Festival season is fast approaching and those at Daily Star are here to help you out.
Grab your pals and get booking your best summer yet - with a choice of countless festivals up and down the country, there's no excuse for a plan-free weekend as soon as the warmer weather rolls around.
Pick from iconic bucket list multi-day events such as Glastonbury, Boomtown and Creamfields, to day celebrations like City Splash, Wide Awake and Field Day, to lesser known gems including Truck, Moovin and In The Park. There's something for everyone in the Daily Star 2025 festival guide.
The UK has it covered with every genre imaginable - and whether you're a fan of two-stepping to techno, body popping to chart beats or dancing to disco all night long, we've curated a comprehensive guide to help you prepare for a fun festival-filled year. Keep scrolling to find which event best suits your tribe...
When: 19-20 April
Where: Edinburgh, Scotland
What: "Two mind-blowing days with a huge techno led international lineup"
Lineup highlights: Fantasm, Jazzy, Clouds, Holy Priest, Simone, Testpress, Dyen, Vendex, Cadzow
Tickets can be purchased here.
When: 3-4 May
Where: Liverpool City Centre
What: "The dynamic music festival and pivotal event for music enthusiasts worldwide"
Lineup highlights: The Royston Club, Nieve Ella, Rianne Downey, Panic Shack, The Cheap Thrills, TTSSFU, Better Joy, The Stingrays
Buy tickets here.
When: 23 May
Where: Brockwell Park, London
What: An independent festival for music fans looking for something different.
Lineup highlights: Acopia, Chanel Beads, CMAT, Famous, Hello Mary, Kneecap, Luvcat, Peaches, Mermaid Chunky
You can buy tickets to this year's event here.
When: 24 May
Where: Brockwell Park, London
What: A festival with a a commitment to music, culture, and creativity
Lineup highlights: Peggy Gou, 4am Kru, AK Sports, Ariane V, Calaida, Chickie, Folamour
Tickets can be purchased using this link.
When: 25 May
Where: Brockwell Park, London
What: The ultimate destination for everything jazz, funk, soul and hip-hop.
Lineup highlights: Michael Kiwanuka, Ezra Collective, Jordan Rakei, Free Nationals, Cymande, Bashy, Bilal, Skinshape, Naomi Sharon
Get some tickets for you and your pals here.
When: 25 - 27 May
Where: Central Park Dagenham, London
What: "A huge emphasis on production to create an incredible festival experience."
Lineup highlights: TBC
Buy your tickets here.
When: 26 May
Where: Brockwell Park, London
What: Festival that celebrates Caribbean and African culture in the UK and beyond; from Roots and Reggae, Dub and Dancehall, to Jungle, Garage, Afrobeats and Amapiano
Lineup highlights: Tarrus Riley, Spice, Valiant, TeeJay, The Compozers, Big Zeeks, Heartless Crew, Terminal 4
Want in on the action? Click here for 2025 tickets.
When: 29 May-1 June
Where: Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire
What: Weekender rave held at one of the UK’s most enchanted estates
Lineup highlights: Andy C, Prospa, Sam Divine, Sota, Fisher, Camelphat, Skepta, Bru-C, Hybrid Minds
Buy your tickets using this link.
When: 30 May-1 June
Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire
What: "Cheltenham's most loved music and family festival"
Lineup highlights: Shed Seven, James, Doves, Scouting For Girls, Lottery Winners, Daniel Bedingfield, Lucy Spraggan
Buy tickets here.
When: 31 May-1 June
Where: Brockwell Park, London
What: "The UK's most inclusive and fabulous festival"
Lineup highlights: Ciara, Kesha, Jade, JoJo, Loreen, Erika Jayne, Booty Luv, G Flip, Girls Don't Sync, Jamelia, Lemar
Buy tickets here.
When: Throughout June
Where: Hampton Court Palace, Molesey
What: Party in a palace for a truly unforgettable experience.
Lineup highlights: Rag 'n' Bone Man, Bananarama, Chaka Khan, Elbow
Slip your glad rags on and prepare for a magical night like no other. Hampton Court Palace, former home to Henry VIII, throws its doors open to the public every summer to play host to some of the biggest names in music.
Chart-topping artists gather to play their iconic hits against the most iconic music venue in London, making Hampton Court Palace one event that you'll be thinking about for years to come.
Get your hands on some tickets here.
When: 12-22 June
Where: Southbank Centre, London
What: Little Simz's top picks
Lineup highlights: TBA
Rapper Little Simz is set to curate a boundary-breaking line-up for the eleven day festival, as well as treating party people to a performance of her own. Although no names have been released as part of the lineup yet, Meltdown has promised that the first artists set to play will be announced later this Spring.
More info about the event can be found here.
When: 14-15 June
Where: Heaton Park, Manchester
What: "The biggest music festival in the UK's metropolitan areas"
Lineup highlights: Charli XCX, Interplanetary Criminal, Confidence Man, Girls Don't Sync
What are you waiting for? Get your tickets at the link here.
When: 13-15 June
Where: Donnington Park
What: "The UK's biggest rock and metal festival"
Lineup highlights: Green Day, Sleep Token, Korn, Weezer, Don Broco, The Darkness
Grab yourself some tickets at the link here.
When: 13-15 June
Where: Whitebottom Farm, Stockport
What: "An electrifying lineup and an unforgettable experience"
Lineup highlights: The Sugarhill Gang, Ezra Collective, Craig Charles, Derrick Carter, Graeme Park
Get your 2025 tickets at the link here.
When: 25-29 June
Where: Worthy Farm
What: "One of the world's most iconic music events"
Lineup highlights: Rod Stewart, Neil Young - more TBC
Glasto is a five day music and performing arts event held in Somerset and the world's largest greenfield music festival. With a legendary status held across the globe, Glastonbury is the ultimate bucket list event for globe-trotting festival-goers.
This year's lineup is being kept under wraps for now, but with a track record of iconic acts such as Elton John, Beyonce, Kylie Minogue, Stormzy and The Rolling Stones, 2025's roster certainly will not disappoint.
Check out ticket info for this year's event here.
When: 9 - 13 July
Where: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
What: The UK’s only black-tie festival. Featuring a world-class music programme of pop, world, classical, folk and jazz set alongside stellar comedy, stunning art galleries and sculpture installations,
Lineup highlights: Diana Ross, McFly, Rick Astley, Matteo Bocelli, Jamie Cullum and Haçienda Classical.
Find tickets for the event here.
When: 26 July
Where: Blackheath, London
What: "All the very best old skool and anthems you know and love"
Lineup highlights: TBC
Although this year's lineup hasn't been announced yet, Kisstory Festival is guaranteed to be a blast. Last year fans were treated to performances from DJ Luck and MC Neat, Kyla, Fuse ODG, Baby D, Ramz and Abigail Bailey.
Purchase your tickets for this year's event here.
When: July - TBC
Where: Exhibition Park, Newcastle
What: An eclectic selection of indie rock and dance music to satisfy your eardrums
Lineup highlights: TBC
The lineup for In The Park hasn't been announced yet, but judging by last year's setlist - which included indie juggernauts Catfish and the Bottlemen - you'd be a fool to miss it.
Buy tickets here.
When: 11-13 July
Where: Finsbury Park, London
What: Drake headlines all three days to celebrate the festival's 20th anniversary
Lineup highlights: Drake, PartyNextDoor, Summer Walker, Burna Boy, Vybz Kartel celebrating the festival's 20th anniversary.
Tickets for this incredible milestone event are not to be missed - get yours here.
When: 24-27 July
Where: Oxfordshire, England
What: "A four-day celebration of music with wacky entertainment and a unique community spirit"
Lineup highlights: Nothing But Thieves, Bloc Party, Franz Ferdinand, Natasha Bedingfield, Mr Motivator
Starting back in 1998, Truck is an annual festival celebrating both new and established artists with a sprinkle of quirky acts throughout the weekend. Take a break from the music and wander down to the stand-up comedy tent, or maybe you'd prefer to pass the time with a circus performance?
Whatever your scene, there's something for everyone at Truck. Grab some tickets for you and your friends here.
I went along back in 2023 and was seriously impressed - check out what I thought here.
When: 2-3 August
Where: The National Bowl, Milton Keynes
What: The biggest Reggae Festival in Europe
Lineup highlights: Gyptian, YG Marley, Capleton, Etana, Spragga Benz, Alpha Blondy, Steel Pulse, Morgan Heritage
Complete with a reggae flea market, Caribbean food village, carnival dancers and rum shacks, there's never a dull moment at this vibrant festival full of fun and flavour.
Tickets are on sale now at this link.
When: 6-10 August
Where: Matterley Estate, Winchester
What: An immersive experience with incredible stages and a story to follow
Lineup highlights: Hybrid Minds, Kurupt FM, Rudimental, The Blessed Madonna, Girls Don't Sync
Boomtown is like nothing you've ever experienced before. If you've never been, it's hard to describe but believe us - it's magical!
Alongside a wide range of acts ranging from psytrance to DnB, techno to disco and everything in between, festival-goers can immerse themselves as citizens of a fictional city filled with themed districts, theatre actors and interactive stages.
This year Anara Forest will be re-emerging for the first time since 2019. The former Psyforest will be transforming into a fully immersive 360 sound and visual experience for citizens to enjoy.
Be sure to secure tickets for this year's event here.
When: 16, 22, 23,24 August
Where: Victoria Park, London
What: The perfect summer celebration in the big smoke
Lineup highlights: Chase and Status, Raye, Barry Can't Swim, The Maccabees
Tickets can be found online here.
When: 21-24 August
Where: Reading and Leeds
What: A simultaneous event held across the country on bank holiday weekend
Lineup highlights: Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, Bring Me The Horizon, Hozier, Trippie Redd
Reading and Leeds are always a hit, with unmissable acts from the UK, US and beyond to keep you dancing all weekend long. Both festivals have the same lineup, so choose which one is closest to you and pack your bags - it's gonna be a good one!
This year, both events have had "an evolution not seen at a major festival in the UK before" - new look campsites, improved facilities, run clubs, yoga and pamper stations spread across five different areas for guests to enjoy.
Day tickets and camping tickets are available for eager party people, with early entry included in the VIP package. Purchase tickets for both events here and here.
When: 21-25 August
Where: Daresbury, Warrington
What: A long-running legendary northern festival
Lineup highlights: Sonny Fodera, Anyma and Ewan McVicar
Get some tickets here before it's too late.
When: 22-24 August
Where: Kingham, Cotswolds
What: A mouth-watering food and family fun galore on Blur bassist Alex James’ farm.
Lineup highlights: Nelly Furtado, Faithless, The Wombats, plus loads more
Get some tickets here now.
When: 22-24 August
Where: Southsea Common, Portsmouth
What: "The UK's biggest metropolitan family friendly festival"
Lineup highlights: Queens of the Stone Age, Madness, Michael Kiwanuka, Everything Everything, Wunderhouse, The Charlatans, Lime Garden, Nathan Dawe, Massaoke, Fabio and Grooverider
Buy tickets here.
When: 24-27 August
Where: Henham Park, Suffolk
What: "Four days of music, arts, comedy and more"
Lineup highlights: Sting, Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol, Kaiser Chiefs, Elbow
Purchase 2025 tickets here.
When: 11-13 September
Where: Vicarage Farm, Winchester
What: "The ultimate music and arts escape - celebrating live music, immersion and friendship"
Lineup highlights: Groove Armada, David Rodigan, Adam F, Krafty Kuts, DJ Yoda, Youth, Uncle Dugs, Aries
Fancy it? Tickets are on sale right now.
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