Festival News

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...

The ride continues, country music fans! As LASSO Montréal celebrates its fifth anniversary, the festival enters a new chapter in 2026, taking place for the first time on a full Saturday-Sunday weekend, August 15th – 16th, at the stunning Parc Jean-Drapeau...

The program for NorthSide 2026 is now complete – including two of the world’s best female DJs in the form of PEGGY GOU and CHARLOTTE DE WITTE. The release, which also features Norwegian indie legends KINGS OF CONVENIENCE, ranges from...

For 20 years, SUNSET MUSIC FESTIVAL was the heartbeat of Tampa’s live event landscape. Through 14 celebrated editions, the festival stood as Memorial Day’s defining tradition, evolving in step with the city, cultivating a generation and helping shape Tampa Bay’s...

A further 8 artists will join the already stellar TRNSMT lineup, alongside headliners RICHARD ASHCROFT, KASABIAN and LEWIS CAPALDI, as well as major artists WOLF ALICE, SONNY FODERA, AMY MACDONALD, CMAT, PERRIE, THE SNUTS, LOYLE CARNER and THE FRATELLIS, plus...

The road to Sölvesborg is getting a whole lot louder! After weeks of anticipation, organisers officially expanded the bill for Sweden Rock Festival 2026 with 15 massive new names, as well as the daily schedule! If you’ve been holding out...

As the sun sets later and things begin to thaw, the countdown to the summer solstice and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival has officially begun. Whether gathering together with like-minded music fans in Telluride’s Town Park for the first time or...

The spiritual home of rock is officially ready to rumble. Following a weekend of intense speculation, Download Festival has finally dropped a massive second wave of artists for 2026, alongside the highly anticipated day splits. With the legendary Donington Park...

Flow Festival announces the next wave of artists for its next edition, deepening an already expansive program that spans generations, geographies, and genres. Returning to the iconic Suvilahti Power Plant from 14–16 August 2026, Flow continues to shape a three-day...

HARD Events has announced the lineup for the return of HARD Summer Music Festival, set to take place in Inglewood on August 1-2, 2026. HARD Summer is returning to Hollywood Park, the expansive entertainment complex adjacent to SoFi Stadium and...

Terminal V has announced that this year’s April festival marks the final edition of the festival in Edinburgh and the closing of a defining almost decade chapter in the city. This difficult decision follows the evolving operational requirements and challenges...

Here is the great news: HALSEY, ELECTRIC CALLBOY, JADE, NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, SOULWAX, TOM MORELLO, TRIGGERFINGER, THE VACCINES, BALU BRIGADA, GOOD NEIGHBORS, HANG YOUTH, JEHNNY BETH and MY BABY have been added to the Pinkpop lineup on June 19, 20, and...

The 20th Anniversary of Rocklahoma is officially locked and loaded. Taking place September 4th – 6th 2026 at the Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma, Rocklahoma returns with one of the most explosive lineups in its two-decade history.

The three-day Labor...

Creamfields has revealed the stacked line-up for the 2026 edition of one of the world’s leading electronic music festivals. Featuring more than 250 artists across multiple stages, the award-winning festival is set to take place over the August Bank Holiday...

Heartland today announces English pop icons DURAN DURAN as Friday’s headliners. They join top acts such as NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS, THE MINDS OF 99, 4 NON BLONDES, LP and MANIC STREET PREACHERS on this year’s festival line-up....

The wait is finally over for music fans across the Northeast. The Borderland Music and Arts Festival has officially pulled back the curtain on its 2026 lineup, and it is nothing short of spectacular. Returning for its eighth year to...

All Points East and Outbreak Fest announce DEFTONES will be joined by special guest INTERPOL, as well as AFI, SALEM, MANNEQUIN PUSSY, BLAWAN (live) and ECCA VANDAL. Previously announced acts include IDLES, AMYL & THE SNIFFERS, ESDEEKID, JPEGMAFIA, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U,...

World-class alternative rock. The most talked-about pop name of the moment. The return of a Swedish indie-pop icon. A high-energy club night.  One of Denmark’s biggest recent breakout acts. Global sounds. Heavy riffs and uncompromising noise. All this – and much...

Louder Than Life returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY September 17th – 20th for its 12th edition, delivering the largest lineup in the festival’s history and the biggest bill ever assembled by producer Danny Wimmer Presents. TOOL...

The Isle of Wight Festival delighted fans by announcing it will release day tickets for its 2026 edition, taking place June 18th – 21st. Fans of headliners LEWIS CAPALDI, CALVIN HARRIS and THE CURE can now attend on their chosen...

Kappa FuturFestival has released the Phase Three lineup for its 2026 edition, returning July 3rd – 5th to the industrial expanse of Torino’s Parco Dora. This latest wave of additions further sharpens Kappa FuturFestival’s 2026 vision, bridging foundational tastemakers with...

Anticipating one of the nation’s capital’s best fests ever, Ottawa Bluesfest organizers today announced their 2026 lineup. Hundreds of thousands of live-music-loving fans will descend on LeBreton Flats Park to revel in the sounds of some of the finest acts...

Dot To Dot Festival has just announced the second wave of artists for the 2026 edition – including MANDY, INDIANA, RATBOYS, LUCIA & THE BEST BOYS and more than 30 other new names joining previously announced headliners LAMBRINI GIRLS, FCUKERS...