Whether you’re into indie, rock, electronic or pop music, there’s a festival out there for you. Split the cost of your ticket with Ticketmaster Instalments.
With Ticketmaster Instalments, you don’t need to pay everything upfront. Spread the cost of your tickets in monthly payments—with 0% interest and no credit check—making it easier than ever to secure your spot at the biggest festivals.
Featuring Wolf Alice, Sonny Fodera, Amy Macdonald and more
Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses and Linkin Park headline, with Bad Omens, BABYMETAL, Electric Callboy Trivium and more also on the bill.
Garth Brooks , Lewis Capaldi, Pitbull
American Express presents BST Hyde Park returns for its 2026 edition, with Garth Brooks and Lewis Capaldi announced as its first headliners.
Wilderness is the place where you can forget reality, expand your horizons, and let your guard down. Here you can expect a four-day party like no other.
Bearded Theory is a multi-award winning creative and performing arts festival set in the beautiful grounds of Catton Park, bordering the three counties of West Midlands, South Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
Launching next summer, Blenheim Palace Festival 2026 is a brand-new five-day celebration of music and the arts, set against the breath-taking backdrop of Blenheim Palace in Woodstock — one of Britain’s most iconic stately homes.
The Streets, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Back for 2026
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Camp Bestival presented by Debenhams returns for 2026, stay tuned for line-up news.
After four years of unforgettable performances, legendary parties and memories that will be shared for generations, DLT Malta will return in 2026 with The Last Dance.
Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses, Linkin Park
The UK’s ultimate rock and metal festival returns to Donington Park for 2026.
David Byrne , Lewis Capaldi , Teddy Swims
Klarna presents Latitude celebrates their 20th Anniversary
LIDO Festival, the newest highlight on London’s summer calendar, returns to Victoria Park for 2026.
Richard Ashcroft , Kaiser Chiefs , Blossoms, DMA’s
Warrington’s top indie rock and pop festival Neighbourhood Weekender returns May 2023.
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Come and celebrate all things 80’s and beyond at Rewind Festival.
Calvin Harris , Underworld , Sonny Fodera
Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields has blazed the trail for electronic dance events over the last 25+ years and cemented its position as one of the world’s leading music festivals.
Rockstar Energy presents Parklife returns for 2026.
Don’t miss this legendary pair of music festivals that share the same bill when the return for the late summer bank holiday weekend in 2026.
Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, Lewis Capaldi
TRNSMT returns to Glasgow Green June 2026 with Richard Ashcroft, Kasabina, Lewis Capaldi and more
Good Charlotte, Sublime, Taking Back Sunday
Slam Dunk, the UK’s biggest independent rock festival, returns for 2026, marking a monumental milestone as the festival celebrates 20 years. After another unforgettable Slam Dunk this summer, the festival is gearing up to raise the bar even higher with a massive first line-up dropping today. Topping the bill are Good Charlotte and Sublime, plus dozens more artists spanning the best in pop-punk, emo, ska, metal and beyond.
Splendour Festival is Nottinghamshire’s biggest festival! Set in the beautiful surroundings of Wollaton Hall & Deer Park, attendees can enjoy 5 stages of music that spans all genres.
The Great Escape is the festival for new music, showcasing 450 emerging artists from all over the world in 30+ walkable venues across the city and a pop-up festival site on Brighton Beach.
The Isle of Wight Festival is back for 2026 on 18 – 21 June.
2026 will see TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival return to Lytham Green once again.
Tom Grennan and Becky Hill announced as the first performers for York Racecourse run of 2026 summer event programmes.
Here’s how you can split the cost across your festival tickets so you can miss the dread of your bank account but don’t miss the memories in the fields.
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18/06 – 21/06/2026
Seaclose Park in Newport / Isle of Wight
1. Pay In Three
Similar to Ticketmaster Instalments but you can use PayPal and Klarna* options at checkout up until the day before the festival and still have three months to pay off. One for all you last minute.com festival people out there!
2. Day tickets
Can’t quite make up your mind if you want to commit to the whole weekend? Why not check out that new festival with a day ticket! They tend to be affordable, usually similar to an arena or stadium gig and you get a lot more artists in one day, so win win.
3. Girl math
Not an official payment method, use at your own risk but technically if you bought your tickets this year they are free next summer because that was this year’s money. And 100+ bands across a whole weekend for £250 is £2.50 per band, with an average set of 30 minutes, that is £0.08 per second so essentially the music is free. Girl math, you’re welcome!
Note: Terms and conditions apply to all payment options and ticket types, so make sure to read them thoroughly before purchasing. Contact our CS team if you have any questions.
*Klarna’s Pay in 3 / Pay in 30 days are unregulated credit agreements. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+, UK residents only. Subject to status. Ts&Cs and late fees apply.
The best live music under the sun
28/06
Crystal Palace Park, London
Matching people with volunteers who share their interests, so they can go to gigs, evening events, or simply hang out – as equals and as friends.
“Our projects are all about supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people to live the lives they choose.
We’re here to challenge the idea that disabled people should live restricted or isolated lives. Everyone deserves friendship, fun, a social life that reflects who they are and the freedom to Stay Up Late if they want to!
We’re proud to be part of a growing community of Gig Buddies projects across the globe, all inspired by the original project we launched in Sussex in 2013.”
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We want to make sure your live music experience is as fun as it can be, so we gathered our top 7 tips to make your summer smoother and help you focus on the important things like whether or not the artist will play your favourite song and what outfit to wear!
Add your ticket to your mobile wallet before you leave the house for easy entry to the venue
Make sure your phone is charged before you head out so you can show your ticket to be scanned
Look out for each other and anyone who may need help. Assistance and info points are available across all sites.
Stay hydrated when the temperatures soar.
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Transfer your tickets to your mates before you leave so you don’t have to miss your favourite band waiting for them
If you’re umm-ing and ahh-ing about going to that one festival you really want to go to but your friends just won’t commit, whether it’s because they’re low on cash or don’t fancy the line-up. So instead of missing out, go solo. We promise it’s not as daunting as it might sound. Festivals in the UK have some of the friendliest crowds, there are help points and safeguarding volunteers on site at most festivals, and you will be surrounded by people who love the same bands as you do, all there to have the best time. And even better, once you’re there, no one will be able to tell if you’re solo or just looking for your friends.
Ready to dip your toe into the solo festival world? We’ve got the biggest festivals in the UK at your disposal. If you’re not quite convinced yet, we have five reasons why you should give it a go.
Reason 1 – You can see whoever you want, whenever you want
And most important from wherever you want. The world is your oyster, and the festival is your playground. If you want to wait all day by the main stage for the headline so you’re front row? Absolutely! if you want to hope from stage to stage to catch as many bands across the weekend as you can – why not! There really is no limit, even if you just want to hang by the food stalls all day and try the multitude of options, you can. And even better, never miss your fave again because you’re trying to find your mates with little reception.
Reason 2 – New friends
Make new friends who like the same music. Whether you’re holding out in front row all day with fellow die-hards, discussing the first time and last time you saw YOUR artist or bonding over falling in love with a new band you’ve never seen before – music brings people together and might make you some new lifelong pals.
Reason 3 – Freedom to roam
Discover all the festival fun on offer including comedy, arts, bumper cars, rides and food stalls. Why not try that off the path paddleboarding workshop? Or listen to some poetry in the literature tent? You can’t go wrong, and if it’s not your bag, you can just find something else. No arguments or waiting around.
Reason 4 – Decorate your tent
It’s like sharing a house or a flat, compromises on who gets to chose the decorations, your tastes are as varied as the festival line-up and so you end up not decorating. If you camp solo, the only limits is your imagination (and the festival policies!). Bunting, whiteboards, fairy lights – you can make it the prettiest bell at the ball. Or just add a nice conversation starter flag or poster – just keep it classy.
Reason 5 – Don’t worry about losing mates in the crowd
To quote blink-182… “where are you? And I’m so sorry” – trying to find your mates across a multi-acre site can be daunting, and sometimes anxiety inducing. The lack of reception doesn’t make this much easier and unless you want to attach a balloon to all your mates, it’s going to be tricky to find them in a crowd of tens of thousands of people – though we might be onto something here, festival balloons! If you don’t want the hassle of playing Marco Polo, going solo means you only have to know where you are at all times.
Plus, check out our top tips and tricks for going to festivals solo:
Are you gearing up for your first festival and have no idea what to bring with you? Pack like a pro with our expert tips from festival veterans so you can focus on making unforgettable memories in the fields.
Essentials first
Tickets: Ensure you have your ticket pre-downloaded and easily accessible on the Ticketmaster app, for seamless entry at the festival gates.
Cash & Cards: As many festivals are going cashless, bring a mix of both cash and cards to cover all your bases.
Be prepared for the great British summertime
In the ever-unpredictable British weather, be ready for anything from sunny spells to sudden showers. Pack essentials like sun cream, sunglasses, hats, rain ponchos, jackets, and extra layers to ensure you’re equipped for any weather twist.
Keeping hydrated
Carry a refillable water bottle to use at water stations and pack snacks like granola bars, nuts, and fruit to keep your energy up throughout the day.
Campsite essentials
Invest in a double skin tent to avoid condensation collecting on the walls, soggy tent contents is a no and so is a single use tent.
Bring a collapsable water container to minimise multiple trips to the campsite taps for brushing your teeth, or even makeshift showers in a pinch.
Bring a foldable chair, some of the best parts of festivals are the campsite laughs around your tents.
Arena essentials
Pack the must-haves like your phone, water bottle, hand sanitiser, wet wipes, tissues handy in a day bag to take into the arena with you.
Tech
Don’t forget to pack (and charge!) a long-lasting portable charger to capture all your new festival memories and stay connected with friends
Consider bringing a head torch to help navigate your way back to your tent or the campsite toilets after dark.
Leave No Trace
Finally, bring along a bin bag to dispose of your rubbish responsibly, and leave the festival grounds as beautiful as you found them.
Festivals today go far beyond the music – they’re about culture, community, and connection. They spark memories that outlast the encore, bring generations together, and put sustainability and shared values right alongside the headliners.
At Ticketmaster, we’ve been working alongside festivals big and small for decades, and our data gives us a front-row seat to how these events are changing. This year’s State of Play Festivals dives into the latest trends shaping the UK festival scene and what really matters to audiences right now.
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Ticketmaster’s Festival Guide is dedicated to everything festivals for 2026. Whether you’re looking for the biggest music acts in the world right now, up-and-coming new festivals, a boutique experience or a family-friendly festival to take the kids to, we’ve got you covered.
Our Festival Finder hub is designed to help you find your perfect festival experience whatever your location, tastes, budget or time-frame, with tickets on sale for events and weekends across the 2026 UK festival season from May – September and beyond! Use our exclusive filtering system to discover your perfect festival with some of the best live music acts and headliners the UK & world has to offer.
Music Festival Genres
Our festival finder guide spans a wide range of music genres. These include pop, hip hop, classic rock, dance, DJ, electronic music, EDM, funk and soul. Country & folk, grime, RnB, indie, jazz, metal, new music and more.
Types of Festivals – Arts, Food and Comedy Festivals
Along with music festivals, there are also Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Boutique, Family Friendly, Festival Holiday and Food Festivals to enjoy. Food lovers can sink their teeth into a variety of international delicacies, street food and great eats at most events this summer.
Discover the 2026 Festival Finder hub and filter your way through summer’s biggest and best UK and international festivals with top music artists and line-ups.
Check out all of the festivals happening this summer.
Many festivals have family-friendly options suitable for children and parents alike. The festival guide allows you to filter family-friendly festivals to show all events suitable for children and adolescents.
UK family-friendly festivals include:
Plan your summer 2025 with the biggest and best festivals in the UK with tickets available via Ticketmaster UK.
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As well as a breadth of UK music festivals, there are also lots of festival holidays and international festivals around the world.
Many festivals have deposit scheme options so you can buy tickets now and then spread the cost over many months as well as having flexible payment options available at checkout. Child tickets can often be free or much cheaper for family friendly events.
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Festival ticket prices vary; many festivals have deposit scheme options so you can buy tickets now and then spread the cost over many months as well as having flexible payment options available at checkout. Child tickets can often be free or much cheaper for family friendly events.
Festival dates and starting times vary. Often it is around 12:00 (noon) each event day. For weekend camping options often the festival will have an early entry pass available for the campsite on Thursday so outdoor campers can set up early. Many weekend festivals will also have day ticket options for Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will allow you entry for that day.
Yes, we offer a variety of ticket types, upsells and VIP options for festival-goers. From picnics and early entry passes to collector tickets, luxury VIP experiences and more.
Go VIP – while VIP packages vary by venue, they often include early entry or exclusive areas, bars and food stalls, etc for you to enjoy across the festival.
Check out our VIP guide for all the luxury experiences.
For some festivals, advance travel can be booked and parking passes can be purchased when you buy tickets. Some festivals also provide local shuttle buses to and from the location. At larger festivals, coach travel is also available from most major cities across the UK to the festival site.
Most festivals offer up parking permits which can be booked alongside your tickets. This gives attendees access to an on-site carpark for the duration. You can also often buy campervan passes for weekend ticket events.
More and more festivals are becoming environmentally friendly and with a focus on sustainability. Ticketmaster and Live Nation are committed to empowering the Earth through eco-friendly initiatives in order to combat climate change at live events. Read the Sustainability Charter here.
Yes, most ticketed events will check for photo ID if there are age restrictions for the event. Please bring originals and not photocopies as these will not be accepted.
Yes, many festivals sell out so it’s important to get your tickets early to secure your spot before it’s sold out.
Ticketmaster offers a fan ticket exchange for select events and UK festivals. Ticketmaster’s resale platform is completely safe and secure and you can buy tickets at face value. Any tickets transferred or resold to you are verified by us and re-issued in your name, so you can be assured that the tickets are genuine. Sell your tickets on our fan to fan resale site here.
