One weekend. Hundreds of venues. Thousands of artists.
Between the 26th and 28th of June 2026, grassroots music venues across the UK will come together for EVERYWHERE AT ONCE, creating the UK’s largest grassroots music festival.
More than 1,000 performances will take place across independent venues, giving fans the chance to experience live music in their local communities while directly supporting the spaces that sit at the foundation of the live music industry.
A Festival Built on Grassroots Venues
EVERYWHERE AT ONCE reimagines the festival model by placing grassroots venues at the centre of the experience.
Instead of a single site, live music happens in independent venues across the country. Fans can discover new artists, support emerging talent and experience performances in the intimate rooms where many careers begin.
The lineup spans household names, breakthrough acts, DJs, tribute artists and local favourites, all united through the independent venues that make live music possible at every level.
Grassroots music venues are where live music starts.
They are the first step for most artists building a career, offering space to develop, perform and grow an audience in real live settings. Many of today’s headline artists played their earliest shows in venues like these. They also anchor local culture. They create jobs, support local economies and give communities a space to connect through shared experiences.
Despite this, the sector continues to face pressure from rising costs and operational challenges. Supported by The National Lottery and delivered by Music Venue Trust (MVT), Save Our Scene and the Association of Independent Promoters, EVERYWHERE AT ONCE shines a spotlight on the role these venues play in communities across the UK while helping strengthen the network that underpins the wider live music industry.
As Music Venue Trust CEO Mark Davyd explains:
“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. Together, this sends a clear message: live music doesn’t just happen in major cities or festival fields – it happens on our high streets, in our towns, and in the spaces communities rely on.”
The festival also builds on The National Lottery’s support of grassroots music through initiatives such as Revive Live and United By Music, which helped bring live music back into towns and cities across the UK following the pandemic. As the UK’s largest supporter of the arts, National Lottery funding continues to help venues champion new artists, programme ambitious events and create opportunities for local audiences to connect through live music.
Supporting the Ecosystem Through Universe and Ticketmaster Clubs
As the official ticketing partner through Universe, supporting grassroots music is central to what we do.
Through Ticketmaster Clubs, we work closely with independent venues to help them build sustainable ticketing strategies, reach new audiences and grow their live events. Our long-standing partnerships with organisations including Music Venue Trust and Nordoff & Robbins reflect a shared commitment to protecting and strengthening the grassroots sector. This work matters because a strong grassroots network is what keeps the entire live music ecosystem moving. It is where artists are discovered, audiences are built and careers begin.
“Everywhere at Once is about proving that grassroots music venues are not just surviving, they’re thriving. Having Ticketmaster’s support behind this weekend means that the infrastructure of the live music industry is backing its own foundations. That matters enormously to the venues, the artists, and the communities who depend on them.”
– Denzil Thomas, Head of Partnerships at Music Venues Trust
EVERYWHERE AT ONCE is a clear example of what can happen when the industry comes together to support that foundation.
Every artist taking part represents the creativity and momentum driving UK music forward.
For audiences, the festival is an opportunity to discover new music, reconnect with local venues and directly support the spaces in their communities. For venues, it is a moment of visibility and celebration at scale.
For us, it reinforces why grassroots support is essential. Through Universe and Ticketmaster Clubs, we are proud to play a role in helping these venues thrive.
When grassroots venues succeed, artists progress, audiences grow and live music culture stays alive in every corner of the country.
Find tickets and learn more at https://everywherefest.com/
