South East England Music Festivals 2026
The South East has one of the UK's richest festival traditions. Reading Festival in Berkshire — one of the world's longest-running rock events, held since 1971 — draws massive headliners every August bank holiday, while the Isle of Wight Festival has welcomed music lovers since 1968. The region's diverse landscape of coastal towns, rolling chalk downs and lush countryside provides spectacular natural settings, and its proximity to London means top-tier international acts regularly make the South East a headline destination. Families, indie fans, dance devotees and folk enthusiasts all find events tailored to them across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and the Isle of Wight.
RockBit Of EverythingPortsmouth Psych Fest
4 May–5 May 2019 £13 in advance Portsmouth, Isle of WightSee what’s on
CancelledArcadia London
4 May–5 May 2019 expect around £60 per day or £90 for both days LondonSee what’s on
FolkDanceBeltane Fire Festival
3 May–6 May 2019 currently £70 for the weekend including camping and workshops Ash Down ForestSee what’s on
RockFolkMaidstone Fringe Festival
2 May–6 May 2019 most events are FREE admission KentSee what’s on
DanceBit Of EverythingLe Beat Bespoke
19 Apr–21 Apr 2019 early bird £49 for all three days West End, LondonSee what’s on
SkaReggaeLondon International Ska Festival
18 Apr–21 Apr 2019 £140 (plus booking fee) for all four days, individual shows also available Camden, London
