UK Music Festivals 2026-
This season, the UK is full of more alternative music festivals than ever! While Glastonbury may be taking a break this year, there are still plenty of festivals to get your music fix. From metal and rock concerts to small indie festivals, we’ve got you covered. Here are all of our top UK festivals for 2026:
May 21st-24th, Birmingham, West Midlands
This indie festival showcases new bands and exciting upcoming talent.
June 10th-14th, Donington Park, East Midlands
One of the biggest metal and rock festivals ever. Featuring Limp Bizkit, Guns N Roses, and Linkin Park.
June 18th-21st, Newport, Isle of Wight
Featuring headliners Lewis Capaldi, Wetleg, and The Cure.
June 19th-21st, Glasgow, Scotland
One of Scotland’s biggest festivals. This year, it features artists like CMAT, Lewis Capaldi, and Wolf Alice.
July 24th-26th, Brecon Beacons, Wales
This alternative rock festival is hosting headliners like Reef and Steel Panther.
July 31st-August 2nd, Manchester, North West
Alternative rock fans rejoice; this festival features new and exciting rock talent.
August 5th-9th, Newquay, Cornwall
The biggest festival of the South West. 2026 features huge headliners Fatboy Slim and Lily Allen.
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Bloodstock Music Festival
August 6th-9th, Catton Park, East Midlands
Iconic in rock and metal history, Bloodstock Fest 2026 features headliners like Saxon and Judas Priest.
US Music Festivals 2026-
Coachella might have already ended, but there’s plenty more music festivals to sink your teeth into this summer. From mainstream pop to alternative metal, rock, and indie, there’s something for everyone in the US! Here are our top music festivals 2026:
May 22nd, Napa, California
This iconic California festival features Lorde, Foo Fighters, and Backstreet Boys.
June 5th-7th, New York City
The Governors Ball is known all over the world. This year, headliners include Lorde and A$AP Rocky.
June 11th-14th, Manchester, Tennessee
For our alternative music lovers. 2026 Bonnaroo is featuring Noah Kahan and The Strokes.
June 18th-July 4th, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This mainstream music festival is hosting Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, and Muse.
July 16th- Cadott, Wisconsin
For rock lovers everywhere, get your fill at Rockfest 2026, featuring Gojira, Limp Bizkit, and The Offspring.
July 30th-August 2nd, Chicago, Illinois
Iconic as ever, Lollapalooza 2026 will be headlining Lorde, Charli XCX, and Tate McRae.
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Just Like Heaven Festival
August 22nd, Pasadena, California
Headliners for this California festival include The Strokes and Dayglow.
August 21st-22nd, Montreal, Canada
For our Canadian readers, we recommend the last stop on the Vans Warped Tour, featuring All Time Low and Ice Nine Kills.
Found your perfect festival? Whether you’re attending a million smaller gigs or saving up for a big weekend in the sun, we hope that our guide has been helpful. No matter where you go, you can rock our Blue Banana merch to show your love for all of your favorite bands. Not sure how to style your festival look? Check out our gallery below for plenty of style inspo on what to wear to a festival, and festival outfits UK. For all of your music festival outfits, shop and style your look with Blue Banana online!
