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!

Manchester unites at the AO next month for huge '12-round' tribute night for Ricky Hatton

19th May 2026 3:04pm

Evening 4 Ricky lands at Manchester’s AO Arena on the 7th June with 12 rounds of tributes to Hatton, including live music, boxing legends, comedy and more

Beastie Boys member Mike D drops new debut single, 'Switch Up'

8th May 2026 2:20pm

From teasing music for the last month, the release comes as a well-awaited return.

Wu-Tang Clan, Sade, and more among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees

17th Apr 2026 11:04am

2026 inductees also include Phil Collins, Oasis, Iron Maiden, Queen Latifah, Joy Division/ New Order, and the late Luther Vandross

The best DJs of the 2010s

14th Apr 2026 4:54pm

From EDM icons to underground selectors, explore the best DJs of the 2010s. This guide to 2010s DJs covers the artists who shaped dance music across festivals, clubs and global scenes.

New On Skiddle: East End Dubs, Enter Shikari, Chicane and more

13th Apr 2026 9:00am

Among the new events on Skiddle this week are a daytime clubbing event in Chester, two evenings of Balearic anthems in Glasgow and Norwich, and an album launch show in London.

LIDO Festival cancels two shows and reschedules Maribou State performance

9th Apr 2026 4:51pm

In an effort to protect its East London Victoria Park setting, LIDO has cancelled shows from CMAT and Bombay Bicycle Club, rescheduling its Maribou State performance from June to late August.

New On Skiddle: Festivals, Fanzones and Cathedrals

30th Mar 2026 9:21am

This week’s New On Skiddle features cathedral gigs from B*Witched & Scouting For Girls, a pair of Warehouse Project events at Depot Mayfield & Amber’s, World Cup fanzones, and a Bristolian dance festival.

SNL UK announce Wet Leg and Wolf Alice as performers for debut shows

17th Mar 2026 1:59pm

The UK’s version of Saturday Night Live will premiere on Sky on Saturday 21st March.

Get to know... Spanish Horses

17th Mar 2026 9:28am

Paris-born and now rooted in London’s prolific Windmill scene, Spanish Horses blend ‘70s New York influences with restless live energy. Fresh off a UK tour and new single “Raindance”, the five-piece are gearing up for a big year ahead.

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 Country Music Festivals

6th May 2026 4:02pm

Tractors, beers, cowboy hats, and the jangling of country music coming through the speakers. These are the best country festivals... Think festivals think Skiddle

The Biggest Music Festivals in the World

24th Mar 2026 12:10pm

Discover the biggest music festivals in the world, from Glastonbury to Tomorrowland. Explore huge lineups, global locations and record-breaking crowds to find your next unforgettable festival experience.

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.

The Best Family Friendly Festivals

29th Apr 2026 4:41pm

Ready to show the littluns a place where the thrills never end? Here are the best child-friendly festivals in 2024.