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

26th Mar 2026 10:28am

A new indie festival in Liverpool, Manchester Punk Fest, experimental in Glasgow, indie by the sea, hard dance in Edinburgh, jazz in London, and more.

Skiddle Awards: final day to vote for your favourite clubs, fests, and more!

16th Mar 2026 12:05pm

Your last chance to show love to your favourite events across clubs, festivals, live events, and more.

The best St. Patrick's Day events in the UK

13th Mar 2026 10:04am

Attention all Guinness lovers, St. Patrick's Day is coming. And with so many events across the UK, get stuck into the best St. Patrick's Day events here on Skiddle!

The UK's best outdoor concerts and gigs

2nd Mar 2026 9:22am

The best outdoor gigs in the UK 2026 – castle concerts, park shows and waterfront headliners. Get summer tickets now on Skiddle.

Skiddle awards finalists revealed

13th Feb 2026 5:05pm

Ahead of the long-awaited 25th celebrations taking place this April, Skiddle have revealed the finalists for each category.

January deals: The 10 best food events and offers

12th Jan 2026 7:50am

Kick off the year with January food deals across the UK! From London’s Reggae Brunch to BAaD Glasgow’s six-course celebration of scran, enjoy discounts on everything from pizza, Japanese curry, steak and chips, and more.

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.

The best Santa's grottos in Newcastle this Christmas

24th Nov 2025 4:30pm

Here are the best Santa's grottos in Newcastle this year so you and your bairns can get into the Christmas spirit. 

Where to spend Bonfire Night in Birmingham

28th Oct 2025 12:30pm

Here are some of the best places to see the fireworks in Birmingham this Bonfire Night!

The best Halloween events to attend in Bristol

20th Oct 2025 10:30am

The spooky season is about to resurrect itself, but don't let yourself be caught out and not have something to do! Instead, check out our list of the best Halloween events in Bristol that we're dying to be at!

The Best Santas Grottos in Liverpool this Christmas

5th Nov 2025 4:37pm

Fancy a meet and greet with the big guy this Christmas? Here are the best Santa’s grottos in Liverpool this year.

The best Santa's Grottos in Bristol this Christmas

13th Nov 2025 10:30am

Discover the best Santa’s grottos in Bristol — from caves and trains to mansions and markets. Meet the big man, grab a photo and soak up the magic at these unforgettable Bristol Santa’s grottos.

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.

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 UKs Best House and Techno Festivals

26th Feb 2026 5:35pm

Discover the UK's best house festivals and leading techno festivals, from city-centre weekender events to immersive outdoor showcases. Whether you love deep grooves or hard-hitting beats, these house festivals highlight the best of UK electronic music.