Liverpool's River of Light festival details confirmed

17th Sep 2026 10:39am

Returning for its ninth year, River of Light will be back this October with immersive and interactive art across the Liverpool City Centre

Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ and arts festival Homotopia has confirmed its 2026 details

14th Sep 2026 12:59pm

Across the Liverpool City Region, queer talent, events and communities will be coming together across the six weeks, beginning from October 17

House brand Love to be… unveils packed winter schedule

25th Aug 2026 4:48pm

Kicking off with the Love to be… Festival in Harrogate and its afterparty in September, the house brand continues on with shows in Sheffield, Liverpool, Birmingham and Brighton.

22 Irish promoters secure backing from Skiddle's 2026 Promoter Fund

24th Aug 2026 4:40pm

Skiddle reveals the winning promoters from their 2026 Promoter Fund in the Republic of Ireland.

CMAT to step away from live performances in 2027

17th Jul 2026 12:15pm

The 2027 hiatus will also include CMAT taking a break from recording new music in 2027.

Diaspora Calling! Festival unveils full lineup for UK debut

26th Jun 2026 12:38pm

Hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Erykah Badu and more, the stacked festival makes its UK debut at Milton Keynes National Bowl in August.

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.

Carl Cox awarded OBE for services to music

16th Jun 2026 12:39pm

Carl Cox has been awarded an OBE for services to music, recognising more than four decades spent shaping electronic music and club culture worldwide.

Glastonbury: The Movie to make restored return for 30th anniversary

12th Jun 2026 12:15pm

The film will be screened across the UK from Friday 26th June.

Hard, fast and unapologetic: this is hardcore, with DJ Rebekah

27th Aug 2026 6:30pm

The hakken, shaved heads, the hard techno boom, uptempo drama, “f*ck you” energy, and where we go from here. DJ Rebekah chats to us about hardcore.

Good Times Live celebrates biggest festival edition yet after record crowds

28th May 2026 10:04am

More than 32,000 people attended the six-day event, with Madness, Jessie J, Emeli Sandé and more helping to deliver the festival's biggest instalment to date.

The Best Desert Festivals

29th Jun 2026 10:25am

Ever wanted to leave the world behind, go out in the middle of nowhere, and enjoy some tunes as a free spirit? We’ve got just the thing for you! Here are the best desert festivals in 2026.

The best foods to take to a festival

5th Aug 2026 2:12pm

Beans, crisps, and a good ol' Pot Noodle. Here are the best foods to take to a music festival.

The best forest festivals

29th May 2026 11:30am

Think festivals think Skiddle. For those who enjoy soundsystems nestled within luscious woodland, these forest festivals should do the trick.

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.