FESTIVALS IN MAY 2026

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Festivals in May 2026

Looking for a festival in May 2026? We've pulled together the 28 UK festivals taking place this month, from big names like Keswick Mountain Festival, Mint Festival, Tough Mudder (UK) to smaller weekenders worth the drive. Filter by genre, region, size and camping to find the one that fits your May.

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Featured

23-23 May

Field Day

London

Featured25,000 cap

Field Day is a space where underground sounds, cutting-edge artists, and diverse audiences come together to celebrate what's next...

ElectronicLondon’s iconic electronic day festival featuring heavyweight techno

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👨‍👩‍👧

15-17 May

Keswick Mountain Festival

Keswick

Festival15,000 cap

Lakeside weekend of trail runs, swims, outdoor activities and live music by Derwentwater, attracting thousands of outdoor lovers...

adventure, lakeside, familyAdventure👨‍👩‍👧

22-25 May

HowTheLightGetsIn

Hay-on-Wye

Festival12,000 cap

The world's largest philosophy & music festival combining leading thinkers, ground-breaking ideas, music and late night dancing....

The world’s largest philosophy and music festival featuring debates, thinkers, comedy and eclectic live performances in Hay-on-Wye.Music👨‍👩‍👧

21-24 May

Shindig Festival

South West

Festival10,000 cap

Charlton Park, Wiltshire

Funkdance

29-31 May

Wychwood Festival

Cheltenham

Festival10,000 cap

Winner of Family Festival of the Year, Wychwood Festival is the UK's fastest growing family festival set in the beautiful Glouces...

family-friendly indie / folk / rockBright👨‍👩‍👧

Hidden Gem

8-10 May

Glampfest

Knaresborough

Hidden gem1,500 cap

Family festival with camping in North Yorkshire featuring live bands and non-stop entertainment all weekend. Expect artisan trade...

Family glampinglive music👨‍👩‍👧

23-24 May

Dot To Dot Festival

Bristol and Nottingham

Festival

Dot To Dot Festival showcases the best emerging talent from around the globe across Bristol and Nottingham during the late May ba...

Emerging/AlternativeVarious emerging talent genres

2-3 May

Mint Festival

Yorkshire

Festival

Mint Festival is Yorkshire's biggest dance music festival, bringing massive electronic beats to the region. With tickets starting...

Electronic & houseHigh energy one day electronic festival from the Mint crew

29-31 May

The Great Estate Festival

Scorrier

Festival

The Great Estate Festival transforms the stunning Scorrier House in Cornwall into a multi-stage musical playground. With diverse...

Boutique arts & music“garden fête” style

Featured

22-24 May

In It Together Festival

Wales

Featured40,000 cap

Old Park Farm, Margam, Neath Port Talbot

Multi-genre (pop / dance / rock)dance

Featured

22-24 May

Bournemouth 7s

South West

Featured30,000 cap

Bournemouth, Dorset

The world’s largest sports and music festival, blending huge team competitions with DJs, arenas and a full weekend party atmosphere.

Featured

7-9 May

FOCUS Wales

Wales

Featured25,000 cap

Wrexham, North East Wales

Multi-venue music showcase

14-17 May

Pub in the Park

Various towns

Festival16,000 cap

Touring food and music festival series combining Michelin-level food with live acts.

Food & musicLive music👨‍👩‍👧

1-3 May

Teddy Rocks Festival

Blandford

Festival12,000 cap

Multi-award winning 3-day family-friendly charity music festival in Dorset, raising money for children with cancer. Winner of Bes...

Rock / popA high-energy rock and indie charity festival raising money for children’s cancer support with stacked lineups and a loyal following.👨‍👩‍👧

Hidden Gem

22-25 May

Elderflower Fields

Ashdown Forest

Hidden gem5,000 cap

Elderflower Fields is the perfect first festival for families, nestled in the breathtaking Sussex countryside. Designed with care...

Family adventureA beloved kids-first family adventure weekend with woodland trails👨‍👩‍👧

Hidden Gem

23-24 May

LeeStock Music Festival

East of England

Hidden gem5,000 cap

Suffolk

Rockindie & tribute acts

Hidden Gem

22-26 May

Soul Revolution Festival

West Midlands

Hidden gem3,000 cap

Shropshire (Weston Park)

Holistic/world musicfamily-friendly

8-10 May

Bromsgrove Folk Festival

Redditch

Festival

Friendly traditional folk festival with singarounds, concerts and workshops.

Traditional folk & roots

8-10 May

Ey Up Me Duck Festival

Yorkshire

Festival

Old Bank End Farm, Finningley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Rock

15-17 May

Faerie Festival

South East

Festival

East Sussex (Alfriston)

Mythical/faerie-themed arts & music

22-24 May

FLY Open Air

Scotland

Festival

Edinburgh (Princes Street Gardens / Hopetoun House in past)

Electronic

23-24 May

Hardmoors (Hardmoors Running Series)

Yorkshire

Festival

North Yorkshire (Moors), Yorkshire & Humber

Trail running series (ultramarathons)

8-10 May

Holmfirth Festival of Folk

Oldham

Festival

Community-run weekend of folk music and dance throughout Holmfirth.

Folk music & dance

22-25 May

The Big Retreat Festival

Lawrenny

Festival

Feel-good wellness and adventure festival with music, talks, fitness and family activities in beautiful Pembrokeshire.

Wellness & adventure (feel-good)

22-24 May

The Verve Festival

South West

Festival

Wiltshire

Wellnessyoga & music

9 May

Tough Mudder (UK)

Multiple cities

Festival

Multiple UK locations

sport, endurance, challengemud run