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End of the Road 2026

Sept 3 – 6, 2026 at Larmer Tree Gardens

Anna von Hausswolff, caroline, Kiran Leonard, and Shallowater lead with stellar sets · The UK’s best festival for the inquisitive music fan celebrates its 20th anniversary.

By Josh Hadfield · September 11, 2026

Manchester Psych Fest 2026

September 5, 2026 at Projekts Skatepark, Manchester Apollo, The Ritz & Academy 1

A day that could easily have been defined by one runaway success story instead finds its highlights across the board — from rising stars to cult icons.

By Winslow Leach · September 10, 2026

Edinburgh Psych Fest 2026

September 5, 2026 at The Dissection Room, Main Hall & Usher Hall

Polka-dot-covered aliens help the festival grow to its biggest and best year yet.

By McShed · September 10, 2026

Brighton Psych Fest 2026

September 4, 2026 at Corn Exchange, Patterns & Komedia

A compact, varied multi-venue festival with a strong focus on community and musicianship — a great festival to end the summer with.

By Farhaan Patel · September 9, 2026

LIDO 2026

Aug 31 – 31, 2026 at Victoria Park

A mixed bag of eclectic beats with an underwhelming finish

By Grumpy Raver · September 5, 2026

All Points East 2026: Twenty One Pilots

Aug 30 – 30, 2026 at Victoria Park

Twenty One Pilots’ famously devoted fandom took over Victoria Park for a headline set that more than lived up to the hype.

By Becca Ingram · September 2, 2026

Shambala 2026

Aug 27 – 30, 2026 at Market Harborough

A riot of joy, sweat and unity

By Linderon · September 2, 2026

Rally 2026

Aug 29 – 29, 2026 at Southwark Park

RALLY embodies DIY spirit, with an impeccable lineup to boot

By Sanjay · September 2, 2026

All Points East 2026: Tyler, The Creator

August 28, 2026 at Victoria Park

The modern rap icon takes over All Points East for a two-day curated lineup.

By Caspar Motley · September 2, 2026

Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield 2026

Aug 27 – 30, 2026 at Don Valley Bowl

Indie stalwarts roll into the Steel City.

By Willow · September 1, 2026

Rock en Seine 2026

Aug 26 – 30, 2026 at Domaine National de Saint-Cloud

Heavy rain and heavy names in the City of Light.

By Jordan Dennison · September 1, 2026

All Points East 2026: Tyler, The Creator

August 29, 2026 at Victoria Park

The UK’s answer to Camp Flog Gnaw was well curated and extremely effervescent

By Ali Al Hashimi · August 31, 2026