Stick on your battle jacket, raise your horns to the sky, and open up the pit at these incredible rock, metal, and punk festivals in 2026.

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The Scottish jazz festival celebrates its 40th edition this year, and boasts a lineup featuring SAY Award winners, jazz collectives, and Mercury nominees. 


Glasgow Jazz Festival reveals 2026 programme 

Rita Ray’s will open in Weir Mill this summer, and pledges to be a place of sport, community and inclusivity. 


First women’s focused sports bar in the North heading to Stockport

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From massive Dutch raves to desert marathons and Malta boat parties, discover the best techno festivals in Europe for 2026. Lineups, locations and vibes included for every techno fan.

The Best Techno Festivals in Europe

We are back once again with the October edition of Last Laugh, where we showcase the best comedy events on sale on Skiddle in the coming months. Check them out below!



The Last Laugh: The best comedy events on Skiddle | October 2025

The concept aims to attract young people into the scene without worry of rising drink prices. "Once you've paid, the night is as expensive or as cheap as you want it to be."


Manchester's XLR to relaunch as the first-ever BYOB nightclub in the UK 

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