Festival profile30 Jul - 2 Aug 2026 · Derbyshire

Y Not Festival

Y Not Festival is one of the UK's premier festivals.

Festival fileY Not Festival

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Y Not Festival is a mid-size indie rock & alternative festival in Derbyshire, held each July.

Y Not Festival returns in 2026, running 30 Jul - 2 Aug at Derbyshire. With a capacity of around 25,000, it sits at the mid-size end of the UK festival calendar.

Indie rock & alternative fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring The Libertines, The Streets, Two Door Cinema Club, The Reytons, Kaiser Chiefs, Scissor Sisters.

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Details

Capacity25,000
CampingYes

Weather odds

83%
Chance of rain
1mm+ on at least one day
7%
Washout risk
20mm+ in a single day
7%
Scorcher odds
a day of 28°C or hotter
19.8°C
Typical high
average daily max

Based on 30 years of historical weather (1995-2024) for this festival's own site and dates — odds, not a forecast. Weather data by Open-Meteo.

Word on the field

“The atmosphere was one of the best we have ever experienced at a gig — friends were hugging and dancing together.”
Bring The Noise UK · 2024 ↗
“Everything felt inclusive for all, with a special eye on making sure that families felt they could come.”
Fox Reviews Rock · 2025 ↗
“Getting in and out of the arena is very smooth, I was only given a very cursory search most of the time... Toilet queues, especially during the day, were pretty long.”
Festivals & Gigs · 2024 ↗

Short excerpts from independent reviews and attendee posts, each linked to its source — not Fezzy’s opinions.

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Lineup

The Libertines, The Streets, Two Door Cinema Club, The Reytons, Kaiser Chiefs, Scissor Sisters

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