Festival News

Bilbao BBK Live continues to reveal new names for its 20th anniversary edition, which will be held on 9th – 11th July 2026 in Kobetamendi. The artists already announced are now joined by CALVIN HARRIS, DELLAFUENTE, HEMLOCKE SPRINGS, WESTSIDE COWBOY,...

San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is preparing to transform into a hazy, eucalyptus-scented wonderland once again this August. Outside Lands has officially pulled back the curtain on its 2026 daily schedules, and the sheer breadth of the bill is enough...

The Isle of Wight Festival has revealed the final additions to its star-studded 2026 line-up. Joining the bill are RITA ORA, CIRCA WAVES, NATHAN EVANS & THE SAINT PHNX BAND, OVERPASS, TOM A. SMITH and THE GUEST LIST. They join...

The last guests to sign up for the retreat, which will be held in Laukaa from July 16th to 18th, are: American band SEVEN SPIRES, representing a newer strain of dramatic metal, Finnish gothic stalwarts CHARON, Swiss pioneers of technical...

Wideglide Entertainment is excited to announce its second round of support artists for the 4-day festival taking place at Laketown Ranch in the Cowichan Valley on July 30 – August 2, 2026. Designed to appeal to music lovers of all...

No Art Open Air will stage its biggest UK edition yet south of Manchester at Bolesworth Castle on Saturday 30th May 2026, launching with an expanded festival format. The venue introduces a two-stage setup for the first time at a...

Lollapalooza Berlin has just dropped a massive update, and if you haven’t secured your tickets yet, this is your sign. The legendary festival, which transforms Berlin’s Olympic Park and Stadium into a sprawling playground of sound and style, is gearing...

Elements Music & Arts Festival has announced phase two artist additions for its 2026 edition, ahead of its return to Long Pond, Pennsylvania this August 7–9. Entering its ninth year, Elements continues to define the modern camping festival by blending...

Roundhay Festival is the newest highlight of Leeds’s 2026 summer cultural calendar. The first headliner to be announced was Scottish superstar LEWIS CAPALDI. Known for his intimate songs and powerful vocals, Capaldi will continue the legacy of Roundhay Park, performing...

With winter finally winding down, festival season is officially within reach and Country Thunder Saskatchewan is celebrating with the announcement of its daily Ram Main Stage lineup. Boasting headlining performances by RILEY GREEN, CREED and LAINEY WILSON alongside the bold...

Australian five-piece art-folk band ANY YOUNG MECHANIC bring a contemporary take on folk music to INmusic Festival 2026! The band consists of Sam Wilson (vocals), Jachin Mee (drums, backing vocals), Thea Martin (violin and multi-instrumentalist), Allan McBean (double bass) and...

ARC Music Festival, Chicago’s flagship house and techno event – unveils its 2026 lineup and announces an expansion to four days, returning Labor Day Weekend from September 4th – 7th. Led by Auris Presents, the city’s leading force in festivals...

Belladrum Festival adds more names to its 2026 line up! The party just got bigger with new names for Belladrum 2026! RIZZLE KICKS are heading to the Highlands this summer, bringing that unmistakable, feel-good, jump-around energy we all secretly (or not...

Electric Forest has unveiled a fresh wave of artist additions for its 2026 edition as it prepares its return to Rothbury, Michigan this June 25–28. The latest additions expand on an already massive lineup that features standout artists spanning a...

Good folk of Green Man, organisers are beyond buzzing to introduce your headliners. First up, the indomitable WOLF ALICE – with a Mercury Prize, two BRIT Awards and two number 1 albums under their belts – make their long awaited...

JOHN SUMMIT and DOM DOLLA will headline the second annual Up The Sky Music Festival, taking place August 7th – 8th, 2026 at Buttermilk in Aspen, Colorado. The powerhouse lineup also includes EMPIRE OF THE SUN, PARCELS, LEON THOMAS, POLO &...

East London’s celebrated festival All Points East welcomes two global powerhouses as co-headliners: the BRIT Award-winning British icon JORJA SMITH and two-time Grammy Award-winning British Nigerian star TEMS, taking over Victoria Park on Friday 21st August 2026. Curated by Jorja...

BORIS BREJCHA, CHARLOTTE DE WITTE, HOLY PRIEST, KLANGKUENSTLER and PAUL VAN DYK are just some of the outstanding Echelon Festival line-up, which this year once again unites international giants of electronic music. On August 14th and 15th 2026, the Echelon...

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, TWENTY ONE PILOTS and MUMFORD & SONS will headline the 2026 edition of Oceans Calling Festival on September 25th – 27th at the Ocean City, Maryland Boardwalk. The festival returns to Ocean City Inlet Beach with more...

BST Hyde Park announces incredible special guests for LEWIS CAPALDI’S double headline shows this summer. The Scottish superstar will showcase two of the most talked about rising stars of the moment across his sold out performances on Saturday 11th July...

Munich’s Olympiapark is about to undergo a floral and musical transformation like never before. The Superbloom Festival 2026 has just dropped a massive lineup update, confirming that the sixth edition of Germany’s most immersive lifestyle event is not just growing—it’s...

MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, TOOL, LIMP BIZKIT and PIERCE THE VEIL will headline the West Coast’s Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival, featuring 140+ artists, the largest Aftershock lineup yet, along with the addition of a 5th stage to the expanded...

A new festival dedicated to the past, present and future of electronic music culture will launch in Manchester this summer, as Outwards unveils a city-centre, open-air gathering designed to reconnect dance music with its deeper cultural roots. Taking place on...

After 2025’s hugely successful edition, Breaking Borders – the world’s biggest Desi destination festival – is returning to Malta in 2026. Taking place between 3rd – 6th September, the festival will once again bring together the best of the South...

MARTIN GARRIX is ​​the first confirmed artist for PELIGRO FEST, the new electronic music festival in Valencia, taking place on July 25th, 2026, at the Ciutat de València Stadium. This date will mark the beginning of a new era and...

Internationally acclaimed artist LYKKE LI has spent nearly two decades shaping a singular lane in pop: one defined by emotional extremity, melodic precision, and a fearless intimacy that has made her one of modern music’s most enduring voices. Now, she...

One of the most distinctive post-punk bands of recent years, London’s DRY CLEANING, are coming to INmusic Festival #18. Known for Florence Shaw’s deadpan spoken-word delivery, razor-sharp wit and taut, propulsive instrumentation, the band bring to Jarun an intelligent, slightly...

Gloworm, the magical family festival, is pulling out all the stops for its 10th anniversary with a wave of new acts, zones and activities led by a first-ever appearance from SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS. To celebrate the release of The SpongeBob Movie:...

OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival, returns for its 19th edition, once again transforming Montréal’s stunning Parc Jean-Drapeau into the epicentre of live music from July 31st to August 2nd 2026. Over three unforgettable days, festivalgoers will experience world-class performances, genre-defining...

As the summer festival season draws ever closer, one of Europe’s most iconic events has just dropped a major announcement. The Rock Werchter 2026 line-up is officially complete, with 25 new artists and bands added to what was already shaping...