New Festival 'Everywhere At Once' to Celebrate Grassroots Music in June 2026

A new music festival called Everywhere At Once is set to take place across the UK from June 26 to 28, 2026, coinciding with the weekend that would have hosted the famous Glastonbury Festival. This exciting event will see hundreds of grassroots music venues come together to celebrate live music in a unique way. From Inverness to Penzance, local venues will showcase a mix of well-known artists and emerging talent, giving audiences the chance to enjoy live performances right in their own communities.

What Is Everywhere At Once?

Everywhere At Once is not your typical festival held in a field; instead, it brings the festival atmosphere directly to local music venues. This initiative, led by the Music Venue Trust and supported by The National Lottery, aims to highlight the importance of grassroots music spaces and the artists who perform in them. The festival will allow music lovers to experience a diverse range of performances in intimate settings, making for a more personal and engaging experience.

Mark Davyd, CEO of Music Venue Trust, expressed the significance of this festival, stating,

“This is a hugely significant moment for the grassroots music sector. Seeing hundreds of venues come together across one weekend shows the true strength and scale of the network that underpins live music in the UK.”

He highlighted that this festival is a chance to show that live music is not just found in major cities or large festival fields, but also in local communities.

Festival Dates and Activities

Everywhere At Once will take place from June 26 to 28, 2026, and will feature performances from a variety of artists. The festival aims to create a lively atmosphere in venues that have nurtured many musicians over the years. With more than 200 venues participating, music fans can look forward to a weekend packed with live shows.

Some of the confirmed venues across Yorkshire include:

Hull / East Yorkshire

• O’Rileys, Hull – Sleep Toucan

• The Hull New Adelphi Club, Hull - The Residents Association

• Social, Hull - Humber Street Live

North and East Yorkshire

• Settle Victoria Hall – Kid Nowhere

• The Crescent, York – Mostly Autumn

• The Fulford Arms, York – Spirit Of the Hawk

• The Blues Bar, Harrogate – Brain Fever

• Otley Courthouse – The Searchers & Hollies Experience

Sheffield / South Yorkshire

• FORGE Warehouse – mad miran

• Lughole – Trash Haus Presents

• Sidney & Matilda – Jim Ghedi

• Gut Level – Jorg Kuning / Higher Fields Festival

West Yorkshire

• Morley Live CIC (Leeds) – Sam Jayne

• The Underground, Bradford – Random Hand

• The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge - Miki Berenyi Trio + John McKay’s Reactore

• Amped, Huddersfield – Tenacious G

• Northern Quarter, Huddersfield - Skies Turn Black

• Smile Bar & Venue, Huddersfield – Triple Tribute Show

• Parish Huddersfield – Rob Crisp Rock Collective

• Northern Guitars / Cafe Bar, Leeds – Nik Svarc with The Jacob Beckwith Band

• Duck & Drake, Leeds – The Gary Cain Band

This line-up is just the beginning, with more artists expected to be announced as the festival date approaches.

The Role of The National Lottery

The National Lottery has long supported the arts and music scene in the UK, and its partnership with the Music Venue Trust for Everywhere At Once further strengthens this commitment.

Alastair Ruxton, Chief Impact Officer at Allwyn, which operates The National Lottery, explained,

“National Lottery funding is the cornerstone of the arts across the country and, because of our players, projects and venues - both large and small - can continue to play a role in each and every community.”

This funding will help ensure that local venues can host vibrant performances and support new artists.