The South East has a brilliant festival scene, and 2026 is no exception. We've gathered the 33 festivals happening across the South East this year, from Folk By The Oak, Henley Swim Festival, Rewind Festival to hidden local gems. Filter by genre, month, size and camping to find one near you.
Reading and Leeds Festival is the UK's premier twin festival experience, taking place simultaneously across two iconic locations....
Huge immersive festival built like a living city with countless venues and multi-genre programming.
Big 80s nostalgia weekender across three UK sites with singalong hits, fancy dress and family camping.
Boogietown is returning in 2026. More details to be announced soon.
Food-centric family festival with demos, street food and live entertainment.
Jazz, soul and funk weekender with world-class artists and relaxed camping in the Sussex countryside.
Summer evening festival with tribute acts and family entertainment by the coast.
Nature-rooted spiritual and wellbeing festival with workshops, live music and family activities.
Volunteer-run village festival in Clifton with folk, blues and country on outdoor stages raising money for local causes.
LOVEJAM Campout is a unique alcohol-free festival celebrating conscious community, creativity and authentic self-expression. This...
Reggae Land is a reggae festival scheduled for 2026. Details about location, dates, and lineup are yet to be announced.
A New Day Festival takes place in the beautiful Mount Ephraim Gardens in Kent over three days in August. The festival offers mult...
Woodland festival mixing electronic acts with family-friendly activities and lakeside vibes.
A beautiful one day folk celebration at Hatfield House featuring world class traditional and contemporary folk artists in a relax...
Step into an enchanted world at the New Forest Fairy Festival, where magic comes alive in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Th...
High-energy house and electronic day festival in Surrey.
Elderflower Fields is the perfect first festival for families, nestled in the breathtaking Sussex countryside. Designed with care...
The UK's premier vegan family festival where kids can enjoy everything guilt-free in a supportive community of like-minded famili...
Good Vibrations Society is a magical 3-day celebration of music, wellness, and community, set in the breathtaking beauty of Ashdo...
Open-water swim weekend on the Thames with lakeside music, yoga and family activities in Henley-on-Thames.
NEON In Nature weaves world class live and electronic music with wellness and sustainability programming in an intimate natural s...