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

27th Apr 2026 9:46am

The best UK festivals in May - spanning house, rock, pop, reggae, metal, hip-hop, jazz, DnB, and so much more.

Wallis' quest for new sounds and new horizons

13th Apr 2026 10:54am

We spoke to Wallis about the constant evolution of her sound, moving to Lisbon, embracing the weirder side of techno and more.

Rio Tashan talks new brand Expressions, Randall, and the gig-ification of rave

6th Feb 2026 2:10pm

We caught up with Rio Tashan ahead of the launch of his new brand Expressions to talk about its exploration-first ethos, upcoming tour, the influence of his late father, and the importance of brand over artist.

The best new and upcoming bands in 2026

7th Jan 2026 3:55pm

Here are the best bands that we here at Skiddle think you should be keeping an eye on in 2026

The First: Damnation Festival

3rd Nov 2025 11:56am

Since 2005, Damnation has championed metal’s niche corners, growing into the world’s largest indoor metal festival. We chatted with festival founder Gavin McInally to look back at that very first edition.

Behind the Beats: exploring the phenomenon of sampling

6th Oct 2025 12:00pm

Diving into the impact of sampling in the music industry and the hidden gems in sampled songs.

The best bands of the '90s

27th Aug 2025 9:55am

Explore the best bands of the '90s – from Britpop and grunge to pop and rave anthems. Relive the golden decade of music with the icons who defined it, from Oasis to TLC, Nirvana, Daft Punk and beyond.

The Best Christmas Markets in the UK

11th Dec 2024 9:00am

As the market stalls spring up on city streets, we take a look at the best Christmas markets the UK has to offer.

The Last Laugh: The best comedy events on Skiddle

8th Aug 2023 12:35pm

We are back once again with the August edition of Last Laugh, where we look at all the best comedy events on Skiddle in the coming weeks and months; check them out below!

Live Review: Peter Doherty at the Ritz: a beautifully chaotic hot mess

20th Jul 2023 11:25am

Here are our thoughts on Peter Doherty’s rescheduled Manchester gig at the Ritz.

Essential Listening: The best new music releases in July 2023

17th Jul 2023 4:25pm

Discover the best new music of July 2023 here with weekly updated playlists for house & techno, DnB & jungle, indie & alternative, and hip-hop & jazz.

The Last Laugh: The best comedy events on Skiddle

8th Jun 2023 3:12pm

We are back with Last Laugh for June, where we look at all the best comedy events on Skiddle in the coming weeks and months; check them out below!

Event review: TNT Extreme Wrestling presents Effy’s Big Gay Brunch in Liverpool

16th May 2024 1:02pm

Here are our thoughts on Effy’s Big Gay Brunch (presented by TNT Extreme Wrestling) in Liverpool's Hangar 34.

The Best Music Festivals in Prague and the Czech Republic

20th May 2024 12:45pm

Drum and bass, jazz, techno, indie, pop, and more - music festivals in Prague and the Czech Republic have it all. Check out the very best the country has to offer here.

The Best Clubs in London

2nd Jan 2026 12:44pm

From legendary institutions to intimate underground spaces, this guide rounds up the best nightclubs in London. Expect huge sound systems, diverse line-ups, day parties, queer nights and dancefloors that keep the city moving all weekend.