The Best UK Garage Festivals in the UK

Are you still saying booo in the rave? We are. It’s a UKG thing, after all. To put it bluntly, there aren’t many better things in life than a garage festival. You’ve got beats, bass and bars all rolled into one, inviting you to dance, screw up your face and put your hands in the air.

 

If you spent your formative years raving to DJ EZ and Tuff Jam or are partial to the sounds of Sammy Virji, Oppidan and Y U QT, then you’re in for a treat this summer. The UK is stacked with festivals dedicated to bringing all your favourite garage legends to one place, whether that’s in big indoor venues, coastal suntraps or outdoor courtyards. 

 

To help you choose your summer festival destination, we’ve rounded up the best UK garage festivals in 2026.

 

 

Garage Nation Outdoor Festival

 

 

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When: Saturday 8th August 2026

Where: Morden Park in Morden, London

 

2026 lineup: Artful Dodger, DJ Luck & MC Neat, DJ Cartier, Heartless Crew, Martin "Liberty" Larner, Oxide & Neutrino, Pied Piper, Lisa Maffia & Romeo

 

Can you believe it’s been 29 years since Garage Nation began? One of the scene’s premier events, Garage Nation’s outdoor festival is a chance to two-step all day to some of the best garage DJs and MCs. 

 

So if you fancy transporting yourself back to the tape pack days, this one’s for you. Garage legend Martin “Liberty” Larner will take to the decks, bringing back all the Exposure and Club Liberty vibes in the process. But that’s not all. Pied Piper, Artful Dodger, Oxide & Neutrino and more will also grace the stage, and we reckon Morden Park will erupt once the opening bars of ‘Bound 4 da Reload’ hit the speakers. 

 

Find tickets for Garage Nation Outdoor Festival – HERE

 

 

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Frequency Festival

 

 

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When: Saturday 6th June 2026

Where: Luna Springs in Digbeth, Birmingham

 

2026 lineup: DJ EZ & many more to be announced

 

Frequency Festival returns to Luna Springs this year, and they’re bringing back the one and only DJ EZ. 

 

Whether you’re a garage diehard or you’ve always wanted to witness EZ’s technical mastery first-hand, this is one for the bucket list. Known for his mind-blowing tricks on the CDJs and impeccable tune selection, he’s one of the scene’s enduring legends. 

 

Plus, Frequency Festival takes place at Luna Springs, one of the city’s best venues when it comes to day parties in the sun. 

 

As of now, only EZ has been announced. But based on previous years, we expect the lineup to be jam-packed with garage talent, both new and old-school. 

 

Find tickets for Frequency Festival – HERE

 

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Sidewinder Festival Manchester

 

 

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When: Saturday 21st March 2026

Where: Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester, England

 

2026 lineup: Tion Wayne, Mist, Mazza L20, Kasst 8, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Artful Dodger, Heartless Crew, DJ Cartier, MC Kie, Sweet Female Attitude, Kele Le Roc, DJ Q, Crazy Cousinz & many more

 

Sidewinder is the original bass music event, and in 2026, it hits Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester for what looks to be another knockout year. 

 

Some of the biggest garage hitters are on the lineup this year, with DJ Luck & MC Neat, Artful Dodger, DJ Cartier, MC Kie, Heartless Crew, Sweet Female Attitude and Kele Le Roc all ready to get you and your mates moving. 

 

But it’s not all about garage. UK rap mainstays Tion Wayne and Mist are set to make appearances, while Mazza L20 and Kasst 8 fly the flag for the new generation of rap in Britain. Add bassline heavyweight DJ Q, UK Funky pioneers like Crazy Cousinz, and you’ve got a proper bass music blowout with all styles covered. 

 

Find tickets for Sidewinder Festival Manchester – HERE

 

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Garage Republic Festival Birmingham

 

 

When: Saturday 27th June 2026

Where: LAB11 in Digbeth, Birmingham

 

2026 lineup: Artful Dodger, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Oxide & Neutrino, Heartless Crew, Kele Le Roc, Harvey, Lisa Maffia & Romeo & 24hr Garage Girls

 

If you’re in Birmingham and love UKG, you’d be missing a trick not heading to Garage Republic. For one, it’s at LAB11, one of the city’s best venues. It boasts a soundsystem tailor-made for garage, and you’ll feel every thump of bass through the speakers. 

 

Second, just take a look at that lineup. You’ve got Kele Le Roc supplying her timeless vocals, Heartless Crew getting the crowd hype and Oxide & Neutrino providing nothing but bangers. That’s without mentioning Artful Dodger, Lisa Maffia & Romeo and DJ Luck & MC Neat. Legends upon legends, here. 

 

And if you’re not in Brum, Garage Republic will be stopping off in Leeds, Sheffield and Nottingham this summer, too. 

 

Find tickets for Garage Republic Festival Birmingham – HERE

 

 

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Junction 42

 

 

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When: Saturday 27th June 2026

Where: Earlham Park in Norwich, England

 

2026 lineup: TBA

 

If you’re in Norwich, Earlham Park is already a go-to spot to soak up the summer rays. But once you add in a load of old-school garage, drum and bass and house acts to the mix? That might take it up a notch or two. 

 

That’s exactly what Junction 42 does. 2026 marks the festival’s second year, promising four stages packed with bass-driven sounds and a crowd ready to party from start to finish. 

 

There’s no lineup news as of yet, but last year featured the likes of Artful Dodger, K Motionz, Inja and Charlie Tee. We’re expecting even more heat this year.  

 

Find tickets for Junction 42 – HERE

 

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Bournefest 

 

 

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When: Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th August 2026

Where: Western Lawns in Eastbourne, England

 

2026 lineup: Jaguar Skills, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Artful Dodger, Baby D, Shola Ama, Oxide & Neutrino, Alex Party, Lisa Maffia & Romeo, Kele Le Roc, 3 Of A Kind, Livin Joy, DJ Target & many more

 

Bournefest looks absolutely cracking. A new addition to this year’s festival calendar, it takes place over Western Lawns in Eastbourne. That means stunning coastal views, a beachside vibe and, of course, iconic garage tunes.

 

From Jaguar Skills and Shola Ama to DJ Target and Kele Le Roc, the lineup is stacked with names who helped shape the history of the genre. So, grab your mates, get down and spend the day dancing to the sweet sounds of UKG. 

 

Find tickets for Bournefest – HERE

 

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Summer Outdoor Garage Festival

 

 

When: Saturday 13th June 2026

Where: Studio 338 in London, England

2026 lineup: TBA

 

Garage music was born in London, and it just feels right to dance to the sound in the capital. 

 

This June, the Summer Outdoor Garage Festival takes over Studio 338, a club with arguably one of the best outdoor terrace areas in the country. It’s a fixture on the day party scene every year, and if previous editions are anything to go by, you can expect a huge lineup, large-scale production and delicious food to fuel your day of dancing under the sun. 

 

Find tickets for Summer Outdoor Festival – HERE

 

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Spring Garage Day Party

 

 

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When: Saturday 28th March 2026

Where: Freight Island in Manchester, England

 

2026 lineup: TBA

 

Manchester’s Freight Island hosts the Spring Garage Day Party, which returns after a knockout event in 2025. If you love your garage, you’re in luck. Expect to hear 6 hours of beats, bass and vocals powered by a massive Funktion-One soundsystem. 

 

There’s also high-quality production, glitter stations and a secret headliner. We reckon it’s a perfect way to say goodbye to winter and welcome in spring!

 

Find tickets for Spring Garage Day Party – HERE

 

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Garage is still one of the UK’s most exciting sounds, and these events prove the scene is as lively as ever. From nostalgic throwbacks to fresh talent pushing the genre forward, the best UK garage festivals in 2026 promise huge lineups, booming basslines and unforgettable dancefloors. Whether you’re heading to a sunny day party or a full-scale festival, these garage festivals are the perfect excuse to grab your mates and lose yourself in the music.

 

Find loads more festivals now on Skiddle. Or check out the best dance, house, trance, Ibiza, hip-hop and more to amp up your summer this year. 

 

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.