Upcoming Music Festivals in the UK (2024-2025)
It’s festival season and everyone is getting ready for their perfect getaway to celebrate music and art.
It’s festival season and everyone is getting ready for their perfect getaway to celebrate music and art. We have compiled some festivals that will continue to entertain people, spotlight talented artists, and offer a joyous celebration. Take a look at some music festivals scheduled to be held in 2024 – 2025 in the UK.
Nozstock The Hidden Valley
When: July 19 – 21, 2024
Where: Herefordshire, England
Nozstock The Hidden Valley returns for the “Last Ever Nozstock” this week from July 19 – 21, 2024. After 26 years since its inception as a barbecue event at the Nosworthy family farm, the festival is now bidding farewell due to the losses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis. The organizers said: “The financial risk is just becoming too much.” Nozstock The Hidden Valley hosts killer acts across its ten stages and this year DnB titan Andy C leads the bill at the Orchard Stage.
The line-up for the final edition of Nozstock The Hidden Valley also includes hip-hop group Arrested Development, English electronic music duo Groove Armada, Boney M., London-based group House Gospel Choir, Break, Turno & Dreps, and Dillinja B2B Randall & GQ. The festival has welcomed more than 5000 revelers and will be held for the very last time at the Herefordshire West Midlands with mind-boggling sets, theatrics, a kid’s area, a healing area, crafts, comedy, and more this weekend.
“The last ever Nozstock will feature @andyc_ramagram / @groovearmada / @housegospelchoir / @boneym.official / @arresteddevelopment__ / @turno_ / @symmetryrecordings / @alittlesounduk / @therealleafdog / @gardnauk AND SO MANY MORE! We’re so excited to bring you such an eclectic and exciting line up featuring some of our firm favourites from over the years + fresh faces that we welcome to the farm with open arms. There won’t be a dry eye in the house as we celebrate our final edition and you dance your socks off until the cows, finally, come home,” the festival announced on Instagram in February.
Nozstock The Hidden Valley on Instagram
Chalfest 2024
When: July 19 – 20, 2024
Where: Stroud, England
Get ready for a “Party On The Hill” at Chalfest 2024 at the France Lynch Pleasureground in Chalford Hill! Gok Wan and Craig Charles are set to headline the festival, with rock greats Tripwire, DJ/producer and Flipside Records UK label head Lisa Unique, Phil Chillum, stylist and DJ Gok Wan, Craig Charles, English Scrumpy and Western band The Wurzels, The Beat featuring Rankin’ Junior, comedy/DJ duo Dick & Dom, Love Distraction, and R&B/pop act Ozma gracing the Main Stage at Chalfest 2024. Along with Graham’s Stage and Upstage, attendees can also visit Aubrey’s Village Green and Crazybird Comedy Tent. There will also be a Kid’s Tent, which will transform into a Comedy Tent from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM on the second day of the festivities.
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Camp Bestival
When: July 25 – July 28, 2024
Where: Dorset, England
The Lulworth Castle is gearing itself to host Camp Bestival next week. The family-friendly UK-based music festival will see performances from English singer-songwriter Paloma Faith, special guest James Arthur, Gok Wan, English DJ Pete Tong, and British rock crew The Darkness, among others. Also catch English electronic music duo Orbital, English pop rock/pop outfit McFly, English singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and Jake Shears.
In addition to musical acts like house DJ/producer and remixer Roger Sanchez, London-based singer and rapper Hak Baker, Norwegian singer and songwriter Dagny, Old Time Sailors, Ellie Sax, and more, there will be some family-friendly entertainment and fun activities, along with areas for sport, comedy & words, make & create, circus, wild tribe (featuring beekeeping, mud kitchen and more), and slow motion, which includes sound baths, zen den, figure drawing and lots more!
Boomtown
When: August 7 – August 11, 2024
Where: Winchester, England
One of the most effervescent music gatherings in the UK returns to the Matterley Estate near Winchester, England, this August. Titled ‘Boomtown Chapter Three: Revolution of Imagination,’ festival-goers can get their house, drum & bass, techno, hardcore, dub, and jungle fix at Boomtown 2024. Opening its doors to over 65,000 revelers each year, Boomtown taps some of the finest talents to exhibit their skills on the festival stage. Last year, they welcomed greats like Andy C, Sister Sledge, Nia Archives, Mura Masa, Interplanetary Criminal, Hedex, and more. The line-up for Boomtown 2024 is yet to be announced. So, keep your eyes peeled on their Instagram for more information.
Field Maneuvers
When: August 16 – August 18, 2024
Where: Norfolk, England
Norfolk will see the final edition of Field Maneuvers in its current form from August 16 – 18 this year. “Here we go. The final Field Maneuvers… in its current form. What exactly does that mean? To be honest, your guess is as good as ours. 21 festivals in the UK have already cancelled this year so we need to do some radical re-thinking in order to survive. So just as we’ve finally ironed out (most) of the creases, what better way to celebrate than by returning to square one. One thing we know for sure is that the FM we have all grown to know & love will cease to exist in its current guise after this party,” Field Maneuvers shared on Instagram in early 2024.
For a smashing three-day party, head to Field Maneuvers to groove to fiery b2b sets from Australian electronic producer/DJ HAAi and Jennifer Cardini, DJ Ben Sims and DJ Josey Rebelle hailing from London, Tasha and Josh Caffé, and Upsammy and Elena Colombi. Tunisian DJ/producer Deena Abdelwahed, Berlin-based Alienata, TAAHLIAH, and more are also on the bill.
Acid Barn Dance Festival
When: August 30 – September 2, 2024
Where: Somerset, England
The Beat Goes On… presents Acid Barn Dance at a marvelous countryside location in Somerset, England. Over 40 DJs will assemble at a barn to lay down hair-raising acid house, acid techno, NRG, acid techno, psy trance, and hard house tunes. Dance, connect and enjoy life at a secluded spot on a hilltop at Acid Barn Dance for three days and nights. This festival offers glamping options and is a leave no trace event. Theatrical fire performance, light and laser show, and stage decor made from scrapped, re-cycled and repurposed things will fill you with awe! Get ready for a mind-blowing experience!
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Creamfields
When: August 22 – August 25, 2024
Where: Cheshire, England
More than 300 artists will be hitting the Creamfields stage for a star-studded celebration of electronic dance music. From Martin Garrix, Peggy Gou, Calvin Harris, Tiësto, Fisher to Camelphat, Charlotte de Witte, Andy C, Armin Van Buuren, and Eric Prydz, the biggest names from the EDM world will flock to Creamfields next month. Jazzy, Barry Can’t Swim, Mathame, Chase And Status Live, and Meduza are among those making artist and live set debuts at Creamfields 2024. With a top-tier stage and lights set up, elaborate designs and a supreme sound system, the festival offers visitors an unparalleled experience.
Forbidden Forest
When: May 29 – June 1, 2025
Where: Leicestershire, England
The Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, England, will host Forbidden Forest next year from May 29 – June 1, 2025. Further details are yet to be revealed but what we do know is that it’s going to be major! The festival is one for dance music fans, with the previous line-up featuring the likes of English DJ/producer Patrick Topping, Sam Divine, Australian DJ/producer Dom Dolla, Andy C, Holy Goof, Hedex, Shy FX, Sub Focus, Gorgon City, and more, who made the revelers put their hands in the air and groove to captivating sets. Visitors can not only enjoy music from renowned acts and dance their hearts out but also connect with nature in this jaw-dropping setting.
The Beat Goes On…
When: May 30 – June 2, 2025
Where: Somerset, England
The Beat Goes On… will bring 100 DJs to Somerset in 2025! Featuring 5 stages and more than 36 hours of electronic music, including acid house, roots, drum & bass, acid techno, dub, NRG, electro & breaks, ska, hard style, hard house, jungle, reggae, psytrance, house, and techno. Drax Nelson, Matt Acidic, Aaron Liberator, Duncan Disorderly, Miss Monument, and Omega Flight are among the killer acts tapped to grace the bill. Be prepared for immersive sets, and other activities and attractions at a location that boasts gardens, a subterranean night club, a barn, paddocks, an apple orchard, and lots more! Further information will be revealed on August 15, 2024, and September 15, 2024.
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The Beat Goes On… on Instagram
Mighty Hoopla
When: May 31 – June 1, 2025
Where: London, England
Mighty Hoopla is among the biggest pop parties in the UK. Music, amazing vibes, fashion, and enjoyment are at the heart of the festival. Mighty Hoopla has already unveiled the dates for the 2025 edition of the festival, saying: “We had the best time with you all this weekend and we can’t wait to do it all again on Sat 31st May and Sun 1st June. There were lots of hurdles to overcome this year (you may have noticed!) but it was beyond worth it to share two days of pop joy with 60,000 of you.”
Nelly Furtado and English singer-songwriter Jessie Ware led the pack at the 2024 event. Slayyyter, Cher Lloyd, Gok Wan, Rebecca Black, Rita Ora, Cat Burns, The Veronicas, and Girls Don’t Sync, among many more exciting names were also on the bill. Catch some of the most incredible acts from alternative, queer scene, and pop music delivering mind-blowing performances across the festival’s 10 stages. Mighty Hoopla hosts over 200 killer acts to entertain its attendees.
Parklife
When: TBA
Where: Manchester, England
Parklife is a two-day music festival opening its doors to more than 80,000 fans to catch the hottest and skilled artists in EDM, hip hop, and pop music. Taking place at Heaton Park, the multi-stage festival has hosted stellar acts including Michael Bibi, Frank Ocean, The Chemical Brothers, Lorde, Charlotte de Witte, Fred Again.., Skrillex, The Prodigy, and Megan Thee Stallion, among others. Doja Cat, Disclosure, British rapper and singer J Hus, English singer and songwriter Becky Hill, Australian producer Fisher, British EDM producer/DJ Chris Lake, Kaytranada, Peggy Gou, Four Tet, and Camelphat, and more incredible artists hit the Parklife stage in June 2024. The dates, line-up, and more information about the 2025 edition of the festival are yet to be announced.
Glastonbury Festival
When: TBA
Where: Somerset, England
Glastonbury returns to Worthy Park for its 2025 edition before taking a fallow year in 2026. It is among the biggest music festivals in the UK and one of the most popular music festivals in the world. Started in 1970, Glastonbury is a tremendously successful event in the UK, drawing in more than 200,000 attendees even five decades into the game. Comedy, cabaret, dance, theatre, and circus are among the activities festival goers can enjoy besides the music. This year, the Glastonbury festival took place from June 26 – 30, 2024, in Somerset with Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA, and Shania Twain topping the bill. Although details about the upcoming edition of Glastonbury are not known, Eminem is rumored to make an appearance at Glastonbury 2025. Stay tuned to learn more about the festival in the coming months.
Glastonbury Festival on Instagram
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