South East festivals in 2026
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 & Leeds
Reading and LeedsReading and Leeds Festival is the UK's premier twin festival experience, taking place simultaneously across two iconic locations....
Boomtown
WinchesterHuge immersive festival built like a living city with countless venues and multi-genre programming.
Rewind Festival
Cheshire / Henley-on-Thames / PerthBig 80s nostalgia weekender across three UK sites with singalong hits, fancy dress and family camping.
Boogietown
South EastBoogietown is returning in 2026. More details to be announced soon.
FeastyFest
CheamFood-centric family festival with demos, street food and live entertainment.
Love Supreme
GlyndeJazz, soul and funk weekender with world-class artists and relaxed camping in the Sussex countryside.
Gosport Sunset Festival
GosportSummer evening festival with tribute acts and family entertainment by the coast.
Into the Wild Festival
Forest RowNature-rooted spiritual and wellbeing festival with workshops, live music and family activities.
Mucky Weekender
South EastMusic at the Crossroads
CliftonVolunteer-run village festival in Clifton with folk, blues and country on outdoor stages raising money for local causes.
Elementary Festival
A transformative gathering with workshops, DJs, live acts and woodland camping at Braziers Park.LoveJam Campout
GlastonburyLOVEJAM Campout is a unique alcohol-free festival celebrating conscious community, creativity and authentic self-expression. This...
Medicine Festival
South EastReggae Land
South EastReggae Land is a reggae festival scheduled for 2026. Details about location, dates, and lineup are yet to be announced.
Victorious Festival
South EastWilderness Festival
South EastThe Big Feastival
South EastBlack Deer Festival
South EastTruck Festival
South EastA New Day
CanterburyA New Day Festival takes place in the beautiful Mount Ephraim Gardens in Kent over three days in August. The festival offers mult...
Stowaway Festival
AylesburyWoodland festival mixing electronic acts with family-friendly activities and lakeside vibes.
Folk By The Oak
HatfieldA beautiful one day folk celebration at Hatfield House featuring world class traditional and contemporary folk artists in a relax...
New Forest Fairy Festival
BurleyStep into an enchanted world at the New Forest Fairy Festival, where magic comes alive in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Th...
One Out Festival
GuildfordHigh-energy house and electronic day festival in Surrey.
Elderflower Fields
Ashdown ForestElderflower Fields is the perfect first festival for families, nestled in the breathtaking Sussex countryside. Designed with care...
Vegan Kids Festival
AndoverThe UK's premier vegan family festival where kids can enjoy everything guilt-free in a supportive community of like-minded famili...
Good Vibrations Society
Forest RowGood Vibrations Society is a magical 3-day celebration of music, wellness, and community, set in the breathtaking beauty of Ashdo...
Boundary Brighton
South EastFaerie Festival
South EastHenley Swim Festival
Henley-on-ThamesOpen-water swim weekend on the Thames with lakeside music, yoga and family activities in Henley-on-Thames.
Neon in Nature
Burgess HillNEON In Nature weaves world class live and electronic music with wellness and sustainability programming in an intimate natural s...