Summer is fast approaching, with eager fans looking forward to attending their favourite festivals.
The UK provides plenty of choice when it comes to festivals, with every type of music fan catered to across the country – whether you’re a hardcore rocker or raver, or someone who fancies something more tranquil.
From BST Hyde Park to Creamfields and BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Brits have plenty of options to choose from.
We’ve found out all the important bits you need to know for the country’s hottest events – from lineups, dates and tickets.
Here is the Daily Mail’s ultimate guide to UK summer festivals in 2026.
BST Hyde Park
Where: Hyde Park, London
When: June 27-July 11
Headliners: Garth Brooks, Maroon 5, Mumford & Sons, Pitbull, Duran Duran and Lewis Capaldi
Support acts: Kesha, Scissor Sisters, OneRepublic
British Summer Time Hyde Park is a series of concerts held once a year in London’s Hyde Park. Tickets for this year are now on sale.
Justin Bieber is also in talks to play at BST this year, months after headlining California’s Coachella Festival.
British Summer Time Hyde Park returns this year with the like of Lewis Capaldi headlining – Tickets for this year are now on sale
Creamfields
Where: Daresbury Estate, Cheshire
When: August 27-30 (Bank Holiday Weekend)
Headliners: Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, Disclosure, Sonny Fodera and Underworld.
The massive electronic lineup includes Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Carl Cox, Amelie Lens, Camelphat, and over 250 more acts across 30 stages.
Creamfields 2026, presented by Pepsi, is celebrating their 20-year anniversary at Daresbury this year. Tickets are now on sale, camping tickets are also available.
Lovebox Festival
Where: Dreamland, Margate
When: May 29-30
Headliners: Rudimental, Groove Armada, Scissor Sisters, Friendly Fires, Jayda G, DJ EZ, Horse Meat Disco, Girls Don’t Sync and 4am Kru.
One of London’s most iconic music festivals is being reimagined and finding a new home. This year brings together the acts who shaped the story of Lovebox and the new faces we are welcoming to Margate.
Tickets are on sale now!
Download
Where: Donington Park, Derby
When: June 10-14
Headliners: Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit and Guns ‘N’ Roses, as well as some of metal’s biggest and brightest acts at Donington Park in 2026.
Britain’s best rock and metal festival will return to Donington Park this summer with over 90 international and national bands and artists.
Tickets are on sale now!
Reading and Leeds
Where: Richfield Ave, Reading and Bramham Park, Leeds
When: August 28-30
Headliners: Fontaines D.C, Charli XCX, Skepta, RAYE, Dave, Sombr, Chase & Status, Florence + The Machine and MODEL.
Also on the line-up is ADELA, Fienessekid, Loyle Carner and newcomer Chloe Quisha.
Tickets are on sale now!
Fontaines D.C, Charli XCX, Skepta, RAYE, Dave, Sombr, Chase & Status, Florence + The Machine and MODEL will be headlining Reading and Leeds festival this year
Parklife
Where: Heaton Park, Manchester
When: June 20-21
Headliners: Calvin Harris, Sammy Virji, Skepta, Zara Larsson, Rudimental, Chris Stussy and Nia Archives.
Parklife, presented by Pepsi, is known for its solid blend of rap, dance and R&B acts as well as big names in pop.
Final tickets are on sale now!
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend
Where: Herrington Country Park, Sunderland
When: May 22-24
Headliners: Fatboy Slim, Fisher, MK, Sonny Fodera, Zara Larsson, Lola Young, Ellie Goulding, Louis Tomlinson, James Blake, Olivia Dean and Dermot Kennedy.
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend is back for 2026, bringing a massive weekend of incredible live music from a stellar line-up of UK and International artists.
Tickets are on sale now!
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend is back for 2026, bringing a massive weekend of incredible live music from a stellar line-up of UK and International artists – including Olivia Dean
Isle Of Wight Festival
Where: Seaclose Park, Newport
When: June 18-21
Headliners: Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris, The Cure, Teddy Swims, Rita Ora, Rick Astley, Tom Grennan, Perrie and Joel Corry.
Day and weekend tickets for the Isle Of Wight festival, presented by Sky, are on sale now!
CarFest
Where: Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire
When: August 28-30
Headliners: Jessie J, Tom Jones, Nile Rodgers, Rick Astley, Sugababes, James Morrison, Gok Wan and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
CarFest, presented by bp, is packed with family-friendly fun, including KidsFest, FoodFest, and more, with camping family tickets on sale now.
All Points East
Where: Victoria Park, London
When: August 22-30
Headliners: Lorde, Zara Larsson, PinkPantheress, Deftones, IDLES, Amyl And The Sniffers, Tyler, The Creator, Rex Orange County, Twenty One Pilots and Jorja Smith.
Tickets for East London’s celebrated festival All Points East are on sale now!
Camp Bestival
Where: Lulworth Castle, Dorset
When: July 30 – August 2
Headliners: Self Esteem, Billy Ocean and Black Grape, Bastille, Example, Sara Cox, Fatboy Slim, De La Soul and Brooke Combe.
The UK’s favourite family festival, presented by Debenhams, is heading back to Dorset and features the usual eclectic lineup of family entertainment and music from start to finish across a four-day camping extravaganza.
Tickets are on sale now!
Neighbourhood Weekender
Where: Victoria Park, Warrington
When: May 23-34
Headliners: Richard Ashcroft, Kaiser Chiefs, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Melanie C and Example.
Neighbourhood Weekender brings together an incredible weekend of live music across three stages alongside a hub of local concessions and festival favourites.
Tickets are on sale now!
Lytham Festival
Pitbull is among the stars headlining at this year’s Lytham Festival
Where: Lytham Green, Lancashire
When: July 1-5
Headliners: Teddy Swims, Michael Bublé, Pitbull, Scissor Sisters and Lil Jon.
Lytham Festival, presented by TK Maxx, has grown from a one-night-only community Proms-style concert to a spectacular five-day live music event which now attracts well in excess of 120,000 people each summer.
Tickets are on sale now!
Latitude Festival
Where: Henham Park, Suffolk
When: July 23-26
Headliners: Teddy Swims, Lewis Capaldi, Billy Ocean, Tom Grennan and Wet Leg.
Latitude Festival offers a diverse lineup featuring music, comedy, theatre, poetry, and wellness in a scenic setting. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, it blends mainstream acts with niche performances.
Tickets are on sale now!
