As summer draws near, an abundance of day and multi-event festivals awaits, promising boundless enjoyment with loved ones. We've curated an A-Z list featuring some of our favourite options.
Experience fun, music, culinary delights, and good vibes. There's something for everyone this summer. So, dive in, explore, and secure your spot now!
At Home Farm
When? 21 June - 27 September 2024
Where? Elstree, North London
Enjoy live performances, banquets, family fun, and wellbeing activities in enchanting meadows and woodland in Hertfordshire. Intimate performances by artists like Bruno Major, Vanessa Haynes, and Izo Fitzroy will grace the secluded woodland stage. Chefs Adriana Cavita, Josh Katz, and DJ BBQ will craft bespoke banquets, and the new addition, Wild Oak Meadows, offers a one-day Family Festival featuring music, theatre, circus skills, crafting, and woodland activities, alongside enriching wellbeing activities.
Bearded Theory
When? 23rd May - 26th May 2024
Where? Catton Hall, Derbyshire
Catton Hall gears up for Bearded Theory Festival 2024! Headliners include Jane's Addiction, Amyl and the Sniffers, Future Islands, and Sleaford Mods. The lineup boasts diverse acts like New Model Army, Ferocious Dog, and Wargasm. Following a stellar 2023 lineup featuring Interpol and Primal Scream, this year promises another eclectic mix of genres for all tastes.
Boundary Brighton
When? Saturday 28th September 2024
Where? Stanmer Park, Brighton
Boundary Brighton Festival returns to Stanmer Park on September 28th, 2024, boasting its biggest line-up yet! Featuring House, Drum & Bass, Jungle, Garage, Bass, and more across five stages hosted by Brighton's top venues. Headlined by Wilkinson and featuring Chaos in the CBD, Denis Sulta, and more, with additional acts to be announced. Enjoy funfair rides, food trucks, and bars alongside the music. Secure your tickets with flexible payment plans now!
Brighton Valley Series
When? 24 - 26 May 2024
Where? East Brighton Park, Brighton
Brighton Valley is an outdoor concert series in a beautiful valley on the eastern edge of Brighton.
A stunning venue surrounded by beautiful hills and woodland, East Brighton Park is a perfect location for music lovers to escape and see performances by The Streets and Busted.
Bristol Sounds
When? 22 - 30 June 2024
Where? Canons Marsh Amphitheatre, Bristol Harbourside
In 2024, Bristol Sounds returns with a bang, featuring legends of rock, reggae, punk, and dub, including Skindred, Gentleman’s Dub Club, The Skints, James Arthur, Busted, Placebo, Annie Mac, The Breeders and more. The lineup spans four all-day events at Lloyds Amphitheatre, with 3 evening shows from Wednesday to Friday. Promising a diverse musical experience. Grab your tickets now!
Carfest
When? Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th August 2024
Where? Laverstoke Park Farm, Overton, Hampshire
CarFest presented by bp pulse is gearing up for a massive summer bash with live music, comedy, classic cars, and more. Featuring headliners like Beverley Knight, Olly Murs, and UB40 ft Ali Campbell, along with acts like Deacon Blue and Scouting for Girls. This family fundraising festival offers seven festivals in one, including AdventureFest, KidsFest, FoodFest, and SpaFest. Meet celebrities like Rob Brydon and Tim Peake, and enjoy demos and discussions. Don't miss out on this unforgettable weekend!
Cross The Tracks
When? Sunday 26 May 2024
Where? Brockwell Park, Brixton, London
Cross The Tracks returns to Brockwell Park, London on May 26th, 2024, celebrating music, culture, and community. Featuring BADBADNOTGOOD, En Vogue, and more. Enjoy talks, workshops, a creatives market, and site art alongside the music. Tickets available now!
Dogfest
When? 27th April - 22nd September 2024
Where? Various Locations
Experience two thrilling days of dog excitement with DogFest! Enjoy world-class displays, free workshops, shopping, and play for you and your furry friends. Tickets include entry for both you and your dogs, action-packed demos, expert consultations, and activities like The Big Dog Walk, Behavior Zone, Fun Dog Show, and much more! Tickets start from £12.61, and kids under 5 go free. Don't miss the social highlight of the season for you and your favourite set of paws!
Dot To Dot Festival
When? 25 - 26 May 2024
Where? Various Venues in Bristol & Nottingham
Dot To Dot Festival 2024 will see Jockstrap, Wunderhorse, The Magic Gang and Antony Szmierek, accompanied by numerous artists in Bristol on May 25th and Nottingham on May 26th, with even more to be announced! Don't miss this unforgettable line-up. General release tickets are available now after first release tickets sold out.
Fearne Cotton's: Happy Place Festival
When? 13 July - 1 September
Where? Chiswick House & Gardens, London + Tatton Park, Cheshire
Fearne Cotton, founder of Happy Place, announces a stellar line-up for this year's Happy Place Festival. Joining her are Dawn O’Porter, Jason Donovan, Olivia Attwood, Denise Van Outen, Rob da Bank, Roxie Nafousi, Michelle Elman, Ugo Monye, Jambo Dragon, Richie Norton, Kirsty Gallagher, and Donna Ashworth, along with immersive workshops, talks, live podcasts, arts spaces, wellness brands, and more. *Refer to festival website for daily line-up details.
Foodies Festival
When? May - September 2024
Where? Various Locations
Don't miss the UK’s biggest food & drink festival touring across fourteen locations from May to September! Meet MasterChef Champions and BakeOff stars, explore diverse flavours, and discover artisan producers. Enjoy themed bars, Champagne, and cocktail tastings. Dance to headliners like BLUE and Scouting For Girls! New for 2024: family-friendly silent disco, fire pit BBQing, and a cook school. Kids can join in with rides, inflatables, and cooking classes!
Forest Live
When? 20 June - 12 July
Where? Various Locations
Forest Live is a major live music series held in our nation’s forests. Dalby Forest, Cannock Chase Forest, Thetford Forest, Sherwood Pines and Westonbirt Arboretum are the venues. Headliners coming to Forest Live 2024 are Sting, Bryan Adams, Anne-Marie, Becky Hill, Nile Rodgers & CHIC and many more.
Forwards
When? August - September 2024
Where? The Downs, Bristol
FORWARDS Festival is back at Bristol Downs this August, promising another spectacular edition. Headlined by Loyle Carner and LCD Soundsystem, the weekend will also feature performances by Jessie Ware, Four Tet, Yard Act, and many other exciting acts.
Get Together
When? Saturday 18 May 2024
Where? Various Venues, Sheffield
Independent Sheffield festival Get Together announces its full 2024 lineup, featuring new artists like Kid Acne, August Charles, Neighbourhood Voices, City Parking, Pet Snake & Nervous Pills. The event boasts an array of attractions, including a street food village, the Kelham Beer mile, live-art events, and pop-up community choirs. Headliners CMAT and Gruff Rhys, along with over fifty other artists, will perform across various venues in Kelham Island. Limited tickets available now!
Hampton Court Palace Festival
When? 11 - 21 June 2024
Where? Hampton Court Palace, Surrey
Experience an extraordinary summer concert series at Hampton Court Palace featuring legendary artists like Sir Tom Jones, Jack Savoretti, and Jessie J. Joining them are Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Sam Ryder, Sheryl Crow, Deacon Blue, Paloma Faith, and a live edition of The Rest is History Podcast presents The Tudors. Tickets are on sale now!
Hitchin Priory Summer Series
When? 29 August - 01 September 2024
Where? Hitchin Priory, Hitchin
A brand-new series of outdoor concerts comes to Hertfordshire bringing together some of music’s big hitters. From Craig David’s TS5 show and Busted to gigs from Dizzee Rascal alongside JME, Ms Dynamite and Shy FX as well as US legends Sister Sledge and De La Soul – there is something for everyone! Only 30 mins from Kings Cross and set in the grounds of the listed Hitchin Priory that will provide a stunning backdrop to this very special series of gigs.
Joe Wicks
When? 7 July 2024
Where? Kew Gardens
Don't miss out on Joe Wicks' exciting wellbeing festival at Kew Gardens this summer! Join the renowned fitness coach for a day of family fun, workshops, talks, and delicious food. Tickets are selling fast, so act quickly!
Kew The Music
When? 08 - 14 July 2024
Where? RGB Kew, Richmond
Enjoy Kew The Music, a series of summer picnic concerts set in the picturesque World Heritage Site of Kew Gardens. Indulge in delicious food and enjoy music from renowned artists such as Mika, Ronan Keating, Passenger, JLS, Beverley Knight, and Richard Ashcroft. Plus, don't miss the in conversation with Monty Don on July 8th. Experience the perfect blend of nature, music, and conversation at Kew The Music.
Live At Leeds: In The Park
When? Saturday 25 May 2024
Where? Temple Newsam, Leeds
An essential date in the summer festival diary for indie lovers and new music heads alike, Live At Leeds: In The Park continues to emerge as one of the best new festivals in the country. Established as the perfect all-day festival experience for hands-in-the-air celebrations, Live At Leeds: In The Park 2024 gets even better with the final release of names including Baxter Dury, Caity Baser, Baby Queen, Billy Nomates and more!
Liverpool Sound City
When? 4 - 5 May 2024
Where? Various Liverpool Venues
Renowned as a defining hub of new music discovery, Sound City continues its incredible history with the first details of their anticipated 2024 return. Nestled in the heart of one of the world’s most influential music capitals, Sound City returns to its core multi-venue roots between the 4th-5th May 2024 for an unparalleled celebration of the artists soundtracking 2024 and beyond. Secure your tickets today!
London Concours
When? 4 - 6 June 2024
Where? The Honourable Artillery Company, London
The London Concours is the capital’s leading automotive summer garden party, gathering together nearly 100 spectacular privately owned cars into one of London’s most beautiful hidden venues. Hosted at the Honourable Artillery Company HQ, a five-acre oasis of green in the heart of the City of London, the London Concours is now in its eighth year, and has quickly become a part of the summer social calendar. Add it to yours now!
Margate Summer Series
When? June - September 2024
Where? Dreamland, Margate
Experience the Margate Summer Series, a must in the summer music scene, featuring top homegrown and international artists like Nile Rodgers, Bryan Adams, Craig David, and more, performing live on Margate's seafront. Enjoy not just the music, but also retro rides at Dreamland and the town's unique vibe!
Mint Festival
When? 4 - 5 May 2024
Where? Newsam Green Farm, Leeds
Yorkshire's biggest dance music festival is returning on 4th & 5th May Bank Holiday weekend at Newsam Green Farm, Leeds. With 10 intimate stages across 2 days of uninterrupted House, Techno, Drum & Bass and everything in between, you can catch Dr Banana, Interplanetary Criminal, Eliza Rose, Mella Dee, East End Dubs, and so many more!
Nocturne Live
When? 13 - 16 June 2024
Where? Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
A truly unique live music experience in heart of the Great Court of Blenheim Palace. Four nights of music, with Sunday already sold out, you can buy tickets now for: Disco delights with Chaka Khan, Sister Sledge and Fatback Band, an epic Friday night of hits just announced with Soft Cell, M People’s Heather Small and Heaven 17, a summer girl-band Saturday special with Sugababes, Mel C and All Saints’ Shaznay Lewis.
Rockstar Energy Presents Parklife 2024
When? 8 - 9 June 2024
Where? Heaton Park, Manchester
Rockstar Energy Presents Parklife 2024 is here, with an incredible programme heading to Manchester’s Heaton Park between 8th-9th June that brings together the leading names in modern culture across one weekend. View this years line up below and secure your tickets now before it's too late!
Slam Dunk
When? 25 - 26 May 2024
Where? Various Venues in Leeds & London
The UK’s biggest independent rock festival returns next summer, coming to Hatfield Park on Saturday 25th May, before heading back to its home in Leeds, Temple Newsam on Sunday 26th May 2024, and it’s shaping up to be one for the ages. Featuring the likes of You Me At Six, The All American Rejects, I Prevail, Funeral For A Friend, Asking Alexandria, Waterparks, Palaye Royale, Pale Waves and loads, loads more, Slam Dunk Festival 2024 promises to be an unforgettable experience!
South Facing
When? 26 July - 10 August 2024
Where? Crystal Palace Bowl
Experience South Facing, the annual summer festival held at Crystal Palace Bowl, renowned for its historic significance. This year's lineup features acclaimed artists like Grace Jones, Róisín Murphy, Damian Marley + Steel Pulse, and more, performing at the iconic "rusty laptop" stage, marking a tribute to Bob Marley's legendary London show in 1981.
The Bay Series
When? 21 - 25 August 2024
Where? Alexandra Head, Cardiff
The Bay Series is Wales’ biggest open-air concert series, delivering music, food and culture to Cardiff Bay with the help of some of the greatest names in music with gigs from Tiësto, New Order, Becky Hill, and McFly. The spectacular, custom-built, open-air site at Alexandra Head will play host to this unmissable line-up.
TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Sessions
When? 29 June - 7 July
Where? Bedford Park, Bedford
TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Sessions showcases headliners Avril Lavigne, James, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Tom Jones, Jess Glynne & Pete Tong at Bedford Park. Formerly known as Bedford Park Concerts, this festival has hosted iconic acts like George Ezra and Sting, putting Bedford on the map as a premier live music destination. With its stunning backdrop, diverse line-up, and vibrant atmosphere, it promises an unforgettable summer experience for all music lovers.
TK Maxx Presents Derby Summer Sessions
When? 12 - 14 July 2024
Where? Markeaton Park, Derby
Becky Hill, a multi-BRIT Award winner, joins Jax Jones and Caity Baser for TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions. Don't miss Tom Jones, supported by Gabrielle, The Selecter, and Kezia Gill. And get ready for a summer of madness with headliners Madness, alongside Rick Astley, Lightning Seeds, and Deco on Sunday, July 14.
TK Maxx Presents Plymouth Summer Sessions
When? 13 - 16 June
Where? Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, Devon
Tom Jones, Bryan Adams, Madness and Sting are the headliners for TK Maxx presents Plymouth Summer Sessions 2024. Supports come from Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Zutons, Blondie, Lightning Seeds and more. This is not one to be missed!
TK Maxx Presents Southampton Summer Sessions
When? 16 - 30 June
Where? Guildhall Square, Southampton
Tom Jones, Madness, Nile Rodgers + CHIC, Placebo, AIR, Paloma Faith, Loyle Carner and Kaiser Chiefs are your headliners coming to TK Maxx presents Southampton Summer Sessions this June. Tickets on sale now!
Tramlines
When? 26 - 28 July 2024
Where? Hillsborough Park, Sheffield
Sheffield’s biggest party, Tramlines, returns for 2024 with one of its strongest line ups and its biggest first announcement to date including three main stage headliners plus over 50 other acts, all set to appear over five stages from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th July as Tramlines heads back to its home in Hillsborough Park for three action-packed days of music, comedy and performance.
Wide Awake Festival
When? Saturday 25 May 2024
Where? Brockwell Park, London
Wide Awake Festival, the counter cultural celebration set in Brockwell Park, has established itself as one of London’s most distinctive and well-curated festivals in recent years. With a host of exciting new acts in their 2024 lineup, this years festival welcomes some of the best up-and-coming and established leftfield talent around.
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