20 UK festivals cancelled or postponed in 2026 as industry crisis deepens
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As of June 2026, 20 UK festivals have been cancelled, postponed, or taken a fallow year, with WOMAD Glasgow becoming the 20th event to fall. Organisers cite low ticket sales as the primary reason. This follows 43 UK festival cancellations in 2025 and a record 78 in 2024, highlighting a continuing crisis in the UK festival industry.
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· 3 pulledWOMAD Glasgow is the 20th event to fall this year, with organisers citing low ticket sales as the reason behind the decision to cancel.
Similar reasons were given by Melton Mowbray's Country On The Eye Festival, which also decided to cancel its 2026 edition at the end of last month.
A total of 43 UK festivals were cancelled, postponed or shuttered entirely last year, following a record 78 fallen festivals in 2024.
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