Camp Bestival presented by Debenhams returns for 2027, stay tuned for line-up news.
Family Festivals
2026 Family-friendly festivals
The best ways to buy festivals tickets
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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Outdoor Gigs
The best live music under the sun
Pop icon Anastacia has announced her #NTK 2026 UK tour, set to take place in September 2026 plus outdoor shows this Summer
Headliners
Chaka Khan, Simple Minds , The Script , Level 42
Radio 2 in the Park is BBC Radio 2’s flagship live music event, hosting some of the world’s most-loved pop stars in a different UK city for three days of incredible live music
Fresh off the back of a run of shows this summer, singer-songwriter Callum Beattie returns to the stage with a winter tour this Nov-Dec.
Global Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is bringing the AURA World Tour to London, Birmingham & Manchester this September.
The Wild Boys are back in town – catch Duran Duran as they return this October for their first full UK arena tour in three years, fresh from the release of Free To Love featuring Nile Rodgers!
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.
Two of the UK’s most beloved singer-songwriters are going on the road together for a double headlining tour next summer.
Live at Bedford Park is set to bring unforgettable live music to the heart of Bedford next summer.
Live at Powderham returns for 2027
Lytham Festival returns 30th June – 4th July 2027. Let’s do it all again!
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!
DJ, broadcaster and global dance music artist Pete Tong has announced the return of his critically acclaimed Ibiza Classics show for Summer 2026.
International Pop Megastar Robbie Williams will be headlining Lytham Festival on Sat 3 Jul 2027! For what promises to be an incredible night of huge hits!
Shed Seven return with Shedcember X, their much-loved winter tour, following a landmark year in 2024 that saw them score two UK Number 1 albums with A Matter Of Time and Liquid Gold. Celebrating 30 years of A Maximum High, the run promises a hit-packed set including ‘Chasing Rainbows’ across dates this November and December.
Grammy-nominated international superstar, Teddy Swims has announced his biggest EU/UK headline tour ever.
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.
What’s Gig Buddies all about?
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.”
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.
