Skiddle's big fat festival guide: UK edition - June

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!

Skiddle Staff

Last updated: 27th May 2026

Boom, boom, boom, we're back with another Skiddle Big fat fest guide! For this one, we're looking at the best UK festivals in June (with our June edition for Europe out now too!).

The UK’s upcoming June festivals span hardcore, pop, house, indie, techno, disco, DnB, psytrance, country, metal, hard techno, splashes of reggae, and loads more. And yes, there are still tickets available for some if you fancy booking in a last-minute adventure.

Right then, let’s have a look at all these belting upcoming festivals in June!

Forbidden Forest Festival

When: Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th June 2026

Where: Belvoir Castle in Grantham, England

Big names: Pendulum, Max Dean B2B Luke Dean, Andy C, Hannah Laing, Shy FX, Rossi., Chris Stussy, Hedex, Holy Priest, DJ EZ

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Goodlife Festival

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When: Saturday 6th June 2026

Where: Harewood House in Leeds, England

Big names: Armand Van Helden, Groove Armada, Roger Sanchez, Inner City, The Shapeshifters, Alison Limerick

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When: Wednesday 10th - Sunday 14th June 2026

Where: Donington Park in Derby, England

Big names: Limp Bizkit, Guns N Roses, Linkin Park, Bad Omens, Cypress Hill, Architects, Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless

Gottwood

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When: Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th June 2026

Where: Carreglwyd Estate in Yns Mon, Anglesey, Wales

Big names: Call Super, Paula Tape, Sally C, Gene On Earth, Christian AB, Laidlaw, MPH, Oppidan, Willow, Ivy Lab

GemFest

When: Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th June 2026

Where: Charlton Park Estate in Malmesbury, England

Big names: High Contrast, Jason Cluff, Blumitsu, Pola & Bryson, Dr Banana, Saint Ludo, P Money, Bakey

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Existance Festival

When: Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th June 2026

Where: Charlton Park in Malmesbury, England

Big names: Act One, Neutron, Dr Fractal, 4D, Green Nuns of the Revolution, Trypnautic, 1200 Micrograms, Nikki S

Back for year four, the UK’s top psytrance festival promises its most explosive edition yet. Decked out with fractal decor, plus loads of friendly faces in the crowd, incredible sound systems, the genre’s best DJs from the UK and Europe, a selection of arts and crafts, and food and drink stalls, it’s definitely a fantastic shout for any psytrance fan.

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Moovin Festival

When: Friday 12th - Saturday 13th June 2026

Where: Whitebottom Farm in Stockport, England

Big names: Groove Armada, 2MANYDJS, Gilles Peterson, Nightmares on Wax, Moonchild Sanelly, K-Klass

Just outside of Manchester, over in Stockport, the cows of Whitebottom Farm are getting ready to have a sleepover at a friend's house so DJs, artists, live acts, and a bunch of music-loving people can move in for the weekend. Maintaining a small capacity to keep its friendly, family atmosphere, the independent fest returns for more reggae, house, DnB, soul, funk, and great vibes.

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Glorious Day

When: Saturday 13th June 2026

Where: Hove Lawns in Brighton, England

Big names: Groove Armada, Jocelyn Brown, Fat Tony, Todd Terry, DJ Paulette, Norman Jay, Jon Pleased Wimmin

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Isle of Wight Festival

When: Thursday 18th - Sunday 21st June 2026

Where: Seaclose Park in Newport, Isle of Wight

Big names: Calvin Harris, Lewis Capaldi, The Cure, Wet Leg, The Last Dinner Party, The Kooks, Two Door Cinema Club

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TRNSMT-Festival

When: Friday 19th - Sunday 21st June 2026

Where: Glasgow Green in Glasgow, Scotland

Big names: Richard Ashcroft, Wolf Alice, Kasabian, Sonny Fodera, Loyle Carner, The Last Dinner Party, Lewis Capaldi, CMAT

Daresbury Festival

When: Saturday 20th June 2026

Where: Walton Hall And Gardens in Warrington, England

Big names: Annie Mac, Roger Sanchez, 808 State, Barbara Tucker, Craig Charles, DJ Paulette, K-Klass

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Parklife

When: Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st June 2026

Where: Heaton Park in Manchester, England

Big names: Calvin Harris, Zara Larsson, Sammy Virji, Josh Baker, Chris Stussy, Nia Archives, Shy FX, Armand Van Helden

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State Fayre

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When: Friday 26th - Sunday 28th June 2026

Where: Hylands Park in Chelmsford, England

Big names: Alanis Morissette, Kings of Leon, The Lumineers, Skunk Anansie, The Black Crowes, Stephen Wilson Jr, Kingfishr, Kip Moore, Elvis Costello

Brand new rock, country, and folk fest State Fayre lands in Chelmsford with some brilliant music tied together by extras like The Fume Pit (hosted by UK BBQ festival Fume), where you can find incredible food - that includes vegetarian and vegan options!

Granite City Festival

When: Saturday 27th June 2026

Where: Hazelhead Park in Aberdeen, Scotland

Big names: The Time Frequency, K-Klass, Billy Gillies, Gok Wan, Mauro Picotto, Alison Limerick, Andy Whitby, DJ Sash!

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Restricted Forest

When: Saturday 27th June 2026

Where: Orrell Hill Woods in Liverpool, England

Big names: Darren Styles, Ellie Sax, Todd Terry, The Blackout Crew, K-Klass, Seb Fontaine, Ultrabeat, Rob Tissera

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Outbreak Fest

When: Friday 26th - Sunday 28th June 2026

Where: B.E.C Arena in Manchester, England

Big names: Alexisonfire, Basement, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed, Converge, Trapped Under Ice, PUP, High Vis

Celebrating 15 years in the game, independent music and arts fest Outbreak is back to show up for the counterculture and underground. They head back to Manchester's BEC Arena (and also All Points East in London this year for a day with Deftones) for super high-energy sets, windmill pits, stage diving, and plenty of chaos.

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