EAST MIDLANDS FESTIVALS IN 2026

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East Midlands festivals in 2026

The East Midlands has a brilliant festival scene, and 2026 is no exception. We've gathered the 29 festivals happening across the East Midlands this year, from Bloodstock, Off The Tracks, Bangfest to hidden local gems. Filter by genre, month, size and camping to find one near you.

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Featured

10-14 Jun

Download Festival

Castle Donington

Featured111,000 cap

The UK's premier rock festival returns to its legendary home at Donington Park for five days of heavy music. With 90+ artists ann...

RockMetal👨‍👩‍👧

4-7 Jun

Forbidden Forest

Grantham

Festival22,000 cap

A magical place where music lovers unite to celebrate dance, nature and electronic music in the stunning grounds of Belvoir Castl...

Electronic/DanceVarious dance music genres

6-9 Aug

Bloodstock

Catton Park

Festival20,000 cap

The UK’s biggest independent metal festival, famous for huge production, legendary lineups and a fiercely dedicated community of...

MetalHard Rock

20-24 May

Bearded Theory

Burton upon Trent

Festival15,000 cap

Bearded Theory offers a laid-back, escape-from-reality vibe reminiscent of Glastonbury without the step count. Set in the beautif...

Altfolk👨‍👩‍👧

21-24 May

Glastonbudget

East Midlands

Festival15,000 cap

The UK's original and biggest tribute music festival, Glastonbudget has been celebrating authentic music performances since 2005....

Tribute/Cover bandsVarious genres through tribute acts👨‍👩‍👧

27-30 Aug

Lost Village

East Midlands

Festival15,000 cap

A theatrical electronic festival in a mysterious abandoned village. Think Secret Cinema meets Fabric.

Immersive boutique electronic & arts

27-30 Aug

Shambala

Market Harborough

Festival15,000 cap

Radically creative eco-minded festival mixing experimental music, costumes, cabaret and activism.

Ecoexperimental👨‍👩‍👧

27-30 Aug

Greenbelt Festival

Kettering

Festival11,000 cap

Greenbelt is where artistry meets activism and the political meets the practical. A welcoming festival where you're as likely to...

arts, music, faith & ideasMusic👨‍👩‍👧

26-28 Jun

Derbyshire Sausage & Cider Festival

East Midlands

Festival10,000 cap

The UK's only touring sausage and cider festival visits over 30 locations nationwide. Indulge in sausages and ciders from around...

Food & DrinkLive Music

Hidden Gem

31 Jul - 3 Aug

Noisily

Barkestone

Hidden gem5,000 cap

A 4-day retreat for electronic music lovers rooted in the underground scene. This holistic festival feeds the mind, body and soul...

Psytrance / techno / art in woodlandUnderground electronic music👨‍👩‍👧

Hidden Gem

4-6 Sept

Off The Tracks

Castle Donington

Hidden gem5,000 cap

Off The Tracks is an intimate, independent festival celebrating over 30 years of bringing together music lovers in the beautiful...

Folk, roots & danceIndependent roots

13-16 Nov

Bangfest

Skegness

Festival

Local music event with limited public information available - check social media or local listings for the latest details.

HardcoreBreakcore

Featured

2-5 Jul

British F1 GP

Silverstone

Featured480,000 cap

Experience the ultimate racing festival at the legendary Silverstone Circuit, home to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. This 4-da...

MotorsportMusic👨‍👩‍👧

Featured

28-30 Aug

CarFest (North & South)

East Midlands

Featured35,000 cap

Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire

Family car-themed music festival

Featured

30 Jul - 2 Aug

Y Not Festival

East Midlands

Featured25,000 cap

Derbyshire

Indie rock & alternative

6-9 Aug

Back2 Festival

East Midlands

Festival12,000 cap

Cattows Farm, Heather, Leicestershire

pop, dance, club classics

14-17 Aug

Vegan Camp Out

East Midlands

Festival8,500 cap

Walesby Forest, Nottinghamshire

Vegan lifestyle & music

17-21 Sept

Equinox Festival

Grimsby

Festival7,000 cap

Experience the magic of Equinox Festival where cosmic consciousness meets earthly celebration across 6 unique stages. This not-fo...

Alternative / psychedelicUnderground psychedelic and alternative arts festival with fire shows

31 Jul - 2 Aug

Timber Festival

East Midlands

Festival6,000 cap

Timber Festival was an incredible weekend celebration of music, art and ideas set in the magical National Forest. This sustainabl...

ambient, folk, workshopsForest festival celebrating nature👨‍👩‍👧

Hidden Gem

29-29 Aug

Stonedead Festival

East Midlands

Hidden gem5,000 cap

Nottinghamshire

Classic rock (one-day Monsters of Rock revival)

Hidden Gem

2-5 Jul

Gate to Southwell Festival

East Midlands

Hidden gem3,000 cap

Nottinghamshire

Rootsfolk & dance

Hidden Gem

17-19 Jul

Stainsby Festival

Chesterfield

Hidden gem1,500 cap

Grassroots folk festival on a Derbyshire farm, known for its warm, communal atmosphere.

Folk music👨‍👩‍👧

Hidden Gem

20-22 Aug

110 Above Festival

East Midlands

Hidden gem1,000 cap

Leicestershire

Indie pop & emerging artists

Hidden Gem

26-28 Jun

Exile Music Festival

East Midlands

Hidden gem500 cap

Sabine Hay, Darley Dale, Derbyshire

Small folk & roots festival

9-12 Jul

Backwoods Barn Jam

Spilsby

Festival

Grassroots biker and rock festival with live bands, custom bikes and campsite atmosphere.

Rock / biker

Fleeting Days Festival

East Midlands

Festival

Nottinghamshire (Beeston / Attenborough area)

7-9 Aug

Gloworm Festival

Ollerton

Festival

Gloworm Festival is a magical three-day family celebration in the stunning surroundings of Thoresby Park, designed especially for...

Family festival for kids 0–13live music & activities👨‍👩‍👧

9-11 Jul

Rock and Bike Fest

East Midlands

Festival

Derbyshire

Rock music & custom bikes

27-30 Aug

The Long Road Festival

East Midlands

Festival

Leicestershire

CountryAmericana & roots