Rock and metal festivals to look forward to
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Kerrang! Radio looks at the rock and metal festivals to come next year that we’re totally stoked for. Take a look at these festivals set to rock the UK that you don't want to miss in 2027 — bringing you the all-important dates and details on who is headlining.
Check out all the festival details below and get those dates in your calendar — and, if you're quick, there might even be some tickets left on Aloud.com.
Rock and metal festivals to look forward to in the UK:
Download Festival
When: Wednesday 9th - Sunday 13th June 2027
Where: Donington Park, Leicestershire
Headliners: TBC
Download Festival will return to Donington Park in 2027 — with acts still to be announced.
Glastonbury Festival
When: Wednesday 23rd - Sunday 27th June 2027
Where: Worthy Farm, Somerset
Headliners: TBC
Returning once again, after 2026's fallow year, Glastonbury Festival 2027 will be held at the iconic Worthy Farm, in Somerset.
Kendal Calling 2027
When: Thursday 29th July - Sunday 1st August 2027
Where: Lowther Deer Park, Lake District
Headliners: TBC
Returning to the beautiful surroundings of Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District, Kendal Calling will be back in 2027, with headliners still to be announced.
Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2027
When: Thursday 5th - Sunday 8th August 2027
Where: Catton Park, Derbyshire
Headliners: TBC
Tickets are now on sale for the 2027 edition of Bloodstock Open Air Festival, which will return to Catton Park during the first weekend of August.
ArcTanGent 2027
When: 18th - 22nd August 2026
Where: Fernhill Farm, near Bristol
Headliners: TBC
The award-winning and critically acclaimed ArcTanGent Festival returns in 2027. The independent festival has been delivering unique line-ups - with 100+ acts playing across five alternating stages - since 2013, bringing us a range of math rock, post rock, progressive metal and experimental music.
Reading & Leeds Festival 2027
When: 26th - 29th August 2027
Where: Richfield Avenue (Reading) and Bramham Park (Leeds)
Headliners: TBC
The famous Reading & Leeds Festivals will be returning for 2027 over the August Bank Holiday! With R&L serving as one of the UK's biggest and best music festivals, we're set for yet another star-studded lineup with some of the biggest rock bands around.
Stonedead Festival 2027
When: 28th August 2027
Where: Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire
Headliners: TBC
One day, one stage, and one monster rock show where rock music reigns eternal.