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The best UK festivals in July 2026
Escape the sofa with our rapid-fire guide to the UK’s best fests this month – from palaces and parks to Lost Minds and Latitudes
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Everything you need to know about rugby’s new Nations Championship
England, New Zealand, South Africa and France headline a fresh cross-hemisphere tournament – here’s how to secure your tickets
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The 11 best Tom Jones songs
Counting down the best Tom Jones hits ahead of his summer 2026 dates
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Audi presents… Wilderness Festival 2026: the complete line-up deep dive
A closer look at the best music acts performing at the Oxfordshire festival’s 15th edition
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A Big Day Out at Titanique the musical
Make the most out of your day seeing Titanique in London, including restaurants, shopping and things to do near the theatre
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The 11 best Primal Scream songs
Why have a Top Ten when you can have one more? We rank the best Primal Scream songs
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Things to do in London This Week: 29 June – 5 July
Looking for things to do in London this week? We’ve got you covered
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Julia Cumming: “So much of my self-worth was defined by what people thought of me”
Ahead of her appearance at The Great Escape in Brighton, Julia Cumming opens up about the liberation of making her debut solo record
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The Umbilical Brothers once stood up Eric Idle, Billy Connolly and Carrie Fisher
The comedy duo talk screens, famous fans and Woodstock ’99 ahead of new tour The Distraction
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The HU: “Feeling is something we can all understand”
Mongolian metal sensations The HU talk new music and cultivating connections that go beyond language ahead of the band’s upcoming UK headline tour
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Mike Bubbins says “come get me” to Strictly Come Dancing
The man, the myth, the Mammoth… we get to know the Welsh comic ahead of his new UK tour Ideas Man
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UK festivals 2026: the ultimate guide
Air out your tent and get planning early with this regularly updated festival season guide for 2026
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Download 2026: the highlights
The best of the fest, from Linkin Park’s triumphant return to Donington to Ice Nine Kills’ blood-soaked horror spectacular
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Linkin Park’s Download homecoming was worth the 12-year wait
With Emily Armstrong leading the charge, Linkin Park capped off the weekend with a high-octane set that honoured their legacy while embracing an exciting new chapter
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Guns N’ Roses deliver an epic three-hour headline set on their Download return
From deafening crowd singalongs and blistering guitar solos, Guns N’ Roses delivered a headline set that healed old wounds and reminded everyone why they remain rock royalty
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Support Act: the summer edition
Don’t miss these top acts opening for your favourite band in the coming weeks
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The joys of going VIP at an outdoor gig
Better views, better bars and better toilets – why upgrading your day festival ticket is worth the extra
Best Live Music in Glasgow This Month: June 2026
Our guide to the must-see gigs, concerts and club nights in Glasgow this month
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beabadoobee announces UK arena shows for this November
The singer-songwriter will bring her genre-spanning bedroom pop across the country this autumn
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Don Toliver announces UK tour dates for this November
The US rapper and singer will play shows in Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester and London later this year
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The 11 best Iron Maiden songs
Ahead of the return of EDDFEST at Knebworth Park this summer, we rank the 11 best Iron Maiden songs