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.

New On Skiddle: Overmono, Craig David, Tiësto, and more

9th Mar 2026 10:00am

Bank Holidays, open-air summer shows, and cracking indie lineups are among this week’s newest events on Skiddle.

The best DJs of the 2000s

18th Feb 2026 3:44pm

From Tiësto and Paul van Dyk to Andy C, Slimzee and Carl Cox, these are the DJs who defined the 2000s. Explore the trance, house, drum & bass, UKG, grime, dubstep and techno legends who shaped the decade.

BBC Radio 6 Music Festival heads to Greater Manchester’s grassroots venues for 2026

10th Feb 2026 9:50am

BBC Radio 6 Music Festival returns in March 2026, taking over grassroots venues across Greater Manchester with Bloc Party, Courtney Barnett, Yard Act and more.

DJO, Sienna Spiro and Erin LeCount to join Lorde at All Points East 2026

5th Feb 2026 4:47pm

The festival continues to level up its 2026 lineup, adding fresh names to an already stacked programme featuring superstar headliners including Lorde, Deftones, Tyler, The Creator and Twenty One Pilots.

Barbican unveils Spring 2026 Programme spanning art, music, theatre and craft

6th Jan 2026 11:11am

Barbican reveals its Spring 2026 programme, featuring Colombian artists, Icelandic music, uniquely set theatre and films celebrating global craft traditions.

The best albums of the year 2025

24th Dec 2025 10:09am

Here are the 30 best albums released in 2025.

Liverpool’s On The Waterfront reveals all 2026 headliners

6th Feb 2026 2:14pm

Paul Weller, Red Rum Club, and Cream Classical join Snow Patrol as headliners for the outdoor summer shows.

MOBO announces Manchester as host city for 2026 awards

15th Sep 2025 2:53pm

The award show will be held at Co-Op Live in March 2026.​

Leeds' Roundhay Park to host new festival

12th Sep 2025 4:06pm

A new festival heads to Leeds in 2026.

Beyond nostalgia: what the return of Oasis and Britpop tells us about 2025

24th Sep 2025 12:00pm

Britpop’s defining act is back, along with a revival of ’90s culture. Discover how it taps into our shared longing for connection and the comfort of simpler, more certain times.

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.

The Best Music Festivals in Wales

28th Jul 2025 12:00pm

Festival season is comin' up! Check out these amazing Welsh music festivals we're buzzing to get to.

The Best Music Festivals in Malta

11th Mar 2026 4:52pm

Malta festivals deliver sunshine, stunning venues and huge lineups across house, techno, trance and drum & bass. Discover the best music festivals in Malta in 2026 and plan your next festival getaway.

The best Halloween events to attend in Leeds

15th Oct 2025 3:01pm

Whether you’re out with your tiny terrors or chasing hair-raising rave experiences, Leeds has you covered this Halloween. Sink your fangs into our top picks of events happening across Yorkshire’s capital this October.