WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL REVEALS BUMPER LINEUP FOR 20TH EDITION

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Wychwood Festival has today revealed the main body of artists set to perform at the landmark 20th anniversary edition, as the much-loved family-friendly festival returns to Cheltenham Racecourse from 29th to 31st May 2026.

With chart-topping indie icons Kaiser Chiefs headlining Saturday night, they will be joined by an eclectic and celebratory lineup led by Sunday night headliners Levellers, and a packed weekend of live music marking Wychwood’s biggest evolution to date. Among today’s announcement are a host of acclaimed artists including Feeder, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Boney M, The Pigeon Detectives, Newton Faulkner and Chesney Hawkes, alongside an expertly curated mix of festival favourites, rising talent and joyful curveballs that have become synonymous with the Wychwood experience. 

Plus, for the first time in the festival’s history, Wychwood will open its gates on Thursday for those looking to expand their weekend to four days of live music and camping, and will increase the overall capacity of the festival in line with growing demand in recent years. Thursday night at the racecourse will be headlined by Dutty Moonshine Big Band and signals the start of an extended anniversary celebration. With the Friday night headliner and more names still to be revealed, this year is already shaping up to be one for the books.

Sunday night headliners Levellers bring four decades of genre-defying folk punk anthems to the Prestbury Hills, promising a powerful and unifying close to the weekend. Across the bill, Feeder return with their era-defining catalogue of alternative classics, while Sophie Ellis-Bextor delivers her signature disco-pop euphoria. Disco legends Boney M are set to bring pure party energy, with crowd favourites The Pigeon Detectives, Newton Faulkner and Chesney Hawkes adding unique singalong moments across the weekend.

Elsewhere a wide array of some of the most respected groups come together, with the likes of The South, The Subways, Dub Pistols, The Wedding Present and Tankus, coupled alongside a hand-picked roster of the most exciting newcomers, including Adult DVD, Elles Bailey, Pale Blue Eyes, Bloodworm, Hunny Buzz, Pia Rose and more. Always championing local talent, this year Wychwood welcomes a Cheltenham-based modern alternative rock band, Nuns of the Tundra. Firmly on the rise right now, the band’s debut album rocketed into the top 10 of the Official UK Album Chart, and they were interviewed on stage by Justin Hawkins of The Darkness during his recent show at Cheltenham Town Hall.

Adding to the celebratory edition of the UK’s fast-growing family-friendly weekender will be a selection of festival favourite moments. The UK’s #1 Shrek musical tribute The Ogretones, Shaun Williamson’s Barrioke, and Taskmaster creator Alex Horne’s The Horne Section are all confirmed for Wychwood 2026, alongside James B Partridge Primary School Bangers, Hip Hop Karaoke, 3 Daft Monkeys, Mr B Gentleman Rhymer, The X & Y, Witney Soul Club and of course local Wychwood stalwarts Thrill Collins, keeping festival spirits suitably high from start to finish.

Renowned for its popular Comedy tent, Wychwood unveils close to 20 of the best stand up talents today, guaranteeing laugh out loud moments a plenty. The unofficial German Comedy Ambassador to the UK Henning Wehn leads the charge, as seen regularly on Have I Got News For You, Would I Lie To You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and QI, alongside seasoned performers Patrick Monahan, Javier Jarquin, Jonny Awsum, Duncan Oakley and many more.

Fresh from being crowned Family Festival of the Year at the UK Festival Awards 2025, Wychwood continues to set the standard for inclusive festival experiences. Thousands flock from around the UK in growing numbers each year, and it’s no wonder with the hundreds of family-friendly activities, arts, comedy, children’s literature and workshops laid out across the weekend at The Village Green and beyond – plus it’s free for under 10’s! 

Taking place beneath the beautiful Prestbury Hills at Cheltenham Racecourse, Wychwood marks the very first weekend of the summer festival season and has become a treasured tradition for families and music lovers alike.

Festival Director Graeme Merifield said: “Reaching our 20th anniversary is a huge moment for Wychwood, and this lineup reflects everything we love about the festival. Opening on Thursday for the first time and expanding to four days feels like the perfect way to extend the good times and offer more to our incredible community. This year we wanted to bring some big names to the bill to show the ambition of where we’re heading, whilst also marking this momentous anniversary year with some friends who have played an important part of our journey from the start, and will ignite those cherished memories in the crowd for so many. From Kaiser Chiefs’ anticipated debut to one of our most-loved and requested headliners of all time, Levellers, 2026 is shaping up to be our most exciting year yet – and there’s even more still to come!”

With the Friday night headliner and more artists, comedy, arts and family programming being revealed soon, Wychwood Festival 2026 promises a truly special anniversary celebration.

The 20th edition of Wychwood Festival takes place 29th to 31st May 2026 at Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire. Thursday entry tickets are available for £30. Pre-sale opens Monday 9th February at 6pm, with general tickets on sale Tuesday 10th February at 10am via www.wychwoodfestival.com

Levellers said: “Great to be back at Wychwood! We’ve played here many times before – many memorable, high energy shows. Good old school festival vibes … It’s Levs first festival of 2026 – so of course we can’t wait!”

Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson said: “Really looking forward to playing Wychwood next summer. Any festival that puts us top of the bill must have excellent taste so it bodes well. The summer is when we thrive, we are good at festivals and if you haven’t seen us before it’s a strong recommend. If you have seen us before then we hope to see you”

The Pigeon Detectives said: “We’re buzzing to be playing Wychwood Festival this year! Bring on Summer 2026!”

The Wedding Present’s David Gedge said: “The Wedding Present will be making their first-ever appearance at the Wychwood Festival this year, and that’s always very exciting. We are, first and foremost, a live band, so we love visiting new festival locations and having the opportunity to perform in them”

Barry from Eastenders said: “Hi everyone, we’re back at Wychwood Friday the 29th May at the Cheltenham Racecourse. We love it there, it must be our third or fourth time, it’s always an absolutely brilliant evening so come along and join us. You can join me on stage for a little ‘Mustang Sally’ or ‘Something Inside So Strong’. Whatever happens, come and join us at Cheltenham Racecourse, Wychwood Festival, Friday 29th May. I’ll see you there”

3 Daft Monkeys said: “We are super excited to tell you that we will be playing at the 20th Wychwood festival in 2026. We will be playing on the Friday night in May and we’re very excited because we haven’t played there for 15 years, I can’t believe it. They were one of the first festivals to book us as a young band when we first started out and we’re celebrating 25 years this year so lots of stories to tell you. We’re really excited to see you all”

James B Partridge said: “I’m extremely thrilled to announce that I’ll be playing on the main stage at Wychwood Festival on its 20th Anniversary on May 30th 2026. We will be bringing all of the Primary School Bangers and all the nostalgic vibes to Wychwood so hopefully see you there”

Elles Bailey said: “I’m delighted to be heading to Wychwood Festival. It’s a festival I’ve always dreamed of playing and I’m looking forward to bringing songs from my brand-new album and favourites from previous records – it’s gonna be so fun”

The line-up so far
Kaiser Chiefs, Levellers, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Feeder, The Pigeon Detectives, Boney M, The Horne Section, The Subways, The Twang, Newton Faulkner, The South, The Wedding Present, Chesney Hawkes, James B Partridge Primary School Bangers, Elles Bailey, Dub Pistols, Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Adult DVD, Pale Blue Eyes, Nuns Of The Tundra, Bloodworm, Hunny Buzz, 3 Daft Monkeys, Tankus, The Standard, Barrioke, Fleetmac Wood, Vote Pedro, The Ogretones, Vibe Roulette, Hip Hop Karaoke, The In-Here Brothers, Taylor Swift Lauren’s Version, Thrill Collins, Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, Elvis Lesley, The X & Y, Witney Soul Club, K-Pop Demon Hunters V Swifty Disco, Reet Stranger Things Disco 

Comedy: Henning Wehn, Jonny Awsum, Card Ninja, Angie Mack, Mabel Read, Edi Johnston, Louise Leigh, Patrick Monahan, Howard Read, Andrew White, Bella Humphries, Darryl Carrington, Joe Wells, Javier Jarquin, Amelia Hamilton, Dani Johns, Sunjai Arif, Kate Martin, Duncan Oakley

Plus more to be announced!

Kelburn Garden Party returns in 2026!

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Kelburn Garden Party returns in 2026 as Scotland’s fastest-growing multi-arts festival

Kelburn Garden Party, photo credit: Recompose

Kelburn Garden Party returns this July to the enchanted grounds of Kelburn Castle, celebrating its
16th year of music, art, nature and adventure, as well as a landmark moment for Scotland’s
independent festival culture.


Now officially Scotland’s second-largest camping festival, Kelburn continues to grow while still
retaining the magic, intimacy, and creativity that have defined it since day one.
Taking place across four unmissable days 2-6 July, Kelburn Garden Party is set beneath ancient
woodlands at the foot of a spectacular Scottish glen, surrounded by waterfall plunge pools, secret
pathways, and the striking painted walls of the 13th-century Kelburn Castle.

The festival will host music across 14 bespoke stages, ranging from Scotland’s premier outdoor
electronic arena, the Landing Stage, to the far-flung Beech Plateau, a breathtaking venue nestled on a
wooded promontory some 30 minutes’ walk up the glen. Celebrating its new charitable status, the
Neverending Glen offers an immersive open-air gallery experience, featuring a record-number of
installations of multidisciplinary art hidden throughout the estate’s ancient landscape. Two brand-new
micro-venues will debut in 2026, rewarding curious wanderers willing to follow the paths deeper into
the landscape.


In the first phase artist announcement, Kelburn’s commitment to progressive club culture and
grassroots collaboration continues through a series of special stage takeovers. Edinburgh club
institution Sneaky Pete’s curate Thursday on the Pyramid Stage, while the essential Glasgow party
Subculture take over the Landing Stage on Friday, headlined by the pioneering French-born DJ and
producer Jen Cardini and featuring a rare b4b between the beloved Subculture residents.

The same stage welcomes Headset back to curate a night of cutting edge bass music, jungle and D’nB.
Award-winning rap sensation BEMZ brings his own M4 banner to Kelburn to curate the Saloon on
Friday and performing live with his full band on the much-loved Viewpoint Stage, while The Skinny
returns to curate the Pyramid Stage, spotlighting Scotland’s most exciting emerging artists. In a new
addition for 2026, Gilded Balloon joins the programme, introducing a dedicated comedy offering to
Kelburn’s expanding cultural landscape.


Further highlights include Sao Paolo’s BADSISTA’s signature blend of futuristic baile funk and electro. A
true pioneer of drum & bass and jungle, Bristol legend Krust brings his classic, much-imitated sound
to Kelburn, drawing on decades of influence from his work with Full Cycle, Reprazent.


Leon Vynehall pushes the boundaries of modern dance music, joins the lineup following the success
of his latest album for Ninja Tune, In Daytona Yellow, alongside a reputation for standout DJ mixes
across Radio 1, DJ-Kicks, Fabric Presents, and Resident Advisor. Glasgow sound-system heavyweights
Mungo’s HiFi return with their bass-driven blend of reggae, dub and global collaborations, reaffirming
their status as mainstays of Scotland’s club and festival culture.


Under his Quantic alias, Will Holland brings nearly two decades of soul-rich global sounds, blending
live instrumentation and electronics. High-speed club innovator SHERELLE storms the lineup with her
boundary-pushing, 160bpm-plus sound for her first ever Scottish festival show.

Globe-trotting producer Wallace will deliver his left-field electronic sound to Kelburn, following standout releases on
Studio Barnhus, Disco Halal and Rhythm Section, and numerous appearances at Berlin’s infamous
Panorama Bar.


Mercury Prize–nominated producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray
delivers her fearless blend of jazz, soul, pop and electronic music, following the release of her
acclaimed and deeply personal album Weirdo. BBC Introducing NI Artists of the Year Huartan fuse
Irish traditional song with electronic and industrial textures, reimagining Irish-language music through
powerful live performances.


Edinburgh-based project Indoor Foxes, led by songwriter Martha Barr, delivers heartfelt,
melody-driven pop and rock, pairing gut-honest lyrics with powerful, captivating vocals that have

quickly marked her out as a standout new voice. Following the viral success of “Mum does the
washing” spoken-word artist Joshua Idehen performs his urgent, life-affirming poetry blending
rhythmic narration with expansive electronic production.


Acid house purists Paranoid London bring their raw, distorted live show to the Landing Stage,
channeling the genre’s underground roots into rough, jack-heavy tracks built on overdriven machines
and no-frills intensity. Long-time collaborators Gerardo Delgado and Quinn Whalley have spent over a
decade turning dancefloors inside out, becoming festival favourites at Glastonbury, Dekmantel,
Movement and beyond.


The psychedelic electronic-pop project of Isle of Eigg songwriter Johnny Lynch, Pictish Trail delights
audiences with his signature mix of wonky synths, lo-fi folk and widescreen songwriting, ahead of his
forthcoming album Life Slime while London post-punk agitators Snapped Ankles bring their feral,
masked live show to Kelburn, fusing experimental electronics, dance rhythms and art-rock into an
exhilarating, pagan-tinged assault on the senses.

Glasgow punks SOAPBOX arrive armed with
razor-sharp politics and raw energy, quickly becoming one of Scotland’s most talked-about new bands
after sold-out shows, festival slots and a run of confrontational releases.


Self-styled “Mother of Afro-Rave” Toya Delazy delivers a fearless, high-energy collision of rap, rave and
Afro-futurist club sounds, honed through electrifying performances across the UK festival circuit. Skye
duo Valtos blur the lines between trad and electronic music, creating a euphoric, genre-defying sound
inspired by folk roots, club culture and the spirit of the Highlands.


For the full first phase line-up announced please see below, with last remaining tickets on sale now
here.


Supported by EventScotland’s National Events Programme, Kelburn Garden Party continues to push
boundaries in Scotland’s independent festival scene, balancing world-class talent with grassroots
values and a strong connection to its natural surroundings.


David Boyle, Director and Co-Festival Founder, said: “When we started The Kelburn Garden Party we
were, without doubt, lacking experience and blind to the challenges ahead of us, you might say naïve,
but we always had big dreams and a dogged enthusiasm to create something truly magical, full of joy
and creativity. What Kelburn has become, through the vision and belief of so many incredible creatives
and crew, and through the beautiful culture that has blossomed in the Kelburn community, is far
beyond my wildest imaginings. Kelburn to me, and I hope to many others, has become a shimmering
light in the murky waters of modern existence, a weekend of boundless joy and creative self expression,
where anything can happen, dreams are forged and where we can find hope in human nature.”


Chris Knight, Kelburn’s Head Programmer says: “A huge part of Kelburn’s success and appeal has been
down to our devotion to and support for Scotland’s underground clubbing, record label, radio and and
independent venue community, where diverse new talent and future stars are born and nurtured. The
likes of Sneaky Pete’s, Sub Club, Headset, EHFM and Bemz’s M4 Festival do the hard work all year
round to maintain the health of the Scottish scene, and it is our pleasure to represent their work in
2026 via stage takeovers.”

Rebecca Edser, Head of EventScotland, said: “I’m delighted that EventScotland is supporting Kelburn
Garden Party through the National Funding Programme for another year. It’s great to see the festival
return with another exciting and diverse line-up. The stunning surroundings of Kelburn Castle and the
natural beauty of the glen provide the perfect stage for the event, helping to encourage visitors to
Ayrshire, drive the Scottish economy and showcase our world-class tourism and events offering.”

HEADLINE LIVE ACTS ANNOUNCED


BEMZ
Bonfire Radicals
El Buho
Emma-Jean Thackray
Hodge
Huartan
Indoor Foxes
Jinje
Joshua Idehen
La Tromba
megaTRAD
Oby Onyioha & Sai Galaxy
Paranoid London
Pictish Trail
Snapped Ankles
Soapbox
Solo Banton
Soothsayers
Tanzana
The Menstrual Cramps

Toya Delazy
Valtos


HEADLINE DJs ANNOUNCED


Ash Lauryn
BADSISTA
Cooly G
Dom Servini
Earthly Measures
Jen Cardini
Krust
Leon Vynehall
Mango Park
Mattana
Mungo’s Hi-Fi
Quantic
Sean Johnson
Sherelle
Tigerbalm
Wallace

HAAi, Daniel Avery, Erol Alkan, Sofia Kourtesis Announced for PHILLGOOD Electronic Music Stage, PHILLRAVE

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17 – 19 July | 19:00 – 01:30 

Rowing Canal, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

PHILLGOOD is stepping into its next phase. Alongside a new wave of artists, the festival has announced a third stage dedicated entirely to electronic music, expanding its eclectic programming across 17–19 July at Plovdiv’s Rowing Canal. The 2026 edition now unfolds across three distinct spaces: the main PHILLGOOD Stage, the leftfield PHILLCOOL, and the newly launched electronic hub, PHILLRAVE.

Designed as a home for electronic music and contemporary club culture, PHILLRAVE brings together internationally recognised artists from across techno, acid, house and leftfield electronic scenes. Opening night sees Acid Arab, Daniel Avery and Erol Alkan set the tone, joined by Ison. On 18 July, the focus shifts to forward-facing club sounds with Sofia Kourtesis, HAAi, Bulgarian favourite KiNK and Raredub. The final night closes with Kelly Lee Owens, Pretty Girl, Swimming Paul and Liubo Ursiny, bringing the stage to a close with immersive, dance-led sets.

Alongside the new stage, PHILLGOOD has announced a further wave of artists across its already revealed programming, continuing to expand its musical scope. The festival’s growing international profile is reflected in its audience, with over 25% of tickets already sold outside Bulgaria, including attendees travelling from across Europe as well as Iceland, China, Mexico, Brazil and Kazakhstan, positioning Plovdiv firmly on the global summer festival map.

On the PHILLGOOD main stage, new additions join The Cure, Gorillaz, Moby and Wolf Alice. British indie mainstays The Subways arrive on 17 July with their high-energy live show and sharp guitar hooks. Son Lux take the stage on the final day, bringing their cinematic blend of electronics, post-rock and experimental composition, while Los Bitchos appear on 18 July with their vibrant, instrumental surf-exotica sound that has made them a consistent festival favourite.

PHILLCOOL continues to champion cult, modern and genre-defying artists. Highlights include a rare appearance from Bulgarian pioneers KLAS, marking 40 years on the country’s music scene, alongside contemporary acts such as Bulgarian Cartrader, Zhluch & Gena, Jin Monic, Lunikk and Hug or Handshake, offering a snapshot of Bulgaria’s current independent landscape.

More details about the program and festival format are available at https://phillgood.ink/ Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketstation.bg. 

LINE UP
THE CURE. GORILLAZ. MOBY. SUEDE. WOLF ALICE. SLEAFORD MODS. KNEECAP. EINSTÜRZENDE NEUBAUTEN. THIEVERY CORPORATION. SON LUX. DANIEL AVERY. EROL ALKAN. KELLY LEE OWENS. LOS BITCHOS. KADEBOSTANY. ACID ARAB. KINK. HAAI. SOFIA KOURTESIS. PERTURBATOR. APACHE & BRASS ORCHESTRA. THE SUBWAYS. JUST MUSTARD. KLAS ISON. ALI, HAYES & Y, КЛАС, PRETTY GIRL. SWIMMING PAUL. BULGARIAN CARTRADER. ГЕНА / ЖЛЪЧ. LIUBO URSINY. LUNIKK. RAREDUB. HUG OR HANDSHAKE. JIN MONIC

PhillGood Festival
Website | Instagram 

FAITHLESS ANNOUNCE HUGE OPEN-AIR SHOW AT AN AERODROME IN MANCHESTER

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Friday 3 July | Barton Aerodrome
Faithless – Live (14+)
Gates open: 17:00 | Last entry: 20:00 | Event ends: 23:00

Legendary electronic act Faithless are to play a major open-air live show at Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, on Friday 3 July 2026 as part of the newly launched Barton Live summer concert series.

The performance will see the iconic Faithless deliver a full live set in a rare large-scale outdoor setting that allows them to bring their iconic fusion of electronic energy, live instrumentation and emotionally charged songwriting to one of the North West’s most distinctive open-air venues. The famously powerful show will draw from a famous back catalogue that has defined dance music culture for three decades and includes era-spanning anthems such as ‘Insomnia,’ ‘God Is A DJ’ and ‘Salva Mea’.

For the Faithless show, Barton Aerodrome will be transformed with bespoke staging, immersive sound and lighting. It comes at a milestone period for Faithless, who have now been shaping the scene for 30 years and continue to excel after multiple UK Top 10 singles, six Top 5 albums, three UK Number Ones and global sales exceeding 20 million records. 

Formed in the mid-1990s and fresh off their latest critically acclaimed album Champion Sound, Faithless have long been one of the most influential and enduring acts in the scene thanks to their bridging of underground sounds and mainstream consciousness. Now fronted by founding members Sister Bliss and Rollo, the group continue to lead from the front as an unstoppable live force with a rare spirit and underlying message of unity that has always defined them. 

The Manchester date forms part of Barton Live, a new four-day open-air concert series launching this summer at Barton Aerodrome, Eccles. Designed as a curated run of major outdoor shows rather than a one-off event, the series positions the historic aerodrome as a new destination for large-scale live music in the North West with the likes of David Gray, Craig David presents and Electric Heart festival with The Fratellis, Scouting For Girls, The Feeling, The Hoosiers, Toploader and Dodgy all lined up. 

Early evening finishes, the venue’s vast, grassed layout, on-site parking and strong transport links make Barton Aerodrome a perfect summer escape for all sorts of music lovers young and old. 

Ticket prices vary by event, head here for more information; bartonlive.co.uk

NO ART OPEN AIR BRINGS A NEW FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE TO MANCHESTER

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30th May – 3pm – 11pm

Presale: 6PM – Tuesday 3rd February 

General sale: 6PM  – Wednesday 4th February

noartmcr.com

After years of anticipation, the full No Art experience is finally debuting in the UK this spring with the launch of No Art Manchester Open Air on Saturday 30 May, from 3pm–11pm. Curated by tastemaking Amsterdam duo ANOTR, this event marks the debut of the globally respected No Art concept in Greater Manchester and promises to be their largest UK open-air show yet. With the full location and lineup revealed in the coming weeks, presale tickets go live Tuesday 3 February at 6pm, followed by general sale on Wednesday 4 February at 6pm. Sign up for presale access at; noartmcr.com

Dutch duo ANOTR are one of electronic music’s most influential acts. With global hits including ‘Relax My Eyes’ surpassing 200 million streams, and ‘How You Feel’, they have cemented their international impact exploring new musical territories, blending house with disco, soul, funk, and jazz influences.

Their No Art brand has earned a reputation for delivering carefully curated music and immersive art experiences at unexpected venues and locations across Barcelona, Miami, Uruguay, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Amsterdam. Rather than relying on obvious headliners, their events champion artists with distinctive sounds and deliberate performances. Each show is designed to surprise and confound, combining forward-thinking house music with multi-disciplinary art experiences that are both intimate and boundary-pushing.

Speaking on the announcement, No Art shares, “It’s been a while, Manchester. Good to be back. Built on sound, ideas, and attitude. No Art Festival feels right at home. Keep your eyes peeled for the venue announcement coming soon but it’s in an open air space in Greater Manchester!!!”

The Manchester edition will continue this ethos. While the full location and lineup will be revealed in the coming weeks, attendees can expect the same adventurous programming and high-quality production that has made other No Art events some of the most talked-about in the scene.

Sign up for presale access from Tuesday 3 February at; noartmcr.com

BARTON LIVE LAUNCHES FOUR-DAY OPEN-AIR LIVE MUSIC SERIES AT BARTON AERODROME, MANCHESTER

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02.07 David Gray | 03.07 Faithless | 04.07 Craig David presents TS5 | 05.07 Electric Heart; The Fratellis, Scouting For Girls, The Feeling, The Hoosiers, Toploader and Dodgy.

New summer live music series Barton Live launches this July with four consecutive 5000 capacity open-air shows at Barton Aerodrome, Manchester. From Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 July 2026, the curated run brings together three major headline concerts and a full one day festival that establish Barton Aerodrome as a key outdoor live music destination for the North West and beyond. 

The series opens on Thursday 2 July with globally renowned British singer-songwriter and ‘Babylon’ hit maker  David Gray – Past & Present Tour, a show already on sale and nearing sell-out status.  On Friday 3 July, legendary electronic act Faithless lineup with a full live performance that features an iconic blend of electronic, dance and live instrumentation and many of their seminal hits from ‘Insomnia’ to ‘God Is A DJ.’ Saturday 4 July sees Craig David present TS5, bringing his evergreen and party-ready mix of garage, r&b and classic club anthems to the open air. The run concludes on Sunday 5 July with Electric Heart, a carefully curated indie celebration featuring fan-favourites The Fratellis, Scouting For Girls, The Feeling, The Hoosiers, Toploader and Dodgy.

Says the Barton Live promoter JBM Music, “Barton Live is about creating a proper summer run of live music at Barton Aerodrome, not just a one-off show. Bringing David Gray, Faithless, Craig David and Electric Heart together across four consecutive days gives audiences a genuine choice of world-class outdoor performances, all in one place.”

Located on Liverpool Road in Eccles, Barton Aerodrome is a large-scale outdoor venue with a proven track record of hosting multi-day live music events. The flat, grassed site will feature bespoke staging and immersive sound and lighting for authentic and unforgettable live music experiences, but with great on-site parking, handy public transport links and early evening finishes that make each one perfect for a wide audience including families and older children. 

Rather than presenting isolated one-off concerts, Barton Live is designed as a focused summer run that promises consistency and variety to the site across four nights. The series blends three standalone headline concerts with a full festival day, offering audiences multiple ways to experience live music at the same location. While included in the Barton Live programme, Electric Heart retains its own identity as an independent festival brand. 

Ticket prices vary by event, head here for more information; bartonlive.co.uk


Thursday 2 July
David Gray – Past & Present Tour (14+)
Gates open: 18:00 |  Last entry: 20:00 | Event ends: 23:00

Friday 3 July
Faithless – Live (14+)
Gates open: 17:00 | Last entry: 20:00 | Event ends: 23:00

Saturday 4 July
Craig David – Presents TS5 (14+)
Gates open: 16:00 | Last entry: 18:00 | Event ends: 22:30

Sunday 5 July
Electric Heart – Manchester Indie Festival (14+)
The Fratellis, Scouting For Girls, The Feeling, The Hoosiers, Toploader and Dodgy.
Gates open: 14:00 | Last entry: 17:00 | Event ends: 22:30

APPETITE ON THE FARM RETURNS TO ESSEX FOR 5TH EDITION AT KELVEDON HALL THIS AUGUST

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New school house favourite Appetite On The Farm is back bigger than ever at the gorgeous Kelvedon Hall in Brentwood, Essex, on 29 and 30 August 2026. This much anticipated fifth edition is the most ambitious yet at the historic estate, with 20,000 people welcomed across several stages for one unforgettable August Bank Holiday weekend just 30 mins from London Liverpool Street Station. Sign up HERE for first access to tickets. 

A broad mix of names across house, tech and garage will serve up a fresh soundtrack across the whole site. The lineup features legends, edgy breakout stars and artists essential to the Appetite sound: hyped contemporary tastemakers Luke Dean, Locky, Jamback and Omar+ have topped charts with their tunes and are in demand across Europe. 

Elsewhere, Dr Banana brings his playful, garage-rooted selections and deep UK lineage, while Dyed Soundorom and Laidlaw deliver refined, minimal cuts. Kirollus continues to emerge as one of house music’s most exciting new voices, sitting comfortably alongside the hypnotic low end techno of Traumer and the emotive, left-of-centre sounds of Saoirse and Shanti Celeste. 

Chunky, groove-led selectors Jamie Jones, Sidney Charles and baseline whizz Silva Bumpa add high-energy while legendary US pioneer Todd Edwards brings timeless garage foundations. Elsewhere, Kolter and MJ Cole represent two generations of dance music innovation, with Eliza Rose, Skream, and Appetite founders Elliott Schooling & Liam Palmer reinforcing the festival’s high quality and future-facing sound.

There will be six stages in all, each with its own identity and well curated programming including The Barn, The Clearing, The Forest, The Jam & Doughnut, The Stables and The Record Store, all reflecting the brand’s musical roots and forward-facing approach.

Beyond the music, the event will once again host the Appetite Food Market and a tasty selection of street food and spaces designed for socialising and downtime. The overall experience is rooted in a strong sense of community with a mix of open-air dancing, immersive musical settings and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.

With ticket prices ranging from £40 to £120, Appetite On The Farm 2026 is an unmissable weekend that will continue the festival’s evolution while staying true to the community-led spirit that has defined it since day one.

Sign up HERE for first access to tickets. Presale tickets live at 10am on 30 Jan, General sale tickets live at 12pm on 30 Jan.

Appetite On The Farm 2026

Kelvedon Hall, Brentwood, CM14 5TN

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The Cure, Gorillaz, and Moby Headline Bulgaria’s New Festival, PhillGood

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17 – 19 July | 19:00 – 01:30 

Rowing Canal, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

In summer 2026, Plovdiv will host PhillGood, a new three-day music festival that continues to place Bulgaria firmly on the European festival map. Taking place from 17 to 19 July at the city’s iconic Rowing Canal, PhillGood joins the Fest Team family and arrives with bold intentions that combine legendary artists with some of the most relevant contemporary voices in global music and high-spec production. 

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Plovdiv’s seven hills, PhillGood will transform the city into the Balkans’ newest large-scale music destination. Known as The City of Seven Hills, this is one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, blending Roman ruins, Ottoman heritage and a thriving contemporary arts scene. PhillGood embraces this unique setting, placing music within a landscape shaped by centuries of culture and creativity.

This first edition comes at a pivotal moment for Bulgaria. With the country officially joining the Eurozone, introducing a digital nomad visa and rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s fastest-growing cultural and festival destinations, PhillGood reflects Bulgaria’s expanding presence on the global music and tourism stage. Easily accessible from across Europe and beyond, the festival makes Plovdiv a vital new meeting point for international music lovers.

The opening night of PhillGood is headlined by The Cure, one of the most influential bands of the last five decades, performing in Bulgaria for the first time after more than 1,800 shows worldwide. They are joined by Wolf Alice with their expansive alternative sound alongside Irish dream-rock outfit Just Mustard and French producer Perturbator, whose dark, dystopian electronics are sure to thrill.

On Saturday 18 July, Gorillaz take over the Rowing Canal with their futuristic blend of music, visuals and storytelling. The day also features cult Belfast hip-hop trio and activists Kneecap, known for their confrontational energy and cultural commentary, and Sleaford Mods, whose stripped-back electro-punk continues to cut sharply through modern life.

On Sunday 19 July, the festival concludes with Moby, whose varied work as an artist, producer and activist has shaped electronic music for decades. 

Beyond the main stage, PHILLGOOD will feature two additional stages, each with its own distinct atmosphere and musical direction reinforcing the festival’s commitment to true musical range and exciting discovery.

Three-day, single-day, VIP and camping tickets are on sale now at https://phillgood.ink.

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Eastern Electrics Festival Returns for 2026 with new home at Burgess Park

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The Martinez Brothers, Skream b2b Patrick Topping, Joseph Capriati, Mau P b2b Dennis Cruz, East End Dubs, Groove Armada (DJ set) and more…  
After taking a year off, Eastern Electrics Festival returns better than ever on 9th August 2026 at the new London home of Burgess Park. One of the UK’s most established and trusted electronic music festivals, Eastern Electrics emerges refreshed and reimagined with its signature multi-stage format back in the city where it began, and all for a very affordable ticket price that promises plenty of beats for your bucks. 
Set within the gorgeous and easily accessible Burgess Park, a 56-hectare green space spanning Camberwell, Walworth and Bermondsey, the 2026 edition offers a central location and the perfect backdrop for four expertly curated stages. Consistency, musical credibility and high production standards have long been the MO of Eastern Electrics and this year promises another carefully considered programme spanning house, tech house, garage, minimal and left-of-centre electronic sounds.

The Main Stage is led by global US house heavyweights The Martinez Brothers alongside high-profile back to backs from new school disrupters Joseph Capriati b2b special guest, and Mau P b2b Dennis Cruz, plus a very special guest and rising talents Jazzy and Theon Bower.

Across the site, Four Corners brings together underground favourites and scene-shaping selectors including dub, tech and garage flag bearer East End Dubs, master party starter Skream b2b Patrick Topping, plus Obskür, Marsolo, La La and Scarlett O’Malley.

The Plant Room hosts a groove-focused lineup featuring chart topping legends and evergreen headliners Groove Armada (DJ set), plus fresh new sounds from breakout stars Morgan Seatree, Jack Marlow and Hayley Zalassi, while The Dome, hosted by Modern Funktion, delivers forward-thinking club energy with raw, direct house and techno Mella Dee b2b Reeshy, Jamback, Locklead, Truly Madly, Phill De Janeiro & Benji King, Ella Knight and Jude Lenihan.

Since its inception in 2007, Eastern Electrics has been known for being London’s original house music festival, for championing artists early in their careers and consistently booking established names at the forefront of electronic music. With nearly two decades of experience, the festival remains one of the most reliable and respected brands in the scene and always delivers high-quality sound, thoughtful production and intelligent programming year after year.

Speaking on the return, founder Rob Star says, “We are so excited to bring Eastern Electric’s back to Central London for our 2026 edition. It’s our 18th year of putting on parties and this line-up is as good as any in our history. Lots of new DJ’s making their EE debut and some old favourites, ensures this party has something for everyone. Whether you’re an EE veteran or this is your first party, you won’t be disappointed!”

With four full-scale stages, a central London location and a depth of programming rarely seen at one-day festivals, Eastern Electrics 2026 marks a welcome return that will again underline its position as one of the UK’s most essential and reliable electronic music showcases, and all for fantastic value.
Tickets start at the competitive price of £35 – sign up for first access here; easternelectrics.com/