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The Great Fete Brings Bass and Beats to Hatfield House

Quick Facts Block: Forbidden Kingdom Festival 2026 What Is Forbidden Kingdom Festival (And What Is It Actually Like)?

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Quick Facts Block: Forbidden Kingdom Festival 2026 What Is Forbidden Kingdom Festival (And What Is It Actually Like)?

What time do gates open, and when does the last set end? Are there shade and free water refill stations? Is Forbidden Kingdom beginner-friendly? What: Forbidden Kingdom is a 2-day bass music festival featuring dubs

Let It Roll is the biggest drum and bass festival in the world. Unique stage design, massive line-up connects one big world full of stories, love.

Returning to Wichita on September 25th and 26th, Somewhere Festival has revealed the second wave of artists for its 2026… Pioneering drum and bass artist Andy C is returning to the United States this weekend at HARD SUMMER in Los Angeles.

Capital Punishment Festival has announced that it has opened band submissions for the 2026 edition, taking place at Ottawa’s ByWard Market. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has unveiled the first artists performing at its free 2026 festival in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.

SEMA Fest is returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center on Friday, November 6th, bringing together live music, automotive culture and high-octane motorsports for another one-day… Right after the 2026 Cavendish Beach Music Festival, the organizers have confirmed dates for the 2027 installment of the country festival.

Chord Productions has announced the third edition of the Capital Punishment Festival in Ottawa, and has put out a call for partners. PUP have joined the inaugural Second Summer Festival as guest curators, unveiling their hand-picked “PUP Picks” lineup ahead of the event.

The Great Fete at Hatfield House in Hatfield on August 08, 2026. Full info and lineup here.

Summer 2026 is turning into one of the more emotional stretches drum & bass has seen in a while, and there’s a lot to unpack if you’re getting into the scene right now. From a heavy loss to festival season kicking into gear and a new name breaking through, here’s what’s actually happening this week.