Forget the castles, the history, and the tea.
This summer, your only reason to visit the UK is to rock.
Ok, maybe slide in a museum or two, but you wouldn’t be the only international visitor spending the weekend singing and dancing during Great Britain’s summer concert season.
Warm weather brings crowds and the hottest bands to the United Kingdom for dozens of festivals and performances, including the famous Glastonbury Festival.
Glasto is amazing, iconic, and…a fallow year, meaning this year it's taking a planned break for the land to recover, before returning in 2027.
But Glastonbury Festival is far from the only gig in town. Check out these other huge music festivals coming to the UK in 2026.
Biggest Music Festivals in the UK 2026
Download Festival, June 10-14
London to Derby by train: 90 mins
The ultimate UK rock festival, Guns N Roses, Linkin Park, and Limp Bizkit are on headlining duties as heavy metal icons such as Ice Nine Kills and Black Veil Brides take to the Apex stage. Check out The All-American Rejects, A Day to Remember, and Story Of The Year for teenage nostalgia. Rockers of all genres will unite in the UK at Donington Park.
Latitude Festival, July 23-26
London to Halesworth by train: 2 hours
Bring the whole clan to Henham Park this July. Latitude Festival is one of the best family-friendly concerts in the UK. Days of lake swimming, paddle board yoga, cooking sessions, and theater fill this weekend, headlined by musical acts including David Byrne, Teddy Swims, Lewis Capaldi, Tom Odell, and The Last Dinner Party.
Wilderness Festival, July 30 - August 2
London to Charlbury by train: 2 hours
Wholesome hedonism in the Oxfordshire countryside. Need any more reason to attend the Wilderness Festival? This year's headliners are Scissor Sisters, Carl Cox, and The Last Dinner Party. It is also packed with wellness activities, from blinking mental health therapies to forest baths, that fill this weekend with art, feasting, and outdoor fun.
Reading Festival & Leeds Festival, August 27 - 30
Spend England’s bank holiday partying with the bomb lineups at the Reading Festival and Leeds Festival. Though each is a separate affair, both share nearly identical lineups, this year featuring Charli XCX, Raye, Fontaines D.C, Chase & Status, Dave, and Florence and the Machine.
London to Reading by train: 30 mins
London to Leeds by train: 2 hours 30 mins
Music Festivals in London 2026
No need to leave London to catch an unforgettable show. Check out these summer music events in London:
BST Hyde Park, June 27-July 12
Nearest stations to Hyde Park: Lancaster Gate | Marble Arch | Hyde Park Corner
British Summer Time Hyde Park is ideal for all visitors to London, especially since the mid-week music, arts, cinema, and workshop events are free to enjoy. On the weekends, legendary acts include Gareth Brooks, Maroon 5, Mumford & Sons, Duran Duran, Pitbull, Lewis Capaldi, and Mumford and Sons.
BBC Proms 2026, July 17-September 12
Nearest stations to Royal Albert Hall: Knightsbridge | South Kensington | Gloucester Rd.
Classical music fans won’t need much convincing to visit Royal Albert Hall this summer. BBC Proms returns with an 8-week, 86-concert series. From Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and Ravel's Boléro to the Spanish National Orchestra and the LA Philharmonic, you’ll want to get snug in your seat at RAH for the long haul.
All Points East, August 21-30
Nearest station to Victoria Park: Hackney Wick | Cambridge Health
All Points East is a fitting festival to attend since you’ve already traversed an ocean in the same direction. Jorja Smith, Tems, Lorde, Deftones, Tyler, The Creator, and Twenty One Pilots are all the more reason to buy a ticket. Free activities, including music, workshops, and theatrical performances, will also pop up in Victoria Park during All Points East.