https://www.skiddle.com/news/ Latest Festival News news and reviews.. including album releases, gig and tour news, festival dates and ticket competitions en-us Copyright Skiddle.com 2026 noreply@skiddle.com 40 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:12:16 GMT A music conference and festival for creative and content industries across the globe, Beyond The Music has revealed the second wave of artists to perform at its upcoming third edition in Salford's media city. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Beyond-The-Music-announces-second-wave-of-artists-for-2026/61990/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:41:00 BST Sheffield-based Brit-pop band, Pulp, will be taking over Manchester's Rat and Pigeon with limited edition merchandise, giveaways and competitions for three days this weekend https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Pulp-to-take-over-a-pub-ahead-of-Wythenshawe-Park-show/61989/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:15:00 BST Kicking off with the Love to be Festival in Harrogate and its afterparty in September, the house brand continues on with shows in Sheffield, Liverpool, Birmingham and Brighton. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/House-brand-Love-to-be-unveils-packed-winter-schedule/61985/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:48:00 BST Dutch duo ANOTR to bring No Art festival back home for ADE 2026. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/ANOTR-to-bring-No-Art-Festival-back-to-ADE-in-2026/61967/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:35:00 BST Carnival 60: Ian Watts runs from 27th August to 2nd September, and collates the award-winning photographers Notting Hill Carnival photo archive into an immersive installation. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Installation-celebrating-60-years-of-Notting-Hill-Carnival-opens-at-Outernet/61961/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:19:00 BST Ultra Con returns to Doncaster Racecourse this Saturday with celebrity guests, iconic movie vehicles, immersive sets, cosplay and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Ultra-Con-returns-to-Doncaster-Racecourse-this-weekend-after-nine-years-away/61950/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:53:00 BST Manchester's premier queer film festival, SCENE, returns to HOME this week in the run-up to Manchester Pride. Check out the programme below! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/SCENE-Festival-returns-to-HOME-this-week-with-packed-LGBTQ-film-programme/61949/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:12:00 BST After almost a decade away, the influential New York dance duo heads back to Manchester this August, to perform at Depot Mayfield's Live From The Grill Bank Holiday special. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Mood-II-Swing-make-long-awaited-Manchester-return-for-Live-From-The-Grill/61934/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:38:00 BST Tickets for an unforgettable tribute show, a convention, and a celebration of the music of 1966 are up for grabs on Skiddle now as part of International Beatleweek Festival. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/International-Beatleweek-Festival-brings-Beatlemania-back-to-Liverpool/61929/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:01:00 BST Mukes Carnival sees the eponymous Mancunian bass collective taking over The Yards outdoor space for their largest and most ambitious event yet. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Manchester-bass-group-announce-end-of-summer-day-rave-at-The-Yard/61928/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:55:00 BST With 2026s Electric Paradise recently wrapping, you can sign up for next years edition on Skiddle. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Electric-Paradise-announces-2027-return--sign-up-now/61919/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:18:00 BST Ink will be spilled at Kelham Island Museum at the end of August, as one of Sheffields best tattoo conventions returns for a third iteration. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Seven-Hills-Tattoo-Convention-returns-to-Sheffield-for-a-third-year/61917/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:46:00 BST Beatport and Appetite on the Farm are giving two emerging DJs the chance to perform at the Essex festival this August - entries close Wednesday. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Beatport-and-Appetite-on-the-Farm-launch-emerging-DJ-competition-/61910/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:56:00 BST Manchester Caribbean Carnival is returning this weekend for it's 54th year with parade, live music and entertainment. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Manchester-Caribbean-Carnival-is-returning-this-weekend/61900/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:05:00 BST One of the UK's biggest indie bands will be joined by The Lottery Winners and The Ramona Flowers as Good Times Live reveals the first taste of its 2027 music programme. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Kaiser-Chiefs-to-headline-Good-Times-Live-2027/61892/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:33:00 BST Following a successful 2026 edition, the three day Scottish Highlands festival is set to return next summer. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Scottish-Highlands-festival-Belladrum-returns-for-2027/61888/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:05:00 BST Featuring UK premieres, talks with industry leaders, and work-in-progress stagings, Sheffield-based theatre festival Open Works runs from September to October https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Sheffield-Theatres-unveils-full-programme-for-new-festival-Open-Works-/61887/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:30:00 BST Following a huge three-day edition featuring Burna Boy, Vybz Kartel, Shaggy and more, attention is already turning to next summer and fans can now get ahead of the rush for 2027 tickets. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Reggae-Land-2027-tickets-on-sale-this-Friday---sign-up-now-on-Skiddle/61881/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:13:00 BST Paradisco takes over in October, with legend Greg Wilson taking to the decks for a five-hour set in November. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Liverpools-Palm-House-to-host-Greg-Wilson-and-Paradisco-events/61871/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:13:00 BST Following on from its 20th anniversary edition, the beloved festival has announced that it has secured its site of Henham Park for a further two decades. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Latitude-Festival-retains-site-for-another-two-decades/61860/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:54:00 BST A free to attend street party returns to Soho this Saturday, presented in partnership with Music Venue Trust and Save Our Scene. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/London-jazz-club-Ronnie-Scotts-free-street-party-returns-this-weekned/61858/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:54:00 BST The Manchester-born disco collective will return to Depot Mayfield where it started a decade earlier for its biggest home show, with Basement Jaxx and Groove Armada set to star. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/La-Discothque-celebrates-tenth-birthday-with-huge-homecoming-show/61857/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:04:00 BST Now that we're really in the thick of summer, it's time to dive into what European festivals this month has to offer. And what better way than with Skiddle's big fat festival guide? Check it out now! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddles-big-fat-festival-guide-Europe-edition---August/61833/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:00 BST Timescape Festival returns to Cambridgeshire next month with four stages of house, trance, techno and psytrance. Find tickets and the full lineup here. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Timescape-Festival-makes-euphoric-return-to-Abbots-Ripton-this-August/61829/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:01:00 BST On The Beach returns to Brighton this weekend with Madness, The Maccabees and Moby closing out the 2026 series. Find tickets and the full line-up here. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/On-The-Beach-Brighton-returns-this-weekend-with-Madness-Moby-and-The-Maccabees/61828/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:44:00 BST Slap bass or caramel vocal melodies? No matter which floats your boat, you can find the best funk & soul music festivals right here. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-Funk--Soul-Music-Festivals/57841/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:30:00 BST A crazed tradition returns to Bacup Cricket Club, as contestants tussle in Lancashire gravy in support for East Lancashire Hospice. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Crazed-culinary-competition-World-Gravy-Wrestling-Championships-return-to-Bacup/61816/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:44:00 BST The chart-topping artist has been unveiled as the special guest liner for Off Grids inaugural edition, joining Hannah Wants, Sam Divine, Todd Edwards and Majestic. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Example-confirmed-as-headliner-for-LAB11s-Off-Grid-Festival/61806/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:20:00 BST Hannah Laings revered Dundee festival will return next year, and you can sign up for Early Bird tickets now. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/doof-in-the-park-returns-in-2027---sign-up-now/61801/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:48:00 BST With a heatwave washing over Europe this July, theres no better time to get stuck into the extensive array of festivals in Europe this month. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddles-big-fat-festival-guide-Europe-edition---July/61777/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:40:00 BST Hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Erykah Badu and more, the stacked festival makes its UK debut at Milton Keynes National Bowl in August. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Diaspora-Calling-Festival-unveils-full-lineup-for-UK-debut/61776/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:38:00 BST ANOTR, Franky Rizardo, Rossi. and Toman are among the names heading to Liverpools waterfront this summer, as the Amsterdam-born house music brand returns following last years sold-out debut. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/No-Art-Liverpool-reveals-full-2026-line-up-ft-ANOTR-Franky-Rizardo--more/61772/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:00:00 BST We Are Family Festival returns to Beckenham this September with Toploader, RaverTots, unlimited rides, character parades and all-inclusive family entertainment. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-UKs-first-all-inclusive-kids-festival-We-Are-Family-returns-in-2026/61764/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:59:00 BST Among the celebration programme is a concert headlined by Kula Shaker, a special album celebrating the former Pink Floyd frontmans legacy and an exhibition. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Syd-Barretts-80th-birthday-to-be-marked-with-tribute-concert-/61761/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:09:00 BST Off Grid makes its debut in Sutton Coldfield this August Bank Holiday with Hannah Wants, Sam Divine, Todd Edwards, Majestic & a special guest headliner TBC. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/LAB11s-new-woodland-festival-Off-Grid-unveils-debut-lineup-for-2026/61754/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:25:00 BST Cafe 1001 celebrates 25 years on Brick Lane this August with Charlie Dark, resident DJs and a weekend-long homecoming party. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Brick-Lane-institution-Cafe-1001-announces-first-names-for-25th-birthday-weekend/61748/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:24:00 BST The film will be screened across the UK from Friday 26th June. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Glastonbury-The-Movie-to-make-restored-return-for-30th-anniversary/61743/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:15:00 BST You can apply to perform at Salfords Media City festival, which goes down in October, now. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Manchester-festival-Beyond-The-Music-opens-artist-applications-for-2026/61728/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:56:00 BST If you missed the 2026 edition, you're in luck as Caf Mambo Ibiza will be back at Coombe Abbey for an unforgettable festival of Ibiza Classics. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Caf-Mambo-Ibiza-to-return-to-Coombe-Abbey-with-a-huge-2027-lineup/61721/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:35:00 BST This new chapter will see the festival take place in a new outdoor home in Glasgow. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Terminal-V-announces-new-location-and-more-ahead-of-10th-anniversary-/61710/ Fri, 29 May 2026 15:40:00 BST The Music Is Black festival will be a free-to-attend event at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/A-new-celebration-of-black-music-to-launch-in-London-next-month/61708/ Fri, 29 May 2026 11:40:00 BST Think festivals think Skiddle. For those who enjoy soundsystems nestled within luscious woodland, these forest festivals should do the trick. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-best-forest-festivals/55273/ Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 BST Dubtendo and Sub Culture are the newest spaces announced by the indie Derbyshire festival. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Y-Not-Festival-expands-with-new-music-spaces/61703/ Thu, 28 May 2026 14:09:00 BST More than 32,000 people attended the six-day event, with Madness, Jessie J, Emeli Sand and more helping to deliver the festival's biggest instalment to date. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Good-Times-Live-celebrates-biggest-festival-edition-yet-after-record-crowds/61701/ Thu, 28 May 2026 10:04:00 BST The week-long event will take over Liverpools famous waterfront next May, combining world-class Paralympic sport with a groundbreaking arts and culture programme led by deaf, disabled and neurodivergent creatives. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Liverpool-to-host-UKs-first-Inclusive-Sport--Culture-Festival-in-2027/61697/ Wed, 27 May 2026 10:54:00 BST The best UK festivals in June, covering indie, pop, house, techno, DnB, country, metal, hardcore, disco, psytrance, and so much more. Skiddle's Big Fat Fest Guide is back! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddles-big-fat-festival-guide-UK-edition---June/61692/ Wed, 27 May 2026 09:39:00 BST Directed by Leigh Powis, Twenty Years in Manchester captures the two decades of WHPs existence, from Boddingtons to Mayfield. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/20-years-of-The-Warehouse-Project-celebrated-in-upcoming-short-film/61687/ Thu, 21 May 2026 14:27:00 BST The legendary German trance DJ returns to the Dutch capital for a performance at the Rabozaal in Melkweg this October. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Paul-van-Dyk-returns-to-ADE-with-open-to-close-performance-/61686/ Thu, 21 May 2026 13:49:00 BST Check out our top picks of the Best Folk festivals in the UK and beyond, where you can go being serenaded on a hilltop to jigging in a huge crowd, all in one place! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/-The-Best-Folk-Music-Festivals-/57779/ Thu, 21 May 2026 10:12:00 BST The Music Venue Trust and the National Lottery are working together on a huge national festival. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-National-Lottery-announces-festival-lineup/61646/ Mon, 11 May 2026 10:23:00 BST