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PhillGood 2026: The Cure, Gorillaz, Kneecap & Suede
Jul 17 – 19, 2026 at Plovdiv Rowing Canal
Nestled in the historic city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, PhillGood Festival’s first edition took place in the shadow of the imposing relic of the city’s dilapidated stadium.
July 23, 2026
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Kneecap
June 27, 2026 at Crystal Palace Park
A day full of music and politics saw togetherness prevail.
July 4, 2026
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Meltdown 2026: Yussef Dayes
June 20, 2026 at Royal Festival Hall
London’s own jazz maestro delivered a stunning performance on the final weekend of Harry Styles’ Meltdown.
June 24, 2026
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Meltdown 2026: Devonté Hynes Ensemble
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Meltdown 2026: Devonté Hynes Ensemble
June 19, 2026 at Royal Festival Hall
Hynes encapsulated what Meltdown is all about.
June 22, 2026
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Download 2026
Jun 12 – 14, 2026 at Donington Park
More than 100 acts featured over four stages in a hectic celebration of heavy music.
June 18, 2026
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Bulletproof 2026: Maruja, Sprints & Pussy Riot: Riot Days
Jun 4 – 6, 2026 at EartH, The Shacklewell Arms, The Victoria & The Jago
June 9, 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
May 30, 2026
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Homegrown 2026
April 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
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Day Trippers
Festivals & Gigs Guide To UK Day Festivals 2026
April 7, 2026
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Festival Getaways
Festivals & Gigs Guide to International Festivals 2026
March 30, 2026
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No Glasto? No Problem!
Festivals & Gigs Guide To UK Summer Festivals 2026
March 23, 2026
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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
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Roundup
Favourite Sets of 2025
Live highlights of the year from our reviewers
January 15, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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LIDO 2025: Massive Attack
June 6, 2025 at Victoria Park
Massive Attack bring climate conscious trip hop to Victoria Park
June 9, 2025
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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
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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
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