As winter finally gives way to spring, its time to look forward to the summer festival season with our 24 festivals for 2024. The festivals selected cover most genres and parts of the UK and most importantly offer a great escape the challenges of day to day life.
When: 22nd – 25th May
Where: Catton Park, Derbyshire
How much: £219.95
Who’s playing: Jane's Addiction, Amyl and the Sniffers, Future Islands, Sleaford Mods, Orbital
What started as a bit of an 'in joke' Bearded Theory has turned into a great opener for the festival season, with its eclectic line up, multiple stages, children's activities including a school and most importantly a wonderful feeling of community.
When: 31st May – 2nd June
Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire
How much: £187.50
Who’s playing: Sister Sledge, Texas, Ocean Colour Scene, The Coral, Seasick Steve, Peter Hook & The Light
Wychwood is one of the countries premier family festival, with great music over three stages, a dedicated Children's Literature Festival, over 100 workshops range from dance to circus skills. Wychwood also offers a great range of food and beer, and under 12's go free so it wont break the bank.
When: 7th – 9th June
Where: Childerley Orchard, Cambridgeshire
How much: £215.43
Who’s playing: Chaka Khan, Jessie Ware, Earth, Wind & Fire Experience, Gabrielle, Incognito
When: 14th – 16th June
Where: Donington Park, Leicestershire
How much: £300.00
Who’s playing: Queens of the Stone Age, Fall Out Boy, Avenged Sevenfold, Royal Blood, Offspring, Machine Head
When: 20th – 23rd June
Where: Seaclose Park, Isle of Wight
How much: £269.95
Who’s playing: The Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys, Green Day, The Streets, Keane, Simple Minds
When: 26th – 30th June
Where: Pilton Farm, Somerset
How much: £360.00
Who’s playing: Dua Liipa, Cold Play, SZA, Shania Twain, IDLES
When: 10th – 13th July
Where: Upcote Farm, Gloucestershire
How much: £268.00
Who’s playing: The Gaslight Anthem, The Chats, Manchester Orchestra, Kids in Glass Houses
When: 18th – 21st July
Where: Dockber Farm, Lancashire
How much: £253.34
Who’s playing: Leftfield, Orbital, Sub Focus, Shy FX, The Wailers, Venbee
When: 25th – 28th July
Where: Lulworth Castle, Dorset
How much: £232.00
Who’s playing: Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, Paloma Faith, McFly, Orbital, James Arthur
When: 25th – 28th July
Where: Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridgeshire
How much: £230.00
Who’s playing: Robert Plant, Capercaillie, Fantastic Negrito, Larkin Poe, Nitin Sawhney
Bellaldrum Tartan Heart Festival
When: 25th – 27th July
Where: Belladrum Estate, Inverness-shire
How much: £198.00
Who’s playing: Deacon Blue, James Arthur, Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Ocean Colour Scene, Callum Beattie
When: 26th – 28th July
Where: Baldersby Park, North Yorkshire
How much: £187.95
Who’s playing: Bombay Bicycle Team, The Coral, CMAT, The Go! Team, BC Camplight
When: 1st – 4th August
Where: Pikehall, Derbyshire
How much: £216.50
Who’s playing: Kaiser Chiefs, Snow Patrol, Jamie T, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Kooks
When: 1st – 4th August
Where: Lowther Castle & Gardens, Cumbria
How much: £251.95
Who’s playing: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Streets, Paolo Nutini, Paul Heaton, Keane
When: 7th – 11th August
Where: Newquay Watergate Bay, Cornwall
How much: £319.00
Who’s playing: Stormzy, Chase & Status, Sam Fender, Becky Hill, Courteeners
When: 7th – 11th August
Where: The Matterley Bowl, Hampshire
How much: £360.00
Who’s playing: Not yet revealed
When: 15th – 18th August
Where: Glanusk Park, Powys
How much: Sold Out
Who’s playing: Big Thief, Sampha, Jon Hopkins, Sleaford Mods, Jesus & Mary Chain
When: 16th – 18th August
Where: Escot Park and House, Devon
How much: £200.00
Who’s playing: The Saw Doctors, Richard Ashcroft, Levellers, Fat Freddy's Drop, The Damned
When: 22nd – 25th August
Where: Norton Disney, Lincolnshire
How much: £340.00
Who’s playing: Floating Points, Ben UFO, The Blessed Madonna, Maribou State, SBTRKT
When: 22nd – 25th August
Where: Daresbury Estate, Cheshire
How much: £310.00
Who’s playing: Calvin Harris, Alesso, Chase & Status, Fatboy Slim, Hardwell
When: 23rd – 25th August
Where: Stanford Hall, Leicestershire
How much: £220.00
Who’s playing: Don McLean, Russell Dickerson, Paula Cole, Brittney Spencer, Randall King
When: 23rd – 25th August
Where: Little John's Farm, Berkshire & Bramham Park, West Yorkshire
How much: £325.00
Who’s playing: Blink 182, Fred Again, Lana Del Ray, Liam Gallagher, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Gerry Cinnamon
When: 29th August – 1st September
Where: Larmer Tree Gardens, Wiltshire
How much: £270.30
Who’s playing: IDLES, Slowdive, Fever Ray, Bonnie Prince Billy, Baxter Dury
When: 30th August – 1st September
Where: Donington Park Farmhouse
How much: £114.58
Who’s playing: Paetbog Faeries, Dub Pistols, The Beat, The Leylines, Banco De Gaia
