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!

New On Skiddle: PAWSA, Friction, Bugged Out, 90s Baby, and more

27th Oct 2025 9:01am

Events featuring Friction, PAWSA, Madness, Basshunter, Paul Elstak, DJ Spoony, Dream Frequency, Livin Joy ft. Luzahnn, QFX, and more.

Brit Fest unveils an eclectic 2026 lineup

17th Oct 2025 3:51pm

ABC, Happy Mondays, Peter Hook & The Light, and Jason Donovan are among the names on the bill for the Altrincham festival.

Boogietown Festival announces its return for 2025

9th Oct 2024 9:19am

Next year’s edition will take place on Saturday 12th July at Apps Court in Surrey, where four stages and 20,000 people come together for a glorious day of music.

Boogietown Festival announces full 2024 lineup

28th Feb 2024 9:00am

Boy George & Culture Club, Soul II Soul, Wet Wet Wet, Heather Small, Roger Sanchez, KC and The Sunshine Band, and many more are coming to Boogietown in September.

2023 Grammy nominations: The nominees in pop, rock, and more

17th Nov 2022 2:11pm

The Grammy’s released their list of nominations for next year's awards. Here are some of the nominees from the more popular categories.

Highest Point Festival checklist: What to bring to have a great time

8th Apr 2022 12:20pm

With Highest Point just around the corner, it’s time we started prepping! Here are a few things to bring to the fest to ensure an unreal time.

The Best Music Festivals in Madrid

3rd Feb 2023 11:00am

Sick of the soggy clothes, wet sleeping bags, and cloudy skies at festivals? We feel you. Check out these brilliant sun-drenched festivals in Madrid.

The Best Music Festivals in Barcelona

31st Jan 2025 5:20pm

Ready for festival season but not ready for the mud and the rain? We've got you. Here are the best Barcelona music festivals, where the sun shines all day long.

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?

Jaguar Skills interview: Full On Mask Hysteria

20th Oct 2016 2:37pm

Jaguar Skills spoke to Marko Kutlesa about the personality associated with his trademark mask, his interest in movie soundtracks and an important formative clubbing experience in fabric.

manchester psych fest review

18th May 2016 10:58am

Henry Lewis moves between Aatma and Night and Day Cafe for the city's annual exhibition of trippy sounds.

Festival review: Beacons 2012

28th Aug 2012 2:32pm

Following its cancellation in 2011 due to floods, Beacons Fest wasn't going to let anything get in the way this time round. Will Orchard reports on a young festival with a defiant spirit and truly cutting-edge line up.

The A-Z of Festival Essentials

21st Aug 2025 2:16pm

Wondering what to take to a festival? From booze to baby wipes, here are the festival essentials you need to come out the other side in one piece this festival season.