UK music festivals 2026 — choose the right one, then plan it properly

Independent, planning-first guides covering crowds, travel, hotels and real-world expectations — before you book.

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Hotel traps, travel bottlenecks and false expectations that ruin first attempts.

Featured festival planning guides

June · Party / Ravers

Parklife Festival 2026

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July · Adults / 25+

Latitude Festival 2026

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July · City festival

TRNSMT Festival 2026

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Summer · London series

All Points East 2026

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May · City / Day festival

Lovebox Festival 2026

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May · Electronic

Lost Minds Festival 2026

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