The best Manchester Pride events

25th Aug 2026 3:12pm

From huge parties and queer club nights to comedy, pottery, history trails and family fun, discover some of the best Manchester Pride events and LGBTQ happenings taking over the city this Bank Holiday.

Mood II Swing make long-awaited Manchester return for Live From The Grill

12th Aug 2026 2:38pm

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.

Your next night out starts at these Castle Street bars

11th Aug 2026 11:31am

From cocktails and wine to brunch, gin and big nights out, discover the Castle Street bars worth visiting with our guide to some of the best bars on Castle Street in Liverpool.

Chelmsford Summer Series unveils huge August bank holiday weekender

7th Aug 2026 4:30pm

Featuring headliners Sugababes, McFly, and Craig David presenting TS5, check out more below!

The best cafes in Liverpool

4th Aug 2026 10:33am

Discover the best cafes in Liverpool, from speciality coffee shops and vegan brunch spots to bakeries, affordable lunches, work-friendly spaces and neighbourhood favourites.

Groovebox gear up for huge run of Sheffield shows to round out the summer

29th Jul 2026 2:57pm

The Groovebox team will deliver four late-summer parties, bringing a host of acclaimed house and tech house artists to Sheffield across August and September.

The Last Laugh: The best comedy events in August on Skiddle

29th Jul 2026 1:54pm

We are back with the August edition of Last Laugh, where we look at all the best comedy events on sale on Skiddle throughout the month; check them out below!

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

28th Jul 2026 10:55am

The best UK festivals in August, covering metal, house, techno, pop, hip-hop, Afrobeats, indie, DnB, jazz, and so much more.

Huge Manchester BBQ Festival primed for Depot Mayfield’s rooftop

26th Jun 2026 4:26pm

Cuisines and traders from across the city and beyond will converge for a rooftop BBQ festival at Depot Mayfield on the August Bank Holiday.

LAB11's new woodland festival Off Grid unveils debut lineup for 2026

16th Jun 2026 3:25pm

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.

The Star & Garter undergoes Manchester City makeover this weekend

21st May 2026 5:07pm

Now known as The Stones & Silva for this bank holiday weekend only, the pop-up pays tribute to the two players who will depart Manchester City this summer.

The Best R&B Music Festivals

13th Aug 2026 10:20am

From huge festivals headlined by legends to smaller fests celebrating the hottest new talent, here are the best R&B festivals. Think festivals think Skiddle.

The Best Folk Music Festivals

21st May 2026 10:12am

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!

The best reggae, dub and ska festivals

29th Jul 2026 10:00am

Looking for the best reggae, dub and ska festivals in 2025? You’re in the right place. Here are the festivals to watch out for.

The Best Hip Hop Festivals

10th Aug 2026 3:23pm

From Carti to Lauryn Hill, here are the best hip-hop festivals in 2026 across the UK, Europe, and beyond.