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.

Courteeners share new single Plus One Forever ahead of greatest hits album

8th Jul 2026 3:24pm

The Manchester indie favourites have unveiled another new track ahead of their first greatest hits album, as they prepare to celebrate two decades together with a run of UK live dates.

The 15 best Easter bank holiday weekend events in London

2nd Apr 2026 1:39pm

Find the Easter bank holiday events in London, including the best Easter raves and Easter family events in the capital, below!

New On Skiddle: Festivals, Fanzones and Cathedrals

30th Mar 2026 9:21am

This week’s New On Skiddle features cathedral gigs from B*Witched & Scouting For Girls, a pair of Warehouse Project events at Depot Mayfield & Amber’s, World Cup fanzones, and a Bristolian dance festival.

Skiddle 25th lineup revealed

24th Mar 2026 5:00pm

With just over a month until Skiddle's 25th celebrations, check out who'll be joining us at our big birthday celebrations. Read more down below!

Skiddle founders look back on 25 years as big anniversary party nears

24th Mar 2026 3:27pm

Ben Sebborn and Richard Dyer - the bigwigs at Skiddle - discuss the history of their now 25-year-old ticketing platform in an interview with StandOut Magazine, ahead of birthday celebrations in Blackpool next month.

Hospital Records to celebrate 30 years with 4,000 capacity day festival

20th Mar 2026 10:05am

The announcement comes as Hospitality’s wider 30th anniversary programme, alongside Hospitality On The Beach in Croatia and Hospital30 On The Harbour in Bristol.

IWD2026: empowering stories, challenges faced, and solidarity

6th Mar 2026 4:30pm

Celebrate IWD2026 with Skiddle by listening to some of the voices of women in the music industry. Sharing their stories, experiences, and exploring what it means as a woman to work in the music industry today. Read more down below.

Skiddle nominated for Ticketing Business of the Year Award

24th Feb 2026 11:32am

Finalists for the 2026 Ticketing Business Awards in Manchester we’re announced today, with Skiddle up for the big one - the Ticketing Business of the Year Award.

Here’s why you need to be at this year's Night Time Economy Summit in Liverpool

4th Feb 2026 9:20am

The summit will bring big names, insider knowledge and future-shaping conversations to the city. DJs, promoters and nightlife lovers - this is one you don’t want to miss.

25 best January deals: gigs, raves, foodie events, comedy and more

21st Jan 2026 4:45pm

The best deals on Jan events, including raves, gigs, brunches, comedy, and more across the UK.

The Funniest Female Comedians in the UK

8th Mar 2026 10:00am

It's International Women's Day! and what better way to celebrate that than by letting you in on all the women in the UK who know how to grab onto your funny bone and unleash snorts of giggles?

The Best Beach Festivals

16th Jun 2026 5:30pm

Sun, sand, and slapping tunes. Check out these unreal beach festivals that’ll leave you dying to hop on the next flight.

The Best Punk, Rock and Metal Festivals

28th May 2026 4:05pm

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.

The Best Family Friendly Festivals

29th Apr 2026 4:41pm

Ready to show the littluns a place where the thrills never end? Here are the best child-friendly festivals in 2026.