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

27th Apr 2026 9:46am

The best UK festivals in May - spanning house, rock, pop, reggae, metal, hip-hop, jazz, DnB, and so much more.

Yttling Jazz expands Illegal Hit & shares new single “Strange” ft Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie

24th Mar 2026 12:06pm

Yttling Jazz expands 2024's Illegal Hit with a deluxe edition, with five new singles including “Strange” featuring Bobby Gillespie, ahead of release this month.

Falling for the drop: The chemistry of why music moves us

12th Feb 2026 3:00pm

From dopamine-fuelled anticipation to oxytocin-driven connection, we explore the chemistry behind music’s emotional power, and why it moves us, bonds us, and stays with us long after the sound fades.

Offline-first: Reclaiming music from the algorithm

27th Jan 2026 12:39pm

Limited physical releases, mailing lists, and word-of-mouth buzz - could opting for an offline-first strategy help artists to reconnect with fans in a more valuable and meaningful way?

Independent Venue Week: great gigs and events across the country

23rd Jan 2026 3:02pm

With IVW just around the corner, check out all the amazing gigs and events across the country for the 2026 celebrations.

The Last Laugh: The best comedy events on Skiddle | January 2026

21st Jan 2026 8:53am

We're back with the Last Laugh, this time for the first edition of 2026, where we showcase the best comedy events on sale on Skiddle in the coming months and into this new year. Check them out below!

Get Out This Christmas: MORE great things to do this festive season

20th Dec 2025 12:25pm

Xmas markets, theatre, raves, live music, family parties, bingo, festive film nights, roller skating, and more - get out this Christmas with these incredible events!

New On Skiddle: Armin van Buuren, DISFUNCTION, Oppidan, and more

15th Dec 2025 9:08am

Oppidan, Armin van Buuren, Symmetrik, Marsolo, Becky Hill, Richard Ashcroft, Fatboy Slim, and more.

The best albums of the year 2025

24th Dec 2025 10:09am

Here are the 30 best albums released in 2025.

From protest to party: the evolution of Pride

1st Jun 2026 1:55pm

From six nights of protest to Britney and cocktails, we traced how Pride has evolved since its inception 56 years ago.

The Best Techno Festivals in Europe

28th Jan 2026 1:29pm

From massive Dutch raves to desert marathons and Malta boat parties, discover the best techno festivals in Europe for 2026. Lineups, locations and vibes included for every techno fan.

The Best Santas Grottos in Nottingham this Christmas

19th Nov 2025 10:37am

Littluns fancy meeting Santa? Here are the best Santas’ grottos in Nottingham this year for those on the Nice list.

The Biggest Music Festivals in the World

24th Mar 2026 12:10pm

Discover the biggest music festivals in the world, from Glastonbury to Tomorrowland. Explore huge lineups, global locations and record-breaking crowds to find your next unforgettable festival experience.

The Best Indie & Alternative Festivals in the UK

20th Feb 2026 3:59pm

Oh, how we long for the temperamental British weather, drinks in hand with the best company imaginable and seeing bands we love at the UK's best indie festivals. Who said the guitar was dead?

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.