South West England Music Festivals 2026
The South West is the undisputed heartland of British festival culture. Glastonbury, held on Worthy Farm in Somerset since 1970, is the world's most famous music festival and the spiritual centre of the UK's outdoor event scene. But the region's story goes far deeper — Boardmasters in Newquay fuses surf culture with live music against an Atlantic backdrop, while Bristol, Bath and Exeter's thriving independent music scenes generate a constant stream of urban festivals throughout the year. Cornwall's dramatic coastline, Devon's green valleys and Somerset's ancient landscape make the South West home to some of the UK's most atmospheric outdoor events, from intimate coastal gatherings to massive multi-stage celebrations attended by tens of thousands.
FolkAlt\IndieEnd of the Road Festival
1 Sep–4 Sep 2022 £190 for the weekend Salisbury, WiltshireSee what’s on
RockAlt\IndieArcTanGent Festival
17 Aug–20 Aug 2022 expect 3-day £124.20; 2-day £107.10; days £52 Compton Martin, GloucestershireSee what’s on
FolkDanceWOMAD
28 Jul–31 Jul 2022 expect around £225 for 4 days, £185 for 3 days WiltshireSee what’s on
DanceAlt\IndieLeopallooza
22 Jul–24 Jul 2022 expect around £120 w/e incl. camping Bude, DevonSee what’s on
RockPopChalfest
22 Jul–23 Jul 2022 Some tickets are available, £42 Stroud, GloucestershireSee what’s on
RockAlt\Indie2000trees Festival
7 Jul–9 Jul 2022 early bird £140 for 3 days; £125 for 2 days Cheltenham, GloucestershireSee what’s on
RockFolkBarn On The Farm Festival
30 Jun–3 Jul 2022 expect £170 Friday + weekend Gloucester, GloucestershireSee what’s on
RockFolkGlastonbury Festival
22 Jun–26 Jun 2022 around £265 (sold out) Shepton Mallet, SomersetSee what’s on
