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Festival Review

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.

By Caspar Motley · July 23, 2026

Gig Review

Rough Trade 50: Pulp

July 18, 2026 at Royal Festival Hall

A thrilling journey through their masterful craft that reminds you why they’re different class

By Ali Al Hashimi · July 19, 2026

Festival Review

Download 2026

Jun 12 – 14, 2026 at Donington Park

More than 100 acts featured over four stages in a hectic celebration of heavy music.

By Caspar Motley · June 18, 2026

Festival Review

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

By Caspar Motley · April 15, 2026

Gig Review

Biffy Clyro

January 16, 2026 at Utilita Arena Birmingham

Scotland’s finest prove that they are only getting better · A little love and a whole load of arena-made anthems

By Ali Al Hashimi · January 21, 2026

Festival Review

Shiiine On Weekender 2025: Jesus and Mary Chain, Ash & Cast

Nov 14 – 16, 2025 at Butlin's Minehead Resort

Long-established Indoor Indie Music festival

By Jessica Jolly · November 20, 2025

Festival Review

Live At Leeds In The City 2025

November 15, 2025

The most important festival in the country, and a really damn good festival at that.

By Ali Al Hashimi · November 17, 2025

Gig Review

Coldplay

August 26, 2025 at Wembley Stadium

A night of pure joy and euphoria proves why they are the biggest band on the planet

By Ali Al Hashimi · September 9, 2025

Gig Review

Khruangbin

August 15, 2025 at Gunnersbury Park

On a beautifully sunny Friday afternoon, we headed down to London’s Gunnersbury Park to see Khruangbin and returning 00s legends TV on the Radio.

By Johnny Tightlips · August 22, 2025

Gig Review

Fontaines D.C.

August 15, 2025 at Wythenshawe Park

They may not speak much, but these future Glastonbury headliners let their music do the talking.

By Ali Al Hashimi · August 20, 2025

Gig Review

Catfish and the Bottlemen

August 3, 2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

A grand tale of “what if’s” and “what could’ve been’s” on a night where you’d rather be at the better gig next door

By Ali Al Hashimi · August 8, 2025

Festival Review

Y Not 2025

Jul 31 –Aug 3, 2025 at Pikehall

We’re back at Y Not!, held annually in Pikehall, Derbyshire.

By Harry · August 5, 2025

Festival Review

BST Hyde Park 2025: Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts

July 11, 2025 at Hyde Park

Following his Glastonbury 2025 headline set, Neil Young plays a more relaxed set to a larger, more dedicated crowd.

By JKay · July 23, 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.

By Caspar Motley · June 24, 2025

Festival Review

Outbreak 2025

Jun 14 – 15, 2025 at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

The UK’s defining Hardcore Event returns to its BEC Arena home following London edition.

By JKay · June 18, 2025

Festival Review

Live at Leeds in the Park 2025

May 24, 2025 at Temple Newsam Park

Live at Leeds’ expansion from the city to the park has been a great success. I was always a fan of the venue-crawl element, but it’s nice to be back in the beautiful rolling hills of Temple Newsam Park.

By Johnny Tightlips · May 31, 2025

Festival Review

Bearded Theory 2025

May 22 – 25, 2025 at Catton Park

The lineup is so good it’s kinda weird. · Three days of the most exciting, diverse rock-based lineup on the calendar, and a day school where you can drop off your kids. Hard to believe this festival is real.

By Jessica Jolly · May 30, 2025

Gig Review

Ocean Colour Scene

April 9, 2025 at Bristol Beacon

An unexposed American plunges into the murkier waters of 90s Britpop and comes out clean.

By Jessica Jolly · April 22, 2025

Gig Review

Sports Team

November 25, 2024 at Kentish Town Forum

Terrible mullets, tragic bootcuts, and an event you’d rather not admit you’ve attended to your loved ones — no, it’s not the farmer’s protest; it’s Sports Team in Kentish Town.

By Cult Classic · November 30, 2024

Gig Review

Wednesday

August 20, 2024 at Scala

Wednesday Rock London’s Scala · Most bands wouldn’t have the confidence to start their largest UK show to date with an unreleased song, but most bands aren’t Wednesday.

By Cult Classic · September 6, 2024

Festivals

All Rock Festivals

2000trees

Upcote Farm, England

All Points East

Aug 21 – 30, 2026

Victoria Park, England

Bearded Theory

May 26 – 30, 2027

Catton Park, England

Beat-Herder

Dockber Farm, England

Beautiful Days

Aug 21 – 23, 2026

Escot Park, England

Belladrum

Jul 30 – Aug 1, 2026

Belladrum Estate, Scotland

Best Fest

The Fonda, United States

Bestival

Ended after 2018

Lulworth Castle, England

Black Deer

Ended after 2024

Eridge Park, England

Blackbird

Cardiff Castle, Wales

Ended after 2016

Jun 9 – 13, 2027

Donington Park, England

Festival Supreme

Ended after 2016

Firevolt

Aug 7 – 9, 2026

Etherow Country Park, England

Glastonbury

Jun 23 – 27, 2027

Worthy Farm, England

Isle of Wight

Jun 17 – 20, 2027

Seaclose Park, England

Kendal Calling

Jul 30 – Aug 2, 2026

Lowther Deer Park, England

Latitude

Henham Park, England

Meltchester

Projekts Skatepark, England

Reading

Aug 27 – 30, 2026

Richfield Avenue, England

Rock en Seine

Aug 26 – 30, 2026

Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, France

Rock Werchter

Jul 1 – 4, 2027

Festivalpark Werchter, Belgium

State Fayre

Hylands Park, England

Steelhouse

Tinderbox

Tusindårsskoven, Denmark

TRNSMT

Glasgow Green, Scotland