Summer Festivals In the UK
Download Festival
Dates: June 13–15
Location: Donington Park, Leicestershire
Genre: Rock, Metal, Punk
Headliners: Green Day, Sleep Token, Korn
Celebrating its 22nd edition, Download Festival is the UK's premier rock and metal festival, featuring over 90 acts including Weezer, the Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter and Jimmy Eat World.
Glastonbury Festival
Dates: June 25–29
Location: Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset
Genre: Multi-genre (Rock, Pop, Electronic, Folk)
Headliners: The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart, Charli XCX
The world's most famous greenfield music and performing arts festival, known for its massive lineup, legendary Pyramid Stage, and all-encompassing cultural experience.
Latitude Festival
Dates: July 24–27
Location: Henham Park, Suffolk
Genre: Alternative, Indie, Pop
Headliners: Basement Jaxx, Sting, Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol
Combines music, dance, comedy, poetry, theatre, literature, podcasts, family activities and wellness in a family-friendly setting.
Kendal Calling
Dates: July 31 – August 3
Location: Lowther Deer Park, Lake District
Genre: Indie, Rock, Dance
Headliners: Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy, Kaiser Chiefs
A weekend of music, comedy, art and family-friendly activities in the scenic Lake District. Special guests include Sophie Ellis-Bextor and, on the comedy side, Jason Manford.
Green Man Festival
Dates: August 14–17
Location: Brecon Beacons, Wales
Genre: Folk, Indie, Alternative
Headliners: Knee Cap, Wetleg, Underworld, TV on the Radio
Set in the Welsh countryside, featuring music, comedy, literature and the arts. TPacked with family-friendly activities including a children's area for the under 12s and a teenage area for 13-17 year olds.
Creamfields
Dates: August 21–24
Location: Daresbury, Cheshire
Genre: Electronic Dance Music
Headliners: David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Chase & Status, and Amelie Lens
One of the leading dance music festivals globally, featuring top DJs and immersive stage productions.
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