UK News
The annual festival ‘showcases the music, dance, food, art, film, language and ideas that enrich diverse communities.’
The festival held between 21–24 May 2026 at Wiltshire’s Charlton Park Estate faced a review of its premises license.
“There is no need for further consultation – the evidence and support for action are already overwhelming,” said one industry figure.
Bristol’s St. Paul’s Carnival, which has been running since 1968, is set to be scaled…
From 15-21 May the AIF are asking fans to share their first festival experiences.
Insights
Extreme weather is becoming more commonplace. Jacob Worek from the UKCMA explains why festivals need to be prepared.
Charlotte Adley, FMCG Client Lead at Bauer Media Outdoor, on the changing nature of the modern festival-goer.
Outer Town founder Harry Dodson on how creative collaboration birthed a festival of musical discovery and medieval mysticism.
FOCUS Wales director Sarah Jones on musical discovery and bringing global acts to north Wales.
Interviews
How can festivals thrive on the African continent?
The strategy director tells us what festivals should be doing to cultivate its crowd.
Sarah Mason, Senior Production Manager at Shambala, shares why sticking to your guns means more than money.
The NQ founder and CEO tells us all about his new partnership with global dance titans Creamfields.
The Future of Festivals CEO shares his insights on a few key things the festival industry should be considering for next year and beyond.
Festival-goers are changing. They don’t want mud, but mimosa-fuelled comfort. This is why, and how, festivals are reacting.
Dan Monsell, Festival Director and Booker at Pitchfork London, talks us through the pros and cons of running a multi-venue festival in 2025.
TRENDS
Industry news and updates from Festival Insights
The Tia Maria House Party will appear at Neighbourhood Weekender, Klarna presents Latitude Festival and Audi presents Wilderness this summer.
Monzo estimates that Boomtown Fair is the ‘lowest cost-per-scheduled-artist’ festival of 2026 at 83p per performer.
Logoshack’s Amelia Mason sits down to discuss the benefits of reusable bin skirts, from affordability to sustainability.
