Brick Lane institution Cafe 1001 announces first names for 25th birthday weekend

15th Jun 2026 2:24pm

Cafe 1001 celebrates 25 years on Brick Lane this August with Charlie Dark, resident DJs and a weekend-long homecoming party.

Reggae Land expands to three days with Burna Boy set to headline new date

16th Feb 2026 2:02pm

After selling out its 2026 weekend in record time, Reggae Land adds a brand-new Friday date at Milton Keynes National Bowl, with Burna Boy set to open the festival’s first-ever three-day edition.

The best albums of the year 2025

24th Dec 2025 10:09am

Here are the 30 best albums released in 2025.

Skiddle’s most searched for artists of the year 2025

23rd Dec 2025 9:30am

As is usual at this time of year, we’ve combed through our data to reveal the 20 most searched-for artists on Skiddle in 2025. From rising UK stars to certified scene leaders, read on to see who made the cut.

DJ Lag Interview: Southside mixtape, new singles, and the future of Gqom

7th Nov 2025 2:49pm

We chat to South Africa's Gqom king, DJ Lag, about his upcoming mixtape, Southside, how to get into the genre, and what the future holds for Gqom and its collaborators

From Y2K to Barbenheimer: Halloween trends throughout the years

10th Oct 2025 2:12pm

With Halloween on the horizon, we took a look back at the pervading costume trends of the last 25 years.

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 Santa's Grottos in Cambridge this Christmas

18th Nov 2025 3:43pm

Strictly only for those on the Nice list, dive right into the festive spirit with these Cambridge Santas’ grottos - the very best on offer in 2025.

The Funniest Female Comedians in the UK

8th Mar 2026 10:00am

It's International Women's Day! and what better way to celebrate that than by letting you in on all the women in the UK who know how to grab onto your funny bone and unleash snorts of giggles?

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 Santas Grottos in Glasgow this Christmas

18th Nov 2025 4:10pm

He’s checked the list twice, and you’re officially on the Nice list! Here are the best Santas’ grottos in Glasgow where you can claim your gift.

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.

Best Music Festivals in France

11th Feb 2026 12:00pm

Discover the best music festivals in France, from Parisian rock giants and beachside raves to alpine dance takeovers and underground woodland escapes.

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.