From coastal feasts and boutique music weekends to city culture and woodland escapes, discover some of the UK's best festivals this summer and find the one that's right for you.

Festival season means something different to everyone.

For some, it's a weekend by the sea with great food and even better company. For others, it's discovering a new favourite band, watching live comedy, or spending long evenings outdoors with friends. Whether you're planning a camping adventure, a family weekend away or a spontaneous summer escape, the UK has a festival to suit every kind of summer.

Rather than trying to list every event on the calendar, we've picked a handful we'd genuinely recommend. Each offers something a little different, but they all celebrate the very best of summer: great experiences, unforgettable moments and plenty of time spent outdoors.

So, which one is right for you?

How to Choose Your Festival

Love great food?
Head to Big Feastival or Rock Oyster, where exceptional food, live music and long lunches are all part of the experience.

Looking for a little bit of everything?
Choose Wilderness for music, incredible food, wellbeing, art and unforgettable late nights beneath the trees.

Love music, arts and ideas?
Latitude blends headline acts with comedy, theatre, literature, podcasts and family-friendly experiences.

Into electronic music?
Set within the grounds of Houghton Hall, Houghton Festival is one of Europe's leading boutique electronic music festivals.

Happiest by the sea?
Boardmasters combines surfing, beaches and live music on the spectacular Cornish coast.

Fancy a cultural city break?
Every August, the Edinburgh Fringe transforms Scotland's capital into the world's largest arts festival.

Love discovering your next favourite artist?
Beautifully curated and set within the stunning Larmer Tree Gardens, End of the Road is one of Britain's finest independent music festivals.

Looking for feel-good summer singalongs?
BBC Radio 2 in the Park brings together some of the biggest names in music for a weekend of familiar favourites and unforgettable live performances.

July

Summer starts here

Festival season begins with weekends by the coast, woodland escapes and some of the UK's best music, food and cultural events. Whether you're heading to Cornwall, Suffolk or Oxfordshire, July is the perfect time to kick off your summer.

Rock Oyster

For coastal escapes

Dates: 23–26 July 2026

Location: Dinham House Estate, Cornwall

Best for: Coastal adventures, food lovers and relaxed summer weekends

Sea air, incredible food and long afternoons by the water. If that's your idea of the perfect summer weekend, Rock Oyster deserves a place on your calendar.

Set beside the Camel Estuary in North Cornwall, the festival brings together award-winning chefs, live music, wellness, paddleboarding and wild swimming in one beautifully relaxed setting. It's the sort of place where lunch rolls into live music and afternoons stretch effortlessly into golden hour.

This summer, you'll also find Delta Roam and Della Vite at Rock Oyster, making it the perfect place to discover The Crossbody Bag in Sole Spritz in exactly the environment it was designed for.

Don't miss: Find a spot overlooking the estuary and stay for sunset.

Latitude

For music, arts and ideas

Dates: 23–26 July 2026

Location: Henham Park, Suffolk

Best for: Music, comedy, theatre, literature and families

Latitude has always been about more than music.

Alongside an outstanding line-up, you'll find comedy, theatre, literature, podcasts, wellness and family activities, making it one of the UK's most diverse festivals. If you enjoy discovering something unexpected as much as seeing the artists you've come for, Latitude rarely disappoints.

Don't miss: Wander between stages, you'll often stumble across your favourite moment of the weekend.

Wilderness

For those who want a bit of everything

Dates: 30 July–2 August 2026

Location: Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire

Best for: Music, food, wellbeing and unforgettable weekends outdoors

Find out more: Wilderness Festival

One moment you're swimming in the lake. The next you're sharing a long-table feast before dancing beneath the trees.

Wilderness blends music, exceptional food, wellbeing, comedy and art into one unforgettable weekend. There's no right way to experience it—that's exactly the point. Come for the line-up, stay for everything in between.

Don't miss: The woodland stages after dark, when the forest comes alive.

August

Festival season in full swing

By August, festival season is in full swing. Whether you're heading to the Cotswolds for incredible food, Cornwall for surf and sea air or Edinburgh for world-class comedy and culture, it's the perfect month to make the most of long days and even longer evenings outdoors.

Big Feastival

For food lovers

Dates: 28–30 August 2026

Location: Alex James' Farm, The Cotswolds

Best for: Great food, live music and family-friendly weekends

If your perfect festival starts with breakfast from a local artisan, includes a cooking demonstration from a top chef and finishes with live music under an open sky, Big Feastival is hard to beat.

Set on Blur bassist Alex James' farm in the Cotswolds, the festival celebrates the very best of food, drink and music, bringing together renowned chefs, artisan producers and headline acts in one beautiful countryside setting. Alongside the food, you'll find shopping, family entertainment and plenty of space to relax and soak up the atmosphere.

This summer, you'll also find Della Vite at Big Feastival, so if you're visiting, we'd love you to stop by and say hello.

Don't miss: Take your time exploring the independent food producers. There's always something new to discover.

Houghton Festival

For boutique electronic music

Dates: 6–9 August 2026

Location: Houghton Hall, Norfolk

Best for: Electronic music, art and beautifully curated experiences

Held within the spectacular grounds of Houghton Hall, Houghton has become one of Europe's most respected boutique electronic music festivals.

Its carefully curated line-up, woodland stages, sculpture park and intimate atmosphere attract festival-goers who value quality over scale. Every detail feels considered, creating a weekend that's as much about the setting and atmosphere as it is the music.

It's the perfect choice for anyone looking to discover something a little different.

Don't miss: Take a walk through the sculpture park before the music starts each afternoon.

Boardmasters

For surfers and beach lovers

Dates: 5–9 August 2026

Location: Newquay, Cornwall

From watching the surfers at Fistral Beach to enjoying live music as the sun sets over Watergate Bay, Boardmasters captures everything we love about summer on the Cornish coast.

The festival blends world-class surfing with a diverse music line-up, wellness experiences and spectacular coastal scenery, making it as much about the destination as the performances themselves.

Whether you're catching waves or simply making the most of a weekend by the sea, it's one of the UK's most iconic coastal festivals.

Don't miss: Watch the surf competition before heading over to the evening's headline acts.

Edinburgh Fringe

For culture lovers

Dates: 7–31 August 2026

Location: Edinburgh

Best for: Theatre, comedy, music and discovering something unexpected

Every August, Edinburgh becomes the world's largest arts festival, with thousands of performances taking place across theatres, pubs, churches and streets throughout the city.

The Fringe is a place to discover something unexpected. You might book tickets to see a favourite comedian, but it's often the last-minute show or street performance that becomes the highlight of the weekend.

Spend the day exploring the city's historic streets, stop for coffee between performances and embrace the energy that takes over Edinburgh each summer.

Don't miss: Leave room in your itinerary for a few unplanned performances—you never know what you'll discover.

September

One last adventure

As summer begins to draw to a close, festival season isn't over just yet. September brings two very different experiences, whether you're looking to discover your next favourite artist or sing along to timeless classics with friends.

End of the Road

For discovering your next favourite artist

Dates: 3–6 September 2026

Location: Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset

Set within the beautiful Victorian gardens of Larmer Tree, End of the Road feels less like a traditional festival and more like a carefully curated escape.

Independent music sits alongside comedy, cinema, literature and exceptional food, creating a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere where discovering something new is all part of the experience. It's a festival that rewards curiosity, whether that's stumbling across an artist you've never heard of or simply finding a quiet corner beneath the trees.

Don't miss: Arrive early for a smaller stage, you might just discover your new favourite artist.

BBC Radio 2 in the Park

For feel-good summer weekends

Dates: 11–13 September 2026

Location: Stirling

Best for: Live music, friends and unforgettable singalong moments

Some festivals are about discovering new music. Others are about celebrating the songs everyone knows.

BBC Radio 2 in the Park brings together some of the biggest names in music for a weekend of familiar favourites, feel-good performances and an atmosphere that's hard to beat. Whether you're spending the day with family or meeting friends for an afternoon outdoors, it's a festival that celebrates the simple joy of live music.

It's the perfect way to round off the summer festival season.

Don't miss: Stay until the headline act, there's nothing quite like thousands of people singing along together.

Before You Go

A little preparation goes a long way.

Whether you're heading away for a day or camping all weekend, a little planning means you can spend less time worrying about what you've packed and more time enjoying the experience.

Before you leave, we'd recommend:

• Download your tickets before you travel.

• Check the weather and pack for warm afternoons and cooler evenings.

• Charge your phone and take a portable power bank.

• Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.

• Wear comfortable footwear you'll be happy walking in from morning until night.

What We'd Pack

The best festival weekends are the ones where you stop thinking about what you've packed and simply enjoy where the day takes you. Here are a few Delta Roam favourites we'd take with us this summer.

The Crossbody Bag in Sole Spritz

Created in collaboration with Della Vite, our limited-edition insulated crossbody is made for sharing. It comfortably holds up to four Della Vite Italian Spritz cans, helping to keep them cool for up to four hours, while still leaving room for your everyday essentials. Ideal for festivals and long afternoons that become golden hour.

Roll Top Backpack 20L

Perfect for day festivals, the 20L Roll Top has plenty of room for an extra layer, your Water Bottle and everything you'll need from the first act to the last.

Roll Top Backpack 35L

Camping for the weekend? The 35L Roll Top gives you extra space for clothing, toiletries and all those festival essentials that make life a little easier.

The Beaumont

British festival evenings have a habit of turning chilly. Warm, waterproof and designed for changing conditions, The Beaumont is the layer you'll be glad you packed when the temperature drops after sunset.

The Cirrus

Lightweight, breathable and waterproof, The Cirrus is made for unpredictable forecasts. Easy to pack and easy to wear, it's the jacket you'll be reaching for if the weather takes an unexpected turn.

Water Bottle

From long walks between stages to sunny afternoons outdoors, staying hydrated is just as important as staying refreshed. Our insulated Water Bottle helps keep your drink cooler for longer, wherever the day takes you.

Beanie

It might not be the first thing you think to pack, but once the sun goes down, you'll be pleased it's there. Lightweight, warm and easy to tuck into your backpack, it's one of those festival essentials you'll reach for time and time again.