Family friendly festivals in 2026

The UK's premier rock festival returns to its legendary home at Donington Park for five days of heavy music. With 90+ artists ann...

Electric Picnic 2026: Lewis Capaldi, Gorillaz, Fontaines D.C., CMAT, Van Morrison + more. 28-30 Aug, Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois.

Fatboy Slim, Kasabian & Lily Allen headlined Boardmasters 2026. Five days of music, surf and action sports at Watergate Bay, Corn...

Celebrating its 20th edition in 2026, Latitude offers a weekend of discovery in the stunning surrounds of Henham Park. Beyond hea...

World music and arts festival now at Neston Park Estate; July 23-26, 2026; features diverse international artists including drum...

Escape to the Lakes and discover a picturesque wonderland in an ancient Deer Park! Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Dist...

Fatboy Slim, Bastille & Self Esteem headline. UK original family camping festival at Lulworth Castle, Dorset, 30 Jul - 2 Aug 2026.

Green Man Festival is a beloved Welsh festival featuring multiple unique stages across beautiful natural settings. With areas lik...

Rewind South 2026 is on now (21-23 Aug, Temple Island Meadows, Henley): The Human League, Kim Wilde, Soul II Soul, Tony Hadley, T...

A major Irish camping festival blending music, arts, spoken word and family activities at Curraghmore Estate.

Science-meets-music festival at Jodrell Bank with world-class talks, cosmic visuals and electronic headliners.

The UK's fastest growing family festival set against the stunning backdrop of Eastnor Castle. Lakefest combines world-class music...

Jazz, soul and funk weekender with world-class artists and relaxed camping in the Sussex countryside.

Touring food and music festival series combining Michelin-level food with live acts.

Bearded Theory offers a laid-back, escape-from-reality vibe reminiscent of Glastonbury without the step count. Set in the beautif...

End of the Road 2027: 2-5 Sep, Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset. Early-bird tickets live. 2026: Pulp, CMAT, Mac DeMarco, Super Furry A...

Oasish & Kazabian headlined 2026. The UK's original tribute festival, 50+ acts near Loughborough every May since 2005.

Lakeside weekend of trail runs, swims, outdoor activities and live music by Derwentwater, attracting thousands of outdoor lovers...

Shambala 2026: Bob Vylan, Goat, BCUC, The Selecter, Los Bitchos & Nubiyan Twist headline. Radically creative eco-minded festival,...

Deer Shed is described as a wonderland of creativity set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. This family-friendly festival co...

The world's largest philosophy & music festival combining leading thinkers, ground-breaking ideas, music and late night dancing....

A coastal celebration of food, music and wellness with chef demos, family activities and eclectic live acts overlooking the Camel...

A beloved independent Northern Irish festival blending live music, arts, workshops and a family-friendly atmosphere in a beautifu...

Multi-award winning 3-day family-friendly charity music festival in Dorset, raising money for children with cancer. Winner of Bes...

Arrested Development, The Proclaimers & Charlotte Church headline. Arts, faith and justice festival at Kettering, 27-30 Aug 2026.

Craig David, Kaiser Chiefs & Levellers headlined 2026. Family-friendly boutique camping festival at Cheltenham Racecourse.

An enchanting family arts festival full of storytelling, music, woodland adventures and imaginative outdoor play at Rode Hall Est...

Moseley Folk & Arts: Frank Turner, The Dead South & Johnny Flynn 2026. 20th anniversary 3-5 Sep 2027, Moseley Park, Birmingham. T...

A warm and welcoming family-oriented festival at Bolesworth Estate featuring live music, arts, workshops and a relaxed community...

A beautiful one day folk celebration at Hatfield House featuring world class traditional and contemporary folk artists in a relax...

Step into an enchanted world at the New Forest Fairy Festival, where magic comes alive in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Th...

Intimate family camping festival at Great Higham Farm, Sussex. Music, storytelling and arts for children and parents over the May...

Nature-rooted spiritual and wellbeing festival with workshops, live music and family activities.

A colourful world, circus and roots weekender in the Suffolk countryside with quirky stages and late night cabaret.

A 4-day retreat for electronic music lovers rooted in the underground scene. This holistic festival feeds the mind, body and soul...

Off-grid non-profit festival in Wales powered by sun and wind. Permaculture, activism, music and low-impact living, 30 Jul - 2 Au...

The North of England's Premier Open Air Country Music Festival featuring individually marked pitches, morning paper delivery, and...

Wellness and yoga festival near Gloucester in the Cotswolds, blending music, holistic therapies, and DJ after-parties. 2026 lineu...

Skerryvore, Valtos & Seafret headline. Nature and folk music festival at Merthyr Mawr sand dunes, South Wales, 27-30 Aug 2026.

Small-scale celebration of traditional folk music and dance in Bromyard, Herefordshire, for over 50 years. 10-13 Sep 2026.

Community-led summer music event in Suffolk, 8-12 July 2026, featuring rock, blues, pop, jazz and ska; all profits to local chari...

A Christian music and community festival blending worship, indie acts, talks, family activities and camping in a welcoming faith-...

A grassroots eco-focused gathering with folk music, workshops, activism and a strong emphasis on sustainable living and community.

The UK's vegan family camping festival, 3,000 capacity in Hampshire. Plant-based food, forest school activities and live music ov...

Volunteer-run village festival in Clifton with folk, blues and country on outdoor stages raising money for local causes.

Seth Lakeman, Talisk & The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats headline. Award-winning family folk festival in a Norfolk woodland. 2027:...

Underground electronic & bass in a hidden woodland. Psytrance, DnB, art installations & warm community energy. Camping & glamping...

Family festival with camping in North Yorkshire featuring live bands and non-stop entertainment all weekend. Expect artisan trade...

Maya Jane Coles, Omar+, Locklead & Bullet Tooth headlined. Immersive dance festival in ancient woodland, Piercefield Park, Wye Va...

Damh the Bard, The Lagan, Morrigan's Path & Madraykin perform at Spirit of Awen 2026. 10-day druid-inspired spiritual camp blendi...

Grassroots folk festival on a Derbyshire farm, known for its warm, communal atmosphere.

2026 lineup: Hannah Rarity Trio, Sylvia McGowan, Wendy Weatherby Band, Sandy Brechin and more. Cosy community folk celebration by...

Intimate independent festival on a working farm near Gloucester, spotlighting rising indie and alt-pop artists.

Since 2017, Vegan Events UK has been bringing the best of plant-based living to communities across the UK. These festivals offer...

Touring dog-festival series with agility arenas, demos, talks and pet-friendly fun.

Dorset Volksfest offers a relaxed weekend of family entertainment in 35 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. Since 2013, this V...

ABBA Revival, Too Much Too Young & The Brit Pop Boys headline this organic farm fest near Swindon, Wiltshire. 31 Jul - 2 Aug 2026.

Three-time Best Festival in Wales winner returning for its 16th year with pub prices, affordable food, and bonkers visual art. Fe...

Alcohol-free camping festival in Kent celebrating conscious community, plant-based food and self-expression. Five days of rejuven...

An award-winning home of live music, performance, art and proper good times since 1998. Nozstock brings people together on the fa...

OutOut Festival 2026 lineup: Baby D & Republica headline. Kelly Marie, Kiziah & The Kings, Fever Dream Kills & more. UK's LGBTQ+...

Single Parent Festivals 2026 events were cancelled due to insufficient ticket sales. The organisation now promotes camping breaks...

Solas Festival is one of Scotland's most welcoming and inclusive festivals, creating a temporary community that celebrates divers...

A 3-day camping festival in the Lincolnshire countryside featuring house and techno music across multiple stages.

Easter food and drink festival in Chester; April 3-5; renamed Cheshire and North Wales Food and Drink Festival with live music st...

Psychedelic-leaning music and arts gathering in the North Wales countryside with a friendly, family welcome.

Europe's largest street event: a free Caribbean celebration through West London since 1966. Steel bands, parades and sound system...

Experience the ultimate racing festival at the legendary Silverstone Circuit, home to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. This 4-da...

Garth Brooks, ATEEZ, Maroon 5 & Mumford & Sons headlined 2026. British Summertime Hyde Park series across six headliner weekends...

Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris & The Cure headlined 2026. Britain's oldest rock festival at Newport, Isle of Wight.

Independent family festival at Escot Park curated by the Levellers, mixing indie, folk, rock and roots with a friendly campsite f...

Farm-to-field festival overlooking Chew Valley Lake, mixing food, music and family fun.

Woodland festival mixing electronic acts with family-friendly activities and lakeside vibes.

Independent rock and metal weekender on the Manchester–Cheshire border with camping.

HebCelt (Hebridean Celtic Festival) is a Celtic and traditional music festival held at Lews Castle Grounds in Stornoway, Isle of...

Lovingly chaotic multi-genre festival in the grounds of a painted castle.

Uriah Heep, Saxon and The Wildhearts top 40 bands at this 5,000-cap classic rock weekender in Maidstone's Mote Park. Family campi...

Massive one-day independent festival known for its party atmosphere.

Family-friendly music festival on September 5, 2026 at Aden Country Park in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire. Features rock, indie, folk an...

Ms Dynamite, Orbital and Gentleman's Dub Club headline this 2,500-cap ecology and wellness festival in Ashdown Forest. Wild swims...

Fatoumata Diawara, Patoranking & Janet Kay headlined 2026. Liverpool's annual African and Caribbean music celebration at Sefton P...

Faithless, Sigma and Wilkinson headline four days in Beat-Herder's hand-built Lancashire site, with hidden venues from a working...

James, The Human League and MIKA headline this Highland family favourite on the Belladrum Estate near Beauly. Sold out again for...

Lauren Daigle, For King & Country and CeCe Winans headline the UK's biggest Christian music festival at Wiston Estate, South Down...

Bristol Harbour Festival is a free three day event held along Bristol's historic harbourside, stretching from Thekla to Underfall...

Call of the Wild is an independent rock and metal festival held at Lincolnshire Showground near Lincoln. The 2026 edition ran fro...

Frank Turner, Suzanne Vega and Richard Thompson at Cherry Hinton Hall. One of folk's oldest festivals runs as a tight two-day wee...

Jessie J, Van Morrison, Jack Savoretti & Joss Stone headlined the 30th edition. Six days of jazz, blues and soul in Montpellier G...

Beres Hammond, Gyptian, Elephant Man & So Solid Crew headlined. London's Caribbean and African music celebration at Brockwell Park.

Alabama 3, Ash, EMF & The Stone Roses headlined 2026. Independent family festival at Cardross Estate, Stirling.

Richard Thompson, Soft Machine and Turin Brakes join Fairport Convention in Cropredy for three days, one stage, and camping in th...

S Club Party, Jo O'Meara & Pat Sharp headline. Family-friendly camping festival at Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire, 7-9 Aug 2026.

Harlequin Fayre is a beautiful East Anglia Festival bringing people together to celebrate community, unity and party. Set on a st...

Republica, The Brass Funkeys & Saidi Kanda headlined 2026. UK's largest Mardi Gras: 350 gigs across 30 venues in Hastings each Fe...

Henley Festival is the UK's only black-tie festival, held on the banks of the Thames in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, each July...

Open-water swim weekend on the Thames with lakeside music, yoga and family activities in Henley-on-Thames.

A family-friendly tribute acts festival at Hooton Lodge Farm featuring Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Stereophonics, Coldplay, The Killer...

Manchester Jazz Festival is the city's longest-running music festival, running since 1996 across multiple venues in Manchester ci...

Super Furry Animals, Frank Turner & The Dead South headline. Folk and arts festival in Moseley Park, Birmingham, 4-6 Sep 2026.

Mouth of the Tyne Festival is an annual live music event staged at Tynemouth Priory and Castle in North Tyneside each July, run b...

Wales's national festival of language and culture moves to north Pembrokeshire for 2026, marking 850 years of the Eisteddfod trad...

Intimate electronic music and wellness festival at Burgess Hill, West Sussex. 2026 status unconfirmed - website offline as of Aug...

Dougie MacLean, Beluga Lagoon & Manran headlined. Scottish folk and electronica on the Lump above Portree harbour, Isle of Skye.

Tafwyl 2026 lineup: Candelas, Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog, Meinir Gwilym + 40 acts. Cardiff's free Welsh-language festival, Bute Park,...

Loyle Carner and Joy Crookes headline Gilles Peterson's Dorset weekender at St Giles House: four days of jazz, soul and global so...

Wood Festival is a small, sustainable, family-friendly music festival at Braziers Park near Ipsden, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, run...

A community festival for music and the arts in Wrexham, celebrating culture and local talent.