The Best Festivals In 2024
It's that time of the year again! Festival lineups are being unveiled from all directions, but which ones truly deserve your time and attention in 2024?
Step right up to the ultimate guide to the hottest festivals of 2024. This year's festival season is poised to be an unparalleled experience, boasting lineups that promise unforgettable moments. From the sun-soaked vibes of Barcelona to the dynamic streets of London, we've combed the globe to present you with the absolute best festivals that are simply unmissable. Whether you're an avid music enthusiast, an art aficionado, or just someone seeking a great time, the festival season of 2024 has something special for you. Join us and immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the very best festivals that 2024 has in store.
While we'd love to attend all of them, until we acquire teleportation and cloning technology, we'll rely on you to experience the musical madness firsthand. Keep us posted on all the incredible moments!
MAY
The Great Escape
THE WHEN: 15th-18th May.
THE WHERE: Brighton, East Sussex, UK.
THE BIG NAMES: Arlo Parks, Maisie Peters, Jessica Winter, The Dinner Party
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Bearded Theory
THE WHEN: 23rd - 26th May.
THE WHERE: Catton Hall, Derbyshire, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Jane’s Addiction, Orbital, The Big Moon, Bob Vlyan, Amyl and the Sniffers
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Wide Awake
THE WHEN: 25th May.
THE WHERE: Brockwell Park, London, UK
THE BIG NAMES: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Squid, Slowdive, Young Fathers, Dry Cleaning
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
GALA
THE WHEN: 24th - 26th May.
THE WHERE: Peckham Rye Park, London.
THE BIG NAMES: Interplanetary Criminal, Girls Don’t Sync, Moxie, Shy One
NOTES: Tickets are available here.
Cross The Tracks
THE WHEN: 26th May.
THE WHERE: Brockwell Park, London, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Badbadnotgood, En Vogue, The Cavemen, Orion Sun, Erykah Badu
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
JUNE
Primavera Sound
THE WHEN: 29th May - 2nd June.
THE WHERE: Barcelona, Porto and Buenos Aires
THE BIG NAMES: SZA, Mitski, PJ Harvey, Charli XCX, Pulp, Lana Del Ray, Justice, FKA Twigs
NOTES: Primavera will be held in several locations this year. Information here.
We Love Green
THE WHEN: 31st May - 2nd June.
THE WHERE: Bois de Vincennes, Paris, FR
THE BIG NAMES: SZA, Justice, Peggy Gou, Omar Apollo, Hamza
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Mighty Hoopla
THE WHEN: 1st - 2nd June.
THE WHERE: Brockwell Park, London, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Kim Petras, Rita Ora, Bananarama, Nelly Furtado
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Best Kept Secret
THE WHEN: 8th - 11th June.
THE WHERE: Hilvarenbeek, NL
THE BIG NAMES: Viagra Boys, Justice, Mannequin Pussy, St Vincent, PJ Harvey
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
The Cambridge Club Festival
THE WHEN: 7th - 9th June.
THE WHERE: Childerley Orchard, Cambridge, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Chaka Khan, Jessie Ware, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge, Fat Tony
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Parklife
THE WHEN: 8th - 9th June.
THE WHERE: Heaton Park, Manchester, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Doja Cat, Disclosure, Becky Hill, Camelphat, J-Hus
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Eden Festival
THE WHEN: 13th - 16th June.
THE WHERE: Raehill's Estate, Dumfries and Galloway
THE BIG NAMES: The Zombies, Mr Scruff, Amadou & Mariam, Dutty Moonshine Big Band
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Glastonbury
JULY
Roskilde Festival
THE WHEN: 29 June - 6 July.
THE WHERE: South of Roskilde, Denmark
THE BIG NAMES: 21 Savage · Doja Cat · Foo Fighters · Skrillex · SZA · Aurora · Charli XCX
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Down the Rabbit Hole Festival
THE WHEN: 5th - 7th July.
THE WHERE: De Groene Heuvels' in Beuningen, Gelderland, The Netherlands
THE BIG NAMES: LCD Soundsystem, Jungle, The Last Dinner Party, Michael Kiwanuka
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Love Supreme
THE WHEN: 5th July- 7th July.
THE WHERE: Glynde Place, East Sussex, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Chaka Khan, Mahalia, Kool & The Gang, Black Pumas
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
NOS Alive
THE WHEN: 11th - 13th July.
THE WHERE: Passeio Marítimo de Algés, Lisbon, PT
THE BIG NAMES: Dua Lipa, Arcade Fire, The Smashing Pumpkins, Sum 41
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Mad Cool Festival
THE WHEN: 10th - 13th July.
THE WHERE: Espacio Mad Cool, Madrid, ESP
THE BIG NAMES: Pearl Jam, The Killers, Bring Me The Horizon, Avril Lavigne, Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Nia Archives
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
2000trees Festival
THE WHEN: 10th - 13th July.
THE WHERE: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK
THE BIG NAMES: The Gaslight Anthem, Manchester Orchestra, Kids In Glass Houses, Hot Mulligan
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Bilbao BBK Live
THE WHEN: 11th - 13th July.
THE WHERE: Kobetamendi; Bilbao, ESP
THE BIG NAMES: Arcade Fire, Jungle, Massive Attack, Noname, Los Bitchos
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
TRNSMT
THE WHEN: 12th - 14th July
THE WHERE: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Liam Gallagher, Calvin Harris, Gerry Cinnamon, Courteeners, Declan Mckenna, The Last Dinner Party
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Festival Internacional de Benicàssim
THE WHEN: 18th - 20th July
THE WHERE: Benicàssim, ESP
THE BIG NAMES: Black Eyed Peas, The Libertines
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Junction 2 Festival
THE WHEN: 26th- 28th July.
THE WHERE: London, Boston Manor Park, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Hessle Audio, Jeff Mills, Sama' Abdulhadi
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Latitude
THE WHEN: 25th - 28th July
THE WHERE: Henham Park, Suffolk, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Duran Duran, Khruangbin, Nile Rodgers & Chic
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Y Not Festival
THE WHEN: 28th - 30th July
THE WHERE: Pikehall, Derbyshire, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Jamie T, Declan McKenna, Yard Act
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
AUGUST
Boardmasters
THE WHEN: 7th - 11th August
THE WHERE: Newquay, Cornwall, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Stromzy, Sam Fender, Nia Archives
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Sziget
THE WHEN: 7th - 12th August
THE WHERE: Budapest, HU
THE BIG NAMES: Fred Again, L’Imperatrice, Fontaines D.C., Big Thief
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Houghton
THE WHEN: 8th - 11th August
THE WHERE: Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Actress, Donna Leake, Call Super, African Head Charge, Daniel Avrey
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Green Man
THE WHEN: 15th - 18th August
THE WHERE: Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Big Thief, Sampha, Jon Hopkins, Sleaford Mods
NOTES: Tickets here.
All Points East / Field Day
THE WHEN: 17th - 25th August
THE WHERE: Victoria Park, London.
THE BIG NAMES: Loyle Carner, Nas, Death Cab For Cutie, Pink Pantheress, Justice, Pixies, LCD Soundsystem
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Reading and Leeds
THE WHEN: 23rd- 25th August
THE WHERE: Reading, Berkshire / Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Blink182, Fred Again, Lana Del Ray, Liam Gallagher, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Gerry Cinnamon
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Maiden Voyage
THE WHEN: 27th August
THE WHERE: Lee Valley Showground, London, UK
THE BIG NAMES: Arca, Pxssy Palace, Mall Grab, Palms Trax
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
End of the Road
THE WHEN: 29th August - 1st September
THE WHERE: Larmer Tree Gardens, Wiltshire, UK.
THE BIG NAMES: Idles, Slowdive, Fever Ray, Bonnie Prince Billy, Baxter Dury, English Teacher
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Fowards Festival
SEPTEMBER
Waterworks Festival
THE WHEN: 14th September
THE WHERE: Gunnersbury Park, London, UK.
THE BIG NAMES: Erol Alkan, 4am Kru, Moxie, Shanti Celeste, Kode9, Sybil, Leon Vynehall
NOTES: Tickets available online here.