Family Festivals
2026 Family-friendly festivals
Headliners
BST returns to London’s Hyde Park for another summer of massive names in the summer sun. Bon Jovi announced as the first headliners for 2027.
Camp Bestival presented by Debenhams returns for 2027
Klarna presents Latitude is an award-winning music and arts festival set within the stunning surroundings of Henham Park, Suffolk.
Fatboy Slim, Robbie Williams and Kings of Leon plus many more are set for an unforgettable weekend.
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Outdoor Gigs
The best live music under the sun
GRAMMY® Award-nominated, chart-topping multi-platinum artist Alex Warren has announced a major run of outdoor shows across the UK and Europe for summer 2027.
One of Britain’s most celebrated and best-loved tenors Alfie Boe is performing in the UK next summer.
Headliners
BST returns to London’s Hyde Park for another summer of massive names in the summer sun.
Disciples of planet Earth’s rock deities, space-time voyagers Angine de Poitrine, return to the UK next summer with a run of shows in June. ⚫⚪
Bananarama announce the Too Hot To Handle Tour!
Basement Jaxx
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The Piece Hall, Halifax
Dance music fans will be planning to Rendez-Vu in Halifax next summer as high-energy duo Basement Jaxx bring their live show to Yorkshire.
Headliners
Muse , Alex Warren, Shania Twain, Fontaines D.C.
Blackweir is back for its third year – the dynamic outdoor concert series returns to Blackweir Fields, Cardiff in Summer 2027
Grammy Award-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Bon Jovi have been announced as the first headliners for American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2027, on Thu 24 Jun.
Roni Size announced as the first headliner for 2027
Headliners
Simply Red, Ronan Keating, Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics
Colchester Castle Summer Series returns in 2027 for its third year, bringing another huge run of live shows to Castle Park.
Courteeners have announced a string of UK summer shows for 2027.
Headliners
Sonny Fodera , Kraftwerk, Jack Savoretti, James Morrison, The Corrs, Slash feat Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, Ronan Keating, Blue, Bananarama, Franky Rizardo
Cardiff Castle holds a significant place as a heritage destination in Wales, revered for its global importance.
Dreamland. The pride of Margate, the UK’s unofficial capital of cool – and so much more than just an amusement park.
Fall Out Boy is bringing the Twilight Of The Punks Tour to the UK next May/June with special guests A Day To Remember and Neck Deep.
Superstar DJ and award-winning producer Fatboy Slim will head to the Lancashire coast next summer to headline Lytham Festival on Fri 2 Jul, plus very special guest Becky Hill.
A major live music series held in our nation’s forests. Hear live music among the trees, connect with nature and discover unique locations across the country.
Don’t miss Holly Johnson in Lincoln, Llangollen and Margate in summer 2027 – with special guests Toyah, Haircut 100 and Tony Hadley (selected dates only).
Two of the UK’s most beloved singer-songwriters are going on the road together for a double headlining tour next summer.
Joe Bonamassa brings his incredible live show to Live at The Piece Hall, Halifax on Sun 4 Jul, his only UK outdoor performance next summer, plus very special guest Toby Lee.
Kaiser Chiefs announce run of summer shows for 2027
Colombia’s Karol G is a global reggaeton superstar, breaking boundaries in a male-dominated genre and redefining Latin music on a worldwide stage. Don’t miss your chance to see Karol G live on her highly anticipated UK tour in 2027.
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are heading to Bristol Sounds 2027 for a huge open-air headline show at Canons Marsh Amphitheatre on Wed 23 Jun.
Electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk are set to return to the UK next summer with shows in Halifax and Cardiff.
It’s a full‑on day out where the excitement of horse racing builds the buzz – then the lights go up, the crowd roars, and a big‑name artist takes the stage to turn it into an epic live music event.
Live at Bedford Park is set to bring unforgettable live music to the heart of Bedford next summer.
Live At Chelsea returns for summer 2027.
Headliners
Paul Heaton, Kaiser Chiefs, Jack Savoretti, James Morrison , Ronan Keating, Blue , Robert Plant with Saving Grace, Rudimental, Holly Johnson, Alfie Boe
Live at Lincoln Castle returns for 2027, with Paul Heaton, Courteeners and more headlining.
Headliners
James Morrison , Jack Savoretti, Holly Johnson , Ronan Keating, Blue
Live at Llangollen Pavilion returns for 2027, with James Morrison, Jack Savoretti, Holly Johnson and more headlining.
Live at Powderham returns for 2027
Headliners
Rick Astley, Kaiser Chiefs, The Saw Doctors, Suki Waterhouse, James Morrison, Kraftwerk, Angine de Poitrine, Basement Jaxx, Robert Plant with Saving Grace, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Rudimental, Joe Bonamassa, Slash feat Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, Ronan Keating, Blue, Alfie Boe, Simply Red, Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics
An open-air concert series titled ‘Live At The Piece Hall’ began at this location in 2022, featuring a line-up of world-class artists and bands, all appearing in front of an unforgettable backdrop for experiencing live music.
Lytham Festival returns 30th June – 4th July 2027. Let’s do it all again!
Madness have just announced they are set to play a string of outdoor gigs next summer at some of the UK’s most beautiful venues.
Mariah Carey announces four UK outdoor concerts in 2027 for her Firefly festival run.
Pop-rock powerhouses McFly are set for outdoor shows in 2027
Neighbourhood Weekender returns for 2027 with a stellar line up – get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live music, incredible performances, and festival moments you’ll be talking about all year!
Noah Kahan has announced ‘The Last of the Bugs’ 2027 world tour – with an extra London date added due to demand!
Olly Murs is heading out across the UK for summer 2027.
OZZFEST returns for 2027 at The National Bowl, Milton Keynes on Saturday 10 July.
Dance music pioneer Pete Tong returns in late 2026 and summer 2027 with his world-renowned Ibiza Classics show.
American Express presents BST Hyde Park has announced RAYE, the newly crowned Mercury Prize winner and GRAMMY®-winning superstar, as its second headliner, taking to the stage on Saturday 10 July 2027. Plus very special guest Sienna Spiro joins the bill, with many more acts to be announced.
Multi-million selling global star Rick Astley returns with shows in 2026 and 2027
International Pop Megastar Robbie Williams has announced summer 2027 shows!
Headliners
The Circus comes back to town in 2027, with London being added as a brand new location alongside Sheffield and Norwich.
Ronan Keating and Blue unite for an unmissable tour, bringing a night of timeless hits and unforgettable live moments.
Following their December Newcastle gig, dance floor royalty Rudimental have announced unmissable outdoor gigs for summer 2027 – coming to four stunning Forest Live venues and Halifax’s famous The Piece Hall.
Sam Fender has announced the PROPER MASSIVE STADIUM TOUR ’27; stopping in Newcastle, Cardiff, Edinburgh & Manchester, the tour will also include Sam’s biggest headline shows to date at London’s Wembley Stadium on 18 & 20 June and 2 September 2027.
Global superstar Shania Twain is heading back to the UK for a huge run of outdoor summer shows in June 2027!
Shed Seven head on tour winter 2026 and have announced huge outdoor summer shows for 2027
Simply Red have announced the ‘Summer Funk ’27’ Tour, coming to stunning UK venues next summer.
Back with a new album ‘Flying Blind’, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators return to the UK next summer for a run of shows!
Slipknot hit the road next summer for the (sic)est Stadium Tour with a mega show at Wembley Stadium on 3 July 2027.
Somerset Sounds, a major new summer festival at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton.
Pop superstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor is heading to Halifax next summer for a glittering outdoor headline show, bringing her iconic disco-pop sound to one of the UK’s most spectacular live music venues.
Indie-pop sensation Suki Waterhouse is heading to Halifax next summer as she brings The Loveland Tour to The Piece Hall.
Grammy-nominated international superstar, Teddy Swims has announced his biggest EU/UK headline tour ever.
Don’t miss The Corrs next summer at Cardiff Castle with Natalie Imbruglia & Dea Matrona, and at Lytham Festival with multi-platinum-selling David Gray, special guest James Morrison and rising Lancashire artist Emily Rhodes.
Don’t miss The Fratellis when they return with a UK tour
Tony Hadley is heading on ‘The Christmas Big Band Tour’ across the UK this Winter.
Two Door Cinema Club have announced a 15th anniversary tour for January, performing ‘Tourist History’ in full along with their greatest hits
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have announced The Big Love Tour, coming to arenas this Winter.
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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.
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Ticketmaster’s Festival Finder 2026
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 guide is jam-packed with all family-friendly festivals, concerts series and outdoor gigs across the UK including stadium shows, concerts under the stars and festivals that offer a vast variety of activities throughout the weekend. We’ve done the research so you don’t have to, providing detailed information on the events and activities that will keep your family entertained for hours.
Finding the perfect festival has never been easier. So why wait? Start exploring our family festival guide today and get ready for an incredible summer of family fun!
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.
FAQs
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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:
- Latitude – Henham Park
- Camp Bestival – Lulworth Castle, Dorset
- Wilderness – Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire
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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.
Festival ticket prices vary; however, the Festival Finder filter allows you to select a price point minimum and maximum and view festivals based on your budget. Prices are included across all festivals featured in the guides. Many have deposit scheme options so you can buy tickets now and then spread the cost over many months. Child tickets can often be free or much cheaper for family friendly events.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
