Day Festivals in United Kingdom
41 festivals found
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 12 April 2026
The United Kingdom pioneered many aspects of modern festival culture and continues to host some of the world's most iconic music events, from massive greenfield festivals to urban electronic gatherings and legendary club events that have influenced global dance music for generations. British festivals benefit from decades of experience, sophisticated production capabilities, and deep cultural connections to music that run through the country from London's world-famous club scene to regional cities with their own distinctive musical identities.
From the rolling countryside of England to Scottish highlands and Welsh valleys, UK festivals take advantage of diverse landscapes and a culture that genuinely understands and appreciates music in all its forms. British festivals range from traditional camping festivals to cutting-edge urban events, united by high production standards, diverse and carefully curated lineups, and the kind of professional execution that comes from a country where festival culture is deeply embedded in the national consciousness.
Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Apr 29, 2026
Cheltenham Jazz Festival is an annual event held in Cheltenham, England, that showcases a wide array of jazz styles. It is known for featuring international headliners, emerging artists, and unique collaborations, with performances in established venues and pop-up locations around the town.
Queen's Yard Summer Party
May 2, 2026
Queen's Yard Summer Party is a multi-venue electronic music festival celebrating UK underground sounds and local talent across Hackney Wick. This distinctive event transforms the area into a dynamic hub of music, art, and culture, integrating local food and drink experiences.
Breakin' Convention
May 2, 2026
Breakin' Convention is an international hip-hop theatre festival that takes place annually at Sadler's Wells in London. Curated by Jonzi D, the festival showcases a range of hip hop dance styles and hip hop culture, featuring both UK and international artists.
Liquicity London
May 9, 2026
Liquicity London is a drum & bass music event that takes place in London, United Kingdom, at Village Underground. It offers a curated drum & bass experience focused on creating a memorable night with familiar faces.
Wide Awake Festival
May 22, 2026
Wide Awake is an independent one-day music festival in London's Brockwell Park, focusing on alternative music, leftfield indie, post-punk, and electronica. The event is celebrated for its commitment to musical discovery, featuring a mix of established artists, emerging talent, and political workshops.
Field Day Festival
May 23, 2026
Field Day is a premier electronic music festival in London that showcases a curated mix of underground electronic, techno, and house artists. Recently relocated to Brockwell Park, it remains a cornerstone of the UK's early summer festival calendar.
A Stone's Throw Festival
May 23, 2026
A Stone's Throw Festival is a multi-venue music discovery event along the North East coast of England, showcasing emerging talent and established artists across North Shields and Tynemouth. The festival creates a unique coastal music trail, connecting independent venues with a dedicated open-top bus service for attendees.
Land Beyond Festival
May 24, 2026
Land Beyond: Origins 2026 is a massive one-day electronic music celebration returning to Brighton's East Brighton Park on the May Bank Holiday. This special edition features three high-production stages hosting leading names in house, drum and bass, and garage.
Cross the Tracks
May 24, 2026
Cross The Tracks is London's premier jazz, funk, and soul festival, held annually in the scenic Brockwell Park. The event features a diverse lineup of heritage legends and emerging artists alongside a rich selection of street food and craft beer.
City Splash
May 25, 2026
City Splash is London's premier one-day celebration of Caribbean and African culture, featuring a massive lineup of Reggae, Dancehall, and Afrobeats artists. The festival takes place annually in Brockwell Park, offering multiple stages of music alongside over 60 Black-owned food vendors.
Anjunadeep Open Air Manchester
May 30, 2026
Anjunadeep Open Air Manchester 2026 is a one-day electronic music event in Manchester, taking place at Square One at Progress. It transforms an inner-city space into an open-air dancefloor, featuring Anjunadeep's production and a line-up of Anjunadeep artists.
Goodlife Festival
Jun 6, 2026
Good Life is an immersive music and arts festival in the United Kingdom known for its elaborate themed production and diverse lineups spanning house, disco, and global beats. The event creates a theatrical atmosphere through creative installations, performers, and highly curated venue transformations.
Glorious Day Festival
Jun 13, 2026
Glorious Day Festival is a boutique music event held on the Hove Lawns in Brighton, featuring an eclectic mix of house, disco, funk, and soul. The festival provides a sun-soaked atmosphere with scenic seafront views and a curated lineup of world-renowned DJs and live performers.
Daresbury Festival
Jun 20, 2026
Daresbury Festival is a boutique one-day music event held at the historic Walton Hall and Gardens in Cheshire, United Kingdom, specializing in house and disco music. The festival features a curated lineup of internationally acclaimed DJs and live performers set against a picturesque heritage backdrop with vibrant production and street food.
Dreamland Margate
Jun 26, 2026
Dreamland Margate is a music festival that takes place in Dreamland amusement park in Margate, United Kingdom. The festival combines live music events with vintage rides and art installations.
Cultivate Festival
Jun 26, 2026
Cultivate Festival is a premier electronic music event in Aberdeen, known for its massive stages, world-class DJs, and high-end production. As a key part of the Granite City Festival Weekender, it draws thousands of attendees for an immersive experience with multiple stages and art installations.
Granite City Festival
Jun 27, 2026
The Granite City Festival is a major electronic and dance music event held at Hazlehead Park in Aberdeen, Scotland, featuring world-class DJs and high-energy stage productions. As the centerpiece of the Granite City Festival Weekender, it showcases a diverse lineup of house, techno, and club anthems for thousands of enthusiasts.
51st State Festival
Jun 27, 2026
51st State Festival is a vibrant celebration of house, soul, and garage music, exploring the genre's roots and its connections across the US, UK, and Caribbean. This event features multiple state-of-the-art arenas, a large open-air courtyard, and a curated lineup of legendary artists and emerging talent.
Restricted Forest
Jun 27, 2026
Restricted Forest is an immersive electronic music festival set in a private woodland near Liverpool, featuring multiple stages of high-energy dance and club classics. The adults-only event transforms the forest into a world of sound and light with creative art installations and a focus on escapism.
Blackbird Festival
Jun 27, 2026
Blackbird Festival is an inaugural rock music event created by the band Alter Bridge, scheduled to debut at Cardiff Castle in June 2026. The festival features a curated lineup of prominent rock and metal acts, including Skindred and Bush, set within the grounds of the historic Welsh landmark.
Blenheim Palace Festival
Jul 4, 2026
Blenheim Palace Festival is a music and arts festival held in the Great Court of Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, West Oxfordshire. The festival combines contemporary music with cultural experiences within the grounds of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a unique concert atmosphere.
In The Park Newcastle
Jul 8, 2026
In The Park Newcastle is a concert series that takes place in Exhibition Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. The series provides a summer open-air landmark moment, bringing world-class musical talent to the city.
Lost Minds Festival
Jul 11, 2026
Lost Minds is the North East's premier electronic dance music festival, bringing over 10,000 ravers to Newcastle for a high-energy journey through EDM, Trance, and Hardstyle. Held in the city's Exhibition Park, the event features multiple immersive stages and world-class production for an unforgettable one-day spectacle.
Kaleidoscope Festival
Jul 11, 2026
Kaleidoscope Festival is a vibrant one-day event held at London's Alexandra Palace, featuring a diverse mix of live music, comedy, and immersive performances. Set against panoramic city views, the family-friendly festival offers creative workshops and entertainment for all ages within the palace's historic grounds.
Folk By The Oak
Jul 19, 2026
Folk By The Oak is an uplifting one-day music festival held annually in the historic parkland of Hatfield House, Hertfordshire. It features a curated blend of award-winning folk and acoustic artists across two stages, complemented by family activities, heritage crafts, and a relaxed picnic atmosphere.
Depot In The Castle
Jul 25, 2026
Depot In The Castle is a family-friendly music festival held annually within the historic grounds of Cardiff Castle in Wales, featuring major international artists and local talent. Organized by the DEPOT venue, the one-day event combines live performances with diverse street food, creative activities, and a vibrant atmosphere for all ages.
Maiden Voyage
Aug 8, 2026
Maiden Voyage Festival is a one-day electronic music event in London, showcasing the city's vibrant dance scene and underground culture across multiple stages. It is known for its high-energy atmosphere, uncompromising sound, and diverse, cutting-edge lineups spanning house, techno, and club music.
Eastern Electrics
Aug 9, 2026
Eastern Electrics is a leading underground electronic music festival that brings world-class house and techno DJs to London's scenic outskirts. The event features multiple stages hosted by iconic clubbing institutions for a high-energy day of dancing.
Anjunadeep Open Air London
Aug 9, 2026
Anjunadeep Open Air London is an open-air music event that showcases deep and progressive house, held at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Its unique backdrop as the sun sets over London, combined with world-class music programming within a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the River Thames, makes it special.
Rally Festival
Aug 29, 2026
Rally Festival is a community-driven music and arts event inspired by DIY culture, celebrating London's diverse artistic communities with a focus on alternative, electronic, and experimental sounds. This one-day festival, known for its grassroots vibe and collaborative curation, integrates a range of artistic disciplines and features a blend of live acts and DJs.
Body Movements
Aug 30, 2026
Body Movements is a London-based electronic music festival that champions queer and trans electronic music and culture. It is distinctive for creating a vibrant, inclusive space that celebrates queer bodies, self-expression, and community, bringing together numerous queer collectives for a day of joy and dancefloor hedonism.
Brighton Psych Fest
Sep 4, 2026
Brighton Psych Fest is a multi-venue music festival in England that celebrates psychedelic culture with a diverse lineup of psych-rock, post-punk, and experimental artists. The event takes over various independent venues across Brighton to showcase both established international acts and emerging underground talent.
Manchester Psych Fest
Sep 5, 2026
Manchester Psych Fest is the UK's leading multi-venue psychedelic music and arts festival, showcasing a diverse lineup of experimental, post-punk, and psychedelic artists across various iconic city-center venues. The event integrates live performances with immersive art installations, workshops, and film screenings to celebrate alternative culture in a vibrant urban setting.
Edinburgh Psych Fest
Sep 6, 2026
Edinburgh Psych Fest is an annual one-day music and arts festival held across various venues in the Scottish capital, specializing in psychedelic rock, indie, and alternative music. As the sister event to Manchester Psych Fest, it features a diverse lineup of international and local artists accompanied by immersive visual displays.
Reminisce Festival
Sep 12, 2026
Reminisce Festival is an old-school dance music event held in Sherdley Park, St Helens, UK. The one-day festival celebrates 90s and 2000s club classics and house anthems across multiple themed arenas and live stages.
Waterworks Festival
Sep 12, 2026
Waterworks is a premier London electronic music festival that showcases the diversity of the city's underground scene across seven custom-built stages. Held in the scenic Gunnersbury Park, the event pairs rising talent with industry veterans to celebrate the spectrum of UK dance music.
Float Along Festival
Sep 26, 2026
Float Along Festival is a multi-venue music event held in Sheffield, UK, showcasing a diverse lineup of indie, post-punk, and psychedelic rock across the city's independent venues. The festival transforms the urban landscape into a vibrant hub for discovery, featuring both established acts and emerging talent alongside late-night DJ sets.
Twisterella Festival
Oct 3, 2026
Twisterella Festival is an award-winning multi-venue metropolitan music event held annually in Middlesbrough, North East England. It focuses on showcasing the brightest emerging national and international talent alongside the region's best new acts across several central locations.
Keep It Country London
Oct 23, 2026
Keep It Country London is a premier indoor country music festival held at the Indigo at The O2, showcasing a blend of Nashville stars and rising homegrown talent. The event features a vibrant lineup of live performances, line dancing, and authentic Southern vibes, creating an immersive experience for country music enthusiasts.
Simple Things Festival
Nov 7, 2026
Simple Things Festival is a critically acclaimed multi-venue event in Bristol, celebrated for its commitment to innovative and forward-facing music culture across electronic, indie, alternative, and experimental genres. This one-day celebration transforms the city into a playground of cutting-edge sounds, blending intimate venue hops with immersive sets from diverse local and international artists.
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Last verified 12 April 2026