Festival News

The 5th Element Festival completes its inaugural lineup with a monumental phase two announcement, adding over 40 artists to its transformative seven-day celebration in Puerto Rico. Set to unfold from January 7th – 13th 2026, across multiple venues in San...

The Swedish battalion SABATON needs no introduction! The band around Joakim Brodén and Pär Sundström has been a household name in Dessel since 2007 and this year will mark their ninth appearance here. Earlier this month they launched their eleventh...

Contemporary soul sensation, and formerLiverpool resident, JALEN NGONDA has been announced as the first headliner to play at Sound City 2026, returning to Merseyside to play the festival and the ornate Grand Central Hallnext spring. The UK’s pioneering multi-venue festival...

Today we’re kicking off day one of a massive artist announcement for Tons of Rock festival featuring global phenomenon YUNGBLUD, punk rock legends THE OFFSPRING, the uncompromising A PERFECT CIRCLE, Rage Against the Machine founder TOM MORELLO, and Japan’s groundbreaking BABYMETAL....

The mighty Bristol post-punkers IDLES join the impressive lineup of INmusic Festival #18! After delivering an extraordinary debut performance to Croatian audiences at INmusic 2022, IDLES are returning – stronger, louder, and more celebrated than ever. Hailing from Bristol, the...

Download Festival, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, returns for its molten hot 23rd edition, reborn and recharged in 2026 as DLXXIII. Announced today are three monumental headliners, with their only UK shows in 2026 – LIMP...

Following a hugely successful debut at its new home this year, In the Park Newcastle returns to Exhibition Park next summer, ready to deliver it’s biggest and most memorable edition yet. Leading the charge for 2026 is the first announced...

On February 6th 2011 the world lost one of, if not THE best, guitar players of all times. Born in Belfast, GARY MOORE moved to Dublin in 1968 and joined the Irish blues rock band Skid Row where a certain...

The first names for the 29th edition of Graspop Metal Meeting are here… are you ready? On Thursday 18 June, LIMP BIZKIT, MEGADETH and WITHIN TEMPTATION will rule the festival arena at Graspop Metal Meeting! Limp Bizkit is headlining the...

LIDO Festival have announced KELIS as the first artist to support electronic duo Maribou State as its first headliner, who will be performing on Saturday 20 June. The full lineup will be unveiled throughout this week, so keep an eye...

Activated Events, the leading independent live events company known for producing unforgettable large-scale music festivals, is excited to announce the return of Boots In The Park to Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the iconic Balloon Fiesta Park. The electrifying two-day festival...

With the announcement of the first eight German rap artists, splash! Festival is already giving a taste of the strong line-up that is in the starting blocks for 2026: In addition to SSIO, SOULY and ZACKAVELLI, IKKIMEL, 102 BOYZ, BARAN...

Liverpool’s landmark summer concert series On the Waterfront returns for its fifth edition in 2026, unveiling a stellar line-up of headliners including the legendary PAUL WELLER, hometown heroes RED RUM CLUB, and a special 10 YEARS OF CREAM CLASSICAL celebration,...

Noise Pop Industries is excited to announce that the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier independent music and arts festival, Noise Pop Festival, has officially revealed the Phase One music lineup for its 33rd annual edition, returning February 19th to March...

Headlining the 30th edition of Pohoda festival in Slovakia next summer are The legendary band GORILLAZ, who will perform in Slovakia for the first time. One of the most influential and innovative bands of the present day will take to...

Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has revealed TOOL and SHINEDOWN will join previously announced headliners MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE and BRING ME THE HORIZON for the fifth year of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, May 14th – 17th at Historic...

Gloworm is turning ten and the UK’s biggest dedicated family festival is celebrating its milestone year with brand-new entertainment, improved facilities and a line-up to make 2026 the most memorable edition yet. The return to Thoresby Park was welcomed with...

For the fourteenth edition of Treefort, festival organisers have searched the globe to bring the best to Boise. With over 180 artists from as far as Australia and as close as next door! While this is only the first of...

A few days ago organisers released THE CURE and AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS for next year’s Øya Festival Wednesday, and now it is time to reveal that NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS will close the Thursday evening. Their previous...

After nine years, the unique virtual animated band GORILLAZ is returning to the Czech Republic as one of the headliners of the Rock for People festival! Created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, GORILLAZ is singer 2D, bassist...

TYLER CHILDERS and THE LUMINEERS will headline the 2026 Railbird Music Festival, taking place June 6 and 7 at The Infield at Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky! TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM FRONT GATE TICKETS HERE >>> Nestled on the infield of...

The anticipation that precedes the annual gathering of the rock and metal faithful in the idyllic Swedish countryside is unlike any other. And this year, the excitement has been dialled up to eleven with the revealing of the first 20...

NOS Alive’26 welcomes TEDDY SWIMS‘ debut in Portugal. One of the most heard voices of 2024 will take the NOS Stage on July 11th. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, singer-songwriter TEDDY SWIMS is one of the most powerful and distinctive voices...

SYSTEM OF A DOWN and DEFTONES ignite the inaugural Sick New World Texas, taking place at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas on October 24, 2026. The massive lineup features heavy hitters SLAYER, performing Reign in Blood, EVANESCENCE, THE PRODIGY, MARILYN...

The wait is over. The Brit Fest has officially unveiled its full 2026 line-up, confirming another record-breaking year for one of the North West’s most exciting and fast-growing festivals. Taking place from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th July 2026 at...

For the third consecutive year, Heavy Weekend will take place at the Nancy Open-Air on June 5th – 7th 2026, and will welcome, in order of appearance on the Zénith stage: SABATON on Friday, GOJIRA on Saturday, and ELECTRIC CALLBOY...

Disco Presents dives deep with the seventh edition of Ubbi Dubbi Festival, returning to Panther Island Pavilion on Friday April 24th and Saturday April 25th 2026. Each year, the beloved Texas event unites dance-music devotees from around the globe to mark...

PITBULL is coming back to Belgium! On Saturday 27 June, Mr. Worldwide is bringing his “I’m Back” tour to Werchter Boutique. He will undoubtedly turn Festivalpark upside down with a memorable show. Armando Christian Pérez, better known as PITBULL, is...

JACK WHITE – musical innovator, virtuoso guitarist, one half of the legendary White Stripes, and founder of Third Man Records, is joining the lineup of the 18th edition of INmusic Festival, alongside the already announced GORILLAZ! JACK WHITE is one...

Creating unprecedented buzz with headliners DOM DOLLA and ODESZA (DJ set), prolific independent promoter Relentless Beats delivers more reasons to bring everyone together with the announcement of Better Together’s full lineup. Pushing the boundaries of what a lineup should be with a mix...