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

No Glastonbury? No problem. The best UK festivals in July 2026, spanning every size, genre, and vibe.

Skiddle Staff

Last updated: 23rd Jun 2026

Right, you know the score: the best UK festivals in July are all right here, and some have tickets left!

Spanning hip-hop, techno, pop, indie, folk, DnB, house, jazz, soul, trance, metal, UKG, funk, R&B, hard dance, rock, blues, and so much more from up-and-comers to legends, there are some absolutely banging festivals in July.

Let's not waste any more time. Let's have a look at these July festivals in the UK this year...

Stendhal Festival

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When: Thursday 2nd - Saturday 4th July 2026

Where: Ballymully Cottage Farm in Limavady, Northern Ireland

Big names: Cast, The Tumbling Paddies, D:Ream, DJ Yoda, Kila, Mad Professor, Mary Coughlan, Beauty Sleep, Chalk, Johnny Gallagher & The Boxty Band

Westival

When: Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th July 2026

Where: Shipping Hill Farm in Tenby, Wales

Big names: Shy FX, 4am Kru, Antony Szmierek, High Contrast, Dr Banana, Ms Dynamite, Dan Shake

Fiercely independent and here to celebrate the best live and electronic acts, Westival returns for its eighth edition, expanding its offering with wellness spaces, workshops, and activities to complement the music, which will be spread across five stages.

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Lytham Festival

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When: multiple day festivals from Wednesday 1st July - Sunday 5th July 2026

Where: Lytham Green in Lancashire, England

Big names: Teddy Swims, Alanis Morissette, Michael Buble, Pet Shop Boys, Pitbull

Kelburn Garden Party

When: Thursday 2nd - Monday 6th July 2026

Where: Kelburn Castle in Largs, Scotland

Big names: Emma-Jean Thackray, Paranoid London, Snapped Ankles, Sherelle, Badsista, Leon Vynehall, Jen Cardini

Love Trails Festival

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When: Thursday 2nd - Monday 6th July 2026

Where: West Castle Farm in Swansea, Wales

Big names: Mr Scruff, Nubiyan Twist, Falle Nioke Soundsystem, Joshua Idehen, Oby Onyioha

Love Supreme Jazz Festival

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When: Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th July 2026

Where: Glynde Place in East Sussex, England

Big names: Loyle Carner, Ezra Collective, De La Soul, Sister Sledge, Gabrielle, KOKOROKO, Moses Boyd, Jalen Ngonda, Free Nationals

Not A Cult

When: Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th July 2026

Where: Out To Grass in Malvern, England

Lineup (no huge names - all underground): SEDGE, Last Tree Squad, Gas Künst, Snuggle Ninja, The Vegetable Collective, Bonk!, Okapi, Knuckle Head, Mango Thomas, Heart Shaped Everything, Harvs Le Toad

Self-described as “joyful and weird AF”, Not A Cult brings four stages of genuinely underground music, including live, dance, folk, and electronic, plus workshops, interactive performances, their WellNest area, and more. Kids and families are welcome to join them and get a little weird this fest season. Not-for-profit and driven by volunteers and its community, it’s all about dead good vibes at Not A Cult, easily one of the best UK festivals in July.

Wonderland Festival

When: Saturday 4th July 2026

Where: Newstead Abbey in Nottingham, England

Big names: Annie Mac, Sam Divine, Barbara Tucker, Craig Charles, DJ Paulette, Fat Tony, Jodie Harsh, Jon Pleased Wimmin

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doof in the park

When: Saturday 4th July 2026

Where: Camperdown Country Park in Dundee, Scotland

Big names: Hannah Laing, Paul van Dyk, Maddix, Eddie Halliwell, Lilly Palmer, Alt8, Clara Cuve

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2000trees

When: Wednesday 8th - Saturday 11th July 2026

Where: Upcote Farm in Cheltenham, England

Big names: Alkaline Trio, PUP, Neck Deep, Superheaven, Bad Nerves, Lambrini Girls, Cancer Bats, Dinosaur Pile-Up, High Vis, Glassjaw

Into the Woods Festival

When: Friday 10th - Saturday 11th July 2026

Where: Piercefield Park in Chepstow, Wales

Big names: bullet tooth, Dungeon Meat, Manda Moor, Dr Dubplate, Laidlaw, Murphy's Law, Silva Bumpa, Locklead

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Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival

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When: Friday 10th - Sunday 12th July 2026

Where: Moseley Park in Birmingham, England

Big names: Jalen Ngonda, Fabio & Grooverider & The Outlook Orchestra, Thee Sacred Souls, Jordan Rakei, Soul II Soul, Hot Chip (DJ)

Boogietown Festival

When: Saturday 11th July 2026

Where: Apps Court Farm in Walton-on-Thames, England

Big names: Gloria Gaynor, Shalamar, Soul II Soul, Gabrielle, Earth, Wind & Fire Experience, Maxi Priest, Heather Small, Gok Wan

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Lost Minds Festival

When: Saturday 11th July 2026

Where: Exhibition Park in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

Big names: Holy Priest, Oliver Heldens, ANGERFIST, Billy Gillies, Jazzy B2B Jowi, Lilly Palmer, Darren Styles

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Maid of Stone

When: Friday 17th - Sunday 19th July 2026

Where: Mote Park in Maidstone, Kent, England

Big names: Saxon, The Temperance Movement, Doro, The Almighty, Uriah Heep, The Virginmarys

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Craic by the Creek

When: Friday 17th - Sunday 19th July 2026

Where: Whitebottom Farm in Stockport, England

Big names: The Whistlin’ Donkeys, The Tumbling Paddies, Boyzlife, Mike Denver, Toss The Feathers, BIIRD

Think St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans but with better weather. One of the staple July festivals in the north, Craic by the Creek celebrates traditional and contemporary Irish music in the Greater Manchester countryside. Over 35 acts will take to the farm for another friendly gathering. Kids under 12 can grab a ticket for just £11. Payment plan options are also available to spread the cost of adult tickets!

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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

When: Friday 17th - Sunday 26th July 2026

Where: multiple venues in Edinburgh, Scotland

Big names: Seonaid Aitken: Autumn Calls, Jools Holland, Sultan Stevenson, GAÏA, D.K. Harrell, Davina and The Vagabonds, Ponga, Rob Luft, London Afrobeat Collective, Blue Milk, Colin Steele, Morten Gunnar Larsen

As One in the Park

When: Saturday 18th July 2026

Where: Walpole Park in London, England

Big names: Pabllo Vittar, Fat Tony, Todd Terry, Miss Vanjie, Gok Wan, Tiara Skye, Mas Que Mada Bros, Clementaum

One of the biggest LGBTQ+ festivals in the UK is back. Find drag queens, DJs, live acts, emerging queer talent, and pure energy spread across its four stages, plus cocktails, dancing, and lots of colour at As One, one of July's best festivals.

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Splendour Festival

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When: Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th July 2026

Where: Wollaton Park in Nottingham, England

Big names: The Wombats, Primal Scream, Editors, Snow Patrol, The Flaming Lips, Craig David, The Ks

Latitude

When: Thursday 23rd - Sunday 26th July 2026

Where: Henham Park in Suffolk, England

Big names: David Byrne, Teddy Swims, Lewis Capaldi, Self Esteem, The Flaming Lips, The Last Dinner Party, Wet Leg

Truck Festival

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When: Thursday 23rd - Sunday 26th July 2026

Where: Hill Farm in Oxfordshire, England

Big names: Maccabees, Two Door Cinema Club, The Wombats, CMAT, The Libertines, Primal Scream, The Vaccines, English Teacher

WOMAD

When: Thursday 23rd - Sunday 26th July 2026

Where: Neston Park in Wiltshire, England

Big names: Greentea Peng, Barrington Levy, Oumou Sangare, Jose Gonzalez, corto.alto, Ganavya, Made Kute

Junction 2 (Saturday, Sunday, plus later August date)

When: Friday 24th - Sunday 26th July 2026

Where: Boston Manor Park in London, England

Big names: Nina Kraviz, Jeff Mills, Adam Beyer, Marcel Dettmann, Franky Wah, Indo Warehouse, Miss Monique, Ammara

Find tickets for Junction 2 Saturday 25th July / Junction 2 Sunday 26th

Tramlines

When: Friday 24th - Sunday 26th July 2026

Where: Hillsborough Park in Sheffield, England

Big names: Fatboy Slim, Wolf Alice, Courteeners, Blossoms, Wet Leg, Kaiser Chiefs, The Vaccines

Deer Shed

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When: Friday 24th - Sunday 26th July 2026

Where: Baldersby Park in Thirsk, Yorkshire, England

Big names: Sleaford Mods, Everything Everything, Say She She, Fat Dog, The Twilight Sad, Bar Italia, Working Men's Club

Belladrum Tartan Heart

When: Thursday 30th July - Saturday 1st August 2026

Where: Belladrum Estate in Kiltarlity, Scotland

Big names: James, The Human League, Mika, Razorlight, Ella Henderson, Sigala, Scouting For Girls, Rizzle Kicks

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Kendal Calling

When: Thursday 30th July - Sunday 2nd August 2026

Where: Lowther Deer Park in The Lake District, England

Big names: Biffy Clyro, Wolf Alice, Two Door Cinema Club, The Kooks, The Libertines, Scissor Sisters

Camp Bestival

When: Thursday 30th July - Sunday 2nd August 2026

Where: Lulworth Castle in Dorset, England

Big names: Fatboy Slim, Self Esteem, Bastille, Example, De La Soul, Billy Ocean, Leftfield, Black Grape

Wilderness

When: Thursday 30th July - Sunday 2nd August 2026

Where: Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire, England

Big names: Scissor Sisters, Carl Cox, The Last Dinner Party, Soulwax, Groove Armada, Baxter Dury, Saint Etienne, Annie Lennox

Y Not Festival

When: Thursday 30th July - Sunday 2nd August 2026

Where: Pikehall in Derbyshire, England

Big names: Two Door Cinema Club, The Streets, The Libertines, Scissor Sisters, The Vaccines, Kaiser Chiefs, Happy Mondays

Radar Festival

When: Friday 31st July - Sunday 2nd August 2026

Where: O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, England

Big names: Thy Art Is Murder, Chelsea Grin, Skindred, Northlane, Animals As Leaders, Graphic Nature

Relatively new to the scene but already making a mark, Radar, winner of Best New Festival 2022 at the UK Festival Awards, combines progressive heavy music and gaming. There are two stages at this indoor festival, plus a music and gaming market and masterclasses run by musicians. And the best bit? The festival is programmed to have exactly zero set clashes.

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