The UK festival season in 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet. From legendary events like Glastonbury to dance music giants like Creamfields, music fans can expect huge lineups featuring some of the world's biggest artists.
Our guide to the best UK festivals 2026 includes festival dates, early lineup announcements and where to buy tickets.
Reading Festival 2026
Location: Richfield Avenue, Reading
Dates: August Bank Holiday Weekend
Reading Festival is one of the UK's biggest rock and alternative music festivals, attracting massive headline acts every summer.
Recent artists: Fred again.., Lana Del Rey, The 1975, Sam Fender
Leeds Festival 2026
Location: Bramham Park, Leeds
Dates: August Bank Holiday Weekend
Leeds Festival shares the same lineup as Reading Festival and brings huge crowds for three days of live music.
Artists often appearing: Bring Me The Horizon, Billie Eilish, Dave, Olivia Rodrigo
Download Festival 2026
Location: Donington Park
Expected Dates: June 2026
Download Festival is the UK's premier rock and metal festival, hosting the biggest names in heavy music.
Recent lineup highlights: Metallica, Bring Me The Horizon, Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold
Isle of Wight Festival 2026
Location: Seaclose Park, Isle of Wight
Expected Dates: June 2026
One of the UK's most historic festivals, Isle of Wight regularly hosts major international artists across rock, pop and indie music.
Recent performers: Green Day, Robbie Williams, Pulp, The Killers
Creamfields Festival 2026
Location: Daresbury, Cheshire
Dates: August Bank Holiday Weekend
Creamfields is the UK's biggest electronic music festival featuring the world's top DJs and dance music producers.
Recent artists: Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, David Guetta, Peggy Gou
Parklife Festival 2026
Location: Heaton Park, Manchester
Expected Dates: June 2026
Parklife has become one of the UK's most popular urban and electronic music festivals.
Recent artists: Burna Boy, Aitch, Fred again.., Disclosure
Boardmasters Festival 2026
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Expected Dates: August 2026
Boardmasters combines music, surfing and beach culture, creating one of the most unique festivals in the UK.
Recent performers: Liam Gallagher, Florence + The Machine, Lorde
Boomtown Festival 2026
Location: Hampshire
Expected Dates: August 2026
Boomtown is famous for its immersive festival city featuring electronic music, drum & bass and incredible stage design.
Recent artists: Chase & Status, Bicep, Four Tet
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Latitude Festival 2026
Location: Henham Park, Suffolk
Expected Dates: July 2026
Latitude blends music, comedy, theatre and arts to create one of the UK's most diverse cultural festivals.
Recent artists: George Ezra, Florence + The Machine, Paolo Nutini
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Published on 12 March 2026 by UKFG
