As a the wave of festival announcements 2024 keep on coming, we’ve put together our UK music festival guide, showcasing some of the best festivals taking place across the UK, as well as some of our personal favourites, to help you keep track of all the music scene has to offer!
Whether you’re looking to get out for a day and immerse yourself in live music, or you want to get the full festival experience with multi-day or full weekend festivals, there’s something for first-time festival goers and seasoned festival fans across all genres and throughout the UK.
We’ll be keeping our guide up to date, so keep checking back for the latest line-up news! Last updated 6th June 2024.
May
Teddy Rocks Festival
When: 3rd – 5th May
Where: Charisworth Farm, Blandford,Dorset
Line-up TBA
Info: https://www.teddyrocks.co.uk
The Great Escape
When: 15th – 18th May
Where: Brighton
Pop Sins Recommends:
Info: https://greatescapefestival.com
Bearded Theory’s Spring Gathering
When: 23rd – 26th May
Where: Catton Hall, Derbyshire
Line-up TBA
Info: https://beardedtheory.co.uk
In It Together Festival
When: 23rd – 26th May
Where: Margam, Wales
Pop Sins Recommends: Rag ‘N’ Bone Man, Sugababes, Sam Ryder, Lottery Winners
Info: https://inittogetherfestival.com
Live At Leeds, In The Park
When: 25th May
Where: Temple Newsam, Leeds
Pop Sins Recommends: The Kooks, Sea Girls, Mystery Jets
Info: https://www.liveatleeds.com
Slam Dunk Festival
When: 25th / 26th May
Where: Hatfield Park, Hatfield / Temple Nesam, Leeds
Pop Sins recommends: As December Falls, Rory, Taylor Acorn, Against The Current, State Champs, Head Automatica, As Everything Unfolds
Info: https://www.slamdunkfestival.com
Our favourite festival for all things pop punk, pop rock and more! Taking place at two sites in Hatfield and Leeds Slam Dunk Festival delivers some of the best and upcoming artists in the rock and alternative scene. This year’s festival will see You Me At Six perform their final festival sets before going on hiatus, as well as many more of our favourites.
Wychwood Festival
When: 31st May – 2nd June
Where: Cheltenham Racecourse
Pop Sins recommends: The Feeling, The Hoosiers, The Futureheads, Texas, Beans On Toast
Info: https://wychwoodfestival.com
The Great Estate Festival
When: 31st May – 2nd June
Where: Redruth, Cornwall
Pop Sins Recommends: The Darkness, The Stranglers
Info: https://www.greatestatefestival.co.uk
June
Parklife
When: 8th – 9th June
Where: Heaton Park, Manchester
Pop Sins recommends: Doja Cat, Becky Hill, Disclosure, Anne-Marie, Rudimental, Sugababes, Ella Henderson
Info: https://parklife.uk.com
Glastonbury Festival
When: 26th – 30th June
Where: Somerset
Pop Sins recommends: Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA, Shania Twain, Little Simz, Paloma Faith, Avril Lavigne Anne-Marie, The Last Dinner Party and many more!
Info: https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
Bedford Summer Sessions – Avril Lavigne
When: 29th June
Where: Bedford Park
Info: https://www.smmrsessions.com
Bedford Summer Sessions – Jess Glynne
When: 30th June
Where: Bedford Park
Support: Cian Ducrot with more TBA
Info: https://www.smmrsessions.com
BST Hyde Park – Kings Of Leon
When: 30th June
Where: Hyde Park, London
With: Supports TBC
Info: https://www.bst-hydepark.com
July
BST Hyde Park – Morgan Wallen
When: 4th July
Where: Hyde Park, London
With: Supports TBC
Info: https://www.bst-hydepark.com
Bedford Summer Sessions – Tom Jones
When: 4th July
Where: Bedford Park
Info: https://www.smmrsessions.com
Bedford Summer Sessions – Pete Tong Ibiza Classics
When: 5th July
Where: Bedford Park
Support: Jules Buckley, The Essential Orchestra
Info: https://www.smmrsessions.com
Bedford Summer Sessions – JAMES
When: 6th July
Where: Bedford Park
Support: Orca22 Orchestra + The Manchester Inspirational Voices Choir, Johnny Marr
Info: https://www.smmrsessions.com
BST Hyde Park – Robbie Williams
When: 6th July
Where: Hyde Park, London
With: Supports TBC
Info: https://www.bst-hydepark.com
BST Hyde Park – Shania Twain
When: 7th July
Where: Hyde Park, London
With: The Corps and more TBC
Info: https://www.bst-hydepark.com
2000trees Festival
When: 10th-13th July
Where: Upcote Farm, Cheltenham
Pop Sins recommends: Kinds In Glass Houses, Spanish Love Songs, Cassette, Nova Twins, Hot Milk, As December Falls, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls
Info: https://2000trees.co.uk/line-up
Wireless Festival
When: 12th-14th July
Where: Finsbury Park, London
With: Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Sean Paul, Doja Cat and more.
Info: https://wirelessfestival.co.uk
BST Hyde Park – Stevie Nicks
When: 12th July
Where: Hyde Park, London
With: Supports TBC
Info: https://www.bst-hydepark.com
BST Hyde Park – Kylie
When: 13th July
Where: Hyde Park, London
With: Supports TBC
Info: https://www.bst-hydepark.com
BST Hyde Park – Stray Kids
When: 14th July
Where: Hyde Park, London
With: Supports TBC
Info: https://www.bst-hydepark.com
Latitude Festival
When: 25th -28th July
Where: Henham Park, Suffolk
Pop Sins Recommends: London Grammar, The Vaccines, City Baser, Baby Queen, The Darkness, Rag ‘N’ Bone Man, Ash
Info: https://www.latitudefestival.com
Truck Festival
When: 26th – 28th July
Where: Hill Farm, Oxfordshire
Pop Sins recommends: Jamie T, Wet Leg, The Streets, Idles, The Kooks, Sea Girls, Holly Humberstone
Info: https://truckfestival.com
Standon Calling
When: 25th – 28th July
Where: Standon, Hertfordshire
Line-up TBA
Info: https://standon-calling.com
August
Y Not Festival
When: 2nd – 4th August
Where: Pikehill, Derbyshire
Pop Sins recommends: Show Patrol, Jamie T, Kaiser Chiefs, Scouting For Girls, Jake Bugg, The Kooks, Holly Humberstone, Venus Grrrls, Lauran Hibberd
Info: https://ynotfestival.com
Boardmasters Festival
When: 7th – 11th August
Where: Cornwall
Pop Sins recommends: Stormzy, Becky Hill, Katy B, Soft Play
Info: https://www.boardmasters.com
Camp Bestival
When: 15th – 18th August
Where: Weston Park, Shropshire
Pop Sins recommends: McFly, Paloma Faith, The Darkness, Flowerovlove, Jake Shears
Info: https://shropshire.campbestival.net
Reading and Leeds Festival
When: 21st – 25th August
Where: Richfield Avenue, Reading and Bramham Park, Leeds
Pop Sins recommends: Blink-182, Lana Del Ray, Liam Gallagher, Raye, The Last Dinner Party, The Wombats, Loveless, Ashnikko
Info: https://www.readingandleedsfestival.com
