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2026 Festival Season in Review

October 25, 2026 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Victorious Festival 2026 – 28–30 August 2026 · Southsea Common, Portsmouth Victorious Festival once again proved its status as one of the UK’s most unique urban events, drawing 50,000 people per day to Southsea Common despite a weekend of rain and strong winds. Scissor Sisters delivered a flamboyant Friday highlight,

Victorious Takes Over Southsea Common Once Again

September 30, 2026 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

As we sadly near the end of the summer, and the end of festival season, August Bank Holiday weekend has become an evermore important date in the calendar, which now plays host to some massive weekends across the country. With so many events happening including Notting Hill Carnival and Reading

A True Hidden Gem: ALSO Festival 2026

September 15, 2026 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

This tiny festival in the heart of rural Warwickshire is seldom heard of but has now had 13 editions. Centred around talks and conversations, ALSO Festival might not have booked huge musicians to play but does offer an unparalleled weekend vibe not found at many festivals. A beautiful location with

Portsmouth’s Biggest Event Returns: Victorious 2026

July 16, 2026 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

There are few better ways to spend an August bank holiday than on the Southsea seafront with a cold drink and a world-class lineup. Victorious Festival, now in its 13th year, returns to Southsea Common from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th August 2026 and if the billing is anything to

Wild Wood Festival 2026: The Party in the Trees Returns

June 5, 2026 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Some festivals feel like an event. Wild Wood Festival feels like a secret. Tucked away in a magical woodland in South Cambridgeshire, this intimate, independent festival caps its crowd at just 2,000 people – and that intimacy is precisely what makes it so special. Now celebrating its 10th year, Wild

ALSO Festival to Return in July

June 3, 2026 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Not every festival is content to simply put on a show. ALSO, the award-winning Warwickshire festival set within a stunning Capability Brown landscape, is the place where ideas run wild. Its 13th edition, taking place at Park Farm, Compton Verney from 10th to 12th July 2026, looks set to be

What Can We Expect from Boomtown 2026

May 18, 2026 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Boomtown is back, and if the latest lineup announcement is anything to go by, the 17th edition of the now Hampshire festival is shaping up to be its most ambitious yet. Taking place at Matterley Estate in the South Downs National Park from Wednesday 12th to Sunday 16th August 2026,

Review: We Out Here 2026

September 2, 2025 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

Set on the edge of the New Forest National Park, We Out Here Festival enjoyed a sold out event and scorching weather to create a unique and unmatched vibe. The return of We Out Here Festival to Wimborne St Giles in Dorset this August marked its fifth edition and reaffirmed

We Out Here Sells Out for a 5th Consecutive Year

August 12, 2025 No Comments Tobi Stidolph

The much-loved We Out Here Festival, curated by BBC Radio 6 DJ and musical tastemaker Gilles Peterson, has officially sold out all weekend tickets for its 2025 edition, marking its fifth consecutive year of doing so. The final batch of weekend passes, priced at £275 plus booking fees, was snapped

Houghton Returns

August 5, 2025 No Comments Cam Howe

The odds have been stacked against Houghton since Craig Richard’s independent festival debuted back in 2017. A storm in 2019 meant it had to be called off, and then Covid restrictions led to two further cancellations. Despite these setbacks, Houghton has not only maintained the loyal following from their early