https://www.skiddle.com/news/ Latest Festival News news and reviews.. including album releases, gig and tour news, festival dates and ticket competitions en-us Copyright Skiddle.com 2026 noreply@skiddle.com 40 Fri, 01 May 2026 19:10:33 GMT Read more to find out who will be performing where and more! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Cross-The-Tracks-reveals-full-2026-lineup-and-brand-new-stages/61626/ Fri, 01 May 2026 17:20:00 BST The festival pushes festival production forward with it's latest stage HYDRO XL, featuring immersive design and a line-up of global talents spanning house, techno, bass and beyond. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Boomtown-2026-announces-new-HYDRO-XL-stage-and-line-up/61625/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:00 BST Here's an extra treat for customers to celebrate Skiddle's 25th birthday. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddle-to-refund-25-customers-on-Friday-to-celebrate-25th-birthday/61622/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:25:00 BST The free festival returns this summer. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/We-Invented-The-Weekend-to-bring-hundreds-of-activities-to-Salford/61620/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 BST Enjoy this helping hand with a mass of European festivals to make the most of May. From house to techno, pop to rock, check out Skiddle's Big Fat Festival Guide European edition for May! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddles-big-fat-festival-guide-Europe-edition---May/61612/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:00 BST The Scottish jazz festival celebrates its 40th edition this year, and boasts a lineup featuring SAY Award winners, jazz collectives, and Mercury nominees. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-reveals-2026-programme-/61604/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:23:00 BST Piano People In The House returns for its third edition. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Londons-biggest-Amapiano-festival-returns-for-third-year/61598/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:23:00 BST No Art Liverpool returns to Otterspool Promenade in August 2026 after selling out last year. Sign up now for exclusive Skiddle pre-sale access. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/No-Art-returns-to-Liverpool-for-2026-following-sell-out-debut-year/61594/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:54:00 BST WWT London Wetland Centre launches its first Migration Festival this May Bank Holiday, exploring and celebrating the migration of birds and West African culture to the UK. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/WWT-London-launches-first-ever-Migration-Festival-this-May-Bank-Holiday/61593/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:21:00 BST SXSW London reveals world premieres of Virginia Woolfs Night and Day, Savage House, and Get Jiro, for its 2026 Screen programme. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/SXSW-London-unveils-major-world-premieres-for-2026-Screen-programme/61592/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:14:00 BST The 17-day festival offers pop-up art shows, art battles, music, workshops, talks, and more - and its free to attend. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Europes-largest-street-art-and-graffiti-festival-returns-to-Bristol-in-May-/61588/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:20:00 BST The pledge means 100% of profits will be donated. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Mobys-Coachella-profits-to-be-donated-to-animal-rights-organisations/61586/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:30:00 BST With Nas & The Roots, Robert Glasper, Questlove, Common, and Anthony Hamilton to headline the first-ever international edition. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Roots-Picnic-to-debut-in-London-this-August-with-huge-Hip-Hop-headliners/61584/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:35:00 BST One of the biggest and best new music festivals, The Great Escape, has released the full schedule for its 2026 edition. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Great-Escape-Festival-announces-full-2026-schedule/61573/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:20:00 BST Love Saves the Day unveils the full programme for Slow Fashion Saves the Day in Bristol this weekend, featuring clothing workshops and swap shops, live DJs and interactive games. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Love-Saves-the-Day-reveal-full-programme-for-Slow-Fashion-event-in-Bristol-this-weekend/61569/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:36:00 BST Among the new events on Skiddle this week are a daytime clubbing event in Chester, two evenings of Balearic anthems in Glasgow and Norwich, and an album launch show in London. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-On-Skiddle-East-End-Dubs-Enter-Shikari-Chicane-and-more-/61561/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 BST The day and night festival returns to an array of Hackney Wick venues on Saturday 5th September. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Jazz-on-Wick-announce-stage-hosts-for-2026/61554/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:38:00 BST In an effort to protect its East London Victoria Park setting, LIDO has cancelled shows from CMAT and Bombay Bicycle Club, rescheduling its Maribou State performance from June to late August. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/LIDO-Festival-cancels-two-shows-and-reschedules-Maribou-State-performance/61553/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:51:00 BST The FOCUS Wales Film Festival runs from 7th - 9th December, and its new competition marks an ambitious look forward for Welsh filmmaking. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/BAFTA-qualifying-Welsh-film-festival-announces-new-competition/61552/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:19:00 BST Harry Styles has selected a wide-ranging lineup for Meltdown Festival. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Lineup-revealed-for-Harry-Styles-curated-Meltdown-Festival/61547/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:16:00 BST After multiple sponsors pulled out and the UK Government blocked his visa, the choice to have controversial rapper YE headline Wireless has resulted in this year's edition being cancelled https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Wireless-Festival-cancelled-after-headliner-Kanye-West-visa-blocked-by-UK-Government/61544/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:50:00 BST Edinburgh Fringe 2026 reveals 1,700 strong second wave of shows across comedy, music, theatre, and live performance ahead of full lineup reveal on the 4th June https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Edinburgh-Fringe-adds-over-1700-names-to-2026-edition/61542/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:41:00 BST Here are the best new events from Skiddle, including a breathtaking night of country music, a high-energy set on Brighton's seafront, and a three hour set in Bristol. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-On-Skiddle-Nashville-Shy-FX-Fatboy-Slim-and-more/61533/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:11:00 BST Take a look at the best Easter events in Liverpool, featuring breakfast with the Easter Bunny, food festivals, family days out, and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Best-9-Easter-bank-holiday-weekend-events-in-Liverpool/61539/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:12:00 BST The festival will run from Monday 11th - Wednesday 27th May, and its announcement comes shortly after Ipswich was longlisted for the UKs City of Culture 2029. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-Ipswich-arts-festival-In-the-Works-celebrates-emerging-creative-work/61536/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 BST Find a big golden egg, win 100 of credit to spend on events! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Win-100-with-the-Skiddle-Easter-egg-hunt/61511/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:01:00 BST The Great Escape adds 100+ artists to its 2026 lineup, with Bimini, ARXX, Sassy 009, Do Nothing, PVA, and more joining, plus a new wristband rewards scheme for festivalgoers. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Great-Escape-adds-100-new-artists-to-20th-Anniversary-edition/61525/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:55:00 BST SXSW London reveals Screen Festival keynotes and premieres, with Sharon Horgan, Russell T Davies, Tom Quinn, and a host of new films confirmed. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/SXSW-London-announces-first-wave-of-Screen-Festival-keynotes-and-premieres/61524/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:56:00 BST The emotional junglist joins Lily Allen, Fatboy Slim, Pendulum, Kasabian, and more. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Nia-Archives-and-more-join-Boardmasters-lineup-/61522/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:26:00 BST The German festival goes down in Ferropolis in July. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/WHOLE-United-Queer-Fest-announces-SHERELLE-Bashkka-and-more/61518/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:58:00 BST This weeks New On Skiddle features cathedral gigs from B*Witched & Scouting For Girls, a pair of Warehouse Project events at Depot Mayfield & Ambers, World Cup fanzones, and a Bristolian dance festival. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-On-Skiddle-Festivals-Fanzones-and-Cathedrals/61516/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:21:00 BST The festival makes its UK debut at The National Bowl in August. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Lauryn-Hills-Diaspora-Calling-Festival-to-make-UK-debut-this-year-/61509/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:14:00 GMT They join Groove Armada, 2ManyDJs, Moonchild Sanelly, and more at the June festival. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Mouse-Outfit-Mungos-Hi-Fi-Fish56octagon-join-Moovin-Festival-lineup/61507/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:39:00 GMT The conference and festival will take over the Portuguese capital from Wednesday 29th April to Saturday 2nd May 2026. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Lisbon-Dance-Summit-shares-details-and-programme/61506/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:33:00 GMT Paris Hilton and Holly Johnson of Frankie Goes to Hollywood join RAYE and Diana Ross as headliners for Brighton & Hove Prides 35th birthday weekender. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Brighton-Pride-On-The-Park-unveils-full-lineup/61504/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:15:00 GMT Returning to its leafy secret Norfolk location in August, the lineup for this years Field Maneuvers features a mix of debut appearances and returning heavyweights. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Field-Maneuvers-reveals-full-lineup-for-2026/61503/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:55:00 GMT April is here, and that means so is festival season. With so many festivals happening around Europe, check out our big fast festial guide! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddles-big-fat-festival-guide-Europe-edition---April/61482/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:29:00 GMT The Maccabees headline On The Beach Brighton with Editors, Miles Kane and more. Sign up for Final tickets on sale on Skiddle below. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Stacked-indie-support-announced-for-The-Maccabees-On-The-Beach-Brighton/61499/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:09:00 GMT The first 28 recipients of the government's Expanded Festivals fund have been announced. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Knockengorroch-Summer-Sessions-among-Scottish-festivals-awarded-funding-/61486/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:42:00 GMT A slew of day raves, garden parties and festivals are among the new events on Skiddle this week. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-On-Skiddle-Omar-PENDULUM-Luke-Dean-and-more/61481/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT Adding another wave of cutting-edge global talent to an already stacked bill, find out who'll be playing in at Terminal V Croatia this July. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Terminal-V-Croatia-reveal-additional-names-with-phase-2-lineup/61477/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT The announcement comes as Hospitalitys wider 30th anniversary programme, alongside Hospitality On The Beach in Croatia and Hospital30 On The Harbour in Bristol. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Hospital-Records-to-celebrate-30-years-with-4000-capacity-day-festival/61476/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:05:00 GMT Pavilion Festival returns with a huge announcement for its 2026 lineup. With some mega names on the bill, get your tickets now! https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Pavilion-Festival-returns-with-some-huge-names-for-its-2026-lineup-/60674/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:25:00 GMT Junction 2 reveals full 2026 lineup with Adam Beyer, Nina Kraviz, and Jeff Mills set for its 10th anniversary at Boston Manor Park. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Junction-2-completes-10th-anniversary-lineup-for-J2-X-/61473/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:29:00 GMT Tramlines Festival adds Dom Joly, Ross Noble, Reginald D. Hunter, and more, alongside emerging Sheffield talent, to its 2026 lineup at Hillsborough Park https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Tramlines-Festival-adds-comedy-heavyweights-and-Sheffield-talent-to-2026-lineup/61471/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:45:00 GMT Here's who you can catch in the Romanian sunshine this summer. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Kneecap-Wet-Leg-and-more-added-to-Electric-Castle-lineup/61470/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:05:00 GMT More eclectic and amazing acts have joined the End Of The Road festival lineup. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/End-of-the-Road-festival-adds-more-names-to-2026-lineup/61468/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:48:00 GMT This weeks new events on Skiddle include a long-awaited return from No Art, an all day Patrick Topping set in Newcastle, and tons of Bank Holiday bangers. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/New-On-Skiddle-No-Art-Into-the-Woods-DanceOnArrival-and-more-/61454/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:23:00 GMT Planning a summer trip? Discover Portugal festivals in 2026, from huge headliners at NOS Alive to beach parties at Afro Nation. Explore the best festivals in Portugal and find your perfect weekend. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/The-Best-Music-Festivals-in-Portugal-/55829/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:10:00 GMT The brand returns to the Second City this May Bank Holiday, kickstarting summer with a lineup headed by Armand van Helden and TeeDee. https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/DanceOnArrival-returns-to-Birmingham-for-summer-street-party/61447/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:49:00 GMT