The UK festival list for bands.
1,200+ UK festivals in one list: which ones take applications from bands, and when the calls open. Many come with the application link or the details you need to apply.
- England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Small to huge
- Every genre
A look inside
Entries from the open-now section, as checked on 21 October 2026.
| Festival | Where | When | Applications | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckle & Boots Country FestivalCountry | Stockport, Greater Manchester | 27-30 May 2027, Whitebottom Farm, Greater Manchester | Open nowCloses 8 January | Form |
| Celtic Connectionsfolk, roots, world, Celtic | Glasgow | 14-31 January 2027 | Open nowCloses 31 December 2026 | Form |
| FOCUS Walesall genres, showcase festival | Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough | 6-8 May 2027 | Open nowCloses 2026-11-01 18:00 | Online form on Amplead |
| + 1,200 more in the full list | ||||
What you get
Open now and opening soon
The festivals taking band applications right now, and the ones whose calls open next, with deadlines.
How to apply, for each one
The form, email or booking portal each festival uses, linked straight from the list.
What festivals ask for
A checklist of what bookers usually want to see, so your application is ready before the call opens.
Pay-to-play warning signs
Ticket quotas, entry fees and paid votes: what to watch for before you sign up for a slot.
A quick word before you dive in
I've done my best to make this list accurate and up to date. Many festivals in it have an application link or all the details you need to apply. Some don't publish that information, and festivals change dates and deadlines without notice, so a few entries may be out of date by the time you read them.
Treat the list as your starting point: check each festival's own site before you apply, and dig a little further where details are missing. Good luck out there.
Constantin UngureanuFounder, KIVVA.com
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Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. You give us your first name and email address, we send you the list and our UK gig opportunities emails. No card, no catch.
Who is it for?
Bands and artists in the UK who want to play festivals, from first gigs to bands already touring.
How up to date is it?
We check festivals on their own pages and keep the list updated; it always shows the date it was last updated. Deadlines change and some festivals publish little, though. Always confirm on the festival's site before you apply.
Can I unsubscribe?
Any time, with one click at the bottom of every email.