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Kaiser Chiefs, Exsonvaldes, The Paisley Daze, La 126, Maribel Mayans, Luciano, Miguelle & Tons, Mariano Mellino, Deer Jade, Parallelle (Live), ARKADYAN, DMASSO, Sorä, Melohman…

Brunch Electronik and The Gardens of Babylon will host a four-date series at 528 Ibiza this summer. Between Worlds will take place in on two Wednesdays in July (1st and 8th), then…

The fourth anniversary of LDN East has kicked off with summer shows featuring Arthi & FS Green, Raresh, Don't F**k with Disco, and Slow Jams Nation. Events continue at the…

The Avalanches, Shygirl, Smerz, HEADACHE, Grouper, Wendy Eisenberg, Visible Cloaks, ML Buch, Marina Herlop, Kode9 & RP Boo, and Elias Rønnenfelt will play C2C Festival. They a…

A historic east London riverside site will be reimagined as a large-scale warehouse venue from October. Ironworks will launch in Thames Wharf London as the brainchild of LWE in pa…

Zimbabwean artist, dancer and choreographer nora chipaumire will reveal a new work for Tate Modern’s Tanks in June. She is the second artist to be selected for Infinities Commissi…

Somerset House Studios will mark its 10th anniversary with a new film and on-site installation by Jenkin van Zyl plus three nights of contemporary performance and technology in ea…

AVA Belfast returns to The MAC Belfast on Thursday, May 28th with a day of free talks and workshops exploring music, culture and creativity. The programme connects artists, produc…

Madalitso Band, Newton Faulkner, Reuben James, Facesoul, Seckou Keita, Scottish Fish, and Catrin Finch will play the second year of Under the Sun in London. The folk and tradition…

Classic house, trance and Balearic-inspired sounds will be heard when Symphonic Ibiza play at Electric Brixton. On Saturday, June 20th the celebration of Ibiza dance culture will …

The timetable and first look at how Sónar 2026 will look have been revealed. For the first time, the entire musical programme of Sónar 2026 takes place at Fira Gran Via, with four…

A new recording studio, expanded electronic music line-ups, and creative experiences will help Koko continue to entertain 125 years since opening. The historic Camden theatre firs…

Manga Saint Hilaire, Tash LC, Wookie, Zero, Tailor Jae, Mixtress, and Wilfy D help complete south London's Cross the Tracks 2026 line-up. The festival returns to Brockwell Par…

Celebrate the summer solstice and support Women for Refugee Women while enjoying ambient, experimental, and electronic music in north London. The Solstice Solidarity Synthesis ret…

Flowdan, Oneman b2b Plastician, DJ Zinc, Brockie, Decibella, DJ Rap, and Stamina MC are among the latest acts revealed for south London's Field Day 2026. Three more stages hav…

Ms Dynamite, Orbital, Bay City Rollers, Gentleman’s Dub Club, Fabio & Grooverider, Holly Cook, and Ibibio Sound Machine will play at a weekend of music, ecology and wellbeing …

Fakemink, Brixton Disco Festival, M.O.P., Goose, and Tom Morello will play south London's Brixton Electric in the coming months. On Saturday, May 2nd Brixton Disco Festival re…

Party-starters Lab54 will take control of the Hideout boat parties this year featuring acts such as Gorgon City, Ben Hemsley, Rossi., Obskür, DJ Heartstring, and Ewan McVicar. The…

Phonox, M.O.T., and Jumbi will be at the heart of a south London multi-venue music series. Circulate will see day-into-night parties spread across the three venues throughout the …

Set sail with Hospitality On The Beach on an eight-day Adriatic voyage blending sailing, island hopping, and dining plus access to the Tisno festival. The full sailing experience …

Drum & Lace will showcase her earth-inspired new EP Terra  at Stoke Newington's The Waiting Room. The show on Wednesday, April 22nd will also honour Earth Day. Terra,  rel…

Bonobo, Jamie Jones, Chris Stussy, Seth Troxler, Monolink, and RY X have joined the line-up for YARD Festival Portugal 2026. The festival returns to Lisbon’s White Sand Mountains …

Diaspora Calling! will make its UK debut on Friday, August 7th at Milton Keynes National Bowl. Ms. Lauryn Hill will headline with support from Wyclef Jean, YG Marle, and Zion Marl…

The Cure, Gorillaz, Lily Allen, David Byrne, and Zara Larsson are among the headliners for this summer's Roskilde Festival. The event will welcome 130,000 revellers from Satur…

This year's Sónar+D will emphasise the human in an increasingly automated world. The 14th edition of will run from Thursday, June 18th tp Friday, June 19th at a new home of Ll…

The UK’s first permanent institution dedicated to the history of youth culture will open in May. On Friday, May 15th, the Museum of Youth Culture launches in Camden. The space wil…

Danny Howard, Partiboi 69, Arthi, Lou Nour (FKA Sicaria), Riordan and Badger, and Krytsal Klear help complete the Hideout 2026 line-up. Further new additions for the festival retu…

London's Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) has revealed its programme of exhibitions, film, live music, performance, talks, and book launches from April until June. Genuine…

Anetha, Ben Klock b2b Fadi Mohem, DJ Gigola, Interplanetary Criminal, Patrick Mason, and Skream b2b Benga will play Flow Festival. They are the acts who help complete the Front Ya…

Hector Gannet, Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Dilettante, Isabel Maria, Vice Killer, and EverReady Band will play the 20th anniversary of the Durham Brass Festival. Organised by Durha…

Iceland Eclipse has revealed its Fourth Contact programming of new artists, speakers, and experiences. Running from Wednesday, August 11th to Saturday, August 15th on Iceland’s Sn…

The Hospital30 Block Party will mark 30 years of drum and bass label Hospital Records when it takes over No90 in Hackney Wick on Saturday, August 1st. The event will span both sid…

Anja Schneider, Anne Savage, Kenny Dope, Phil Hartnoll, Tom Middleton, and Jess Bays are among the first 100 speakers confirmed for Brighton Music Conference. This year's even…

Electric Paradise debuts at Milton Keynes Bowl on Saturday, August 8th. The 50,000 capacity event will see sets from Grace Jones, Candi Staton, UB40, Kool & The Gang and Siste…

Skepta, Natasha Bedingfield, Jorja Smith, Peggy Gou, and Soulwax are among the third wave of acts for Sziget 2026. The festival returns to Budapest from Tuesday, August 11th to Sa…

Somerset House Studios’ biannual experimental sound and music series Assembly returns from Thursday, Match 26th to Saturday, March 28th. The three days will feature live performan…

The Blaze, Mind Against, Parra for Cuva, RY X, and Marian Ariss will close Barcelona’s Brunch Electronik Festival - extending the event to three days. The event at Parc del Fòrum…

Scissor Sisters, Rudimental, Armand Van Helden, Friendly Fires, Groove Armada, Soul II Soul, 4AM KRU, Girls Don’t Sync, and Jayda G will play Lovebox at Dreamland Margate. The ori…

Nero, Lens, Charlie Tee, Rova, Pirapus, MANIA, Button B will support WORSHIP's London show in Finsbury Park on Sunday, August 2nd. They will join the WORSHIP collective of Sub…

Oasis, The Killers, The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, and Nirvana will be heard when tribute acts play a three-day music festival in Derby. Echo Fest will run at The Central Co-op…

No Art will host its biggest show outside of the Netherlands at Bolesworth Castle near Manchester. Open Air will be a two-stage festival experience on Saturday, May 30th featuring…

Hospitality returns to Bristol for HOSPITAL30 ON THE HARBOUR on Saturday, July 25th. The event at Lloyds Amphitheatre forms part of Hospital Records’ global 30th anniversary celeb…

The R3 Soundsystem has teamed up with the Together Alliance, Choose Love, Amnesty International Black Artist Database, Love Music Hate Racism, and Homo-Centric Records to call on …

**Due to licencing, Runway has been delayed to 2027. Below is the original post.** Aurora Halal, Tama Sumo & Lakuti, Suze Ijó, Angel D’lite, Job Jobse, D. Tiffany, FAFF, Peach…

Meduza, Soulection Experience, and Purple Disco Machine will present shows at Magazine Open—Air this summer. The new London outdoor music event space on the Greenwich Peninsula wi…

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) will celebrate its 30th edition with Jean-Michel Jarre as guest of honour. Jarre will play the opening concert at AFAS Live, take part in a keynote int…

Becky Hill, Billy Ocean, Richard Ashcroft, The Hollywood Vampires, Bastille, JLS, and Fatboy Slim will headline the Colchester Castle Summer Series. Returning to the historic set…