Britain remains the global epicenter for outdoor live music. Covering everything from iconic multi-genre giants to underground electronic events across the countryside, this resource provides essential data on ticket sales, stage schedules, and on-site camping facilities to help you organize your upcoming festival season with precision.
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Illustrative photo Tomorrow's Ghosts Festival 2026 takes place from October 30 to November 1 at Whitby Pavilion. This long running gothic festival pairs concerts from The Mission and The March Violets with an alternative market in the coastal town of Whitby.
Illustrative photo Damnation Festival 2026 takes place on November 7 and 8 at the BEC Arena in Manchester. Europe's largest indoor extreme metal festival brings together more than 40 bands across three stages, headlined by Cult Of Luna and Satyricon.
Illustrative photo Simple Things Festival takes place on November 7, 2026, at Bristol Beacon and several other city centre venues. This alternative electronic and experimental music festival brings together international and local acts across six locations.
Illustrative photo The EFG London Jazz Festival 2026 takes place from November 13 to 22 across more than 60 venues in London. Over ten days, international jazz stars meet rising talent, from grand gala nights to free club shows.
Illustrative photo New Yearโs Eve 2026/2027 in Edinburgh: Street Party and Underworld in the Gardens on 31 December 2026, plus club nights at SKYBar, Subway Cowgate, Club Tropicana, La Belle Angele and Liquid Room, as well as ceilidhs and rooftop parties. Check tickets and line-ups on edwinterfest.com and individual venue pages.
Illustrative photo New Yearโs Eve 2026/2027 in Bristol is spread across clubs, theatres and all-inclusive parties โ with no main official fireworks display. From Moon Festival and jungle nights to ABBA disco and the Bristol Old Vic House Party, book early and confirm line-ups on official channels.
Illustrative photo New Yearโs Eve London 2026/2027: On 31 December 2026 and 1 January 2027 the ticketed Thames fireworks (from 20:00, Ticketmaster only) run alongside club nights at Wembley, Ministry of Sound, Fabric and Egg, rooftop and museum parties, and boat celebrations. Prices roughly span about โฌ24 to over โฌ600 โ book early via official channels.
Illustrative photo Hogmanay in Glasgow 2026/2027 (31 December 2026 into 1 January 2027) is a city-wide New Yearโs Eve: Ashton Lane Street Party, Barrowland, Theatre Royal and Ferry ceilidhs, Hilton with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, club nights and pub parties across Glasgow. Tickets per venue, many events 18+; prices from free booking to dinner packages around 173 euro.
Illustrative photo Planet Rock Winter's End 2027 takes place from January 28 to 31 at Trecco Bay Holiday Park in Porthcawl. This tenth anniversary indoor rock festival brings bands like Bywater Call and Stone Broken to the Welsh coast.
Illustrative photo GALA Festival 2027 takes place from 28 to 30 May at Peckham Rye Park in London. The independent boutique festival brings house, disco, jazz and club culture to several outdoor floors in Peckham. 2027 tickets are not on sale yet; pre-register and follow updates at thisisgala.co.uk and presale.thisisgala.co.uk.
Illustrative photo Slam Dunk Festival 2027 takes place on 29 May in Leeds (Temple Newsam Park) and 30 May in Hatfield (Hatfield Park). Experience the ultimate pop-punk, emo, and rock celebration with top international bands.
Illustrative photo Field Day 2027 takes place on Saturday 29 May 2027 at Brockwell Park in London (Norwood Road, SE24 9JU). The one-day 18+ electronic festival typically opens at 12:00 and finishes around 22:30. Super Earlybird tickets can be secured from a ยฃ10 deposit; the 2027 lineup has not been announced yet.