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Music Festivals

These reusable waterproof ponchos are designed to help festivalgoers stay prepared for unpredictable summer weather.placeholder image

The £11 festival essential that could save your day if it rains

Waking up and hearing music already drifting across the campsite was voted amongst the favourite moments.placeholder image

Festivalgoers have revealed the moments they look forward to most

Kings of Leon are one of the headliners set to perform at the brand new State Fayre music festival in 2026.placeholder image

Debuting State Fayre festival announces first set of names for 2026

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Kate Nash, Garbage and CMAT are among the new names announced for Bearded Theory 2026, taking place at Catton Park once again in May.placeholder image

Garbage, CMAT, Kate Nash and more announced for Bearded Theory 2026

Jarvis Cocker and Pulp are set to entertain fans at Larmer Tree Gardens next year as one of the first acts announced for End Of The Road 2026.placeholder image

Pulp to perform as part of End Of The Road 2026

Basement Jaxx, The Streets and Bastille are the first set of names confirmed for Alex James' The Big Feastival 2026.placeholder image

Basement Jaxx & The Streets among The Big Feastival 2026's headliners

All Points East have announced that Lorde will be headlining at Victoria Park in 2026, with an impressive array of support acts set to join the New Zealand singer.placeholder image

Lorde the latest headliner announced for All Points East 2026

House superstar Armand Van Helden is the latest name announced for next year's huge summer dance party, Creamfields.placeholder image

Armand Van Helden the latest addition for Creamfields 2026

Forbidden Forest returns in 2026 with a sensational first wave of acts already announced - alongside the impressive Arcadia Spider.placeholder image

Forbidden Forest announces their first wave of acts for 2026 festival

Katy Perry will be one of the first headline acts to perform at the all-new Blenheim Palace Festival next June and July.placeholder image

Blenheim Palace Festival announces first headliners for debut event

Lily Allen will be performing her brand new album in full as one of next year’s Mighty Hoopla headliners.placeholder image

Lily Allen to perform West End Girl in full as at Mighty Hoopla 2026

Looking for your Glastonbury alternative in 2026? Check out our ongoing guide to some of the biggest festivals still taking place, or debuting, in the new year.placeholder image

Your 2026 UK Music Festival guide - what's on instead of Glastonbury?

Richard Ashcroft, Lewis Capaldi and Kasabian are among the first names announced for TRNSMT 2026.placeholder image

Lewis Capaldi and Richard Ashcroft among first names for TRNSMT 2026