Festival season is finally upon us, and there’s never been a better time to make last-minute summer plans.
The UK provides plenty of choice when it comes to festivals, with every type of music fan catered to across the country – whether you're a hardcore rocker or raver, or someone who fancies something more tranquil.
Stuck for where to begin? We've created a comprehensive guide to all of the top UK festivals on offer, regularly updated with artists and ticket prices to assist your eager hunt for your year's plans.
Here's our big guide to UK festivals in 2024:
Boardmasters
We’re LOVING the love on your First Wave of acts! Tickets are flying and we can’t guarantee there will be any left after the presale today. If you registered, check your email for the link and go, go, go!#Boardmasters2024 #SeeYouAtTheBeach #LeaveOnlyFootPrints pic.twitter.com/SjCf1j5C1z
— Boardmasters (@boardmasters) November 30, 2023
Beginning its days as a UK surfers competition, this Newquay-based five-day beach bash has become one of the hottest tickets of the festival season.
When? August 7-11
Where? Newquay, Cornwall
Who’s on the line-up? Stormzy, Chase & Status, Becky Hill, Bicep, Chroma, Tom Odell, Nia Archives, Kenya Grace, Sam Fender, Katy B, Songer, Andy C, Katy B, Overmono, Kate Nash, Los Bitchos, Royel Otis, Bakar, Issey Cross, A.M.C & Phantom and more.
Tickets: Friday and Sunday day tickets still available from £85; boardmasters.com
Boomtown
BOOMTOWN CHAPTER THREE REVOLUTION OF IMAGINATION IS SOLD OUT! ✨
— Boomtown Festival (@BoomtownFair) August 4, 2024
Another world awaits... 🫶#Boomtown #RevolutionOfImagination #BangGoesNormal pic.twitter.com/eQ7fgqx70v
With mega stage productions accompanying the thumping sounds of drum and bass and techno pumped out at this five-day extravaganza, this has to be one of the most surreal festivals in the calendar. Be sure to snap tickets up soon.
When? August 7-11
Where? Winchester, Hampshire
Who’s on the line-up? TBC
Tickets: Tickets are now sold out; boomtownfair.co.uk
Houghton Festival
Crafted by London-based DJ Craig Richards, Houghton is a festival like no other, with its stunning stage designs and light displays offering a big draw for dance music fans. Past line-ups have been packed with the most exciting DJs on the scene.
When? August 8-11
Where? Houghton Hall, Norfolk
Who’s on the line-up? Adam Shelton, Surgeaon (live), Felix Dickinson, Steffi, Dr Banana, Sherelle, Alex Downey, Partok, James Massiah (live), Gigi FM, Horsemeat Disco, Move D, Mr Scruff, Anna Wall, OR:LA, Pangaea, Awkward Moments (live), Actress (live) and more.
Tickets: General admission still available £297.50; houghtonfestival.co.uk
Live from the Yard
Live from the Yard is a new festival that is set to host up to 16,000 people and feature a range of live music concerts across one August weekend.
When: Aug 8-11
Where: Zebedee’s Yard, Hull
Who’s on the line-up: Calum Scott, Ocean Colour Scene, Ministry of Sound Classical and Razorlight
Tickets: Tickets are still available for the individual events, from £16.80; livefromtheyard.co.uk
We Out Here
We Out Here is broadcaster Gilles Peterson’s award-winning weekender, which is perhaps why the festival’s music is always on point. With a packed roster of live music acts as well as club DJs, plus a programme of family-friendly and wellness activities, the 2024 edition is set to continue its winning ways, following its recent move to Dorset.
When? August 15-18
Where? Wimborne St Giles, Dorset
Who’s on the line-up? Floating Points, André 3000, Mount Kimbie, Sampha, Mala, Mansur Brown, Yaya Bey, Mansur Brown, aja monet, Nana Benz du Togo, Moses Yoofee Trio, Lonnie Holley, aja monet, CASISDEAD, Thandii, Joy Orbison, Asha Puthli (all live) and more.
Tickets: Final release tickets are still available, from £275; weoutherefestival.com
Green Man
Green Man has now sold out! A massive thanks to all who bagged GM24 tickets - your support & trust means the world to us. We had an enormous number of people trying to get tickets this year, so thank you so very much for your patience... pic.twitter.com/VOMAb6NTkA
— Green Man (@GreenManFest) September 30, 2023
Green Man is one of the festival season’s top picks, spanning multiple genres, with a programme that covers everything from comedy to science. 2024’s edition sold out in what appears to be record time even before the line-up is announced, but keep an eye on the official resale site Fanticks just in case.
When? August 15-18
Where? Crickhowell, South Wales
Who’s on the line-up? Sampha, Big Thief, Jon Hopkins, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Arlo Parks, Ezra Collective, Mount Kimbie, Devendra Banhart, Nadine Shah, Fat White Family, Julia Holter, Omar Souleyman, Joy Orbinson, Max Cooper (live AV), John Maus, Bar Italia, Royel Otis, Metz, Lambrini Girls, Sherelle, Lime Garden, Hannah Holland and more.
Tickets: Sold out; greenman.net
Beautiful Days
This superb family-friendly rock and folk festival, which was founded by Brighton folk-rock band the Levellers in 2003, has been heralded for rejecting corporate sponsoring and branding, and for its large and imaginative children’s areas.
When: August 16-18
Where: Escot park, Devon
Who’s on the line-up: The Saw Doctors, Richard Ashcroft,the Levellers, The Damned, New Model Army, Toyah & Robert, Fisherman’s Friends, This Is The Kit, System 7, Utah Saints, DJ Rap, King Kong Company and more.
Tickets: Now sold out; beautifuldays.org
Hardwick Festival
You better not kill the groove!💃
— Hardwick Festival (@HardwickLiveUK) April 13, 2024
August 17th we welcome @SophieEB to Hardwick Festival for our 10th anniversary alongside Snow Patrol, The Charlatans, Heaven 17 and many more.
🎟️Get your tickets 👉 https://t.co/Rzg2PKd1qF pic.twitter.com/Fben7Bv0Qr
The three-day family music event is the largest greenfield festival in the Northeast of England with a capacity of 10,000. It promises to keep all entertained: there are various smaller stages for DJs, brass bands, comedy shows and children’s programmes running alongside the Main Stage and Discovery Stage.
When: Aug 17-19
Where: Hardwick Hall, Durham
Who’s on the line-up: Becky Hill, Snow Patrol, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jack Savoretti, Richard Ashcroft, Crazy P Soundsystem, Eats Everything and many more.
Tickets: Tier two weekend tickets still available, from £194.25. Friday day tickets from £66.15; hardwickfestival.co.uk
All Points East
All Points East takes over Victoria Park in east London for another year of day-festivals. Previous editions have showcased some of the biggest names in music across multiple genres.
When? Weekend August 16, 17, 18, August 23, 24
Where? Victoria Park, London
Who’s on the line-up?
August 16: Kaytranada, Victoria Monét, Thundercat, Lancey Foux, Channel Tres, Amaarae, Jyoty (tier five tickets available from £96.55)
August 17: Loyle Carner, Nas, Ezra Collective, Sainté, Joe James, Enny, Navy Blue (tier five tickets available from £85.55)
August 18: Mitski, Beabadoobee, TV Girl, Ethel Cain, Arlo Parks, Sir Chloe, Wasia Project, Infinity Song (tier five tickets available from £85.55)
August 23: LCD Soundsystem, Jai Paul, Pixies, Floating Points, Jockstrap, Nation of Language, Sofia Kourtesis, Eyedress, Vagabon (tier five tickets available from £85.55)
August 25: The Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie, The Decemberists, Phoenix, Gossip, Sleather-Kinney, Yo La Tengo, Teenage Fanclub (tier three tickets available from £74.45)
Shambala Festival
75 days ‘til the Farmily is reunited ✨
— Shambhala Music Festival (@shambhala_mf) May 12, 2024
Time is flying! What are you looking forward to the most on the farm? 👇
📸Don Idio pic.twitter.com/yKWjLLPF3S
Spend four days over the Bank Holiday under the stars revelling in a wild experience of entertainment from cabaret and circus shows to over 200 music acts, interactive theatre, stand-up comedy and soul-stirring poetry.
When: August 22-25
Where: Secret Country Estate, Northamptonshire
Who’s on the line-up: Al The Beat Maker, Alaska, Bryan G, Randolph Matthews, Honeyfeet, Stacey Cohen, Hun Grrr and many more.
Tickets: Tier three tickets still available from £297.45; shambalafestival.org
Field Day
East London staple all-dayer Field Day has been a fixture of the city since 2007, and excluding a couple of years at other venues, it’s mostly taken place in Hackney’s Victoria Park. This year’s 17th edition will be headlined by French dance duo Justice.
When? August 24
Where? Victoria Park, Hackney
Who’s on the line-up? Justice, PinkPantheress, 2manydjs, Yves Tumor, Yaeji, Mura Masa (live), Romy (live), Brutalismus 3000, Bambii, Shygirl presents Club Shy, Skin on Skin & KETTAMA and more.
Tickets: Tier five tickets still available from £80.00; fielddayfestivals.com
Lost Village
Described last year by the Standard as “baby Glastonbury” this Lincolnshire party is one of the UK’s standout boutique forest fests thanks to its immersive attention to detail. “Overall, Lost Village is best summed up by its tagline: “those on the outside will never understand.” You have to admit, it feels akin to the way people talk about the antics over at Worthy Farm each year,” we wrote in our review of last year’s edition.
When? August 22 -25 August
Where? Norton Disney, Lincolnshire
Who’s on the line-up? Maribou State (live), Floating Points, The Blessed Madonna, Jyoty, Folamour, Ben UFO, Fatima Yamaha (live), Job Jobse, Solomun, SG Lewis, Flight Facilities, Yaeji (live), Neil Frances (live), SBTRKT (live), Midland, Âme b2b TRIKK, Hudson Mohawke, HAAi, System Olympia, Sofia Kourtesis (live), Pangaea, Ross From Friends and Shanti Celeste b2b Peach and more.
Tickets: Resale tickets available from £330; lostvillage.com
Creamfields
Hey google, remind me to book off August Bank Holiday weekend for Creamfields 2024 🤝 pic.twitter.com/wDkEidrVdx
— Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields (@Creamfields) December 17, 2023
Always one of the biggest dance music festivals on the calendar, Creamfields is a sure-fire gathering of some of the best-known DJs on the world circuit - and this summer, they're unveiling a brand new 30,000 capacity indoor stage called APEX
When? August 22-25
Where? Daresbury, Cheshire
Who’s on the line-up? Calvin Harris, Jamie Jones, Sub Focus, Tiësto, Peggy Gou, Fatboy Slim, Dimension, Charlie Sparks, Barry Can’t Swim, Solomun, Pete Tong, Franky Wah, Eric Prydz, Charlotte de Witte and more.
Tickets: Tickets with camping still available from £260.00; creamfields.com
The Long Road
The Long Road transports you to the States with its BBQ food, Kentucky bourbon masterclasses, a Honky-tonk bar, and an exciting line-up of country music stars. Expect a “hot wing eating, hard liquor drinking and foot stomping community of music lovers,” says the festival.
When: August 23-25
Where: Stanford Hall, Leicestershire
Who’s on the line-up: Russell Dickerson, Flatland Cavalry, Wyatt Flores, American Aquarium, Chapel Hart, Red Clay Strays, Randall King, Colbie Caillat, Brittney Spencer, Andrew Combs, Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Kristian Bush, Sugarland, Pokey Lafarge and more.
Tickets: Final tier tickets available from £200; thelongroad.com
Big Feastival
📣 BIG NEWS 📣 Check out our new line-up additions 🔥
— Big Feastival (@thebigfeastival) February 15, 2024
👉 Ministry of Sound Classical, Johnny Marr, Jax Jones, Raymond Blanc, Andi & Miquita Oliver, George Egg, Justin Fletcher, Bluey & Bingo & lots more 🧡
Camping, Weekend & Day Tickets now available: https://t.co/P8khEZrK8e pic.twitter.com/d4FBJafYA6
Now in its 13th year, the Big Feastival returns on Bank Holiday, with a promise to deliver a blend of good music and good food from acclaimed chefs. The festival will be hosted by Blur bassist Alex James at his rustic Cotswolds farm, where you will find an array of taste bud-tingling street food to satisfy every craving while you listen to this year’s incredible line-up of performers.
When: August 23-25
Where: Kingham, The Cotswolds
Who’s on the line-up: So far, Ella Henderson, Becky Hill, Snow Patrol, Cat Burns, Natasha Bedingfield, Kate Nash, Scouting for Girls, The Florentinas, The Cuban brothers, Jalen Ngonda, Cian Ducrot, CMAT, Joel Corry and more.
Tickets: Weekend tickets sold out, day tickets still available from £95.00; thebigfeastival.com
Rally
After a soggy but successful inaugural year at Southwark park in 2023, RALLY is back again; and though details of the bill are still under wraps, once again the general focus is on booking left-field choices and acts with underground or DIY credentials.
When? August 24
Where? Southwark Park, London
Who’s on the line-up? Mount Kimbie (live), Actress (live), Nilüfer Yanya, bar italia, Sorry, DJ Marcelle, Call Super and many more.
Tickets: Second release tickets available from £52.30; rallyrallyrally.co.uk
Body Movements
Returning for its fourth edition, the LGBTQ+-focused dance festival is bringing over 50 artists to the stage this year to its new playground in Southwark Park. Among the exciting line-up of performers to look forward to is the festival’s co-founder, Dublin DJ and producer Saoirse.
When: August 25
Where: Southwark Park
Who’s on the line-up: COBRAH (Live), Confidence Man, Harry Gay, Or:la, Peach, Pxssy Palace, Saoirse, Shanti Celeste, TAAHLIAH, and many more.
Tickets: Final release (entry before 12:30pm) tickets available from £51.10 and before 2:30pm, £66.00; bodymovements.co.uk
Reading and Leeds
We can’t wait for #LanaDelRey to hit R&L stages next year 🥹
— Reading & Leeds Fest (@OfficialRandL) December 11, 2023
Day tickets going fast 👀 don’t say we didn’t warn you… pic.twitter.com/u59OFQDUU7
A rite of passage for British festival-goers, these two festivals - which take place over the same weekend, and share a line-up - often feel like a sort of Spring Break style event for hedonistic school-leavers, and are always among the biggest on the UK calendar.
When? August 21-25
Where? Bramham Park, Wetherby (Leeds Festival), Little John’s Farm, Reading (Reading Festival)
Who’s on the line-up?
Reading:
Friday: Blink-182, Gerry Cinnamon, Spiritbox
Saturday: Fred Again.., Lana Del Rey, Raye, Digga D
Sunday: Liam Gallagher, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Skrillex
Leeds:
Friday: Liam Gallagher, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Skrillex
Saturday: Blink-182, Gerry Cinnamon, Spiritbox
Sunday: Fred Again.., Lana Del Rey, Raye, Digga D
Tickets: Weekend tickets from £325.00, readingandleedsfestival.com
Manchester Pride Festival
Manchester Pride Festival brings a “party as protest” ethos, and in the past, huge names in music have flocked to the city for the weekend. Even with the star power they attract (yes, Ariana Grande headlined!), the core message of equality is never lost.
When? August 23-26
Where? Canal Street, Manchester
Who’s on the line-up? Angie Brown, Charlieeeee, DJ Paulette, Ghetto Fabulous, Queer Stage Revolution, JSKY, Lauren Lo Sung, Michelle McKenna (Platnum), Mix-Stress, Pecs: Black is King, Rozalla, Stephani B and The Enby Show.
Tickets: Weekend tickets from £49.25; manchesterpride.com
Victorious
Down on the south coast, this Portsmouth festival consistently draws in some big names, covering rock, Britpop, indie rock, and more.
When? August 23-25
Where? Southsea, Portsmouth
Who’s on the line-up? Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol, Biffy Clyro and Jamie T headline this year's festival. Wet Leg, Yard Act, Arlo Parks, Louis Tomlinson, and Holly Humberstone will also play.
Tickets: Weekend tickets from £225.00; victoriousfestival.co.uk
Eastern Electrics
This dance music festival moved up to Lee Valley Showground for its 2022 edition, bringing some floor-filling DJs with it.
When? August 24
Where? Lee Valley Showground, London
Who’s on the line-up? Jamie Jones, Skream b2b Sosa, Barry Can’t Swim, The Martinez Brothers, Crazy P, Denis Sulta, Joseph Capriati, Seth Troxler, Kerri Chandler, Groove Armada (DJ set), Sven Väth, Âme (live), Bedouin and more.
Tickets: Final release from £65.95; easternelectrics.com
Forwards Festival
This inner-city music festival, which debuted last year, boasts three stages and some major international acts. As well as its music performances, Forwards hosts a discussion space, titled The Information, where creatives, writers and thinkers come together to speak about difficult issues such as food poverty and the black experience.
When? August 31 - September 1
Where? Clifton Downs, Bristol
Who’s on the line-up? Loyle Carner, Four Tet, Maribou State, Floating Points, Romy and Yussef Dayes are among the acts on Saturday’s bill, while Sunday features LCD Soundsystem, Jessie Ware, Yard Act, CMAT, Baxter Dury and more.
Tickets: Weekend tickets still available from £137.84; forwardsbristol.co.uk
End of the Road
Another multi-disciplinary delight spanning the spectrum of music, comedy, literature, film and beyond, the festival is back for 2024 with a typically on-point line-up that sets it apart from the rest of the crowd.
When? August 29-September 1
Where? Larmer Tree Gardens, Salisbury
Who’s on the line-up? IDLES, Slowdive, Fever Ray, Bonnie Prince Billy, Yo La Tengo, Sleater-Kinney, Lankum, Baxter Dury, Jockstrap, CMAT, English Teacher, Sprints, NewDad, HotWax, Heaertworms, Gently Tender, and many more.
Tickets: Weekend tickets (including camping) still available from £270.30; endoftheroadfestival.com
Mucky Weekender
This small but mighty festival, which is named after the Dub Pistols song, was set up by the band in 2019 as a way to connect with their fans. It’s been a blast ever since, with the Dub Pistols showcasing some of their favourite acts – headliners have included Mungo’s HiFi, The Selecter, Hollie Cook and The Hempolics. And with this year’s event titled The Mad Hatters Tea Party, it’s set to be more bonkers fun.
When? September 5-7
Where? Vicarage farm, Winchester
Who’s on the line-up? The Dualers, Dub Pistols, Dreadzone, Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Congo Natty, Marshall Jefferson, LTJ Bukem, Micky Finn, London Electricity, General Levy, Dynamite MC, Leeroy Thornhill, Dr Meaker, Beans On Toast and many more.
Tickets: Tier two tickets available from £155; mucky-weekender.co.uk
Reminisce Festival
This feel-good nostalgia-fest, located near Liverpool, usually comes with a fun line-up of artists: last year, they hosted Vengaboys, Love Inc, and Boyzone and Westlife supergroup Boyzlife.
When? September 7
Where? Sherdley Park, St. Helens
Who’s on the line-up? DJ Sammy, Basshunter, Deedee, Jonny Crane, Tommy MC, Chesney Hawkes, Awesome 3, Rozalla and many more.
Tickets: Standard tickets still available from £90, reminiscefestival.com
Maiden Voyage
A relatively new arrival on the London scene, Maiden Voyage is run by the same people who helm the Jazz Cafe in Camden. The venue’s focused eclecticism is matched on the festival’s line-up.
When? September 14
Where? London
Who’s on the line-up? Arca (live), Adonis, Lady Shaka, Young Marco, Tai Lokum, Hunee, James Newmarch, DJ Gigola, Bitter Babe and more.
Tickets: Final release (entry before 6pm) £65.95; maiden-voyage.co.uk
