Past Festivals (Between Editions), UK

Festival Calendar UK

Overview

Explore an archive of past festivals that are awaiting updates — ideal for researching previous lineups, checking websites and socials, or planning your next festival adventure.

For permanently discontinued festivals, please visit the dedicated Discontinued Festivals page.

Festival List (by date)

April, 2026

Terminal V
This festival is past.

18 - 19 April, 2026

Strictly over 18s only, Terminal V is Scotland's largest electronic music festival. This two-day immersive event features an incredible gathering of techno and underground house music's elite.
Scotland
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Music
Outer Town Festival
This festival is past.

11 April, 2026

An independent, multi-venue music festival rooted in Bristol’s underground punk, indie, and alternative scenes, bringing live music into local venues with a strong sense of community and participation.
South West
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Music

Community & Culture

March, 2026

Manchester Film Festival
This festival is past.

19 - 29 March, 2026

An independent film festival in Manchester showcasing UK and international cinema through screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and industry events across the city.
North West
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Arts & Literature
Manchester Folk Festival
This festival is past.

19 - 21 March, 2026

A curated multi-venue folk festival in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, bringing together traditional and contemporary folk artists across intimate city venues.
North West
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Music
Borderlines Film Festival
This festival is past.

6 - 21 March, 2026

A multi-venue rural film festival presenting international and British cinema across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Malvern and the Welsh Borders.
West Midlands
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Arts & Literature

February, 2026

Faversham Literary Festival
This festival is past.

20 February - 1 March, 2026

A vibrant literary festival featuring authors, poets, and thinkers across fiction, non-fiction, and spoken word. Enjoy diverse events in Faversham's historic town center.
South East
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Arts & Literature
Norwich Science Festival
This festival is past.

14 - 21 February, 2026

A city-wide science festival offering hands-on exhibits, talks, shows, and family-friendly events across multiple venues in Norwich.
East Of England
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Eco & Science
Birmingham Light Festival
This festival is past.

12 - 15 February, 2026

A city-centre light festival in Birmingham presenting illuminated artworks, installations, and events across outdoor locations and venues, with a mix of free and ticketed experiences.
West Midlands
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Arts & Literature

Community & Culture
Stage4Beverley Festival
This festival is past.

8 - 15 February, 2026

A multi-venue winter music festival in Beverley featuring live music, spoken word, and performance across the town.
Yorkshire & The Humber
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Music

Community & Culture
InCider Festival
This festival is past.

6 - 8 February, 2026

Live music, entertainment, and half-board accommodation for a unique winter escape by the Sand Bay shoreline. Enjoy festival fun and cider cheer indoors.
South West
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Music

Food & Drink
Leicester Comedy Festival
This festival is past.

4 - 22 February, 2026

Featuring over 700 shows, free performances, and workshops across 81 venues, this vibrant event celebrates top comedic talent, community spirit, and diverse entertainment.
East Midlands
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Community & Culture

Arts & Literature
Imbolc International Music Festival
This festival is past.

1 - 7 February, 2026

Featuring world-class artists and emerging performers, Imbolc Festival offers a rich cultural programme of concerts, workshops, and traditional music sessions across Derry’s cultural venues.
Northern Ireland
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Music

Community & Culture
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January, 2026

London Short Film Festival
This festival is past.

23 January - 1 February, 2026

A BAFTA and BIFA qualifying festival showcasing bold independent films, live events and panels. LSFF champions diversity and emerging talent across a ten-day celebration of cinema.
London
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Arts & Literature

November, 2025

Terminal V Halloween
This festival is past.

1 November, 2025

Strictly over 18s only, a halloween themed immersive event features an incredible gathering of techno and underground house music's elite.
Scotland
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Music

October, 2025

Scottish International Storytelling Festival
This festival is past.

22 October - 1 November, 2025

Immerse yourself in global narratives and Scotland's storytelling traditions with storytellers, musicians, workshops, and family events.
Scotland
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Arts & Literature

Community & Culture
North East International Film Festival
This festival is past.

20 – 26 October, 2025

A celebration of cinematic excellence, showcasing a diverse range of films from around the globe and offering a platform for both emerging and established filmmakers to share their visions.
North East
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Arts & Literature
New Scientist Live Festival
This festival is past.

18 - 20 October, 2025

Brings cutting-edge science and technology to life with thought-provoking talks, hands-on activities, and exhibits across four stages at ExCeL London.
London
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Eco & Science
Tulleys Shocktober Fest
This festival is past.

3 October - 1 November, 2025

Europe's largest scream park, features ten haunted attractions, live performances, and a spine-tingling atmosphere, making it a must-visit Halloween destination for thrill-seekers.
South East
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Adventure & Sports

Food & Drink

September, 2025

Boundary Brighton Festival
This festival is past.

27 September, 2025

Brighton's largest electronic dance music event, set across six stages attendees enjoy music, funfair, and local food. 18+ only, with student tickets available.
South East
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Music
How The Light Gets In Festival (London)
This festival is past.

20 - 21 September, 2025

The world’s largest philosophy and music festival, featuring debates, talks, and performances by leading thinkers and award-winning artists at Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath.
London
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Arts & Literature

Community & Culture
Nene Valley Rock Festival
This festival is past.

4 - 7 September, 2025

Nene Valley Rock Festival offers a diverse line-up of classic rock, progressive rock, and blues at Grimsthorpe Castle, with three covered stages and on-site camping options.
East Midlands
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Music

August, 2025

Greenwich + Docklands International Festival
This festival is past.

22 August - 6 September, 2025

A celebrated outdoor theatre and performance festival bringing free large-scale productions, dance, and art installations to iconic public spaces across London.
London
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Arts & Literature

Community & Culture
Hardwick Festival
This festival is past.

15 - 17 August, 2025

Pause for 2026. Celebrating the spirit of the North East with a dynamic fusion of music genres, arts, and culinary delights, set within the picturesque grounds of Hardwick Hall.
North East
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Music

Community & Culture

June, 2025

Stealing Thunder Festival
This festival is past.

20 - 22 June, 2025

PAUSE for 2026: A storytelling festival in the Lake District, featuring myths, folktales, live music, workshops, and Scandinavian Midsummer celebrations in a stunning natural setting.
North West
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Arts & Literature

Community & Culture

September, 2024

Into The Trees Festival
This festival is past.

6 - 8 September, 2024

PAUSE FOR 2025. Into The Trees Festival is a family-friendly event in Ashdown Forest, offering nature-based activities, workshops, and performances, designed to reconnect attendees with the outdoors in a beautiful woodland setting.
South East
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Community & Culture

Eco & Science
Lovejam Campout Festival
This festival is past.

5 - 9 September, 2024

A sober festival celebrating music, creativity, and personal growth. It offers live performances, workshops, and wellness activities, fostering a vibrant community in an intimate, outdoor setting.
South West
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Music

Wellness & Lifestyle

August, 2024

Camp Bestival Shropshire Festival
This festival is past.

15 - 18 August, 2024

PAUSE FOR 2025. A thrilling blend of festival excitement and family camping, this award-winning festival features top music acts, diverse entertainment, and extensive children's activities.
West Midlands
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Music

Wellness & Lifestyle