Manchester festival Beyond The Music opens artist applications for 2026

4th Jun 2026 8:56am

You can apply to perform at Salford’s Media City festival, which goes down in October, now.

Skiddle's big fat festival guide: Europe edition - June

26th May 2026 5:30pm

Sun, sea, and absolutely no suspicious parents? Sign us up, and even better, paired with some of the best festivals across Europe. Spanning across all genres, read more below!

The best beer gardens in Sheffield

22nd May 2026 2:13pm

From industrial courtyards to riverside pints and craft beer hotspots, discover the best beer gardens in Sheffield for sunny sessions, late nights and laid-back afternoons.

Best places to watch the World Cup 2026 in London

22nd May 2026 11:23am

Looking for where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in London? Discover the best fan zones & England screenings across the capital below.

Fliptrix Interview: From Coldharbour Lane to an off-grid Portuguese farm

15th May 2026 4:18pm

We caught up with the rapper and High Focus Records founder to talk about his album ‘Elevation’ and upcoming tour, his Peruvian pilgrimage and living off-grid in the Portuguese mountains.

Beastie Boys icon Mike D announces first-ever UK and European solo shows

13th May 2026 10:38am

Fresh from dropping debut solo single ‘Switch Up’, Mike D is swapping huge stages for intimate venues as the hip-hop icon gears up for a rare run of live summer dates across Europe.

Get to know... Idioteque

12th May 2026 4:11pm

London collective Idioteque discuss genre-blurring sounds, immersive live shows, emotional storytelling, and the future of downtempo music ahead of new material coming later this year.

The best bands of the 1960s

6th May 2026 4:08pm

From The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to The Supremes, Pink Floyd and The Stooges, explore the best bands of the 1960s and how rock, soul, folk, psychedelia and blues rock changed music for future generations.

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.

Funkademia brings live band, DJs to Manchester this weekend - and it's free!

20th Apr 2026 11:52am

A full live band and DJs performing hip-hop, soul, funk, and disco classics, Funkademia Allstars comes to New Century Kitchen on Saturday - and entry is free!

The best DJs of all time

21st Apr 2026 4:16pm

From Daft Punk to DJ EZ, we explore some of the best DJs of all time, celebrating pioneers, innovators and modern icons who have shaped dance music and club culture across the globe.

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 Country Music Festivals

6th May 2026 4:02pm

Tractors, beers, cowboy hats, and the jangling of country music coming through the speakers. These are the best country festivals... Think festivals think Skiddle

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 2024.