Festivals open for DJ applications in the UK

Which festivals are open for DJ applications in the UK right now? 32 festivals are taking applications from DJs and artists in the UK, listed below with the soonest deadline first. Open a festival to apply; your first application is free.

Updated 13 October 2026.

  1. FOCUS 2027

    Deadline 1 Nov 2026
    6–8 May 2027 Wrexham, United Kingdom Multi-genre / Indie / Electronic / Folk

  2. Lake District Music Summer Festival 2027

    Deadline 20 Nov 2026
    28 Jul–8 Aug 2027 Lake District, United Kingdom Classical / Chamber Music

  3. The British Country Music Festival 2027

    Deadline 25 Nov 2026
    3–5 Sep 2027 Blackpool, United Kingdom Country / Americana / Roots / Folk

  4. Cablefest 5 (CABLE Electronic Music Festival) 2027

    Deadline 30 Nov 2026
    12–14 Feb 2027 Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Tech House / Underground Electronic / Electro

  5. Africa Oyé 2027

    Deadline 31 Dec 2026
    19–20 Jun 2027 Liverpool, United Kingdom African / Caribbean / World / Reggae

  6. Buckle & Boots Country Festival 2027

    Deadline 8 Jan 2027
    27–30 May 2027 Stockport, United Kingdom Country / Americana

  7. Liverpool Sound City 2027

    Deadline 29 Jan 2027
    30 Apr–2 May 2027 Liverpool, United Kingdom Indie / Alternative / Rock / Electronic

  8. Dart Music Festival 2027

    Deadline 31 Jan 2027
    14–16 May 2027 Dartmouth, United Kingdom Eclectic / Rock / Folk / Pop

  9. The Great Escape 2027

    Deadline 15 Feb 2027
    12–15 May 2027 Brighton, United Kingdom Electronic / House / Multi-Genre

  10. Teddy Rocks Festival 2027

    Deadline 28 Feb 2027
    30 Apr–2 May 2027 Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Rock / Pop / Punk

  11. Dot To Dot Festival 2027

    Deadline 15 Mar 2027
    29–30 May 2027 Bristol & Nottingham, United Kingdom House / Electronic / Indie

  12. Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2027

    Deadline 31 Mar 2027
    9–11 Jul 2027 Birmingham, United Kingdom Soulful House / Disco / Jazz / Funk

  13. Together Again Festival 2027

    Deadline 31 Mar 2027
    23–25 Jul 2027 Chester, United Kingdom Multi-genre (Pop / Rock / Indie / Electronic)

  14. RecFest 2027

    Deadline 22 Apr 2027
    22 May 2027 Portsmouth, United Kingdom Pop / Indie / Rock / Urban

  15. BBC Introducing LIVE 2026

    Open, no deadline given
    1–30 Nov 2026 London, United Kingdom Multi-Genre / Emerging Talent Showcase

  16. EFG London Jazz Festival 2026

    Open, no deadline given
    13–22 Nov 2026 London, United Kingdom Jazz

  17. Norfolk County Music Festival 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    6–20 Mar 2027 Norwich, United Kingdom Classical / Jazz / Choral / Pop

  18. LOOPFEST 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    28 Apr–2 May 2027 Shrewsbury, United Kingdom Indie / Rock / Alternative / Pop / Electronic

  19. Let Loose Festival 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    28–30 May 2027 Rhayader, United Kingdom Electronic / Underground DJ / House / Techno

  20. Cross The Tracks 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    30 May 2027 London, United Kingdom Funk

  21. The Great Estate Festival 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    4–6 Jun 2027 Redruth, United Kingdom Indie / Folk / Funk / Electronic

  22. European Poetry Festival 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    15 Jun–4 Jul 2027 London, United Kingdom Spoken Word / Avant-Garde Performance Poetry

  23. Henley Festival (RISE Programme) 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    7–11 Jul 2027 Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom Eclectic / Pop / Jazz / Classical

  24. Let Loose 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    9–11 Jul 2027 Rhayader, United Kingdom Electronic / House / Minimal Deep Tech / Multi-genre

  25. Nowadaze Festival 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    15–18 Jul 2027 Bristol, United Kingdom Electronic / Garage / Techno / DnB / House / Rock / Jazz

  26. Boho Festival 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    23–25 Jul 2027 Nottingham, United Kingdom House / Disco / Electronic

  27. Deer Shed Festival 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    23–25 Jul 2027 Topcliffe, United Kingdom Indie / Alternative / Multi-Genre

  28. Cambridge Folk Festival 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    30 Jul–1 Aug 2027 Cambridge, United Kingdom Folk / Roots / Americana

  29. We Out Here 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    19–22 Aug 2027 Dorset, United Kingdom Funk

  30. Wokingham Festival 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    28–30 Aug 2027 Wokingham, United Kingdom Rock / Pop / Indie / Folk

  31. Lindisfarne Festival 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    2–4 Sep 2027 Beal, United Kingdom Eclectic / Indie / Rock / Folk / Electronic

  32. After All Festival 2027

    Open, no deadline given
    17–18 Sep 2027 Manchester, United Kingdom Indie / Alternative / Rock

Questions DJs ask

Which festivals are open for DJ applications in the UK right now?

32 festivals listed on StageOS are taking applications from DJs and artists in the UK as of 13 October 2026. They are listed on this page with the soonest deadline first.

How do I apply to a festival on StageOS?

Open the festival's page and press Apply now. You give your act name, email, genre, home city and one to three links to your music. We email you a link to confirm, then send your application to the organiser with your EPK.

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