5 h. ago Gwen Stefani, 55, brutally SHAMED over performance at pop music festival in California

Gwen Stefani has divided fans following a performance at the KIIS FM Wango Tango pop concert over the weekend. 

Culture

17 h. ago Londoners launch legal challenge to protect park ahead of major music festivals

The campaign group Protect Brockwell Park have launched a legal challenge against Lambeth Council, arguing large-scale music festivals are 'damaging the ecological fabric of the park'

Culture

66 h. ago 'I founded one of the UK's biggest music festivals and the planning would surprise you'

The founder of the North East's biggest boutique music festival has revealed what it takes to put on such a spectacle as he reveals Glastonbury admiration

Culture

68 h. ago From the Montreux Jazz Festival to Primavera: the 12 best music festivals in Europe for 2025

From a former military airfield to a stage suspended over a lake, many of Europe’s best festivals offer spectacular scenery along with the biggest and best lineups. The Independent’s culture team share their favourites

Culture

3 d. ago Heartbreaking final texts of woman, 24, who died after being abducted and beaten into a coma at popular tourist hotspot

Ivonne Daniela Latorre, who was discovered dying in a coma after attending a music festival, sent a series of disturbing messages to her parents before an alleged kidnapping. 

Events

3 d. ago Heartbreaking final texts of tourist, 24, who died after being abducted and beaten into a coma following popular gig

Ivonne Daniela Latorre, who was discovered dying in a coma after attending a music festival, sent a series of disturbing messages to her parents before an alleged kidnapping. 

Events

5 d. ago Win a luxury ticket package for two to this year’s Wilderness Festival – courtesy of Audi

Winner will receive a pair of complimentary festival tickets and boutique accommodation in a luxury cabin

Events

6 d. ago 13 alternative European festivals in 2025 and how much to travel to them

If the United Kingdom festival scene has been “completed,” here’s a few European festivals to check out instead.

Politics

6 d. ago The Independent announces inaugural content partnership with Latitude 2025

Stars and experts in music, debate, science, wellness and comedy will join journalists from The Independent in a range of discussions

Politics

7 d. ago Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience and culture of Mexican people

Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos and tequila flowing

Culture

8 d. ago Hamas hostage, 23, 'raped by personal trainer influencer in her own home after being released'

Mia Shem, 23, who was abducted by terrorists from the Nova music festival on October 7 last year, alleged that she was drugged and raped in her own home by a well-known personal trainer.

Events

9 d. ago Yuval survived the October 7 massacre by playing dead. Now she is bravely facing another onslaught of hate as Israel's Eurovision star

Yuval Raphael, 24, had been attending the Nova music festival with friends when Hamas stormed the venue amid the biggest slaughter of Jews since the Holocaust.

Events

9 d. ago Britpop icons James headline opening night as Pavilion Festival kicks off in Ayr

The three-day festival is underway with thousands of music fans heading for town.

Politics

9 d. ago The 14 best UK music festivals, from Glastonbury to Mighty Hoopla

Whether you’re seeking new music meccas to a pop paradise in London or tranquil retreats in the wilderness, The Independent’s culture team have you covered this summer

Culture

1 week ago Drink prices at Swansea festival and how much you'll pay for a pint

As Tunes on the Bay festival finally begins in Swansea, this is how much it will cost you to have pint at Swansea Beach

Economics

1 week ago Two 'house bands' from same Bolton pub vying for top music festival slot

'There's rivalry between us, but it's all fun and games'

Culture

1 week ago Music festival taking place at landmark Stonehouse bandstand

Bandstand Beatz takes place on Saturday, May 10, and is organised by Friends of Stonehouse Park and Avondale Radio

Culture

1 week ago John Elway breaks silence on longtime business partner’s death after music festival golf cart crash

NFL great was driving the golf cart in Palm Springs when accident took place

Events

1 week ago Battle over Brockwell Park escalates as locals warn area could become ‘soulless’ without music festivals

“For too long, a small but powerful group has dominated the debate about Lambeth’s future,” an open letter written to residents has said

Events

1 week ago Rock band SpaceAcre to support Skunk Anansie at The Great Escape festival

Unsigned indie-rock duo are preparing to head out on their first UK headline tour

Culture