{"id":32049,"date":"2024-03-16T16:06:19","date_gmt":"2024-03-16T10:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/13-best-festivals-in-the-uk-2024-from-glastonbury-to-slam-dunk-music-entertainment\/"},"modified":"2024-03-16T16:06:19","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T10:36:19","slug":"13-best-festivals-in-the-uk-2024-from-glastonbury-to-slam-dunk-music-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/13-best-festivals-in-the-uk-2024-from-glastonbury-to-slam-dunk-music-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"13 best festivals in the UK 2024 – from Glastonbury to Slam Dunk | Music | Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Shania Twain headlines Glastonbury, one of the biggest names in UK festival line-ups this year (Image: GETTY)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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There are almost countless festivals kicking off in the UK this year, and it can get a little overwhelming.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Shania Twain is headlining Glastonbury 2024 (Image: Getty)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Glastonbury Festival 2024<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Yeah, it had to be on the list didn’t it? Glastonbury Festival is the biggest summer event in the country for a reason.<\/p>\n

On top of its incredible list of headliners and artists, it also has so much going on at all times.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the festival have already sold out, but you’ll no doubt be able to catch the highlights on TV.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, read about its headliners and all the other acts here.<\/p>\n

Headliners<\/strong> – Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Sza, Shania Twain<\/p>\n

When is it?<\/strong> – 26 June – 30 June<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong> – Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Blink-182 hit the stage this year at Reading and Leeds (Image: Getty)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Reading and Leeds Festival 2024<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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The Reading and Leeds Festivals are still being held simultaneously across the country over the August bank holiday weekend.<\/p>\n

And this year, it promises to be one of the bigger events of all time.<\/p>\n

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

And with five stages across the weekend, there’s plenty to enjoy. Read the finer details in our breakdown here<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Headliners<\/strong> – Blink-182, Fred Again, Lana Del Rey, Liam Gallagher<\/p>\n

When is it?<\/strong> – 23 August – 25 August<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong> – Richfield Avenue, Reading \/ Bramham Park, Leeds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Avenged Sevenfold are gearing up to play Download Festival (Image: Getty)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Download Festival 2024<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Download Festival 2024 has really gone hard, this year.<\/p>\n

In 2023, Metallica took on two nights of entertainment, but the event has now been reduced to just three nights once again.<\/p>\n

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

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

Read the entire breakdown here, or grab tickets below<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Headliners<\/strong> – Queens of the Stone Age, Fall Out Boy, Avenged Sevenfold<\/p>\n

When is it?<\/strong> – 14 June – 16 June<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong> – Donington Park, Derby<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Manchester Orchestra are hitting the 2000trees stage (Image: Getty)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

2000trees Festival 2024<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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2000trees is one of the most obscure yet magical festivals in the country.<\/p>\n

Hosted deep in the woodlands of Cotswold Hills, this event places massive headline stages between… well, thousands of trees.<\/p>\n

With incredible alternative and rock headliners including Manchester Orchestra and Don Broco, this is a festival that needs to be seen to be believed.<\/p>\n

You can read all about the finer details in our article here<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Or, if you want to get involved, tickets are still available, and you can get yours here<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Headliners<\/strong> – The Gaslight Anthem, The Chats, Don Broco<\/p>\n

When is it?<\/strong> – 11 July – 14 July<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong> – Cotswold Hills, Cheltenham<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You Me At Six will end their festival run at Slam Dunk (Image: Getty)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Slam Dunk Festival 2024<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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The alternative, punk and rock festival is kicking off once again in two places this year, and the line-up is better than ever.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

As if that wasn’t special enough, State Champs will be playing their seminal album, The Finer Things, in full.<\/p>\n

It’s also being attended by musical legends L.S. Dunes, and The All American Rejects.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Or grab tickets below:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Buy Slam Dunk North tickets here<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buy Slam Dunk South tickets here<\/strong><\/p>\n

Headliners<\/strong> – You Me At Six, I Prevail, The Interrupters, Water Parks<\/p>\n

When is it?<\/strong> – 25 May – 26 May<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong> – Hatfield Park \/ Leeds Temple Newsham<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wireless Festival 2024<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Wireless Festival once again kicks off this summer in Finsbury Park with perhaps their best headliners yet.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

She’ll be joined by 21 Savage and Doja Cat, making it an incredible weekend to remember.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Read all the finer details in our article here<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Headliners<\/strong> – Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, Doja Cat<\/p>\n

When is it?<\/strong> – July 12 – July 14<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong> – Finsbury Park in London<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Latitude Festival 2024<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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This year’s edition of Latitude Festival has possibly the most legendary headline out of all the country’s festivals: Duran Duran.<\/p>\n

Yeah, the 1980s icons are hitting the Suffolk stage, and they’ll be joined by the likes of Kasabian and London Grammar.<\/p>\n

As one of the best-loved events in Britain, Latitude has a lot of support from festivalgoers around the country.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Read our breakdown here, or grab tickets below<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Headliners<\/strong> – Kasabian, London Grammar, Duran Duran<\/p>\n

When is it?<\/strong> – 25 July – 28 July<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong> – Henham Park, Suffolk<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bristol Sounds 2024<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Bristol Sounds has become one of the most unexpectedly powerful festivals in the UK.<\/p>\n

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

Hosted at Bristol’s much-loved harbourside, this string of festival dates are going to be something to remember.<\/p>\n

You can read all about the eight-day festival here<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, grab tickets below.<\/p>\n

Headliners<\/strong> – Kasabian, London Grammar, Duran Duran<\/p>\n

When is it?<\/strong> – Saturday, June 22, 2024, and runs until Sunday, June 30, 2024<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong> – Henham Park, Suffolk<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Highways Festival 2024<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Highways Festival is one of Great Britain’s premiere country music festivals, and 2024’s edition is massive.<\/p>\n

Hosted at the Royal Albert Hall, Highways Festival promises to show off the greatest entries in country music at the moment.<\/p>\n

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

On top of that, there are after parties happening throughout the weekend as well.<\/p>\n

Read all the details here or grab tickets below<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Headliners<\/strong> – The Cadillac Three, Brett Young<\/p>\n

When is it?<\/strong> – 17 May – 18 May<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong> – The Royal Albert Hall<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We Are FSTVL 2024<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Chase and Status headline this incredible two-day event kicking off in London this summer.<\/p>\n

Taking place across the May bank holiday weekend, the dance and electro festival will also welcome some stalwart names to the event.<\/p>\n

With Eric Prydz and Hybrid Minds on the docket, We Are FSTVL will keep you dancing until the early hours of the morning.<\/p>\n

Here’s the breakdown of the festival as a whole.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, buy tickets to We Are FSTVL here<\/span>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Headliners<\/strong> – Eric Prydz, Chase and Status<\/p>\n

When is it?<\/strong> – 25 May – 26 May<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong> – Central Park, Dagenham, London<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Big Smoke Festival 2024<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Big Smoke Festival has maybe one of the most varied line-ups in the country, this year.<\/p>\n

From JME and Mahalia to The Streets and SKEPTA, this London-based festival has it all.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

You can read the full line-up here, or buy tickets here<\/strong><\/span><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Headliners<\/strong> – SKEPTA<\/p>\n

When is it?<\/strong> – 6 July<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong> – Crystal Palace Park<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Big Feastival 2024<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Big Feastival 2024 is a strange one – but in a good way.<\/p>\n

This festival mixes incredible music, and a fantastic line-up with an emphasis on good food.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

On top of that, there are some massive names playing at the festival, including Snow Patrol and Becky Hill.<\/p>\n

Here’s all the details you need<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Or go directly to buy tickets here<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Headliners<\/strong> – Snow Patrol, Becky Hill<\/p>\n

When is it?<\/strong> – 23 August – 25 August<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong> – Kingham, The Cotswolds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Parklife 2024<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Parklife 2024 promises to be as hectic as its poster.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

What’s more, there are a number of ticket options available, including general admission, weekend, VIP access, and more.<\/p>\n

As this kicks off in just a matter of weeks, this may be your first chance to really let your hair down in summer.<\/p>\n

Here’s the info you need on Parklife 2024, or grab tickets below.<\/em><\/p>\n

Headliners<\/strong> – Doja Cat<\/p>\n

When is it?<\/strong> – 8 June – 9 June<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong> – Heaton Park<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[ad_2]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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