The South West has a brilliant festival scene, and 2026 is no exception. We've gathered the 73 festivals happening across the South West this year, from Spirit of Awen, Rock Oyster Festival, Tangled Up in Blues to hidden local gems. Filter by genre, month, size and camping to find one near you.
Escape to the edge of the world at Cornwall's ultimate coastal celebration. Two sites, twelve stages, and one epic coastline come...
World music and arts festival now at Neston Park Estate; July 23-26, 2026; features diverse international artists including drum...
Bournemouth, Dorset
Fatboy Slim, Bastille & Self Esteem headline. UK original family camping festival at Lulworth Castle, Dorset, 30 Jul - 2 Aug 2026.
Rock and indie festival at Upcote Farm near Cheltenham featuring 120+ acts; 8-11 July 2026.
Britain's most magically laid-back music festival featuring an engagingly eclectic lineup spanning music, comedy, cinema and lite...
A coastal celebration of food, music and wellness with chef demos, family activities and eclectic live acts overlooking the Camel...
Multi-award winning 3-day family-friendly charity music festival in Dorset, raising money for children with cancer. Winner of Bes...
Craig David, Kaiser Chiefs & Levellers headlined 2026. Family-friendly boutique camping festival at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Primus, Chelsea Wolfe & Cult of Luna headline. Indie, math-rock and experimental festival at Fernhill Farm, Somerset, 19-22 Aug 2...
Alcohol-free Buddhist-inspired festival with meditation, talks, workshops and music.
Wellness and yoga festival near Gloucester in the Cotswolds, blending music, holistic therapies, and DJ after-parties. 2026 lineu...
Into The Burrow is a festival organized by Burrow Festival Ltd that keeps attendees updated through email communications.
A small druid-inspired spiritual camp blending folk music, rituals, storytelling and nature-based workshops in a peaceful woodlan...
An intimate roots and blues gathering featuring soulful performances, workshops and laid-back summer vibes in rural Somerset.
Adult-only underground bass music weekender on a Cornish farm near Bude.
Family fairy-themed arts festival at Garslade Farm, Glastonbury (August 21-23, 2026). Celebrating 20 years in fairyland and 40th...
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...
Dorset Volksfest offers a relaxed weekend of family entertainment in 35 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. Since 2013, this V...
Dot To Dot Festival showcases the best emerging talent from around the globe across Bristol and Nottingham during the late May ba...
Three-day music festival on a working organic farm near Swindon, Wiltshire. Live music, camping and countryside, Jul 2026.
Set in a gorgeous location high up on the Mendip Hills, Priddy Folk Festival is proud to be called the friendliest folk festival...
A festival vibe for all the family where single parents and their kids join together for 5-night festivals in beautiful UK countr...
The Great Estate Festival transforms the stunning Scorrier House in Cornwall into a multi-stage musical playground. With diverse...
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.
Massive one-day independent festival known for its party atmosphere.
The UK's premier bluegrass and Americana festival held at Kemble Airfield in Gloucestershire. Now in its 38th year, Didmarton fea...
Somerset
Abbey Hill is a 4-day steam and vintage rally held over the May Day bank holiday weekend at Yeovil Showground, with confirmed 202...
Archaeus LARP Incursion is a dark age high fantasy live action roleplay weekend held annually in May at Goblin Combe Lodge near B...
A high fantasy LARP weekend at Goblin Combe Lodge, Bristol, running 18-20 September 2026. Attendees camp on-site (bell tent hire...
Badminton Horse Trials is one of the world's premier three-day eventing competitions, held over five days at Badminton Estate in...
Bicton International Horse Trials is a major 5-day international eventing competition held annually at Bicton Arena, East Budleig...
Boconnoc Steam Fair is a three-day steam and vintage rally held on the Boconnoc Estate near Liskeard, Cornwall, running 7-9 Augus...
Burning Nest is the UK's largest Burning Man regional event, a 7-day volunteer-run community gathering in Devon woodland with par...
Castle Combe Steam Rally is a two-day steam and vintage vehicle rally held annually at Castle Combe Race Circuit near Chippenham,...
Jessie J, Van Morrison, Jack Savoretti & Joss Stone headlined the 30th edition. Six days of jazz, blues and soul in Montpellier G...
Two-day community music festival at Warren Farm, Bulbarrow Hill, with on-site camping, active volunteer/crew recruitment (18+, mu...
Existance Festival is a UK psytrance and electronic music festival held on private land near Tetbury, Gloucestershire (GL8 8RT),...
Tems, Self Esteem and Wet Leg on Saturday; Little Simz, Amyl and The Sniffers on Sunday. Team Love's inner-city weekender on Clif...
Three-day vintage and steam rally at South Cerney Airfield, confirmed operating 31 Jul to 2 Aug 2026 with tickets on sale and pri...
BCUC, Ushti Baba & The Adam Sweet Band headline. Family music festival on Goren Farm, Stockland, Devon, 3-5 Jul 2026.
An intimate Dorset gathering of yoga, kirtan and sacred music — three days of conscious connection at the Leela Centre.
Home Farm Fest is a three-day family festival at Chilthorne Domer near Yeovil, Somerset, featuring 150+ bands across nine stages...
Baka Beyond, Toodles & the Hectic Pity, Dirty Cash, Mammoth Toe, Kaleida Wild & The Barefoot Bandit. Camping festival, Wickwar, 1...
Kingston Maurward Horse Trials is an annual British Eventing competition at Kingston Maurward Estate, Dorchester, running across...
Lanlivery Vintage Rally and Country Fair is a two-day steam and vintage rally held every second weekend of September near Bodmin,...
Sammy Virji, Sub Focus, Eve & Katy B headlined 2026. Bristol's flagship two-day dance and bass festival at Ashton Court Estate.
Charity-run festival with tribute acts and local bands in Wiltshire countryside.
Morvala Festival of Arts is a brand new four-day music, arts and culture festival launching at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, Cornw...
Lone, Pariah, Space Afrika, Peverelist & Aurora Halal headline. Debut camping dance festival at Great Fulford Estate, Devon, 23-2...
Pontispool Horse Trials is an equestrian eventing competition held at Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, running two multi-day fixtures...
A 3-day steam and vintage vehicle rally at Norden Station on the Swanage Railway, featuring full-size and miniature steam engines...
The Royal Bath and West Show is a major three-day agricultural and country show held annually at the Bath and West Showground, Sh...
Cornwall's largest annual event, a three-day agricultural and country show at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge, runnin...
Kate Rusby, Eddi Reader, Capercaillie & Spiers and Boden headline. Coastal folk festival at Sidmouth, Devon, 31 Jul - 7 Aug 2026.
A 4-day outdoor jazz and blues festival held over the May bank holiday weekend in Blackmore Gardens, Sidmouth, Devon, with major...
SOE Resistance is a high-budget immersive LARP set in WW2, running two consecutive 3-day residential weekends (7-9 and 10-12 Sept...
SOE: Resistance is a fully immersive WW2 LARP where players take on pre-written character roles for 3 days and nights, portraying...
England
A 3-day steam and country show run by the Somerset Traction Engine Club at Netherham Farm, Low Ham, near Langport, on 17-19 July...
A 3-day community music festival held at Greenhill Fields near Trowbridge, Wiltshire, running 24-26 July 2026. Weekend tickets in...
A two-day heritage transport event on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, running 11-12 April 2026, featuring steam a...
Loyle Carner and Joy Crookes headline Gilles Peterson's Dorset weekender at St Giles House: four days of jazz, soul and global so...
Zion Train, Banco de Gaia & Oood headline. 10th edition of this global dance event at Knoll Farm, Corfe Castle, 31 Jul - 2 Aug 2026.