UK Festivals 2026

When it comes to festivals, no one does it quite like the UK. Whether you’re into music, food, or art, there’s a festival to suit everyone. We’ve put together the UK’s top festivals for 2026 so all you need to do is gather your friends and family, book a coach, and head to your favourite festival with Big Ben Coaches!

Music Festivals in the UK

From camping at Glastonbury to one-day events like British Summertime at Hyde Park, there’s something for every taste — rock, dance, pop, indie, and more.

How about celebrating at Reading & Leeds Festival, rocking to the biggest names in music? Or maybe a family day at Camp Bestival? With Big Ben Coaches, your group will arrive at the gates ready to enjoy the day.

January 2026

• In Cider Festival, 30th January – 1st February, South West

April 2026

• Terminal V, 4th – 5th April, Scotland

May 2026

• Teddy Rocks, 1st – 3rd May, South West
• Bearded Theory, 22nd May, Derby
• The Great Escape, 14th – 17th May, Brighton
• Balter Festival, 21st – 24th May
• Wide Awake Festival, 23rd May, London

June 2026

• Download Festival, 12th – 14th June, Donington Park, Derby
• Lido Festival, 6th June, London
• Parklife, 13th – 14th June, Heaton Park
• Isle of Wight Festival, 18th – 21st June
• Glastonbury Festival, 24th – 28th June
• American Express Presents BST Hyde Park, 27th June – 12th July

July 2026

• American Express Presents BST Hyde Park, 27th June – 12th July
• Radar Festival, 3rd – 5th July, BEC Arena, Manchester
• 2000 Trees Festival, 8th – 11th July
• Wireless Festival, 10th – 12th July, Finsbury Park, London
• Noisily Festival, 9th – 12th July, Barkestone Wood, Leicestershire
• Also Festival, 10th – 12th July, Compton Verney, Warwickshire
• TRNSMT Festival, 10th – 12th July, Glasgow Green
• Hamptons Jazz Festival, 11th July, Hertfordshire
• Beat-Herder Festival, 16th – 19th July, Lancashire
• Big Love Festival, 16th – 19th July, South Wales
• Truck Festival, 23rd – 26th July, Oxfordshire
• Wilkswood Reggae Festival, 23rd – 26th July, Dorset
• Latitude Festival, 24th – 26th July, Suffolk
• Tramlines Festival, 24th – 26th July, Sheffield
• Wilderness Festival, 30th July – 2nd August, Oxfordshire
• Cambridge Folk Festival, 30th July – 2nd August, Cherry Hinton Hall
• Camp Bestival Dorset, 30th July – 2nd August, Lulworth Castle
• Green Gathering Festival, 30th July – 2nd August, Wales
• Kendal Calling, 30th July – 2nd August, Lake District
• OutCider Festival, 30th July – 2nd August, Somerset

August 2026

• Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 1st – 25th August, Scotland
• Boardmasters Festival, 5th – 9th August, Cornwall
• Boomtown Festival, 5th – 9th August, Hampshire
• Bloodstock Festival, 6th – 9th August, Derbyshire
• Green Man Festival, 13th – 16th August, Wales
• We Out Here Festival, 13th – 16th August, Dorset
• Creamfields, 20th – 23rd August, Cheshire
• Reading Festival, 20th – 24th August, Richfield Avenue
• Leeds Festival, 20th – 24th August, Bramham Park
• Shambala Festival, 20th – 23rd August, Northamptonshire

Food Festivals in the UK

• Scottish Vegan Festival, Edinburgh, 5th April
• Broadstairs Food Festival, Kent, 17th – 19th April
• St Ives Food and Drink Festival, Cornwall, May
• Pub in the Park, Marlow, 14th – 17th May
• Foodies Festival, England, May – August
• Taste of London, Regents Park, June
• Lymington Food Festival, New Forest, 10th – 12th July
• Cardiff Food and Drink Festival, July
• Birmingham Restaurant Festival, 1st – 31st August
• Great British Beer Festival, Birmingham, 4th – 8th August
• Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, 15th – 16th August
• The Big Feastival, Cotswolds, 21st – 23rd August
• Vegan Campout, Bygrave Woods, 28th – 30th August
• Abergavenny Food Festival, Wales, 19th – 20th September

Travel to Festivals with Big Ben Coaches

Festival days should be about music, food, and fun – not worrying about transport. That’s why Big Ben Coaches is your reliable partner for festival coach hire. We’ll get your group directly to the gates safely, comfortably, and stress-free.

Submit your travel requirements online, and let Big Ben Coaches handle the logistics while you focus on enjoying the festival.

Wembley Stadium, known today as Wembley Stadium connected by EE through sponsorship, is the home of English football and one of the most iconic sporting venues in the world. Located in Wembley, London, the stadium opened in 2007 on the same site as the original Wembley (1923–2003).

With a capacity of 90,000 seats, it is the largest stadium in the UK and the second largest in Europe. The venue is owned by the Football Association (FA), whose headquarters are based on site through its subsidiary Wembley National Stadium Ltd (WNSL).

Design & Structure

Designed by Foster + Partners and Populous, Wembley is instantly recognisable for its 134-metre high arch. This striking feature not only defines London’s skyline but also carries more than 75% of the stadium’s roof load. The structure includes two retractable roof sections that let in natural light to support pitch growth. Construction was led by Multiplex at a cost of nearly £800 million, making it one of the most ambitious stadium projects in the world.

Sporting Events

Wembley is the stage for the biggest moments in English football. It hosts:

• All England men’s national team home fixtures
• The FA Cup Final and semi-finals
• The FA Community Shield
• Promotion play-offs across multiple league tiers
• The Women’s FA Cup Final and key England women’s national team games

It has also been the venue for some of the most prestigious international competitions, including:

• The UEFA Champions League Finals (2011, 2013, 2024)
• UEFA Euro 2020 (including both semi-finals and the final)
• UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 Final
• Football finals during the London 2012 Olympic Games

  

Beyond Football

Wembley’s calendar extends far beyond the national game. It regularly hosts:

• Rugby League’s Challenge Cup and other finals
• NFL London Games
• Major music concerts featuring global artists
• Temporary home fixtures for clubs, such as Tottenham Hotspur (2017–2019)

Looking ahead, Wembley will also be a host venue for UEFA Euro 2028.

Getting to Wembley Stadium

Visiting Wembley is simple thanks to excellent transport links. For groups, schools, clubs, or event attendees, Big Ben Coaches provides reliable coach hire and group transport services directly to and from Wembley Stadium. Whether it’s a football match, a rugby final, or a concert, travelling with Big Ben Coaches offers comfort, convenience, and a hassle-free journey to one of the world’s greatest sporting arenas.