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

23rd Jun 2026 2:02pm

No Glastonbury? No problem. The best UK festivals in July 2026, spanning every size, genre, and vibe.

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.

From East London pubs to stadium crowds: Queer Line Dance Club joins CMAT in Cork

15th Jun 2026 4:53pm

The East London collective will introduce queer line dancing to Ireland for the first time as they support CMAT at Virgin Media Park.

The best beer gardens in Manchester

18th Jun 2026 12:24pm

When Manchester (finally) gets some sunshine, the whole city heads outdoors for a pint. Here are the best beer gardens in Manchester so you can grab a spot in the sun.

Creatures Comedy Festival 2026: lineups, venues and what’s new

9th Jun 2026 3:25pm

Returning to the 'Worker Bee' city for its third instalment, read more about this year's mixture of international and local names, as well as the introduction of festival passes.

A 1,700-piece archive of British rave history could sell for up to £80,000 this month

1st Jun 2026 3:36pm

Containing cards from Shoom, The Haçienda, Ministry of Sound and more, this huge rave membership card archive from Rob Ford is heading to auction via Bonhams this month.

Minute silences to be held in Manchester for ninth anniversary of terror attack

22nd May 2026 11:00am

Set to be held today at t noon and again at 10:31 pm, the exact time the bomb was detonated.

The best beer gardens in Bristol

21st May 2026 10:38am

From floating pubs to rooftop terraces, discover the best beer gardens in Bristol. These Bristol beer gardens are perfect for sunny pints, cocktails, DJs and laid-back afternoons.

Return to Gouryella: Rediscovering the roots of Ibiza

20th May 2026 7:54am

A movement is taking hold across the White Isle as clubs and promoters attempt to restore authenticity to the dancefloor experience, championing presence and musical journeys over digital distraction and spectacle.

Manchester unites at the AO next month for huge '12-round' tribute night for Ricky Hatton

19th May 2026 3:04pm

Evening 4 Ricky lands at Manchester’s AO Arena on the 7th June with 12 rounds of tributes to Hatton, including live music, boxing legends, comedy and more

London nightclub Lost to evacuate from current venue this month

8th May 2026 3:50pm

The highly secretive club is set to continue in a new venue.

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

28th Apr 2026 12:30pm

Enjoy this helping hand with a mass of European festivals to make the most of May. From house to techno, pop to rock, check out Skiddle's Big Fat Festival Guide European edition for May!

The best DJs of the 2010s

14th Apr 2026 4:54pm

From EDM icons to underground selectors, explore the best DJs of the 2010s. This guide to 2010s DJs covers the artists who shaped dance music across festivals, clubs and global scenes.

Record Store Day 2026: Hundreds of UK events, live sets and exclusives announced

14th Apr 2026 11:29am

Record Store Day returns April 18 with 300+ UK in-store events, exclusive vinyl drops and live sets, plus a BBC 6 Music broadcast in Glasgow.

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.