FESTIVALS IN THE SOUTH WEST 2026

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Festivals in the South West 2026

Looking for festivals in the South West? We track 77 happening across the region in 2026, 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.

Fezzy tracks 76 festivals across the South West in 2026. Boardmasters in Newquay is the region's flagship event at 58,000 capacity, combining surf culture and a broad music bill in August. WOMAD at Charlton Park in Wiltshire covers world and roots music at 40,000 in July. Camp Bestival Dorset at Lulworth Castle delivers a family-first summer weekend. 2000 Trees in Gloucestershire and Beautiful Days in Devon anchor the indie and independent circuit. End of the Road in Dorset closes the season in September with a curated folk and indie programme. Use the month and region filters to plan your South West summer.

77 festivalsJuly to November 2026Biggest: Boardmasters (58,000 cap)Electronic · Folk · Indie · Family

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13-15 Nov 2026

Shiiine On Weekender

Minehead

Festival6,000 cap

Shiiine On Weekender 2026: 13-15 Nov, Butlin's Minehead. Happy Mondays, Feeder, Inspiral Carpets, 808 State, The Bluetones. 80 ac...

IndieBritpop

Tickets

Featured

4-8 Aug 2027

Boardmasters

Newquay

Featured58,000 cap

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

Surf & musicDance👨‍👩‍👧

2027 tickets

Featured

22-25 Jul 2027

WOMAD (UK)

South West

Featured40,000 cap

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

World music & arts👨‍👩‍👧

Featured

2026 edition · finished

Bournemouth 7s

South West

Featured30,000 cap

Bournemouth, Dorset

The world’s largest sports and music festival, blending huge team competitions with DJs, arenas and a full weekend party atmosphere.

Featured

2026 edition · finished

Camp Bestival Dorset

Lulworth

Featured30,000 cap

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

Family-friendly multi-genreAward winning family camping festival at Lulworth Castle mixing big name acts👨‍👩‍👧

20-22 Aug 2027

Beautiful Days

Ottery St Mary

Festival17,500 cap

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

Indie & folkrock👨‍👩‍👧

2027 tickets

7-10 Jul 2027

2000 Trees

Cheltenham

Festival15,000 cap

Rock and indie festival at Upcote Farm near Cheltenham featuring 120+ acts; 8-11 July 2026.

RockBeloved independent rock

2027 tickets

2-5 Sep 2027

End Of The Road

South West

Festival15,000 cap

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

Multi-genreMusic👨‍👩‍👧

2027 tickets

2026 edition · finished

Rock Oyster Festival

Wadebridge

Festival12,000 cap

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

FoodWellness👨‍👩‍👧

30 Apr-2 May 2027

Teddy Rocks Festival

Blandford

Festival12,000 cap

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

Rock / popA high-energy rock and indie charity festival raising money for children’s cancer support with stacked lineups and a loyal following.👨‍👩‍👧

27-30 May 2027

Shindig Festival

South West

Festival10,000 cap

Charlton Park, Wiltshire

Funkdance

2027 tickets

4-6 Jun 2027

Wychwood Festival

Cheltenham

Festival10,000 cap

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

family-friendly indie / folk / rockBright👨‍👩‍👧

2027 tickets

Hidden Gem

18-21 Aug 2027

ArcTanGent

Compton Martin

Hidden gem5,000 cap

Primus, Chelsea Wolfe & Cult of Luna headline. Indie, math-rock and experimental festival at Fernhill Farm, Somerset, 19-22 Aug 2...

Math rock / post rockPost-rock

2027 tickets

Hidden Gem

2026 edition · finished

Buddhafield

Wellington

Hidden gem5,000 cap

Alcohol-free Buddhist-inspired festival with meditation, talks, workshops and music.

Alcohol-free spiritual

Hidden Gem

Soul Circus

South West

Hidden gem3,500 cap

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

yoga, wellness & musicLuxury yoga and wellness festival with lakeside classes👨‍👩‍👧

Hidden Gem

2026 edition · finished

Into the Burrow Festival

South West

Hidden gem2,000 cap

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

Electronic / bassA grassroots electronic and bass-heavy festival in a woodland setting👨‍👩‍👧

Hidden Gem

2026 edition · finished

Spirit of Awen

North Nibley

Hidden gem1,500 cap

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

FolkAcoustic👨‍👩‍👧

Hidden Gem

2026 edition · finished

Tangled Up in Blues

Frome

Hidden gem1,500 cap

An intimate roots and blues gathering featuring soulful performances, workshops and laid-back summer vibes in rural Somerset.

BluesAmericana

Hidden Gem

2024 edition · finished

Funk Up The Farm

Bude

Hidden gem500 cap

Adult-only underground bass music weekender on a Cornish farm near Bude.

Bass musicdrum & bass

Edition unconfirmed

3 Wishes Fairy Festival

South West

Festival

Family fairy-themed arts festival at Garslade Farm, Glastonbury (August 21-23, 2026). Celebrating 20 years in fairyland and 40th...

Fairyfantasy

Barn on the Farm

Gloucester

Festival

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

Indie & alternativesinger-songwriter👨‍👩‍👧

Bournemouth Vegan Fest

Multiple cities including Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow

Festival

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

Vegan lifestyleFood👨‍👩‍👧

2026 edition · finished

Dorset Volksfest

Wareham

Festival

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

VW camper meet-uplive music👨‍👩‍👧

29 May 2027 (Bristol); 30 May 2027 (Nottingham)

Dot To Dot Festival

Bristol and Nottingham

Festival

Dot To Dot Festival showcases the best emerging talent from around the globe across Bristol and Nottingham during the late May ba...

Emerging/AlternativeVarious emerging talent genres

2027 tickets

South West festivals month by month

November

1 festival

13-15 NovShiiine On WeekenderMinehead · Indie

April

2 festivals · already run for 2026

11-12 AprVintage Weekend, Gloucestershire Warwickshire RailwayToddington · Steam & Vintage

29 Apr - 4 MayCheltenham Jazz FestivalCheltenham · Jazz & Soul

May

17 festivals · already run for 2026

1-4 MayAbbey Hill Steam RallyYeovil · Steam & Vintage

1-3 MayTeddy Rocks FestivalBlandford · Rock / pop

6-10 MayBadminton Horse TrialsBadminton · Equestrian

15-17 MayArchaeus LARP IncursionBristol · LARP

16-17 MayCastle Combe Steam RallyChippenham · Steam & Vintage

16-17 MayPontispool Horse TrialsTaunton · Equestrian

18-25 MayBurning NestNewton Abbot · Electronic

21-24 MayShindig FestivalSouth West · Funk

+9 more in May → all May festivals

June

10 festivals · already run for 2026

4-6 JunRoyal Cornwall ShowWadebridge · County Show

5-7 JunTangled Roots FestivalSouth West · Folk & world music (in woodland)

12-14 JunHome Farm FestYeovil · Folk

22-29 JunEmerging HeartsAn intimate summer gathering series at retreat sites across Sussex and Surrey, blending live music with workshops and soulful community vibes. · Contact improvisation / dance camp

23-28 JunBristol SoundsBristol · Mixed

24-28 JunForest Live - Westonbirt ArboretumTetbury · Mixed

25-28 JunMorvala Festival of ArtsTorpoint · Music

26-27 JunDorsetFestBlandford Forum · Music

+2 more in June → all June festivals