World music festivals in the UK 2026

Into world music? We've gathered the 4 UK festivals flying that flag in 2026, from Northern Green Gathering, Notting Hill Carnival, Africa Oye to smaller weekenders worth the trip. Filter by month, region, size and camping to find yours.

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Hidden Gem

13-16 Aug

Northern Green Gathering

Huddersfield

Hidden gem3,000 cap

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

FolkWorld👨‍👩‍👧

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Featured

29-31 Aug

Notting Hill Carnival

London

Featured2,000,000 cap

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

WorldSoca👨‍👩‍👧

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20-21 Jun

Africa Oye

Liverpool

Festival

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

WorldAfrobeats👨‍👩‍👧

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25-25 May

City Splash

London

Festival

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

Worldreggae👨‍👩‍👧

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