Ready for some amazing music and delicious street food? Look no further as festival season is almost back! Music lovers and ravers can now get their hands on tickets for some of this year's biggest outdoor events which are making a sensational return to our fields.
Whether you're chasing chart-topping headliners, discovering new artists or simply in it for the atmosphere, these festivals promise the ultimate summer soundtrack. Here is our guide to the best festivals that will take place this summer, and beyond... Time to get those wellies out!
Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight is welcoming festival-goers with a bigger and better new line-up, including The Kooks, Joel Corry, Rose Gray, Perrie, The K's, Ash, Alessi Rose and more. Northern Irish indie legends Two Door Cinema Club return to the festival following a massive year of global touring. Other acts include The Cure, The Last Dinner Party and Teddy Swims.
Isle of Wight, 18-21 June, isleofwightfestival.com
Latitude Festival
The acclaimed Latitude Festival returns to the picturesque grounds of Henham Park, Suffolk, from 23 to 26 July 2026. Festival fans can prepare for a joyous weekend of uninhibited discovery, with a bill packed with world-class music, side-splitting comedy, and captivating performing arts.
Suffolk, 23-26 July, latitudefestival.com
All Points East
Each year, All Points East delivers an epic lineup of world-class headliners, exceptionally curated supporting lineups and big exclusives. This year is set to be no exception as Lorde will take the main spot on Saturday 22nd August 2026. Other performers include PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, Oklou, American rapper and producer 2hollis, and many more.
London, 22-23 August and 28-29 August, allpointseastfestival.com
Love Saves The Day
Love Saves The Day returns to Ashton Court Estate this Summer for another love-fuelled bank holiday weekend of music. Bristol's biggest music festival, Love Saves the Day, will be bringing some of the best DJs & live performances from across the country. You can expect the likes of Sammy Virji, Sub Focus, Confidence Man DJs, Eve, Rizzle Kicks, 4AM KRU, Katy B, Max Dean, Girls Don't Sync and more!
Bristol, 23-24 May, lovesavestheday.org
BST Hyde Park
The lineup for American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2026 is set to be truly spectacular. There will be a headline appearance by Mumford & Sons - ten years since they last played the festival. Other headliners for 2026 include Lewis Capaldi, Garth Brooks, Maroon 5 and Pitbull.
Set in London's beautiful Royal Park, BST Hyde Park kicked off in 2013 with The Rolling Stones reliving their legendary 1969 gig, plus Bon Jovi, Lionel Richie and many more packing out the park for memorable summer nights.
London, June-July, bst-hydepark.com
Camp Bestival
The UK's favourite family festival returns to Lulworth Castle, Dorset from 30 July - 2 August 2026 with a legendary lineup featuring Fatboy Slim, Self Esteem and Bastille. Friday will feature Self Esteem and Billy Ocean, while Saturday will see Example perform ahead of Bastille's debut headline set.
Lulworth Castle, 30 July - 2 August, dorset.campbestival.net
© GettyNotting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill Carnival is an annual Caribbean festival event that has taken place in London since 1966. The streets are adorned with colourful decorations, food stalls offer Caribbean delicacies and vibrant sound systems. Notting Hill Carnival is a symbol of cultural diversity, unity and an unforgettable celebration of Caribbean heritage in London which is free for anyone to attend.
London, 30-31 August, nhcarnival.org
© GettyWilderness Festival
Curated for a generation who understand meaningful pleasure, enlightening participation and luxurious experiences, Wilderness spans music and the arts, exquisite feasting and dining, insightful talks and debates, a wellbeing sanctuary, outdoor pursuits, a family field and beautiful lakes to while away the hours. For those looking to get immersed and put their unique mark on a festival, Wilderness is the perfect weekend escape.
Oxfordshire, 30 July - 2 August, wildernessfestival.com
© GettyPride in London
Get ready for the UK's biggest LGBTQ+ celebration, Pride in London. The parade starts at Hyde Park Corner, goes through Piccadilly, Haymarket, and Trafalgar Square, and ends at Whitehall Place.
London, 4 July, prideinlondon.org
London's Gunnersbury Park
Lenny Kravitz has announced a huge open-air show, taking place at London's Gunnersbury Park on Saturday 15 August 2026. Joined by special guests Leon Thomas, Joss Stone, Brooke Combe and De'Wayne, the new date is part of a powerhouse live run with his Lenny Kravitz Live 2026 tour, bringing Kravitz’s celebrated live show to fans around the world.
London, 15 August ticketmaster.co.uk
British Grand Prix
This summer's festival circuit isn't just about music, art or culture - some events bring all of those worlds together. Few do it quite like Formula 1 at Silverstone, where the British Grand Prix unfolds as something far beyond a race.
At the heart of this year's experience is The Vale, Silverstone's newest ultra-premium offering and one of the most talked-about additions on the festival calendar. Designed to elevate race weekend into something closer to a curated cultural event, The Vale places guests just steps from the Formula 1 paddock, with unrivalled views over the pit entry and the track’s final, high-stakes corners.
3-5 July, Silverstone
Henley Festival
One of the UK's most glamorous boutique festivals in the stunning setting on Henley-on-Thames will be back again! The UK's only black-tie music and arts festival is truly an experience like no other, but it is also more than an unmissable event: it is a charity with a mission to support the next generation of talent through its RISE programme.
Henley-on-Thames, 8-12 July, henley-festival.co.uk
© Getty ImagesReading & Leeds Festival
Pepsi MAX presents Reading & Leeds Festival have shared six huge headliners for 2026. Taking to the stage next August Bank Holiday weekend are Charli xcx, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C. and RAYE. Also appearing across the weekend are: Skepta, Sombr, Role Model, Jade, Josh Baker, Kneecap, Kettama, Chris Stussy (Reading only), Geese, Skye Newman, Adéla and Keo.
Reading and Leeds, 27-30 August, readingandleedsfestival.com
Bristol Sounds
Bristol Sounds returns to the iconic Harbourside from June 23–28 with a standout lineup featuring indie favourites The Kooks, UK rap trailblazers The Streets, acclaimed Welsh band Super Furry Animals, synth-pop pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and rising Australian duo Royal Otis. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and scenic waterfront backdrop, this open-air concert series brings an eclectic mix of music and summer energy to the heart of the city.
23 - 28 June, Bristol
