13 best festivals in the UK 2024 – from Glastonbury to Slam Dunk | Music | Entertainment

There are almost countless festivals kicking off in the UK this year, and it can get a little overwhelming.

The first of the year – Country 2 Country 2024 – just came and went earlier in March, with some massive acts playing the stage along the way including Old Dominion, Elle King, and more.

And the floodgates have certainly opened. After C2C came to an end. Glastonbury 2024 announced its first string of acts joining its line-up.

With just a few months until the summer, festivals are just around the corner, and we have collated the 13 best festivals in the UK taking place throughout the year.

From Glastonbury and Download to Wireless and Latitude… here’s everything you need to know about the country’s biggest and best festivals throughout the year.

Yeah, it had to be on the list didn’t it? Glastonbury Festival is the biggest summer event in the country for a reason.

On top of its incredible list of headliners and artists, it also has so much going on at all times.

It’s legendary for a reason. The five-day event began in 1970 and has continued, annually, ever since, with more than 200,000 attendees each year.

Tickets for the festival have already sold out, but you’ll no doubt be able to catch the highlights on TV.

In the meantime, read about its headliners and all the other acts here.

Headliners – Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Sza, Shania Twain

When is it? – 26 June – 30 June

Where is it? – Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset

The Reading and Leeds Festivals are still being held simultaneously across the country over the August bank holiday weekend.

And this year, it promises to be one of the bigger events of all time.

With Blink-182 and Lana Del Rey headlining the weekend, anyone will be able to find something to love in this unbelievable line-up.

And with five stages across the weekend, there’s plenty to enjoy. Read the finer details in our breakdown here.

Headliners – Blink-182, Fred Again, Lana Del Rey, Liam Gallagher

When is it? – 23 August – 25 August

Where is it? – Richfield Avenue, Reading / Bramham Park, Leeds

Download Festival 2024 has really gone hard, this year.

In 2023, Metallica took on two nights of entertainment, but the event has now been reduced to just three nights once again.

As a result, some massive acts are playing the headlining slots, including Avenged Sevenfold, Queens of the Stone Age and Fall Out Boy.

There are also some major entries in the line-up including Corey Taylor, Busted, and Sum 41’s final UK festival ever.

Read the entire breakdown here, or grab tickets below.

Headliners – Queens of the Stone Age, Fall Out Boy, Avenged Sevenfold

When is it? – 14 June – 16 June

Where is it? – Donington Park, Derby

2000trees is one of the most obscure yet magical festivals in the country.

Hosted deep in the woodlands of Cotswold Hills, this event places massive headline stages between… well, thousands of trees.

With incredible alternative and rock headliners including Manchester Orchestra and Don Broco, this is a festival that needs to be seen to be believed.

You can read all about the finer details in our article here.

Or, if you want to get involved, tickets are still available, and you can get yours here.

Headliners – The Gaslight Anthem, The Chats, Don Broco

When is it? – 11 July – 14 July

Where is it? – Cotswold Hills, Cheltenham

The alternative, punk and rock festival is kicking off once again in two places this year, and the line-up is better than ever.

Slam Dunk Festival will be taking place in both Leeds and Hatfield, and it’ll be headlined by some truly powerful artists – including You Me At Six, I Prevail, State Champs, and more.

As if that wasn’t special enough, State Champs will be playing their seminal album, The Finer Things, in full.

It’s also being attended by musical legends L.S. Dunes, and The All American Rejects.

Tickets are limited, so if you’re keen to get involved, you’ll need to act now. Here’s the breakdown on Slam Dunk 2024.

Or grab tickets below: 

Buy Slam Dunk North tickets here

Buy Slam Dunk South tickets here

Headliners – You Me At Six, I Prevail, The Interrupters, Water Parks

When is it? – 25 May – 26 May

Where is it? – Hatfield Park / Leeds Temple Newsham

Wireless Festival once again kicks off this summer in Finsbury Park with perhaps their best headliners yet.

Nicki Minaj just went on her world tour, but she’s back in London for one night only – and it’s going to be massive.

She’ll be joined by 21 Savage and Doja Cat, making it an incredible weekend to remember.

While this isn’t a festival you can camp at, it’s certainly the closest to home for a lot of Londoners, so this’ll be a big win for them.

Read all the finer details in our article here.

Headliners – Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, Doja Cat

When is it? – July 12 – July 14

Where is it? – Finsbury Park in London

This year’s edition of Latitude Festival has possibly the most legendary headline out of all the country’s festivals: Duran Duran.

Yeah, the 1980s icons are hitting the Suffolk stage, and they’ll be joined by the likes of Kasabian and London Grammar.

As one of the best-loved events in Britain, Latitude has a lot of support from festivalgoers around the country.

So, as a result, tickets are sparse, and if you’re keen to see the Hungry Like The Wolf singers play live, you’d best secure your spot while you can.

Read our breakdown here, or grab tickets below.

Headliners – Kasabian, London Grammar, Duran Duran

When is it? – 25 July – 28 July

Where is it? – Henham Park, Suffolk

Bristol Sounds has become one of the most unexpectedly powerful festivals in the UK.

Don’t believe me? Let’s run some names by you: Skindred, James Arthur, Placebo, Busted. Need I say more?

Hosted at Bristol’s much-loved harbourside, this string of festival dates are going to be something to remember.

You can read all about the eight-day festival here.

Otherwise, grab tickets below.

Headliners – Kasabian, London Grammar, Duran Duran

When is it? – Saturday, June 22, 2024, and runs until Sunday, June 30, 2024

Where is it? – Henham Park, Suffolk

Highways Festival is one of Great Britain’s premiere country music festivals, and 2024’s edition is massive.

Hosted at the Royal Albert Hall, Highways Festival promises to show off the greatest entries in country music at the moment.

At the time of writing, Brett Young and The Cadillac Three are headlining, with a number of other artists hitting the stage as well.

On top of that, there are after parties happening throughout the weekend as well.

Read all the details here or grab tickets below.

Headliners – The Cadillac Three, Brett Young

When is it? – 17 May – 18 May

Where is it? – The Royal Albert Hall

Chase and Status headline this incredible two-day event kicking off in London this summer.

Taking place across the May bank holiday weekend, the dance and electro festival will also welcome some stalwart names to the event.

With Eric Prydz and Hybrid Minds on the docket, We Are FSTVL will keep you dancing until the early hours of the morning.

Here’s the breakdown of the festival as a whole.

Otherwise, buy tickets to We Are FSTVL here.

Headliners – Eric Prydz, Chase and Status

When is it? – 25 May – 26 May

Where is it? – Central Park, Dagenham, London

Big Smoke Festival has maybe one of the most varied line-ups in the country, this year.

From JME and Mahalia to The Streets and SKEPTA, this London-based festival has it all.

Taking place at Crystal Palace Park on a Saturday in June, Big Smoke Festival promises to kick off some incredible sets across a day of fun.

You can read the full line-up here, or buy tickets here.

Headliners – SKEPTA

When is it? – 6 July

Where is it? – Crystal Palace Park

Big Feastival 2024 is a strange one – but in a good way.

This festival mixes incredible music, and a fantastic line-up with an emphasis on good food.

Hosted at the farm of Alex James (the bassist from Blur), this incredible weekender will elongate your bank holiday weekend with the simple pleasures in life.

On top of that, there are some massive names playing at the festival, including Snow Patrol and Becky Hill.

Here’s all the details you need.

Or go directly to buy tickets here.

Headliners – Snow Patrol, Becky Hill

When is it? – 23 August – 25 August

Where is it? – Kingham, The Cotswolds

Parklife 2024 promises to be as hectic as its poster.

With Doja Cat and Disclosure topping the bill of the festival, this two-day event in Heaton Park could be one of the highlights of the year.

What’s more, there are a number of ticket options available, including general admission, weekend, VIP access, and more.

As this kicks off in just a matter of weeks, this may be your first chance to really let your hair down in summer.

Here’s the info you need on Parklife 2024, or grab tickets below.

Headliners – Doja Cat

When is it? – 8 June – 9 June

Where is it? – Heaton Park