New On Skiddle: Comedy Fest, Mama Roux’s Ibiza, Cream Open Air & more

Here are just a few of the best new events on Skiddle including music and comedy festivals, Ibiza parties, Jacquees and Fabulous, open-air summer raves and more.

Skiddle Staff

Last updated: 5th Jun 2023

Bust out the sunnies, suncream, and barbecue because after the weekend, we can finally say it's getting proper summery!

We’ve had some half-decent weather recently, and with that comes the urge, the need, to get some fun booked into our schedule. It’s not long now until we're sat in beer gardens, off to the next festival, and then eventually complaining it’s too hot.

To help you fill your summer with thrills, we’ve got some absolutely delicious new events this week including 2024 festivals (don't mind if we do!), a truly mind-blowing comedy festival, open-air raves courtesy of Levels and Cream, Ibiza events, and more.

(Click or tap event titles, artist names or venue names for more events and further details. Tickets for all events are available at the time of writing unless stated otherwise)

Closeup Comedy presents: Comedy at the Castle

When: Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, and Saturday 16th June 2023

Where: Warwick Castle in Warwick

Closeup Comedy is bringing a three-day open-air comedy festival to Warwick Castle with some of the funniest and most legendary comics.

With the funniest people on the planet, award-winning street food, craft beers, cocktails, slushies, and more, it will be unreal. And we haven’t even looked at the comics yet. So let's look at some of the names performing…

The comedians headlining each night are Shappi Khorsandi, Dylan Moran, and Milton Jones. For more info about this event including the absolutely gorgeous lineup, click or tap here. There’s also Rhys James, Rob Brydon, Zoe Lyons, Troy Hawke, and so many others over the weekend.

Tickets for individual dates are below but, really, if you can, why not go to all three?

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Mama Roux’s Ibiza

When: Tuesday 13th June - Tuesday 19th September 2023

Where: Eden in Ibiza

Mama Roux’s is bringing vocal house and disco tunes with sublime artistry to Eden with its thirteen-week residency.

Mama Roux’s does things differently. This residency is all about freedom, expression and unity. Taking Ibiza residencies to new levels, Mama Roux's honours the island's past, bringing back that pure hedonism and jaw-droppingly wild performances that got the party island its reputation.

At their parties, alongside stunning tunes that will have an extra kick from live singers, percussionists and horn players, there’ll be fire performers, drag artists, and so much more.

Mama Roux’s blew up as an award-winning drag and burlesque cabaret show. The entire event was based on said show. And that’s why you’ll find nothing else like it in Ibiza this year.

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Cream Open Air Chester

When: Saturday 29th July 2023

Where: Carriage Shed in Chester

The huge Cream brand (yep, that’s the one that does Creamfields) is bringing a huge acid house open-air all-dayer to Chester with some Hacienda legends.

The Grade-II listed Carriage Shed is going off this July with some much-loved legends soundtracking it all including the Hacienda’s K-Klass and Graeme Park. And veteran DJs Seb Fontaine, Lottie, Jon Pleased Wimmin, Jae Homes, and Darren Donnelly will join.

The Carriage Shed is really starting to heat up, putting some killer events in its calendar including Ewan McVicar and Ibiza Classics. It’s definitely a venue to watch for those who are just a short journey away!

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Jacquees and Fabulous

When: Friday 4th August 2023

Where: O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester

Raunchy American R&B singer Jacquees is linking up with rapper Fabolous for a special show at 02 Victoria Warehouse. Tickets on sale Friday 9th June at 10 am, sign up for tickets below!

The two have previously collaborated on My Mind, an old-school R&B instrumental with a silky hook and raw bars. Both artists with over 5 million monthly Spotify streams and undeniable chemistry, this special show will be electric.

Join 3,500 other R&B fans this August at Vic Warehouse to bring back the old-school vibes and see Jacquees’ smooth runs and Fabolous’ energy on one stage.

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LEVELS OPEN AIR

Photo: Levels UK / Instagram.com

When: Saturday 15th July 2023

Where: LAB11 in Birmingham

Levels throw some serious raves and they’re bringing stomping house vibes to LAB11 this July with an open-air summer showcase.

Off the back of their most recent bash in late May with a crazy atmosphere, the team are back for another colossal open-air party at the legendary LAB11, an award-winning, independent warehouse rave venue, less than a ten-minute walk from Birmingham Moor Street train station.

With a rooftop terrace and an outdoor area, there's no better event for Brummie house music fans this summer. Secure your tickets below!

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City Splash 2024

Photo: City Splash Festival / Facebook.com

When: Monday 27th May 2024

Where: Brockwell Park in London

After just wrapping up its 2023 edition, London’s best dancehall, reggae, and afrobeat fest is back in May next year.

City Splash 2023 featured Chronixx, Koffee, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Nia Archives, General Levy, and many more huge names. So you can expect a similarly staked lineup for next year’s bash.

A celebration of Caribbean and African music, food, and culture, the fest brings London's best carnival vibes, African and Caribbean street food vendors, rum vendors, and locally brewed craft beer, stouts, and spirits to 20,000 music fans.

Improving and getting bigger each year, if this sounds like a bit of you, you can secure early bird tickets now below before ticket prices increase!

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In It Together Festival 2024

When: Friday 24th - Monday 27th May 2024

Where: Old Park Farm Margam in Port Talbot

Another fest back after a scorching 2023, In It Together is easily one of the best festivals in Wales for those who enjoy a variety of sounds.

A family-friendly fest, 2023's lineup featured James, Anne-Marie, UB40, Chase & Status, The Vamps, The Kooks, Groove Armada, and more from drum and bass, house, indie, pop, and other genres across three days.

This year's event also featured fun for all ages including climbing walls, arts and crafts, an outdoor cinema, circus performers, and more.

Ready to return again in May next year, first release tickets are available now, including payment plan options to help you spread the costs! Click or tap here for more payment plan festivals.

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FLY Open Air Festival - September Edition

When: Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th September 2023

Where: Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh

After yet another mind-blowing house and techno (with a splash of disco) summer festival, FLY Open Air is back with a September edition in 2023.

Not much has been revealed about the September party but it’s FLY… so it’s going to be unreal. Nestled between the Old and New Towns at Princess Street Gardens, there’ll be the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and plenty of lush greenery as the fest blasts bangers from some incredible artists.

The lineup hasn’t dropped yet but FLY never misses. To give you a taste of what to expect, the summer edition featured Ben Hemsley, Eliza Rose, Hannah Laing, Interplanetary Criminal, Job Jobse, Chaos in the CBD, Franck, testpress, and so many other artists to get crowds grooving.

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Still searching for your dream event? Search Skiddle now to find the best events in the UK and beyond. Or click or tap here for plenty of inspiration, no matter what type of event you’re interested in.

Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.