 26, 2025

Gig Review

Joey Valence & Brae

November 4, 2025 at Shepherd’s Bush Empire

JVB perform fun and lively concert in the capital · Hyperyouth tour features an incredible setlist and atmosphere

November 13, 2025

Festival Review

Mutations 2025

Nov 7 – 8, 2025 at Brighton

Brighton came to life for a weekend of eclectic music. · The city's last festival of the year showcased its incredible music scene.

November 12, 2025

Gig Review

Little Simz

October 17, 2025 at The O2

Simz delivers spectacular performance to cap off first arena tour · Special guests elevate home-town show into a memorable night

October 22, 2025

Festival Review

Brighton Psych Fest 2025

August 29, 2025 at Brighton

After last year’s resounding success, Brighton Psych Fest returned to the city for its second edition.

September 5, 2025

Festival Review

Green Man 2025

Aug 14 – 17, 2025 at Glanusk Estate

Something for everyone at a scorching edition of Wales' finest festival. · A music-loving community comes together every summer in Bannau Brycheiniog.

August 24, 2025

Gig Review

Ibrahim Maalouf & Arooj Aftab

July 29, 2025 at Royal Albert Hall

Bilingual singer Arooj Aftab and jazz trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf co-headlined London’s Royal Albert Hall as a part of the BBC Proms contemporary programme.

August 8, 2025

Gig Review

Geordie Greep

July 23, 2025 at Chalk

Former Black Midi frontman's genius overshadowed by behaviour of oddly cultish fanbase · Geordie Greep headed to Brighton for the second time in his 'solo' career.

July 31, 2025

Festival Review

Love Supreme 2025

Jul 4 – 6, 2025 at Glynde Place

Love Supreme 2025 · Nestled within the South Downs National Park, the picturesque village of Glynde plays host to the country’s largest outdoor jazz festival.

July 11, 2025

Festival Review

Bludfest 2025

June 21, 2025 at Milton Keynes Bowl

A day of music and community at Bludfest 2025 · The second iteration of Yungblud’s curated day festival Bludfest took place in Milton Keynes on Saturday.

June 24, 2025

Festival Review

LIDO 2025: Massive Attack

June 6, 2025 at Victoria Park

Massive Attack bring climate conscious trip hop to Victoria Park

June 9, 2025

Gig Review

Orbital

May 23, 2025 at Chalk

The currently Brighton-based brothers headed to Chalk off the back of a successful UK tour.

May 27, 2025

Gig Review

Tyler, The Creator

May 19, 2025 at The O2

Tyler, The Creator returned to London this week for a three-day residency at Greenwich’s O2 Arena as part of his first tour in the country for six years.

May 27, 2025