It’s that time of year again, when we’re fed up of the cold weather and ready for the summer sunshine and festival season! With UK music festivals kicking off around May and running right through to September 2026, we’ve made a handy UK music festival guide so you know what’s on during the summer of 2026. From fun-filled days out to multiple day festivals, those for music lovers and those who want to experience comedy, arts and even more, there’s something for everyone with family friendly festivals included too! Watch this space for festival updates…
May
Teddy Rocks Festival
When: 1st May – 3rd May
Where: Charisworth Farm, Blandford,Dorset
Tickets and info: https://www.teddyrocks.co.uk
This three day multi-award winning, family-friendly charity festival takes place in Dorset helping to raise money for multiple children’s cancer charities. This year’s line-up is already giving us a blast from the past with supergroup Boyzlife (featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy), S Club 7’s Jon and Jo and non other than The Cheeky Girls, with many more yet to be announced.
The Great Escape
When: 13th – 16th May
Where: Brighton
Line-up TBA
Tickets and info: https://greatescapefestival.com
The Great Escape festival in Brighton is loved by music fans and industry folk alike who love to discover rising stars and the next hottest acts, as well as getting to see some of the current big hitters. Spread across Brighton’s venues there’s something for everyone across all genres.
In It Together Festival
When: 22nd – 24th May
Where: Margam, South Wales
Tickets and info: www.inittogetherfestival.com
Slam Dunk Festival
When: 23rd / 24th May
Where: Hatfield Park, Hatfield / Temple Newsam, Leeds
Tickets and info: https://www.slamdunkfestival.com
Wychwood Festival
When: 29th – 30th May
Where: Cheltenham Racecourse
Tickets and info: https://wychwoodfestival.com
June
Parklife
When: 20th – 21st June
Where: Heaton Park, Manchester
Tickets and info: https://parklife.uk.com
Isle of Wight Festival
When: 18th – 21st June
Where: Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight
Info: https://isleofwightfestival.com
June
Mumford & Sons – BST Hyde Park
When: 4th July
Where: Hyde Park, London
Tickets and info: https://www.bst-hydepark.com/
Pitbull – BST Hyde Park
When: 10th July
Where: Hyde Park, London
Tickets and info: https://www.bst-hydepark.com/
Lewis Capaldi – BST Hyde Park
When: 11th and 12th July
Where: Hyde Park, London
Tickets and info: https://www.bst-hydepark.com/
2000trees Festival
When: 8th – 11th July
Where: Upcote Farm, Cheltenham
Tickets and info: https://2000trees.co.uk/
Latitude Festival
When: 23rd – 27th July
Where: Henham Park, Suffolk
Tickets and info: https://www.latitudefestival.com
Truck Festival
When: 23rd – 26th July
Where: Hill Farm, Oxfordshire
Tickets and info: https://truckfestival.com
Y Not Festival
When: 30th July – 2nd August
Where: Pikehill, Derbyshire
Tickets and info: https://ynotfestival.com
Kendal Calling
When: 30th July – 2nd August
Where: Lowther Deer Park, The Lake District
Tickets and info: https://www.kendalcalling.co.uk/
August
Boardmasters Festival
When: 5th – 9th August
Where: Newquay, Cornwall
Tickets and info: https://www.boardmasters.com
Reading and Leeds Festival
When: 21st – 24th August
Where: Richfield Avenue, Reading and Bramham Park, Leeds
Tickets and info: https://www.readingandleedsfestival.com
