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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.
Festivals in June in the UK and abroad
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.
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The Streets, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Back for 2026
The Cheese & Chilli Festival is the only show in the UK which celebrates both cheese and chilli within a festival setting.
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.
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Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses, Linkin Park
The UK’s ultimate rock and metal festival returns to Donington Park for 2026.
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David Gray, OMD, Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Stranglers, 80s Classical
Experience world‑class live music in the stunning historic setting of Hampton Court Palace Festival, where global artists perform in the intimate Base Court courtyard. Enjoy a magical summer atmosphere with pre‑show picnics and drinks in the East Front Gardens, or elevate your night with the King’s VIP Dining Experience, featuring exclusive State Apartments access and a three‑course dinner. A unique blend of music, heritage, culture (…)
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LIDO Festival, the newest highlight on London’s summer calendar, returns to Victoria Park for 2026.
Back by popular demand, Live at Chelsea will be taking place from 10-14 June 2026, transforming the historic home of the Chelsea Pensioners into a fully seated auditorium.
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Paul Weller, Red Rum Club, Cream Classical, Snow Patrol
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Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, Lewis Capaldi
TRNSMT returns to Glasgow Green June 2026 with Richard Ashcroft, Kasabina, Lewis Capaldi and more
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Introducing State Fayre – a brand-new camping festival celebrating rock music, Americana, and barbecue taking place from 26-28 June in Chelmsford, Essex.
The Isle of Wight Festival is back for 2026 on 18 – 21 June.
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More Live Music In JUne
Discover the best outdoor gigs in June
Experience 80s Classical live at Hampton Court Palace, a spectacular summer concert set within the stunning historic surroundings of Henry VIII’s iconic royal palace. Enjoy world‑class performers in the intimate Base Court courtyard – an extraordinary opportunity to experience unforgettable 80s hits reimagined by a full orchestra in one of the UK’s most breath-taking outdoor music settings.
Alanis Morissette returns to the UK next summer with six huge outdoor shows in June and July.
Marking the 30th anniversary of their critically acclaimed album ‘If You’re Feeling Sinister’, indie pop icons Belle & Sebastian head out on tour.
R&B singer with a career spanning five decades returns to the UK next summer, plus very special guest Marti Pellow.
Catch Bombay Bicycle Club live at LIDO Festival this summer
Chris Stussy has firmly established himself as a tastemaker, selector, producer and label boss at the forefront of the scene, with his own sound pushing house music forward.
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Bowling for Soup , Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls , The Maccabees, Pixies
Next summer is set to be unforgettable at The Eden Sessions with pop-punk favourites Bowling for Soup, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, The Maccabees, and alt-rock legends Pixies bringing their timeless catalogue to Cornwall.
Halifax’s very own Ellie Sax brings her homecoming celebration to The Piece Hall in 2026, in what promises to be a summer night to remember.
Hot off the heels of announcing a run of shows as special guests to Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton have announced they will bring their hugely successful Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello tour to the UK in summer 2026.
Hometown heroes Embrace have been added to the headline line-up for next summer’s TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall, plus special guests IDLEWILD and The Hazy Janes.
Empire Of The Sun announce UK return in 2026 with Ask That God Tour.
American singer-songwriter Ethel Cain will head to the UK thus summer as she extends her sold-out Willoughby Tucker Forever tour into 2026.
Take cover, UK and Europe… America’s foremost rock and roll ambassadors Foo Fighters will be bringing their maximum decibel marathons to your shores this summer.
Unforgettable nights of live music in stunning woodland settings are on the way.
Skunk Anansie and Garbage will be co-headlining some of the country’s most beautiful outdoor stages in June 2026, kicking off in Halifax and ending in Southampton.
International superstar Harry Styles will make his long awaited return to the global stage with a seven city residency, including London’s Wembley Stadium.
He’s back! Following a September tour, Lewis Capaldi has announced a string of huge outdoor shows for summer 2026.
GRAMMY® & BRIT award-winning British artist Lola Young has announced a UK tour, set for this June.
Metallica will be playing stadiums across the UK in 2026 with Knocked Loose, Gojira, Pantera and Avatar
Brit Award and GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum global pop phenomenon – and star of smash UK television show The Piano – MIKA will launch his biggest headline tour yet across Europe in 2026, in support of his forthcoming new album.
Long Live The Black Parade. My Chemical Romance will return to the UK next July with two major headline shows in London, Liverpool and Glasgow
Don’t miss Paul Weller when he heads out for a string of outdoor summer shows in 2026.
Celebrating 40 years since their genesis in 1986, Pixies have announced details of a headline worldwide tour for 2026 titled Pixies 40, kicking off in the UK in May 2026 – plus, outdoor shows at Eden Project & On The Mount at Wasing.
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Rockstar Energy presents Parklife returns for 2026.
Glasgow Summer Sessions is back with a brand-new festival for Summer 2026, headlined by The Lumineers, and featuring The Proclaimers, Dylan Gossett, KT Tunstall, Avery Anna and Buffalo Traffic Jam.
The UK’s biggest pop icons are back and hitting the road in 2026. With special guests The Script and Belinda Carlisle
GRAMMY nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims today announces a run of outdoor shows and festivals for summer 2026
Hot off their epic UK arena tour, The Offspring have announced a huge outdoor show at Crystal Palace Park in London for next summer. Special guests Dropkick Murphys, Pennywise, PUP and Destroy Boys are joining the party
Experience The Stranglers live at Hampton Court Palace, bringing their iconic sound to the breath-taking historic setting of Henry VIII’s royal residence. Enjoy this legendary band up close in the intimate Base Court courtyard – an extraordinary chance to see one of the UK’s most influential rock groups in a truly unforgettable open‑air summer concert.
Cardiff Castle holds a significant place as a heritage destination in Wales, revered for its global importance.
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.
TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre is back for 2026 with a stellar line-up.
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have announced The Big Love Tour, coming to arenas this Winter.
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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 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.
You can filter festival listings by weekend camping options, day tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and by music genre for festivals happening this week, this month and this year. So whether you’re looking for fun for all the family, music and arts, festivals designed for food lovers, camping festivals happening soon or well into the future (or even next year!), our festivals guide is all you need!
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.
FAQs
Check out all of the festivals happening this summer.
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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.
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Yes, many festivals sell out so it’s important to get your tickets early to secure your spot before it’s sold out.
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