Kaleidoscope Festival Alexandra Palace, now in its 6th year, has become something of a local summer institution, especially with families. Could a day festival ever be in a better location? Well done to the Victorians for building the palace and creating such a festival-friendly site. The main stage, perched upon Ally Pally’s grassy slope, means you…
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Kaleidoscope opened this year with the Amy Winehouse Band, followed by mega-choir Some Voices. Up on the Cloud 10 dance arena, Roni Size delivered a set to get everyone in the party groove. Later, Black Grape performed on the main stage while Bez’s Acid House Experience led football chants over on the Fringe stage. Kids…
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Here at Gourmet Gigs we’re very fond of independent festivals. Treat them kindly – there are less than ever and this endangered species embodies the true festival spirit. Small but mighty, Mucky Weekender is once again on course to sell out. Returning to Vicarage Farm, Winchester from 10–12th September, the independent music and arts boutique festival combines an…
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Love to be… returns with its flagship festival at The Stray in Harrogate, Saturday 5th September with a newly reworked site designed to make your experience even better. The 2026 edition introduces an expanded main stage, new chillout zone, upgraded VIP offering and a host of fresh additions. Get GlamA standout new feature for 2026 is the Glam Van from Ilkley…
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SATURDAY 8TH AUGUST AT THE MILTON KEYNES NATIONAL BOWL Electric Paradise arrives this summer as a brand-new open-air festival experience. An era-spanning blend of disco, funk, soul and house plays out across multiple stages of this inaugural edition,. Electric Paradise will welcome up to 50,000 attendees to the Bowl’s natural amphitheatre, which boasts high-spec production,…
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It’s a tradition: The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican must commence Sunday’s proceedings. This year not one, but two boats sailed out across the crowds. There was lots to get excited about on the music front: Au Pairs, GANS, Neville Staple, Newdad, Lynks, The Twilight Sad, Basht., The Wildhearts and Garbage. All making this one…
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Saturday with the Pale Whites, Little Grandad, Toots and The Maytals feat Leba Hibbert, Opus Kink, Idlewild, Bad Nerves, Kate Nash and Heartworms. To round off the day – CMAT and Pixies!
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The Mountain Stage opened for business – and it continues to be a fantastic addition to the festival. It has none of the claustrophobia of some similarly large festival tents, and there’s a nice wide stage. On the lineup: Adult DVD, Better Joy, She’s In Parties, The Magic Numbers, Sir Chloe, Getdown Services, The Damned, Sir…
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There was an amazing display of ghoulish glory at Bearded Theory on Sunday for the traditional Sunday fancy dress competition as vampires and the like braved it out in the sweltering heat. Bearded Theory festival
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The festival gods were kind to Bearded Theory this year, maybe a bit too kind. The sun beamed down, and security morphed into barmen, doling out pints of water. All weekend long. Troopers. The BT team saw sense and opened the main stage on Thursday so we weren’t left wandering around like lost sheep –…
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