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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Uk Festivalsbluedot 2016: Five acts to watch
Underworld? Caribou? Jean-Michel Jarre? Bluedot's got it made when it comes to headliners, but if you're wondering where else you should point your attention, let us be your guide Read more »| 15 Jul 2016 -
Uk FestivalsT in the Park 2016: Sunday, 10 July
Huge amounts of mud can do strange things to people, but with John Grant and LCD Soundsystem still to come, there's plenty to keep spirits up at T in the Park's third day Read more »| 15 Jul 2016 -
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Science in the City festival: what to see
Bringing Manchester to life through a programme of 40+ free pop-up events, Science in the City is a week-long festival taking place 22-29 July. Markin... Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Uk FestivalsT in the Park 2016: Saturday, 9 July
The Saturday forecast is a little grim, but what’s T in the Park without a little drizzle? The likes of The Last Shadow Puppets and The 1975 attem... Read more »| 13 Jul 2016 -
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Dinosaur Jr, Fucked Up added to Beacons Metro
Leeds-based festival Beacons Metro has announced a second wave of acts for 2016, including Dinosaur Jr, Fucked Up and Cats Eyes Read more »| 13 Jul 2016 -
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T in the Park 2016: Friday, 8 July
It seems 2016 will be remembered as the year T in the Park finally made itself at home in Strathallan. The teething problems of last year's event feel ... Read more »| 13 Jul 2016
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Manchester Literature Festival programme announced
Margaret Atwood will open this year's Manchester Literature Festival, leading a programme that also welcomes Vivienne Westwood, Ben Okri, Anne Enright and Olivia Laing. Read more »| 12 Jul 2016 -
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Down the Front: T in the Park 2016 in Pictures – Sunday
From John Grant's showstopping synth pop to LCD Soundsystem's first show on Scottish soil since 2010, The Skinny presents rolling pictorial reportage of... Read more »| 10 Jul 2016 -
Uk FestivalsDown the Front: T in the Park 2016 in Pictures – Saturday
From a rude mainstage awakening at the hands of Royce da 5'9" to Daniel Avery's triumphant reprisal at the Slam Tent, The Skinny presents rolling pictor... Read more »| 09 Jul 2016 -
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Down the Front: T in the Park 2016 in Pictures – Friday
From Frightened Rabbit's glorious return to The Stone Roses' road-testing of long-awaited new material, The Skinny presents rolling pictorial reportage ... Read more »| 08 Jul 2016 -
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Liverpool Biennial 2016: first look report
A first look at Liverpool Biennial, opening this weekend, finds our writer taking in new work from Mark Leckey and Marvin Gaye Chetwynd Read more »| 08 Jul 2016 -
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Must-see shows at Liverpool Arab Arts Festival
The Arab Arts Festival fills Liverpool with dance, theatre, music, film and more every year, showcasing the richness and diversity of Arab culture. From live drawing to standup comedy, we've selected our programme highlights. Read more »| 08 Jul 2016 -
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Beer-ennial: Liverpool Biennial 2016 preview
Liverpool Biennial opens this weekend, with a 14-week, 42 artist programme. Overwhelming, right? WRONG. We've put together a handy guide to the highlights, as well as the best places for food and drink pit stops along the way Read more »| 06 Jul 2016 -
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Tech It Easy: When comedy meets technology
Technology and comedy can work great together, as a load of multimedia shows at last year's Edinburgh Fringe demonstrated. Here's a look at how comedians are... Read more »| 05 Jul 2016 -
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Ask Auntie Trash: A Case of EdFringe Cringe
This month Auntie Trash helps a troubled soul who's worried they might hate their friend's Fringe show Read more »| 05 Jul 2016