Festivals
Step into a vibrant celebration of culture with The Skinny festival guide. We bring you the latest UK and international festival news; you'll find festival information, previews, reviews, features, and interviews.
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BooksEdinburgh International Book Festival reveals 2026 lineup
Edinburgh International Book Festival returns with an ambition to "change your mind" and appearances from authors like Colson Whitehead, Maggie O’Farrell, Douglas Stuart and John Grisham Read more »| 16 Jun 2026 -
FilmBeldina Odenyo documentary to close Edinburgh Film Festival 2026
The closing night film of the upcoming Edinburgh International Film Festival will be the world premiere of Bel, Louise Lockwood’s documentary about Beldina Odenyo aka Heir of the Cursed Read more »| 12 Jun 2026 -
ClubsGlobal Rhythms: Import on their Kelburn Garden Party Takeover
With a weekend of buckie and basslines on the horizon, we chat with import founder, Grace LaNasa, about her upcoming Kelburn Garden Party takeover Read more »| 12 Jun 2026 -
MusicMVT Cribs: Everywhere At Once Festival preview
Ahead of this month's inaugural UK-wide Everywhere At Once festival, we catch up with the Music Venue Trust, Purple Orange Arts Venue and Brooke Combe to discuss the importance of grassroots venues Read more »| 11 Jun 2026 -
FilmCannes 2026: Coward
Lukas Dhont's World War I romance avoids the trauma and tragedy of his past work, anchored by two stunning and award-winning lead performances Read more »| 25 May 2026 -
International FestivalsCannes 2026: Fjord
Cristian Mungiu returns with a thorny look at life in a small Norwegian hamlet, headed by fantastic performances by Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve Read more »| 21 May 2026
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Uk FestivalsSonica 2026: Glasgow's pioneering arts and music festival returns
This year's Sonica will present visual and sonic delights including a Rachel Maclean installation within Buchanan Galleries, a takeover of Pollok House and new performances from BLIESBRO, SHHE, Auntie Flo, Konx-om-Pax, Suzanne Ciani and more Read more »| 20 May 2026 -
Uk FestivalsSolidarity and Escape: Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival 2026
At the latest edition of the mighty Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival, we found an event filled with comrades rather than schmoozers, where the films were akin to protest songs and the rat race seemed to stop for a while Read more »| 15 May 2026 -
FilmCannes 2026: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Jane Schoenbrun returns with their much-anticipated third feature, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, a meta repurposing of the slasher genre starring Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder Read more »| 14 May 2026 -
MusicKelburn Garden Party: Pyramid Stage 2026 revealed
With less than two months to go, the full lineup for our Pyramid Stage takeover at Kelburn Garden Party is finally here with SAY Award winners Kai Reesu joining the bill alongside GAÏA, Isa Gordon, Chef The Rapper and loads more Read more »| 13 May 2026 -
FilmEdinburgh Film Festival to open with Scottish comedy The Incomer
Louis Paxton’s debut feature The Incomer, a buzzy title from this year’s Sundance Film Festival, will open the 79th edition of Edinburgh International Film Festival this August Read more »| 08 May 2026 -
ClubsHalcyon Days: Get to know electronic music festival DAYS
As DAYS festival returns to its Firth-side home at Granton’s The Pitt this May, we speak to festival co-director Owen Davies about changing clubbing habits, WhatsApp groups and the future for DAYS to come Read more »| 16 Apr 2026 -
Uk FestivalsAlchemy Film and Moving Image Festival 2026: Preview
Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival returns for its 16th edition. As usual, expect a programme of thought-provoking moving image screenings and exhibitions, but the festival's directors explain why the festival is much more than just a "bunch of films" Read more »| 16 Apr 2026 -
Uk FestivalsHot Tickets: Our Dance Festival Picks for 2026
No Glastonbury, no problem. Alongside the festivals covered in our April issue like DAYS and the Queen's Park Weekender, here are some others worth camping in a one-man for Read more »| 14 Apr 2026 -
MusicFestival Fever: Scottish Music Festivals Calendar
As the summer festival season gets closer and closer, we pull together all the details on this year's Scottish music festival slate Read more »| 03 Apr 2026