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5 UK Festivals Not to Miss in August
From Norfolk fields to London parks, August 2026 brings a stacked run of UK dance and independent music festivals. Here's where to be for the best vibes this summer...
Houghton
6–9 August
Houghton Hall, Norfolk
Craig Richards' tasteful dance odyssey returns with close to 200 acts and over 60 debuts this year, from Underground Resistance and Saul Williams to Ricardo Villalobos, Helena Hauff and Ben UFO. The sound systems are second to none, while the friendly, in-the-know crowd and famously immersive atmosphere have made Houghton one of the UK's most cult electronic gatherings.
Eastern Electrics
Sunday 9 August
Burgess Park, London
Back after a year off, London's original house music festival returns to its city roots with four stages headlined by Groove Armada (DJ set), The Martinez Brothers and Joseph Capriati. The 56-hectare park provides a central backdrop for a day packed with house heavyweights and rising local talent.
Field Maneuvers
21–23 August
Norfolk
An intimate, no-frills weekender with a long pedigree. Jana Rush plays her only UK show of the summer, joined by Daniel Avery, CCL, D. Tiffany, Roza Terenzi and Call Super, alongside an expanded ambient programme for the chill-out crowd.
RALLY
Saturday 29 August
Southwark Park, London
London's DIY-rooted one-dayer returns for its fourth edition, headlined by Blood Orange, with Daniel Avery, Optimo (Espacio), Parris, james K and Smerz rounding out a lineup spanning house, techno, electronica and leftfield pop.
Appetite On The Farm
29–31 August
Kelvedon Hall, Essex
The festival's fifth edition brings its biggest capacity yet, welcoming 20,000 people across six stages just 30 minutes from Liverpool Street. Jamie Jones, Skream, Eliza Rose, Todd Edwards and MJ Cole headline a Bank Holiday weekend packed with house, garage and minimal grooves.
