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.

Get to know... Georgian

14th Apr 2026 3:44pm

One of many new acts carrying the torch for Manchester, Georgian blend wistful, atmospheric sounds with retro influences. Get to know the group ahead of the release of their debut EP Crackled Grounds this summer.

Calvin Harris, Westside Cowboy and more join Bilbao BBK Live's 2026 lineup

10th Mar 2026 3:40pm

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Bilbao BBK Live will also be showcasing the likes of CMAT, Charlotte De Witte, HorsegiirL and more.

The Great Escape adds over 100 names to 2026 lineup

3rd Feb 2026 3:34pm

Peaches will play a spotlight show at Brighton’s Dome Concert Hall, with Lottery Winners and Keo announced as new headliners.

Offline-first: Reclaiming music from the algorithm

27th Jan 2026 12:39pm

Limited physical releases, mailing lists, and word-of-mouth buzz - could opting for an offline-first strategy help artists to reconnect with fans in a more valuable and meaningful way?

Get to know... Holly Head

2nd Feb 2026 9:30am

Armed with raw, politically charged and boundary-pushing tracks, Manchester’s Holly Head are staking their claim as one of the city’s most exciting new acts, set to make serious waves in 2026.

Sound City 2026 announces first wave of artists

27th Nov 2025 2:43pm

Westside Cowboy, Brook Combe, Keyside and The Molotovs have joined the lineup for next year’s Sound City, which returns to Liverpool in May.

Tramlines confirms Wolf Alice, Fatboy Slim, Courteeners, and more for 2026

25th Nov 2025 9:35am

The Sheffield festival also confirmed Kaiser Chiefs, Blossoms, Wet Leg, and more.

The Great Escape expands its 2026 lineup with 26 new acts

13th Nov 2025 4:24pm

The Great Escape completes its ‘FIRST FIFTY’ lineup for 2026, spotlighting emerging talent across multiple genres and confirming a special show from rising Irish trio Kingfishr.

The best emerging artists we saw at The Great Escape

20th May 2025 3:45pm

Emerging artists are all the rage at The Great Escape, here were some of the best we saw at the festival.

5 key takeaways from The Great Escape Festival 2025

19th May 2025 4:12pm

Last week Skiddle were at The Great Escape in Brighton, a key showcase for some of the most exciting new artists around. Here are our thoughts on everything from DJ talents to upcoming Manchester-based artists.

The best new up-and-coming bands in 2025

6th Jan 2025 12:13pm

Here are the best bands that we here at Skiddle think you should be keeping an eye on in 2025

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?