Last Updated on 13 January 2026 by Colette
With so many festivals falling by the wayside in recent years – either taking a fallow year or simply calling it a day – it takes a brave event organiser to put out a brand new festival.
(You can check out a list of this year’s cancelled festivals here)
The UK festival scene, particularly the smaller independent festivals, are very much at a ‘use it or lose it’ point so in order to support those courageous souls launching new festivals this year, I’ve pulled together a list of brand new festivals for 2026.
I will of course keep adding to this list so if you know of a new festival this year, please let me know so I can add them in!
New Festivals for 2026
If you know of any brave new festivals launching in 2026 – drop me a note and I’ll add them in!
Where It All Began, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire – Thursday 18th / Friday 19th / Saturday 20th / Sunday 21st June 2026
Brand new for 2026, Where It All Began will be held on the historic festival site of the much-loved festival site of Secret Garden Party this June.
“Where It All Began Festival is new, collaborative, not-for-profit festival designed to secure the future of grassroots music, venues, festivals and creative culture. Championing independent artists, fostering discovery and shared experiences – ensuring that music, art, and festival culture remain accessible, authentic, and thriving for future generations.“
Tickets are currently available via Crowdfunder
Roundhay Festival, Roundhay Park, Leeds – Friday 3rd / Saturday 4th July 2026
Brand new for 2026 and taking place on the iconic Roundhay Park in Leeds is Roundhay Festival featuring headline performances from Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi.
This is a day festival with no camping so if you’re not local you might want to look at alternative accommodation in Leeds.
Book tickets for Roundhay Festival.
New Festivals for 2025
Whilst were talking about new festivals, I think it’s worth keeping an eye on festivals that were new last year and have made it back for a second bite of the pie! These guys need your support too:
Lido Festival, Victoria Park, London – Friday 12th / Saturday 13th June 2026
Lido festival will take place in the Tower Hamlets park’s 5000-capacity Lido Field for a second time in June 2026 but scaling it back to just a one-weekend event rather than two.
Designed with fans in mind, the festival is set to showcase globally renowned artists who not only perform but also shape the event’s curation. Alongside emerging talent, the festival will champion community engagement and creativity, reflecting the vibrant spirit of East London with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to the local community.
On Friday 12th June Lido Festival is bringing a headline set from CMAT and Sunday 13th June sees performances from Maribou State and Kelis.
Book tickets for Lido Festival – tickets for Lido Festival are booked for individual days.
Woodshrop ’26 Festival, West Midlands Showground, Shrewsbury – Friday 17th / Saturday 18th / Sunday 19th July 2026
Woodshrop brings you some of the UK’s top tribute bands and acts, playing a diverse mixture of music throughout the weekend.
Woodshrop is a dog friendly festival.
Tickets for Woodshrop are available to book now priced from £64.20 for an Early Bird adult weekend ticket.
Together Again Festival, Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire – Friday 24th / Saturday 26th / Sunday 26th July 2026
From the team behind “In it together festival” is a brand new family-friendly festival dedicated to bringing people together through a mix of world-class acts, family-friendly activities. The festival is set to transform the historic grounds of Bolesworth Castle into a vibrant haven of music and entertainment. Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer or new to the scene, young or old, ‘Together Again’ offers a space where everyone is welcome.
Book tickets for Together Again Festival starting from just £99 for a 3-day Adult Weekend Camping ticket – The ‘Kids Go Free’ campaign means that children can attend the festival for free as part of a family ticket. For keen beans who bought a family weekend ticket and applied before 30th November you could even bring up to 4 Grandparents completely free!
Found Festival, Claydon Estate, Buckingham- Friday 28th / Saturday 29th / Sunday 30th August 2026
Pitched as “the UK’s newest boutique festival of music and cultural discovery” Found Festival (from the family behind Towersey Festival) launches this August bank holiday weekend.
Festival Co-Director Joe Heap explains,
“Found Festival is about participation and discovery. Our music programme is about head-turners, not headliners, and supports grassroots music that we know people are going to love but are yet to discover. We’ve kept the site purposely small so it’s the perfect fit for families or those scared of going to bigger festivals, making it comfortable to explore the abundance of cultural activities on offer.”
Tickets for Found Festival, including camping for three days and nights, are priced from £115 (young person) and £215 (adult), with plenty of camping add-ons available. Payment plans are available too.
Venture Fest, Woodhouses Cricket Club, Failsworth, Oldham – Sunday 24th August 2025
This August bank holiday, Woodhouses Cricket Club play host to Venture Fest with a line up including The Sherlocks and K-Klass as well as tributes to Courteeners, Buzzcocks, Royal Blood and Greenday as well as some of the best local up and coming talent.
Book tickets for Venture Fest 2025 from £12.50 per person.
Avonstock ’26 Festival, Stratford Racecourse, Stratford upon Avon – Friday 11th / Saturday 12th September 2026
Avonstock brings you three days of the UK’s top tribute bands and acts including tributes to T Rex, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Elvis, Guns N’ Roses to name but a few – something tells me this festival is going to be one massive singalong!
Camping is available onsite or day tickets are also available. Avonstock is dog-friendly.
Book tickets for Avonstock Festival
- Just a note, when you are booking festival tickets in this current climate, it is advisable to use a credit card to pay for your tickets in case you need to action a Section 75 chargeback.
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