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)

July, 2026

Splendour Festival
This festival is past.

18 - 19 July, 2026

A two-day pop and rock music festival in Nottingham’s Wollaton Park, with big-name headliners, comedy, and family entertainment.
East Midlands
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Music
The Godney Gathering Festival
This festival is past.

17 - 18 July, 2026

A compact and colourful music & family festival in Somerset, The Godney Gathering blends live acts, local food and community spirit over two fun-filled days.
South West
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Music

Community & Culture
Maid Of Stone Festival
This festival is past.

17 - 19 July, 2026

An independent rock music festival in Kent, bringing together live bands, camping, and a strong grassroots community atmosphere.
South East
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Music
Beat-Herder Festival
This festival is past.

16 - 19 July, 2026

Celebrate diverse music genres, Beat Herder offers an immersive experience with vibrant performances, creative art and engaging installations.
North West
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Music
Big Love Festival
This festival is past.

16 - 19 July, 2026

A music and arts festival featuring over 130 acts across 6 stages. Enjoy diverse music, circus performances, and family-friendly activities in the beautiful Welsh countryside.
Wales
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Music

Arts & Literature
Buddhafield Festival
This festival is past.

15 - 19 July, 2026

Celebrate community and connection with the land at Buddhafield Festival. Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere filled with song, dance, arts and crafts, yoga, meditation, Buddhist teachings, workshops, and rituals, all in an alcohol and drug-free environment.
South West
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Community & Culture

Wellness & Lifestyle
European Land Art Festival
This festival is past.

14 – 19 July, 2026

A free land art festival in Dunbar, combining stone stacking, sand art, mandalas, woodland workshops, exhibitions, and live music.
Scotland
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Arts & Literature

Special Interests
Also Festival
This festival is past.

10 - 12 July, 2026

A unique blend of music, comedy, food, and ideas set in beautiful surroundings. Enjoy diverse performances, thought-provoking talks, culinary experiences, and opportunities for intellectual exploration, all while embracing nature and well-being.
West Midlands
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Wellness & Lifestyle

Arts & Literature
2000 Trees Festival
This festival is past.

8 - 11 July, 2026

A fiercely independent rock and alt festival set on a farm in the Cotswolds. Expect powerful live sets, close community vibes, and great countryside camping.
South West
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Music
Love Supreme Festival
This festival is past.

3 - 5 July, 2026

A leading jazz, soul, and funk festival featuring world-class artists, multiple stages, and a relaxed open-air setting with camping options.
South East
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Music
Maverick Festival
This festival is past.

3 - 5 July, 2026

The UK’s original Americana festival, featuring roots music, dance, and workshops in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
East Of England
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Music

Community & Culture
Todd In The Hole Festival
This festival is past.

3 - 5 July, 2026

A family-friendly Hertfordshire festival featuring live music, camping, children’s entertainment, food and drink traders, bars, and Cabaret & Cocktails sessions across the weekend.
East Of England
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Music
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June, 2026

Parklife Festival
This festival is past.

20 - 21 June, 2026

A major metropolitan music festival in Manchester featuring top artists across multiple stages, with a vibrant non-camping format and a lively city atmosphere.
North West
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Music
Solstice at Wasing
This festival is past.

20 - 21 June, 2026

A woodland summer solstice gathering at Wasing Estate in Berkshire, featuring ceremony, music, wellness experiences and overnight camping.
South East
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Community & Culture

Wellness & Lifestyle
TRNSMT Festival
This festival is past.

19 - 21 June, 2026

Three-day city-centre music festival in Glasgow featuring international artists across four stages, vibrant crowds, and easy access.
Scotland
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Music
Unearthed Festival
This festival is past.

19 - 21 June, 2026

A camping festival near St Davids in Pembrokeshire combining live music, workshops, talks, and wellness sessions in a community-focused setting.
Wales
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Community & Culture

Music
Isle Of Wight Festival
This festival is past.

18 - 21 June, 2026

A historic music festival in Newport, Isle of Wight, featuring a diverse line-up of rock, pop, and electronic artists. Set in a picturesque island location, it's a summer festival highlight.
South East
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Music

Community & Culture
On The Waterfront Festival
This festival is past.

18 - 21 June, 2026

Liverpool's iconic Pier Head hosts a multi-day waterfront festival featuring large-scale live music from major national and international artists, staged against the backdrop of the River Mersey.
North West
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Music
Moovin Festival
This festival is past.

12 - 14 June, 2026

A boutique, adults-only festival with a diverse music line-up, wellness activities, and immersive performances. Limited capacity ensures an intimate and unique experience.
North West
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Music

Community & Culture
Gottwood Festival
This festival is past.

11 - 14 June, 2026

An underground electronic music festival set in a woodland clearing, featuring diverse stages, art installations, and a strong community vibe for adults-only attendees.
Wales
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Music
Download Festival
This festival is past.

10 - 14 June, 2026

The UK's premier rock and metal event, offering a diverse line-up, vibrant atmosphere, and entertainment activities for music fans.
East Midlands
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Music
Sheffield DocFest
This festival is past.

10 - 15 June, 2026

An international documentary festival celebrating non-fiction storytelling through film, talks, exhibitions, and live events, Sheffield DocFest brings audiences and creators together across the city.
Yorkshire & The Humber
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Arts & Literature

May, 2026

Field Day Festival
This festival is past.

23 May, 2026

A single-day electronic and alternative music festival in central London, focused on DJ-led line-ups and contemporary club culture.
London
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Music
Lets Love Life Festival
This festival is past.

23 May, 2026

A one-day dance music festival at Rushmoor Arena in Aldershot, featuring five stages of house, disco, and old-school sounds in a woodland setting.
South East
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Music
Love Saves The Day Festival
This festival is past.

23 - 24 May, 2026

An award-winning independent music festival in Bristol for over 18's. Love Saves The Day features over 175 artists, a cashless system, and a commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and safer spaces.
South West
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Music
Wanderlust Festival
This festival is past.

23 - 24 May, 2026

A two-day indie and alternative music festival in Southampton, featuring live performances across venues like The Joiners, The 1865, and Heartbreakers.
South East
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Music
The Big Retreat Festival
This festival is past.

22 - 25 May, 2026

A wellness and adventure festival offering 300+ experiences, from yoga and wild swimming to live music and bushcraft, set in stunning natural surroundings.
Wales
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Wellness & Lifestyle

Adventure & Sports
Devauden Festival
This festival is past.

22 - 24 May, 2026

A family-friendly festival in Monmouthshire featuring live music, creative workshops, wellness activities, and camping, set on a working farm at Humble by Nature.
Wales
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Music

Community & Culture
Elderflower Fields Festival
This festival is past.

22 - 25 May, 2026

A family-friendly festival in Ashdown Forest offering outdoor adventures, creative workshops, and live performances, all in a nurturing and sustainable environment.
South East
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Community & Culture

Adventure & Sports
How The Light Gets In Festival (Hay-on-Wye)
This festival is past.

22 - 25 May, 2026

One of the world’s leading philosophy and music festivals, featuring debates, talks, and performances by leading thinkers and award-winning artists in Hay-on-Wye, Wales.
Wales
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Arts & Literature

Community & Culture
Mind Body Spirit Festival London
This festival is past.

22 - 25 May, 2026

A long-running wellbeing festival at Olympia London featuring workshops, talks, yoga, sound experiences, exhibitors, and holistic therapies.
London
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Wellness & Lifestyle
Soul Revolution Festival
This festival is past.

22 - 26 May, 2026

A transformational and holistic health festival blending music, movement, and conscious community in the scenic grounds of Weston Park.
West Midlands
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Wellness & Lifestyle

Community & Culture
Bearded Theory Festival
This festival is past.

21 - 24 May, 2026

A multi-award-winning music and arts festival featuring nine stages, diverse artists, workshops, and a Children's Village. Bearded Theory offers a vibrant, community-focused atmosphere for festival-goers of all ages.
East Midlands
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Music

Arts & Literature
Breaking Bands Festival
This festival is past.

21 - 24 May, 2026

An award-winning festival celebrating emerging rock, punk, and metal talent. Breaking Bands offers a family-friendly atmosphere and a supportive music community, perfect for discovering your next favourite band.
West Midlands
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Music

Community & Culture
Glastonbudget Festival
This festival is past.

21 - 24 May, 2026

The UK's leading tribute band festival returns to Leicestershire with multiple stages, camping, glamping, and a weekend of live music and nostalgia.
East Midlands
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Music

Community & Culture
Hay Festival
This festival is past.

21 - 31 May, 2026

A world-renowned literary festival, featuring writers, thinkers, and performers across 600+ events. Explore literature and ideas in the stunning setting of Hay-on-Wye.
Wales
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Arts & Literature

Community & Culture
Knockengorroch Festival
This festival is past.

21 - 24 May, 2026

A grassroots, greenfield music festival in southwest Scotland, with camping, world and roots music, workshops, and a riverside setting in the Galloway Hills.
Scotland
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Music

Community & Culture
Orkney Folk Festival
This festival is past.

21 - 24 May, 2026

A multi-venue folk festival in Orkney featuring concerts, workshops, sessions, and traditional music across Stromness and surrounding islands.
Scotland
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Music

Community & Culture
Shindig Festival
This festival is past.

21 - 24 May, 2026

An independent, family-friendly festival combining music, arts, and performance, Shindig brings together live shows, creative activities, and a strong sense of community across a multi-day camping weekend.
South West
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Community & Culture

Music
Wood Festival
This festival is past.

15 - 17 May, 2026

A family-focused festival of music, creativity and nature at Braziers Park, Oxfordshire, powered by 100% renewable energy.
South East
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Community & Culture

Music
Reading Indie Comedy Festival
This festival is past.

14 - 17 May, 2026

A four-day multi-venue comedy festival presenting live stand-up across independent venues in the town of Reading.
South East
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Arts & Literature
Norfolk & Norwich Festival
This festival is past.

8 - 24 May, 2026

A large-scale arts festival across Norwich and Norfolk, presenting music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and free outdoor events in venues and public spaces.
East Of England
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Arts & Literature
Pavilion Festival
This festival is past.

2 - 3 May, 2026

Two days of indie, electronic, and rave music on Ayr’s scenic Low Green. Curated by Ewan McVicar and STREETrave, Pavilion Festival draws 16,500+ music lovers to Scotland’s coast.
Scotland
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Music
Brighton Fringe
This festival is past.

1 - 31 May, 2026

A city-wide open-access festival in Brighton featuring theatre, comedy, cabaret, music and performance across hundreds of venues.
South East
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Arts & Literature

Community & Culture
Brighton Festival
This festival is past.

1 - 25 May, 2026

A curated multi-arts festival in Brighton, presenting music, theatre, dance, and visual arts across venues and outdoor spaces.
South East
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Arts & Literature

Community & Culture
Machynlleth Comedy Festival
This festival is past.

1 - 3 May, 2026

A renowned comedy festival featuring top comedians and emerging talent. Set across multiple walkable venues in the Welsh town of Machynlleth, the event combines intimacy, community spirit, and creativity.
Wales
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Community & Culture

Arts & Literature
Sound City Festival
This festival is past.

1 - 3 May, 2026

A multi-venue music and culture festival in Liverpool, Sound City brings together emerging artists, live showcases, and industry conversations, connecting new music with audiences and professionals across the city.
North West
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Music

Community & Culture
Teddy Rocks
This festival is past.

1 - 3 May, 2026

Teddy Rocks Festival is a family-friendly event supporting children's cancer charities. Enjoy three days of music, diverse activities, local brews, and a wonderful cause.
South West
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Music

Community & Culture

April, 2026

City Of Derry Jazz Festival
This festival is past.

30 April - 4 May, 2026

A five-day festival in Derry featuring over 450 jazz, blues, and big band performances across 70 venues. Welcoming local and international artists, with many free events for all ages.
Northern Ireland
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Music

Community & Culture
Supersonic Festival
This festival is past.

25 - 26 April, 2026

A long-running independent festival bringing together forward-thinking music, discussion, and cultural exchange, with a strong sense of community at its core.
West Midlands
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Music

Community & Culture
Brick Lane Jazz Festival
This festival is past.

24 - 26 April, 2026

A three-day celebration of jazz, hip-hop, neo-soul, and electronic music, showcasing over 100 artists across twelve Brick Lane venues.
London
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Community & Culture
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

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

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
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September, 2025

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

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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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

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