Mood II Swing make long-awaited Manchester return for Live From The Grill

12th Aug 2026 2:38pm

After almost a decade away, the influential New York dance duo heads back to Manchester this August, to perform at Depot Mayfield's Live From The Grill Bank Holiday special.

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

26th Aug 2026 12:53pm

Emo, soul, indie, DnB, punk, dance, pop, metal, house, jazz, psytrance, UKG, and more - fest season isn't over yet! Here are the best September festivals in the UK.

Digbeth music venues face uncertain future under new rail plans

5th Aug 2026 1:52pm

Some of Digbeth's best-known music and nightlife venues face an uncertain future as major rail plans take shape, prompting calls to protect the area's independent cultural scene.

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

27th Jul 2026 2:00pm

Now that we're really in the thick of summer, it's time to dive into what European festivals this month has to offer. And what better way than with Skiddle's big fat festival guide? Check it out now!

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 Fringe at Tramlines reveals Devonshire Green line-up for 2026

17th Jun 2026 9:54am

Hundreds of free performances will take over Sheffield city centre this July, with DJs, brass bands, reggae acts, folk artists and community groups set to soundtrack one of the city’s biggest weekends of live music.

The best beer gardens in Birmingham

9th Jun 2026 3:15pm

Looking for the best beer gardens in Birmingham? From Digbeth favourites and canalside pubs to historic boozers and craft beer taprooms, these Birmingham beer gardens are perfect for sunny days.

Hard, fast and unapologetic: this is hardcore, with DJ Rebekah

20th Aug 2026 6:30pm

The hakken, shaved heads, the hard techno boom, uptempo drama, “f*ck you” energy, and where we go from here. DJ Rebekah chats to us about hardcore.

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

27th May 2026 9:39am

The best UK festivals in June, covering indie, pop, house, techno, DnB, country, metal, hardcore, disco, psytrance, and so much more. Skiddle's Big Fat Fest Guide is back!

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.

The Best R&B Music Festivals

13th Aug 2026 10:20am

From huge festivals headlined by legends to smaller fests celebrating the hottest new talent, here are the best R&B festivals. Think festivals think Skiddle.

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 Beach Festivals

16th Jun 2026 5:30pm

Sun, sand, and slapping tunes. Check out these unreal beach festivals that’ll leave you dying to hop on the next flight.

The best reggae, dub and ska festivals

29th Jul 2026 10:00am

Looking for the best reggae, dub and ska festivals in 2025? You’re in the right place. Here are the festivals to watch out for.

The Best Hip Hop Festivals

10th Aug 2026 3:23pm

From Carti to Lauryn Hill, here are the best hip-hop festivals in 2026 across the UK, Europe, and beyond.