Hay Festival of Literature and Arts 2024 travel guide
Bound for the literary festival? Here’s how to spend your time in Hay-on-Wye
The ultimate guide to packing for UK festivals
Everything you need to remember to pack for a UK summer festival
Two acts added to Scarborough Open Air Theatre's summer concert series line up
South By Southwest is heading to London in 2025
South By Southwest (SXSW) has confirmed that a London edition of the festival will be taking place in 2025.
Nineties rock band with huge A-list actor frontman announce huge UK tour dates
KEANU Reeves’ band Dogstar are back together and heading out on the road with a new European tour. The action star, best known for John Wick and Speed, initially joined the band back in 1992 …
Foo Fighters release extra tickets for all dates on summer 2024 UK tour
Foo Fighters have announced an extra batch of tickets for their summer 2024 UK tour – find all the details and buy them here.
Rock legends Monster Magnet announce 35th anniversary UK tour
American rock veterans Monster Magnet have announced a tour of the UK and Europe later this year to celebrate their 35th anniversary.
Live Nation Concert Week tickets from £25 for Tom Jones, JLS & more
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the annual cut-rate promotion is expanding to a further 20 countries including the UK (contains affiliate links)
Eurovision winner Loreen announces 2025 UK and European tour
Two-time Eurovision winner Loreen has announced a UK and European tour for 2025 – find dates and tickets here.
Travis Scott to play Manchester's beleaguered Co-op Live venue in the summer
Manchester Co-op Live will be the UK’s biggest indoor arena when it opens – but issues with the building have led to a slew of stars postponing or moving their shows. Despite this, US rapper Travis Scott has announced he will perform at the venue in the summer.
When is the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 final and semi finals?
Annual song contest is taking place in Sweden, where protests are expected to take place over Israel’s participation
Music fans left devastated as popular festival cancelled days before kicking off
A DANCE festival has been scrapped just weeks before it was due to take place. Gutted fans hit out at after organisers announced the news on social media. They said they’d made the “extremely…
The 15 best UK music festivals, from Lost Village to Boardmasters
As summer approaches, The Independent’s culture staff offer their picks of the most exciting festivals of 2024, whether you’re looking for a spiritual getaway or a raucous rave in the woods
Fans devastated as popular UK festival is cancelled with days to go
Organisers blamed ‘lower than expected’ ticket sales.
West Country festivals at crisis point due to rising costs
At least 36 UK festivals have announced a postponement, cancellation or complete closure in 2024.
Meal of the Day: Win tickets to Oaklands College Foodies Festival
How you can win a family ticket to Oaklands College Foodies Festival and enjoy live music from Blue, Michelin-star cookery demos and more!
Prestigious UK music festival to return to the Cotswolds
One of the most prestigious music events in the UK will return to the Cotswolds.
The 14 best music festivals in Europe, from Nos Alive to Montreux Jazz Festival
From city breaks to islands in the sun, there are loads of options to get your music fix abroad this summer. The Independent’s culture team pick the best of the bunch
Top Must-Visit Festivals in Bournemouth in 2024: Your Ultimate Guide | TheFestivals
Seeking the best festivals in Bournemouth in 2024? This guide lays out all the essential details of the year’s can’t-miss events. Whether you’re a music
Brand new event coming to the UK this year - with glowing hot air balloons
A BRAND new event is coming to the UK this summer and has promised both an “exhilarating weekend” and “high-flying fun”. The Northumberland Balloon Festival is due to take p…
Creative classes and events to celebrate Wirral park's 125th anniversary
New Brighton’s picturesque Vale Park is celebrating its 125th birthday – to celebrate, Lindsay Hudson and Lorraine Logan aim to get people…
Eurovision Song Contest 2024: The best parties taking place across Manchester
It’s almost time to wave your flag and get your scores down….
Co-op Live announces more shows despite doubts arena open next week
The Manchester-based arena, Co-op Live, has said it will be hosting Travis Scott in July this year. The announcement comes after a string of re-scheduled and postponed shows.
Dua Lipa 'invites Cyndi Lauper to join her at Glastonbury'
Dua Lipa, 28, has ‘invited Cyndi Lauper to join her at Glastonbury’ for her Pyramid Stage headline performance.
Here's what Foo Fighters played as they kicked off 2024 world tour
Foo Fighters kicked off their 2024 world tour in Dallas, Texas last night (May 1) – watch fan-shot footage and see the full setlist here.
How to get London tickets for Twilight In Concert this Halloween
Twilight in Concert will see the film’s score performed by a 12-piece orchestra (contains affiliate links)
Dua Lipa says she "manifested" headlining Glastonbury with her third album
Dua Lipa has said she “manifested” headlining Glastonbury Festival with her third album early in her career.
VIVIZ tease 2024 'V.hind: Love and Tears' world tour with Seoul concert announcement
K-pop girl group VIVIZ have teased their upcoming 2024 ‘V.hind : Love and Tears’ world tour with the announcement of their new Seoul concerts.
Dua Lipa wants her new album to turn Glastonbury ‘into a small nightclub’
The star talks about her Glastonbury plans, the perfect date and the teacher who changed her life.
Here Are The Lovers & Friends Festival Set Times For 2024
The lineup features Usher, Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg, and so much more.
Rock frontman reveals ‘homecoming’ tour in UK after group’s savage break-up
LEGENDARY frontman Richard Ashcroft is heading back out on tour – 15 years since his break-up from The Verve. During the height of the Britpop era in the 90s, The Verve charmed audiences with…
Live Nation unveils $25 all-in tickets for over 5,000 shows
Live Nation is offering $25 all-in tickets for over 5,000 shows this summer with their annual Concert Week promotion. See the list of participating artists.
Glastonbury 2024: English Teacher, Sprints, Bob Vylan and Lottery Winners among acts for Left Field line-up
Glastonbury has announced the acts for its Left Field stage this year, with English Teacher, Bob Vylan and more joining the line-up.
A Boogie wit da Hoodie at London’s O2 Arena: timings, tickets and everything you need to know
The US rapper’s Better Off Alone Tour is coming to London.
Craig David tickets are out now, here's how to get your presale tickets
Craig David will be hitting some of the UK’s biggest and best venues in 2025 on his Commitment tour. The British star will be playing more than ten venues over the course of a month, with one final massive show at London’s O2 Arena.
Linkin Park reportedly planning 2025 tour with new female vocalist
Linkin Park are reportedly planning a 2025 tour and looking to recruit a female vocalist to succeed former frontman Chester Bennington.
Billie Eilish’s UK fans furious over tickets for Hit Me Hard And Soft tour
BILLIE Eilish fans in the UK have reacted angrily to the pop superstar’s tour ticket prices. Die-hard supporters flocked to ticketing sites for the Hit Me Hard And Soft tour pre-sale and were…
Imagine Dragons Are Hitting the Road for the 'Loom' Tour — Here's Where to Score Tickets
Here’s where to find Imagine Dragons ‘Loom’ Tour tickets online, and how to score promo codes and discounts on sold-out concert tickets.
UK festival to return after 10 years with Eurovision icon headlining
The festival has played host to some iconic acts over the years.
28 music greats announced for Scarborough Open Air Theatre summer outdoor shows
Sir Tom Jones, Jess Glynne, Fatboy Slim, JLS and Madness are some of the acts performing at Scarborough Open Air Theatre this summer
2024 film festivals and markets calendar: latest dates
Bookmark this page to keep track of all the latest festival dates.
Reading festivals join pilot scheme to be greener
Reading Festival and Reading Pride are two of the events taking part in a sustainability scheme.
The best day festivals in London and across the UK
Delivering all the best bits of a festival compacted into one day, these day festivals should be in your summer calendar as we share the best events in the UK/
These European music festivals are half the price of the UK’s
Escape the UK’s muddy and expensive festivals for these cheaper alternatives in Europe.
Iconic 80s pop group to reunite 38 years after releasing their most iconic hit
They’ve even dropped new music!
48 best UK classical music festivals and summer operas taking place in 2024 - book now!
From Snape to Swaledale, we run through the best UK classical music festivals for 2024. It’s a packed and thrilling programme – strap in…
Food Festivals: What To Book For 2024
From fresh seafood in Scotland to sparkling wine in the south, Britain is home to an abundance of excellent food and drink. And what better way to
The BBC Proms 2024: Everything you need to know about the world’s greatest classical music festival
Friday 19 July to Saturday 14 September 2024 90 Proms: 73 at the Royal Albert Hall and 17 at venues across the UK
Heaton Park Food and Drink Festival announces its entertainment line-up
Heaton Park Food and Drink Festival has announced its line-up of live music and entertainment with thousands set to attend the weekend event this…
First Light Festival in Lowestoft focuses on female-led line-up
The free two-day event of music, culture, comedy and science is to return this summer.