Selected Upcoming Festivals
As the pinnacle of festival season in the UK approaches with a large number still to come, we've chosen a small number that we're most looking forward to seeing in the weeks ahead and given them a brief breakdown of what you can expect. With a selection spanning some of the bigger names alongside some smaller, independent artists, there's something for everyone this year. Take a look at our specially selected playlist at the bottom of the page for more.
Reading and Leeds
21st - 25th August 2024
Richfield Avenue, Reading and Bramham Park, Leeds
Headliners: Blink-182, Fred Again.., Lana Del Rey, Liam Gallagher, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Gerry Cinnamon
Look Out For: The Japanese House and The Last Dinner Party
As one of the most well known festivals in the country, Reading and Leeds offers arguably the best rock / alternative scheduling each year with the same lineup across both locations on the same week.
Truck Festival
26th - 28th July 2024
Hill Farm, Oxfordshire
Headliners: Jamie T, Wet Leg, The Streets, Idles, The Kooks
Look Out For: Sundara Karma and The Snuts
Emerging in 1998 as a rejection of the commercialism seen in major festivals, Truck Festival offers a stage to some of the most promising upcoming artists along with more travelled independent artists.
Kendal Calling
1st - 4th July 2024
Lowther Deer Park, Penrith
Headliners: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Streets, Paolo Nutini
Look Out For: Pale Waves, The Pigeon Detectives
Selling out year after year, the picturesque scenery of the Lake District backdrop at Kendal Calling is completed with some of the biggest names on the festival circuit along with lesser known independent artists.