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Gary Numan
Gig Review
Gary Numan
August 6, 2026 at Crystal Palace Bowl
From 80s pop singalongs to Gary Numan’s gothic industrial spectacle, Crystal Palace Park plays host to a showcase of electronic music royalty.
By Josh · August 10, 2026
Festival Review
Camp Bestival 2026
Jul 30 –Aug 2, 2026 at Lulworth Castle
Rob Da Bank’s long-running family music offering collaborates with... online retailers. · Long-time Bestival attendee, Jessica, walks us through the recent history and changes at Rob Da Banks’ family fest.
By Jessica Jolly · August 8, 2026
Festival Review
Valley Fest 2026
Jul 30 –Aug 2, 2026 at Denny Lane
Much-loved festival returns after a year off with a switch in focus, showcasing the difficult landscape in which independent festivals currently operate.
By Joey · August 7, 2026
Festival Review
Y Not 2026
Jul 30 –Aug 2, 2026 at Pikehall
Big headliners, grassroots talent and a 33,000-strong crowd deliver one of the summer’s standout weekends.
By Harry · August 6, 2026
Gig Review
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
July 31, 2026 at Preston Park
Cave took his home city by storm.
By Caspar Motley · August 6, 2026
Gig Review
American Fear
August 1, 2026 at The Rigger
An eventful night full of post-rock, proving just why the underdog deserves the spotlight too.
By Luke Morley · August 6, 2026
Festival Review
Jazz Cafe Festival 2026
August 2, 2026 at Burgess Park
Quickly becoming one of London’s standout day festivals.
By Farhaan Patel · August 5, 2026
Festival Review
Wilderness 2026
Jul 31 –Aug 2, 2026 at Cornbury Park
Wilderness returns with high-end indulgence, and a question about who it’s really for.
By Josh · August 4, 2026
Gig Review
Peggy Gou
August 2, 2026 at Old Royal Naval College
One of dance music’s biggest names conquers the Thames.
By Willow · August 3, 2026
Gig Review
The Streets
July 31, 2026 at Cardiff Castle
A perfectly theatrical retrospective from a British rap pioneer.
By Jordan Dennison · August 2, 2026
Festival Review
Latitude 2026
Jul 23 – 26, 2026 at Henham Park
An eclectic celebration of music, comedy and the arts.
By Caspar Motley · July 30, 2026
Benjamin Clementine
Gig Review
Benjamin Clementine
July 26, 2026 at Somerset House Summer Series
Back to basics.
By Johnny Tightlips · July 29, 2026