Rock & Metal Festivals 2026-2027
Surfing isn’t just for the ocean – Pack up those battle jackets, ripped skinny jeans, air guitars and whatever else you need to get moshing this summer with incredible festivals in the UK and abroad bringing you the best pits around. And if you’re looking for a gig to get you in the mood for the festival you’ve just booked, check out our rock and metal guide.
2027 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.
The UK’s ultimate rock and metal festival returns to Donington Park for 2027
Founded by Nathan Evans and the SAINT PHNX Band, Heather on the Hill Festival returns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on Sat 28 Aug 2027, following its sold-out debut this year.
Don’t miss this legendary pair of music festivals that share the same bill when they return for the late summer bank holiday weekend in 2027.
Headliners
Bananarama, Jack Savoretti, The Patti Smith Quartet
Live at Chelsea will be taking place from 11-13 June 2027
Headliners
Courteeners, Paul Heaton, The Reytons
Warrington’s top indie rock and pop festival Neighbourhood Weekender returns May 2027.
Don’t miss this legendary pair of music festivals that share the same bill when they return for the late summer bank holiday weekend in 2027.
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Rock outdoor shows
Headliners
BST returns to London’s Hyde Park for another summer of massive names in the summer sun.
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.
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.
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.
Having sold out their entire UK arena tour, Fontaines D.C. return this summer with a run of outdoor shows.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Pop-rock powerhouses McFly are set for outdoor shows in 2027
Muse announce new album ‘The Wow! Signal’ and UK tour, plus headline slots at Cardiff’s Blackweir Fields, London’s Hyde Park and Leeds’ Roundhay Park in summer 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!
OZZFEST returns for 2027 at The National Bowl, Milton Keynes on Saturday 10 July.
Headliners
The Circus comes back to town in 2027, with London being added as a brand new location alongside Sheffield and Norwich.
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.
Shed Seven head on tour winter 2026 and have announced huge outdoor summer shows for 2027
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.
Don’t miss The Fratellis when they return with a UK tour
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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
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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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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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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.
