Alt\Indie Music Festivals in South West England 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.
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
RockFolkWychwood Music Festival
3 Jun–5 Jun 2022 expect around £129.50 weekend + £9.50 camping Gloucestershire
RockFolkThe Great Estate
2 Jun–5 Jun 2022 currently £85 plus Booking Fee with camping, £65 (+ BF) without Redruth, CornwallSee what’s on
Alt\IndieBit Of EverythingSea Change Festival
27 May–29 May 2022 expect around £105 for 3 days, £135 with camping Totnes, DevonSee what’s on
RockFolkSunset On The West
1 Oct–3 Oct 2021 from £119 incl accommodation, £29 without Taunton, Somerset
