Comedy festival to take over Liverpool’s Blackstock Market in September

27th Jul 2026 2:05pm

Hot Water Comedy Club’s festival will see Paul Smith, Jamie Hutchinson, Crissy Rock, Adam Rowe, Tony Carroll, and more perform.

New Belfast bar to open in Cathedral Quarter in time for the Fleadh

27th Jul 2026 1:02pm

Named The Donegal Bar Belfast, the new venue will have three bars, a "huge" beer garden, and live music all day.

Brighton venue future secured with support from Fatboy Slim and more

24th Jul 2026 10:45am

The Pipeline is to become community-owned as part of a £7m initiative backed by DJ Fatboy Slim and Andy Burnham that's been dubbed the "National Trust of music venues".

On The Beach Brighton returns this weekend with Madness, Moby, and The Maccabees

20th Jul 2026 1:44pm

On The Beach returns to Brighton this weekend with Madness, The Maccabees and Moby closing out the 2026 series. Find tickets and the full line-up here.

Manchester beer & food festival set for a three day takeover this weekend

17th Jul 2026 1:14pm

Taking place at Platt Fields Market Garden, the event will run from this Friday to Sunday 19th July.

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.

Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Nottingham

10th Jul 2026 4:36pm

With just a few stages left between England and World Cup glory, here are some of the best places to watch football’s biggest and best tournament in Nottingham.

Rossi. returns to Blackstone Street Warehouse with all day set

9th Jul 2026 3:02pm

One of house music’s favourite artists is returning to the hugely popular Scouse haunt in October - sign up for tickets on Skiddle now.

doof in the park returns in 2027 - sign up now

9th Jul 2026 11:48am

Hannah Laing’s revered Dundee festival will return next year, and you can sign up for Early Bird tickets now.

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.

Liverpool Book Festival returns with Boxpark summer special

1st Jul 2026 4:07pm

The popular Liverpudlian literary event returns with a one day summer event at Boxpark Liverpool on Sunday 2nd August.

South East Asian food and culture festival returning to London in September

29th Jun 2026 3:28pm

The free-to-enter fest boasts street food, cooking classes, dance, DJ sets, comedy, dress parades, a market, and more.

Chorley Flower Show offers fantastic family days out with music, celeb gardeners, and more

29th Jun 2026 11:37am

One of the region's biggest horticultural events offers a weekend of family/kids activities, music, food, drink, celeb gardener talks, competitions, and more from 31st of July to 2nd August.

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.

The Best Funk & Soul Music Festivals

20th Jul 2026 1:30pm

Slap bass or caramel vocal melodies? No matter which floats your boat, you can find the best funk & soul music festivals right here.