Best Festivals Still to Come in 2026: UK Festival Guide
Updated August 2026. Festival season isn’t over yet. From weekend camping festivals to one-day outdoor shows and winter festival breaks, there’s still plenty of live music to come before the year is out.
Whether you’re planning one last festival weekend or just looking for a standout day out, we’ve rounded up some of the biggest events still on sale for the rest of 2026, including rock, indie, pop, folk, jazz, family festivals and more.
In this guide, you’ll find:
- The biggest UK festivals still to come in 2026
- One-day, weekend and multi-day events, plus outdoor concert series
- A first look at festivals already announced for 2027
- Tips on booking early and planning ahead
UK Festivals Still to Book in 2026
Happening Soon
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The next couple of weeks are packed — here’s what’s on sale and happening soonest.
Britpop & Indie
August 2026 Chester House Estate, Wellingborough
Line-up: The Charlatans, Boyzlife, Embrace & more
Set within the historic grounds of Chester House Estate on the banks of the River Nene, Roseshire Festival pairs a nostalgia-heavy line-up of Britpop and indie names with local food and family-friendly activities for a relaxed festival weekend.
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GLASGOW
BIG CITY 2026
Super Furry Animals, Spiritualized & more
Saturday 29th August 2026 — Queen's Park Recreation Ground
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MULTIPLE UK DATES
ACIDFEST
Thee Lucifer Sams, The Dead Zoo & more
August 2026 &mdash Multiple UK dates
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The Rest of 2026
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Beyond the next couple of weeks, there’s still a strong run of festivals to book across September, October and November.
HEAVY METAL
Saturday 5th September 2026 Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Line-up: ten56., The Hara, Raised By Owls & more
Mangata Festival is a multi-venue, one-day festival taking place across Nottingham City Centre. 40 bands, five stages and one day of heavy music
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Hard Rock & Heavy Metal
November 2026 Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Porthcawl
Line-up: Magnum, Geoff Tate, Ricky Warwick and the Fighting Hearts & more
Planet Rockstock combines a packed indoor festival bill with the communal feel of a seaside holiday park, making it one of the UK’s most distinctive winter rock weekends.
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Genre-Spanning
September 2026 Reading Abbey Ruins, Reading
Line-up: Joshua Idehen, Antony Szmierek, Nubiyan Twist & more
Set across two clash-free stages in the spectacular 900-year-old Reading Abbey Ruins, Down At The Abbey pairs a genre-spanning line-up with family-friendly activities, local food and drink, and one of the UK’s most distinctive festival settings.
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Hardcore & Metal
Saturday 5th September 2026 Various Liverpool Venues
Line-up: Stick To Your Guns, Pest Control & more
No Play is an independent underground heavy music festival in Liverpool, providing no-barrier shows across four venues in the city.
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ALTERNATIVE, INDIE & EXPERIMENTAL SOUNDS
October 2026 Various Brighton Venues
Line-up: Fat Dog, Mike D, SQUID & more
Mutations is a cutting-edge music festival held in Brighton, celebrating alternative, indie, and experimental sounds, known for its eclectic line-up.
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MUSIC, ARTS & CULTURE
Sunday 25th October 2026 Various Nottingham Venues
Line-up: UFO Orchestra, Queer Hustle, Step N Groove & more
Hockley Hustle is a vibrant, one-day festival of music, arts and culture held in Nottingham that raises money for local charities.
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Looking Ahead to 2027
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Some of the UK’s biggest festivals have already confirmed their return for 2027 — here’s a first look at what’s on sale for next year.
MULTI-GENRE & FAMILY FESTIVAL
2027 dates TBC Belladrum Estate, Inverness
The Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, affectionately known as "Bella," is a beloved music and arts festival held annually on the scenic Belladrum Estate near Inverness, Scotland..
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ROCK & METAL
May 2027 Lincolnshire Showground
Line-up: These Wicked Rivers, Crashdiet, Absolva & more
Call of the Wild is a rock and metal festival held in Lincolnshire, offering a weekend packed with high-energy performances from both emerging and established acts in the hard rock and heavy metal scenes.
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TRIBUTES
May 2027 Turnpost Farm, Leicestershire
Glastonbudget is more Than Just a Tribute Festival Since its inception in 2005, Glastonbudget has evolved into a festival for serious music lovers. It’s not just about paying tribute; it’s about celebrating music authentically.
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FAMILY FESTIVAL
AUGUST 2027 Thoresby Park, Nottingham
Line-up: Phats & Small, n-trance, Noasis & more
Gloworm Festival is the UK’s best family festival, designed especially for young families and children aged 0–13. Gloworm brings together the magic of live music, interactive performances, inspiring workshops, outdoor adventures, and spectacular light displays in a safe, vibrant and immersive setting.
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Prefer something smaller and more intimate? Our guide to the UK’s best intimate venues rounds up grassroots festivals and up-close gigs worth catching too.
Need to Know — Festivals in 2026
- When do festival tickets usually sell out?
Sell-out times vary by event, but major festivals and limited-capacity shows often see strong demand when tickets first go on sale. Booking early is usually the safest way to secure tickets.
- How do festival line-ups typically roll out?
Most festivals announce artists in stages, with headliners revealed first and more names added later. Line-ups often continue to build after tickets go on sale.
- Should I book a one-day ticket or a weekend pass?
One-day tickets are ideal if you want to see specific artists, while weekend passes offer the full festival experience. The best option depends on how many days you want to attend and what you want to get out of the event.
- What’s the difference between a festival and an outdoor concert series?
Festivals usually run over multiple days with large line-ups and multiple stages. Outdoor concert series are typically single-day events featuring one headlining act and supporting artists.
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