Headliners
Jorja Smith, Lorde, Deftones, Tyler, the Creator, Twenty One Pilots
All Points East returns to Victoria Park for summer 2026.
2026 Family-friendly festivals
Headliners
Five
Trentham Live returns with four amazing shows over one weekend, starting Thursday 20 August and finishing Sunday 23 August.
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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
Bastille have announced outdoor gigs for summer 2026 in Cardiff, Scarborough, Margate, Colchester and Halifax.
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
Playing huge outdoor shows in London and Edinburgh this summer
R&B singer with a career spanning five decades returns to the UK next summer, plus very special guest Marti Pellow.
New Jersey rock greats Bon Jovi, are making much anticipated return to live touring with their Forever Tour coming to Edinburgh and London. The shows will mark the band’s first UK shows in seven years.
Callum Beattie rekindles the blue-collar, working-class pop torch lit by Scottish strummers of yesteryear, yet gives it a contemporary sheen.
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!
Florence + The Machine are back with their ‘The Everybody Scream Tour’ across the UK next February plus a huge outdoor show in Edinburgh in August
Featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires return to the UK this summer.
Celebrated decades-spanning indie outfit who helped shape the sound of Britpop.
Get ready to party as British boy band icons JLS take to the Darley Park stage!
Kaiser Chiefs have extended their Employment celebrations with a new run of 2026 dates due to phenomenal demand.
He’s back! Following a September tour, Lewis Capaldi has announced a string of huge outdoor shows for summer 2026.
Live at Powderham returns for 2027
Lorde will be headlining London’s All Points East and Edinburgh Summer Sessions in 2026
Lytham Festival returns 30th June – 4th July 2027. Let’s do it all again!
Noah Kahan has announced ‘The Last of the Bugs’ 2027 world tour!
DJ, broadcaster and global dance music artist Pete Tong has announced the return of his critically acclaimed Ibiza Classics show for Summer 2026.
Experience Public Service Broadcasting live at Halifax’s stunning Piece Hall on 23 August, performing in one of the UK’s most breath-taking historic outdoor venues. Set within this award‑winning architectural landmark, the Live at The Piece Hall series offers a unique open‑air concert experience, bringing world‑class artists to an unforgettable cultural setting.
Richard Ashcroft has announced a huge headline tour for Spring 2026, plus a run of outdoor shows this Summer.
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!
Headliners
The Streets, Richard Ashcroft , Madness, The Kooks, Wunderhorse
Wunderhorse will headline Saturday night at Rock N Roll Circus 2026 in Sheffield, with huge support from Baxter Dury, English Teacher and Fat Dog.
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.
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of their landmark album Pet Sounds, The Beach Boys have announced a series of shows across the UK in 2026, including headline performances at Halifax’s Piece Hall and Southampton’s Guildhall Square.
The Kooks have announced a run out 2026 outdoor summer shows set for June.
The Libertines are back and heading out on the UK road this summer!
The Prodigy have announced three huge outdoor summer shows for 2026.
The Mike Skinner-fronted project known for blending genres that include garage, hip hop, indie and ska
Fresh from the release of their acclaimed sixth studio album Oh! The Ocean, indie giants The Wombats head out on tour.
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.
Tony Hadley is heading on ‘The Christmas Big Band Tour’ across the UK this Winter.
Turnstile are bringing the energy back to the UK this summer. Same unstoppable live show.
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.
