In distant corners of Scotland, tiny communities have been welcoming ravers with open arms
Arts & Culture
The best new art, theatre and music, plus news, reviews, interviews and features from across the UK
The best UK music festivals to book for 2024
Festival season might seem like a long way away, but it will spin around faster than you can clean out your bumbag
10 of the UK’s ultimate art destinations
Check out some of the world-class art and culture sitting right on our doorstep
Inside the renaissance of Britain’s free party scene
As a new documentary shines a light on rave crews and the traveller community in the 90s, we meet the faces keeping the scene dancing in 2023
Welcome to the strange revival of morris dancing
From all-female sides to TikTok routines, the centuries-old English folk dance is being embraced by a new generation
The latest UK arts news
DJ Elkka on the pop-up nightclub that has become Glastonbury’s queer haven
‘It has this seedy, amazing, dirty feel to it and is like going back in time’
The ‘birthplace of heavy metal’ in Birmingham now has official protected status
Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy and Judas Priest have all graced this venue's stage
One of the UK’s most legendary nightclubs is closing for good
Wire in Leeds has blamed the cost-of-living crisis and post-pandemic lifestyle changes for its closure
This seaside resort has been named the UK's party capital
New research has revealed the country's best and worst cities for a night out
More great UK arts & culture
How do you like to spend your weekends? If the answer is looking at stuff and learning all about it, you’re in luck
9 truly amazing sculpture parks across the UK
Soak up some culture (and some rays) at these stately homes, woodland trails and more
9 immersive living museums you should visit in the UK
See, touch, hear, smell and even taste the past
The UK’s ultimate art destinations
Swap beaches for Babs Hepworth and swimming pools for sculpture parks
14 stunning modernist buildings in the UK you have to visit
From the Scottish Parliament to the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield
The best museums in the UK
12 really, really good museums in Edinburgh
After a day out that involves a fun mix of history, culture and adventure? We’ve got you covered
14 weird but wonderful museums in London
Visit one of the city’s lesser-known museums and discover their quirky hidden treasures
12 museums worth visiting in Manchester
Want to get your culture on? These are the city’s best museums for art, history and everything in between
11 damn good museums in Birmingham
From big-hitting art insitutions to the history of the humble pen
The greatest UK nightlife
27 brilliant nightclubs in London
Going OUT-out, but don’t know where to head? London’s nocturnal playground has it all
9 properly good clubs in Liverpool
Fancy a night out in the ’Pool? Here are top picks, from huge super-clubs to underground venues
Going OUT-out, but don’t know where to head? London’s nocturnal playground has it all
27 brilliant nightclubs in London
Going OUT-out, but don’t know where to head? London’s nocturnal playground has it all
9 properly good clubs in Liverpool
Fancy a night out in the ’Pool? Here are top picks, from huge super-clubs to underground venues
Your ultimate guide to clubbing in Manchester
Wondering where to get your dancefloor thrills and spills? These lot will sort you out
8 of the best clubs in Edinburgh
For an unforgettable night out in the city, our run-down will tell you exactly where you need to go
Where to have a great night out in Birmingham
Our pick of the city’s best clubs, from the sleek and chic to the down and dirty
Our favourite cities in the UK
London
Free culture, huge parks and a pub on (almost) every corner
Manchester
This city is buzzing, innovative and open all hours
Edinburgh
Quite possibly the most beautiful city in the UK
Bristol
There’s plenty to keep you busy in this great little city