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Mad Cool festival 2026 review: Wolf Alice, Pixies, David Byrne, Pulp and more deliver scorching sets under Madrid sunThe biggest acts in the world raise the temperature at the hottest festival of the year
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Peckham Weekender returns for 2026, with a huge foodie festival taking over local restaurantsDoing good, eating well
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Don Broco joins 2000 Trees festival this weekend as a last-minute headlinerThe beloved British rock band replace Alkaline Trio at Upcote Farm this weekend
By Tom Regan Published
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The 8 best festival line-ups of summer 2026 for anyone with a Glastonbury-shaped hole in their calendarsHeadliners worthy of the farm
By Jon Mundy Published
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Kneecap at Crystal Palace Park: A politically charged, celebratory knees-upA party at the Palace...
By Marc Chacksfield Published
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London’s rock and metal multi-venue Camden Rocks festival may be making a comebackFollowing the resurrection of the Barfly, the venue’s new owners set their sights on bringing back the nearby multi-venue weekender
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Bringing back the Barfly: Frank Turner and the Camden venue’s new owners on the importance of London’s grassroots music sceneAs the legendary North London live music venue returns, Shortlist sits down with the team looking to give fresh faces a once-familiar stage to play on.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Everywhere at Once Festival preview: Who to see where at the nationwide gig extravaganzaOur pick of the 10 can't-miss acts and artists taking place during Everywhere at Once
By Andrew Taylor-Dawson Published
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This huge outdoor festival is back for 2026 – bringing theatre, dance, and visual art to London's streetsIt's the performing arts kids' big moment
By Hermione Blandford Published
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A huge art festival is heading to Croydon this month – and it’s completely free to attendEat your (he)art out
By Hermione Blandford Published
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Cross the Tracks 2026: Stage times, line-up and moreIt's going to be a hot one
By Andrew Williams Published
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Field Day 2026: Line-up and stage times detailsLet the dancing begin
By Andrew Williams Published
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London Rivers Week celebrates 10 years of reconnecting the capital with its waterwaysBoat trips, wildlife walks and river clean-ups
By Morgan Truder Published
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Foodies Festival 2026 is back bringing a three-day feast with a side of noughties popScouting For Girls, Boyzlife and Gareth Gates
By Morgan Truder Published
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5 bands from The Great Escape festival 2026 that everyone should hearGet this lot in your ears so you can say you heard them before the rest of your mates...
By Tom Wiggins Last updated
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The UK’s biggest celebration of Japanese culture is officially returning to London this summerThe land of the rising sun comes to SW1
By Hermione Blandford Published
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10 London festivals worth leaving the house for this summerJazz, indie, hip-hop, dance and pop across the Capital
By Andrew Taylor-Dawson Published
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