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Spring Festivals 2026

The Ultimate Guide to UK Events from March to May


Spring Festivals 2026

ABOUT Spring Festivals 2026

Spring is one of the most exciting times of the year in the UK, marking the beginning of a vibrant festival season filled with music, comedy, culture, wellness, and outdoor adventure. As the weather warms and nature begins to bloom, the months of March, April, and May 2026 offer some of the most diverse and inspiring festivals across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Whether you're a fan of live music, literature, comedy, food, wellness, or family-friendly activities, the UK’s Spring Festival Calendar for 2026 is packed with events that bring people together to celebrate creativity, culture, and community.

Below is your full, optimized guide to all major Spring Festivals in the UK 2026, sorted by month and including dates and locations.


MonthFestivalDatesLocationCategory
MarchC2C: Country to Country13–15 MarLondon & GlasgowCountry music
MarchCeltic Connections15 Jan–1 FebGlasgowFolk / world music
MarchCambridge Festival16 Mar–2 AprCambridgeArts / culture
AprilEast Anglian Game & Country Fair25–26 AprSuffolkOutdoor / family
MayMachynlleth Comedy Festival1–3 MayWalesComedy
MayTeddy Rocks Festival1–3 MayDorsetMusic / charity
MayPavilion Festival2–3 MayAyr, ScotlandElectronic / dance
MayReading Indie Comedy Festival14–17 MayBerkshireComedy
MayBearded Theory Festival21–24 MayDerbyshireMusic / arts
MayGlastonbudget Festival21–24 MayLeicestershireMusic / tribute bands
MayHay Festival21–31 MayWalesLiterature / arts
MayKnockengorroch Festival21–24 MayScotlandRoots / folk
MayBig Retreat Festival22–25 MayWalesWellness / lifestyle
MayElderflower Fields Festival22–25 MayEast SussexFamily festival
MayHow The Light Gets In22–25 MayWalesPhilosophy / music
MaySoul Revolution Festival22–26 MayWest MidlandsWellness / spiritual
MayWychwood Festival29–31 MayGloucestershireMusic / family

Spring Festivals 2026
Spring Festivals 2026
Spring Festivals 2026