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

28th Jul 2026 10:55am

The best UK festivals in August, covering metal, house, techno, pop, hip-hop, Afrobeats, indie, DnB, jazz, and so much more.

Skiddle's big fat festival guide: Europe edition - July

26th Jun 2026 2:40pm

With a heatwave washing over Europe this July, there’s no better time to get stuck into the extensive array of festivals in Europe this month.

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

23rd Jun 2026 2:02pm

No Glastonbury? No problem. The best UK festivals in July 2026, spanning every size, genre, and vibe.

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!

The Great Escape adds 100+ new artists to 20th Anniversary edition

31st Mar 2026 12:55pm

The Great Escape adds 100+ artists to its 2026 lineup, with Bimini, ARXX, Sassy 009, Do Nothing, PVA, and more joining, plus a new wristband rewards scheme for festivalgoers.

Nia Archives and more join Boardmasters lineup

31st Mar 2026 9:26am

The emotional junglist joins Lily Allen, Fatboy Slim, Pendulum, Kasabian, and more.

The Kooks to headline special 20th anniversary seaside show

5th Mar 2026 1:47pm

Brighton festival The Great Escape are partnering with NME to bring The Kooks to the seaside for a special 20th anniversary show.

Kendal Calling to return in 2026 with headline Biffy Clyro and more

17th Dec 2025 12:30pm

Dropping the names for 2026, including Biffy Clyro, Two Door Cinema Club and more. Check out who else will be gracing the stages at Kendal Calling next year.

Boardmasters reveal first wave of artists for 2026 edition

27th Nov 2025 4:38pm

Fatboy Slim, Kasabian, Loyle Carner, Dizzie Rascal, and more are bound for the Cornish coast next August.

The Kooks announce outdoor gigs in England for 2026

27th Oct 2025 1:32pm

The indie band will hit Northwich, Scarborough, Halifax, and Bristol in June.

Kaiser Chiefs set to celebrate 20 years @ On The Beach 2025

1st Nov 2024 11:43am

Yorkshire indie band Kaiser Chiefs set to headline On The Beach 2025, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their debut album. Closing out the second weekend, this is one to watch out for! Sign up now!

Skiddle Recommends: The best events to attend in July 2024

3rd Jul 2024 4:21pm

All of Skiddle’s biggest and best events in July 2024, all in one place. Grab your tickets in the boxes and make it a month to remember!

Best Record Shops in Birmingham

11th Apr 2025 1:10pm

Join us as we look at the best record shops in Birmingham, including the oldest shop in England and the shop where you can get your vinyl, coffee, cake, and wine fix all under one roof!

The Best Festivals in Lancashire

19th Feb 2025 4:40pm

From huge 80s throwback bashes to multi-genre bonanzas like Highest Point, there are some brill fests in Lancashire. Here are the very best...

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?