Indie & Alternative Festivals 2026
Guitar bands, emerging artists, and carefully curated lineups. These are the UK's best indie festivals.
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Featured
5-9 Aug
Boardmasters
NewquayFeatured58,000 cap
Escape to the edge of the world at Cornwall's ultimate coastal celebration. Two sites, twelve stages, and one epic coastline come...
Surf & musicDance👨👩👧
Featured
22-30 Aug
All Points East
LondonFeatured40,000 cap
A major London festival hosting huge international acts across the spectrum of electronic, pop and indie in Victoria Park.
Multi-genreIndie
23-26 Jul
Rock Oyster Festival
WadebridgeFestival12,000 cap
A coastal celebration of food, music and wellness with chef demos, family activities and eclectic live acts overlooking the Camel...
FoodWellness👨👩👧
2-4 Jul
Stendhal Festival
LimavadyFestival12,000 cap
A beloved independent Northern Irish festival blending live music, arts, workshops and a family-friendly atmosphere in a beautifu...
IndieFolk👨👩👧
24-26 Jul
Together Again Festival
ChesterFestival8,000 cap
A warm and welcoming family-oriented festival at Bolesworth Estate featuring live music, arts, workshops and a relaxed community...
IndieFolk👨👩👧
Blackthorn Music Festival
StockportFestival7,000 cap
A vibrant festival celebrating indie rock, breakthrough artists and Greater Manchester’s live music heritage.
IndieRock
Hidden Gem
10-12 Jul
Cedarwood Festival
RiponHidden gem3,000 cap
A Christian music and community festival blending worship, indie acts, talks, family activities and camping in a welcoming faith-...
ChristianIndie👨👩👧
17-19 Jul
Doune The Rabbit Hole
StirlingFestival
Scotland's best kept festival secret featuring an eclectic mix of music across multiple stages at Cardross Estate. From singalong...
Multi-genreElectronic👨👩👧
