Festivals accepting DJ and artist applications in the UK (2027)
41 festivals are taking DJ and artist applications for 2027 in the UK, as of 26 October 2026. The table lists each open call with its dates, town and closing date, soonest closing first. Press Apply now to send your EPK in a couple of minutes: your first application is free. New calls open every week, so check back or set an alert below.
Last updated 26 October 2026.
This page is the 2027 season at a glance. For every call open today, any year, with Pro early access and deadlines in full, see festivals open for applications.
| Festival | Dates | Town | Closing date | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Soundz Battle of the Bands 2027 | 29 Jan–23 Apr 2027 | Liverpool, United Kingdom | 30 Oct 2026 | Apply now |
| FOCUS 2027 | 6–8 May 2027 | Wrexham, United Kingdom | 1 Nov 2026 | Apply now |
| Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2027 | 13–30 May 2027 | Norwich, United Kingdom | 2 Nov 2026 | Apply now |
| Home Farm Festival 2027 | 11–13 Jun 2027 | Chilthorne Domer, United Kingdom | 6 Nov 2026 | Apply now |
| The British Country Music Festival 2027 | 3–5 Sep 2027 | Blackpool, United Kingdom | 25 Nov 2026 | Apply now |
| Cablefest 5 (CABLE Electronic Music Festival) 2027 | 12–14 Feb 2027 | Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom | 30 Nov 2026 | Apply now |
| Norfolk County Music Festival 2027 | 6–20 Mar 2027 | Norwich, United Kingdom | 30 Nov 2026 | Apply now |
| Africa Oyé 2027 | 19–20 Jun 2027 | Liverpool, United Kingdom | 31 Dec 2026 | Apply now |
| Buckle & Boots Country Festival 2027 | 27–30 May 2027 | Stockport, United Kingdom | 8 Jan 2027 | Apply now |
| Song City 2027 | 27–29 Aug 2027 | Manchester, United Kingdom | 8 Jan 2027 | Apply now |
| Liverpool Sound City 2027 | 30 Apr–2 May 2027 | Liverpool, United Kingdom | 29 Jan 2027 | Apply now |
| Dart Music Festival 2027 | 14–16 May 2027 | Dartmouth, United Kingdom | 31 Jan 2027 | Apply now |
| The Great Escape 2027 | 12–15 May 2027 | Brighton, United Kingdom | 15 Feb 2027 | Apply now |
| Teddy Rocks Festival 2027 | 30 Apr–2 May 2027 | Blandford Forum, United Kingdom | 28 Feb 2027 | Apply now |
| Dot To Dot Festival 2027 | 29–30 May 2027 | Bristol & Nottingham, United Kingdom | 15 Mar 2027 | Apply now |
| Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival 2027 | 9–11 Jul 2027 | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 31 Mar 2027 | Apply now |
| Together Again Festival 2027 | 23–25 Jul 2027 | Chester, United Kingdom | 31 Mar 2027 | Apply now |
| RecFest 2027 | 22 May 2027 | Portsmouth, United Kingdom | 22 Apr 2027 | Apply now |
| Broadstairs Blues Bash 2027 | 17–21 Feb 2027 | Broadstairs, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| LOOPFEST 2027 | 28 Apr–2 May 2027 | Shrewsbury, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| In It Together Festival 2027 | 28–30 May 2027 | Port Talbot, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| A Stone's Throw Festival 2027 | 29 May 2027 | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Cross The Tracks 2027 | 30 May 2027 | London, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| The Great Estate Festival 2027 | 4–6 Jun 2027 | Redruth, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| GemFest 2027 | 17–20 Jun 2027 | Malmesbury, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Twyfest 2027 | 19 Jun 2027 | Twyford, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Gate to Southwell Festival 2027 | 1–4 Jul 2027 | Southwell, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Dereham Blues Festival 2027 | 7–11 Jul 2027 | Dereham, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Henley Festival (RISE Programme) 2027 | 7–11 Jul 2027 | Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Let Loose 2027 | 9–11 Jul 2027 | Rhayader, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Nowadaze Festival 2027 | 15–18 Jul 2027 | Bristol, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2027 | 16–25 Jul 2027 | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Upton Blues Festival 2027 | 16–18 Jul 2027 | Upton-upon-Severn, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Boho Festival 2027 | 23–25 Jul 2027 | Nottingham, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Deer Shed Festival 2027 | 23–25 Jul 2027 | Topcliffe, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| We Out Here 2027 | 19–22 Aug 2027 | Dorset, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival 2027 | 27–29 Aug 2027 | Colne, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Wokingham Festival 2027 | 28–30 Aug 2027 | Wokingham, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Lindisfarne Festival 2027 | 2–4 Sep 2027 | Beal, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| After All Festival 2027 | 17–18 Sep 2027 | Manchester, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
| Swanage Blues Festival 2027 | 30 Sep–3 Oct 2027 | Swanage, United Kingdom | No deadline given | Apply now |
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How do I apply to festivals in the UK as a DJ?
Press Apply now next to a festival. 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.
Is it free to apply?
Your first festival application is free on the Free plan. Paid plans add more applications: Basic (£10/month) and Pro (£24/month). New artist and DJ accounts get a 14-day Pro trial with no card needed.
When do 2027 festival open calls open?
Most 2027 festivals open DJ and artist applications between autumn 2026 and spring 2027, and many close two to four months before the event. New calls are added here as soon as StageOS finds them.