Your Ultimate Summer ’24 Festival Guide

Summer is around the corner, and it’s time to plan your festival adventures! From electrifying performances to cultural experiences, here’s a roundup of the must-go festivals happening this season:

The Great Escape

Discover your new favourite artists at The Great Escape, showcasing 500 emerging talents from around the world. With intimate performances and insightful conferences, this festival is a haven for music enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.

Dates: 15-18 May 2024
Location: Various venues in Brighton
Line-up: Faye Webster, Picture Parlour, Big Special, Tom Rasmussen, and more. Ticket prices: 3 Day Festival Ticket from £102.75, Delegate Pass from £278.60.

Big Smoke Festival curated by Skepta

Next we have newly released Big Smoke Festival at the heart of South London’s Crystal Palace Park with a curated lineup by Skepta. The Lineup is a recipe for a good time! I mean Uncle Waffles, Lancey Foux, Odumodublvck? This one is not one to miss!

Date: 6 July 2024 Location: Crystal Palace Park, London  Lineup: The Streets, Mahalia, JME, Infamousizak, Jammer, Ossie.  Price: £72.80 for General Admission and £127 for VIP 

Rockstar Energy Presents Wireless Festival

Dates: 12-14 July 2024
Location: Finsbury Park, London
Line-up: Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, J Hus, Doja Cat, Future, and more.

It’s not a summer in London if Wireless Festival is not on your list. Join Europe’s biggest celebration of black music and pop culture at Wireless Festival. Featuring exclusive performances across hip-hop, rap, Afrobeats, and more, this event is the perfect memory making opportunity.

Ticket prices: Day tickets from £94.60, Weekend tickets from £258.25, 2-Day tickets from £175.50.

Barclaycard Presents Latitude

Dates: 25-28 July 2024
Location: Henham Park, Suffolk
Line-up: Duran Duran, Kasabian, London Grammar, Keane, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, and more.

Experience a weekend of music, arts, and family fun at Latitude Festival. Set in the picturesque Henham Park, this multi-award-winning event promises a cultural discovery for all.

Ticket prices: Weekend adult from £308, day tickets from £110.

Audi presents Wilderness Festival

Dates: 1-4 August 2024
Location: Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire
Line-up: Michael Kiwanuka, Jessie Ware, Faithless, Bicep, De La Soul, and more.

Indulge in a weekend of hedonistic pleasures and wholesome entertainment at Wilderness Festival. With music, comedy, feasting, and cultural activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Ticket prices: Weekend general camping £278, plus a range of experiences.

Rockstar Energy Presents Reading & Leeds Festival

Dates: 23-25 August 2024
Location: Richfield Avenue, Reading / Bramham Park, Leeds
Line-up: Blink-182, Lana Del Rey, Liam Gallagher, The Prodigy, and more.

Experience the beating heart of youth culture at Reading & Leeds Festival. With its diverse lineup and vibrant atmosphere, this event attracts music lovers from all over the world.

Recessland

Date: 25 May 2024
Location: Dreamland
Line-up: DJs covering various music genres, vibrant performances.

Celebrate the richness of Black British culture at Recessland, the “Party of the People.” With great vibes, music, and performances, it’s a day for everyone to come together and enjoy.

Ticket prices: General Access Ticket from £35-50, VIP Ticket £89.

Get ready for a summer filled with music, culture, and unforgettable moments! Book your tickets now and embark on the ultimate music odyssey.

We Out Here Festival

Dates: 15-18 August 2024
Location: Wimborne St Giles, Dorset
Line-up: André 3000: New Blue Sun LIVE, Sampha, Floating Points, Kae Tempest, Mount Kimbie, and more.

Experience the award-winning We Out Here Festival, celebrating world-class music alongside wellness, family, and cultural activities. Curated by BBC Radio 6’s Gilles Peterson, this festival platforms genre pioneers alongside the best in emerging talent across various music realms. Don’t miss out on this fifth edition taking place in the beautiful grounds of Wimborne St Giles, Dorset.

The Recipe Festival

Date: 6 July 2024
Location: Gunnersbury Park, London
Line-up: Jazmine Sullivan, SIR, ALEX ISLEY, DESTIN CONRAND, TONE STITH, AMBRÉ, SHAÉ UNIVERSE, and more.

Indulge in an all-inclusive experience at The Recipe Festival, cooked to perfection with the perfect ingredients for the ultimate day out. Featuring mind-blowing performances at Gunnersbury Park, London, this festival offers unlimited food & drinks, amusement rides, beauty & care experiences, and a lifetime of memories with your friends.

Let us know which festivals are on your list 🙂