Pack your best festival outfits and get ready for a summer of incredible music festivals, headlined by some of the biggest names in the music business!
We’re sure many of you are keen to have the best summer yet so we’ve compiled a guide to the top festivals happening this summer here in the UK, including what to expect, who’s performing and how to get your tickets.
So, without further ado, here are 7 of the best summer festivals in the UK!
1. Wireless
Where: Finsbury Park, London
When: 7th-9th July
Wireless is London’s ultimate summer music festival featuring an epic-sized lineup that’s perfect for fans of hip-hop, grime and R&B. The festival continues to host the biggest names from the UK and US rap scenes year after year. Camping is not available at Wireless meaning that you can go back to your own comfy bed or relax in a hotel after a great day.
Who’s playing?
- Playboy Carti
- Travis Scott
- D-Block Europe
- 50 Cent
- Lil Uzi Vert
- Headie One
- & More
How much are Wireless tickets?
Tickets start at £88. Day, 2-Day and 3-Day tickets are available. Wireless has partnered with UNiDAYS to offer students an exclusive 7.5% discount on a limited number of tickets so get yours quick!
2. Boardmasters
Where: Newquay, Cornwall
When: 9th-13th August
Boardmasters is a festival of both surfing and music set against Newquay’s stunning coastline. Alongside a packed electronic and rock lineup, you can catch surfers competing for titles on Fistral Beach. The festival hosts 10 stages featuring local acoustic artists, visual performers and world-class headliners.
Who’s playing?
- Florence + the machine
- Liam Gallagher
- Little Simz
- Dimension
- Example
- Four Tet
- & More
How much are Boardmasters tickets?
Camping tickets have already sold out but day tickets are available to purchase from the 23rd of February.
3. Parklife
Where: Heaton Park, Manchester
When: 10th-11th June
What is Parklife Like? Parklife has been delivering the party to Manchester for 10 years, being one of the most popular festivals in the North-West, featuring big names from across the genre spectrum. Parklife is also known for being one of the most student-friendly music festivals due to its’ affordable ticket prices and is therefore popular amongst Manchester’s large student population. No camping is available so accommodation is needed nearby.
Who’s playing Parklife?
- The 1975
- Aitch
- Fred Again
- Annie Mac
- Becky Hill
- Mimi Webb
- & More
How much are Parklife tickets?
Tickets start at £87. Both day and weekend tickets are available to purchase.
4. Reading & Leeds
Where: Richfield Avenue, Reading & Bramham Park, Leeds
When: 25th-27th August
Reading and Leeds Festival has been a staple of youth culture for decades, taking place on the same August Bank Holiday weekend in 2 cities, with the artists rotating between the 2 locations. Reading and Leeds started out as a more rock-focused festival, however, it now offers a varied line-up of some of the biggest names in music. Attendance is a rite of passage for all music lovers!
Who’s playing Reading & Leeds?
- Billie Eilish
- Lewis Capaldi
- The Killers
- Sam Fender
- Central Cee
- Wet Leg
- & More
How much are Reading & Leeds tickets?
Tickets start at £101. Day tickets and weekend camping tickets are available.
5. Glastonbury
Where: Worthy Farm, Somerset
When: 21st-25th June
Glastonbury is arguably one of the world’s most popular music festivals that is on the wishlist of every keen festival-goer, boasting over 50 stages across an impressive 900 acres. Running since 1970, there is something for everyone at Glastonbury with the lineup featuring all genres, performance art and comedy. Previous headliners include star names such as Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Stormzy.
Who’s playing Glastonbury?
- Elton John
- Blondie
- Plus many more to be announced
How much are Glastonbury tickets?
Tickets are already sold out, however, there is a resale of cancelled and returned tickets in April, so keep your eyes peeled!
6. Boomtown
Where: Matteney Estate, Winchester
When: 9th-13th Aug
Boomtown is an experience that everyone must have at least once in their lifetime. The festival has grown rapidly into one of the UK’s wildest and most immersive independent festivals, with attendees “embarking on a journey of discovery” packed full of theatrical and creative masterpieces with six different districts to explore. The Boomtown line-up features music from across the globe, with a variety of stages celebrating different genres.
Who’s playing Boomtown?
The lineup was announced just before the festival so details are to be announced but expect multi-genre and some big names.
How much are Boomtown tickets?
Tickets start at £270 providing access to the full festival site and camping for the 5 days.
7. Creamfields South
Where: Hylands Park, Chelmsford
When: 26th-28th May
Creamfields decided to bring their award-winning festival down South, bringing the latest names in the dance music scene for one massive party in Chelmsford. The festival is a raver’s paradise, boasting impressive stage settings and pyrotechnics. There’s also a Creamfields North festival taking place in August set in rural Cheshire.
Who’s playing Creamfields?
- Calvin Harris
- Swedish House Mafia
- Chase & Status
- Annie Mac
- Fat Boy Slim
- Joel Corry
- & More
How much are Creamfields tickets?
Tickets start at £85. Day, two-day, three-day and camping tickets are available.
