A State of Trance lands in London for the first time 🔊 Armin van Buuren will headline the brand’s first-ever UK indoor festival at Drumsheds this November, as A State of Trance celebrates 25 years of trance music.

Café Mambo Ibiza returns to Coombe Abbey 🎶 The Ibiza-inspired festival is back on 22 May 2027, with Groove Armada (DJ Set), Roger Sanchez, Chicane, Gok Wan and more set to soundtrack a huge day of house classics in the Warwickshire countryside.

The White Hotel to close after 10 years💔 The cult Salford venue will shut its doors in January 2027, with redevelopment plans for the surrounding area bringing an end to one of the North West’s most beloved underground spaces.

Ireland’s grassroots venues get a €1m boost 🇮🇪 60 venues across Ireland will receive funding to support more live music and comedy, helping create new opportunities for emerging artists and grassroots spaces alike.

The Abbey announces first gigs under new ownership 🎸 Manchester’s revived venue The Abbey has revealed its opening run of shows, with Willie J Healey, 1000 Rabbits, Spanish Horses and Ora Cogan among the first artists set to play the historic space from June onwards.

Manchester Village Pride adds Cascada and DJ Sammy to 2026 lineup 🌈 Manchester Village Pride has expanded its 2026 lineup with Cascada, DJ Sammy and more joining the Bank Holiday celebrations in Manchester’s Gay Village.

Chelsea in Bloom returns with cosmic floral displays across London 🌸 Chelsea in Bloom takes over West London from 18th–24th May with over 125 space-themed floral installations, including giant UFOs, dragons and intergalactic displays across Chelsea.

Bob Dylan art exhibition ‘Retrospectrum’ opens in Manchester 🎨 Bob Dylan’s acclaimed visual art retrospective lands at Castle Fine Art this May, bringing 30 original works to Manchester nearly 60 years after his legendary Free Trade Hall performance.

Mike D announces first-ever UK and European solo shows 🎤 Beastie Boys legend Mike D heads to London, Berlin, Barcelona and more this summer for his debut solo headline tour, following the release of his first solo single ‘Switch Up’.

Bromley Yard to bring 250+ creative spaces to Victoria North 🎨 Manchester’s next major container village is heading to Victoria North, with Bromley Yard set to house artists, musicians, food traders and independent businesses across more than 250 creative spaces.

KOKO celebrates 125 years of music and culture in Camden 🎭 KOKO marks its 125th anniversary with new venue additions, a recording studio and anniversary celebrations honouring its legendary history as one of London’s most iconic live music spaces.

Two-thirds of young voters say nightlife policies could sway their vote 🗳️ New NTIA research reveals nightlife and hospitality are becoming key political issues for young UK voters, with growing demand for stronger support around venues, transport and late-night infrastructure.

Sheffield bass crews unite for free Dryad Works rave this weekend 🔊 Dryad Works links with Wub Club and Off Me Nut Records this Saturday for a huge free Sheffield rave, powered by Sinai Sound System and Impulse Audio.

Sugababes, Beth Ditto and more lead Liverpool Pride opening party 🌈 Sugababes, Beth Ditto and more will kick off Liverpool Pride 2026 at M&S Bank Arena on 24th July, launching a huge weekend of LGBTQ+ celebration.

The Big Brine London returns to Hackney Bridge this September🥒 The UK’s celebration of pickled and fermented food lands at Hackney Bridge on 12th–13th September, bringing bold flavours, sustainability talks and all things brine to East London. Tickets are on sale now🎟️

Chef Theo Clench opens live-fire restaurant IGNI in Mayfair 🔥 Theo Clench has opened IGNI, a 34-cover live-fire restaurant using a central grill instead of gas or electricity, with seafood-led tasting menus inspired by his Brighton roots.

Boards Of Canada announce new album ‘Inferno’ 🔊 Boards Of Canada return with their long-awaited fifth album Inferno, landing 29th May via Warp Records, marking their first release in 13 years.

WWT London Wetland Centre launches new Migration Festival for May Bank Holiday 🐦 WWT London Wetland Centre hosts its first-ever Migration Festival from 2nd to 4th May, blending birdwatching with West African music, food, dance and family activities.

Upfest returns to Bristol with 300 artists and 17 days of street art 🎨 Europe’s largest street art and graffiti festival lands back in Bristol from 15th to 31st May, bringing live painting, music, workshops and more across the city’s B3 area.

Liam Young brings immersive ‘In Other Worlds’ exhibition to Barbican Centre🌐 Running 21 May to 6 September, the large scale show explores future worlds through cinematic installations, offering a hopeful take on how technology, design and climate could shape what’s next.