17 must-see UK music festivals in 2025 - lineups, tickets & more

Isle of Wight is welcoming festival-goers with a bigger and better new line-up. This year's headliners Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake. Joining them on the big stages include; Faithless, The Script, Jess Glynne, Clean Bandit, Supergrass, Example, The Corrs, Busted, Ella Eyre, Texas, Olly Murs, Lightning Seeds, The Lathums, The Pigeon Detectives.

Isle of Wight, 19-22 June, isleofwightfestival.com

The acclaimed Latitude Festival returns to the picturesque grounds of Henham Park, Suffolk, from 24 to 27 July 2025. Festival fans can prepare for a joyous weekend of uninhibited discovery, with a bill packed with world-class music, side-splitting comedy, and captivating performing arts.

This year's line-up includes; Sting, Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol, Basement Jaxx, Elbow, Maribou State, Clean Bandit, Public Service Broadcasting, AIR, Leon Bridges, Kaiser Chiefs, Example, Sigrid, Greg Davies, Bridget Christie, Keri Godliman, Sophie Duker, Paul Sinha and many more.

Suffolk, 24-27 July, latitudefestival.com

It goes without saying how big Glastonbury is incredible, and each year, event organisers pull out all the stops to top the previous year's efforts. The festival has been around for over five decades, and is one of the oldest, largest and most famous live music festivals in the world. 

This year, The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo are joining Neil Young as headliners. Other acts include Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro, Canadian singer Alanis Morissette, US chart-topper Noah Kahan, English rock band Wolf Alice, British indie rockers Wet Leg and recently reformed US pop group Scissor Sisters. Glastonbury is taking a fallow year in 2026 to allow the farmland to recover.

Somerset, 25-29 June, glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

Formula 1 fans will be eagerly anticipating the British Grand Prix held from 3 to 6 July at Silverstone this summer, with 20 drivers competing for the title.

The legendary racetrack is celebrating 75 years of Formula 1 with a four-day festival that includes camping, popups and concerts with acts Sam Fender, Raye, Becky Hill and DJ Fatboy Slim, amongst others.

An event highlight – other than the race, of course – is the Fan Zone, which features a wheel-changing pit-stop challenge, a reaction-testing Batak light wall and racing simulators, plus the chance to see the Formula 1 cars up close.

Also featured in the fan zone the Amex Fan Experience, which features plenty of fun activities quizzes to determine your 'driver persona' to a Livery Designer, where you can create your own F1 car livery.

Tickets from £50. Visit silverstone.co.uk.

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Each year, All Points East delivers an epic lineup of world-class headliners, exceptionally curated supporting lineups and big exclusives. This year is set to be no exception as Chase & Status join headliners RAYE (23 August), Barry Can’t Swim (22 August), and The Maccabees, who are headlining their first show in eight years on 24 August.  

London, 22-24 August, allpointseastfestival.com

Love Saves The Day returns to Ashton Court Estate this Summer for another love-fuelled bank holiday weekend of music. Bristol’s biggest music festival, Love Saves the Day, will be bringing some of the best DJs & live performances from across the country, with Overmono & Nia Archives closing the main stage.

Bristol, 24-25 May, lovesavestheday.org

The lineup for American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2025 is set to be truly spectacular with Stevie Wonder, Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, Sabrina Carpenter and Jeff Lynne's ELO all set to take to the main stage. Expect more incredible announcements soon.

Set in London's beautiful Royal Park, BST Hyde Park kicked off in 2013 with The Rolling Stones reliving their legendary 1969 gig, plus Bon Jovi, Lionel Richie and many more packing out the park for memorable summer nights.

London, June-July, bst-hydepark.com 

Gone Wild is a family festival with a thrilling blend of adventure and music.

Founded by Bear Grylls and Oliver Mason, festival is built on a core philosophy of getting families and friends active, outdoors, and having fun.

Nestled within the stunning grounds of Powderham Castle in Devon, the original Gone Wild Festival has quickly established itself as a unique and exhilarating event on the UK festival calendar and now there's a second one in Norfolk too. 

Kids and adults can experience a multitude of exciting activities from axe throwing to abseiling, rock climbing and parkour, all in a super safe environment. 

The musical line ups include Sophie Ellis Bextor, Clean Bandit and Ministry of Sound Classical.

Not only that but there are workshops, speakers and adventures galore.

Camp for the entire weekend or come in on day passes. 

The best thing is that nearly all of the activities are included in the the price of the pass with the exception of some premium options. 

Norfolk dates are August 7th-10 2025 and Devon dates are August 21-24th. 

For prices and details see here. 

The UK’s favourite family festival returns to Lulworth Castle, Dorset from 31 July – 3 August 2025 with a legendary lineup featuring debut Camp Bestival headline appearances from Sir Tom Jones and the Sugababes, plus a full live show from electronic music duo Basement Jaxx.

Alongside Camp Bestival’s usual eclectic four-day lineup of family-friendly entertainment, is the launch of Slomo Wellbeing Festival: a festival-within-a-festival and the latest venture by Camp Bestival co-curators, Josie and Rob da Bank. The first of its kind, Slomo Wellbeing Festival invites families to embrace Slomo’s fun, inclusive approach to Next Generation Wellbeing with a programme of breathwork, meditation, yoga and contrast therapy.

Camp Bestival 2025 also marks the world’s biggest Pyjama Party on Saturday 2 August.

Wembley Stadium, connected by EE is gearing up for its biggest summer yet, with a record-breaking 2 million music fans expected to walk through its iconic doors in 2025.

The legendary London venue will play host to a star-studded line-up of global superstars, including Coldplay, Oasis, Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, BLACKPINK, Guns N' Roses and Linkin Park - making it one of the hottest live music destinations of the year.

Also confirmed to return is Capital's Summertime Ball, with even more multi-night residencies and headline acts still to be announced.

Incredibly, it will mark the first time in the stadium's history that over 2 million concert-goers will visit during its summer run - cementing Wembley's status as the beating heart of the UK's live music scene.

And if you want to get even closer to the magic, the iconic venue is also offering fans the chance to go behind the scenes with the Wembley Stadium Tour - a 90-minute experience that lets you walk in the footsteps of legends and uncover over 100 years of unforgettable history. From sporting triumphs to show-stopping concerts, the tour takes visitors on a journey through some of Wembley’s most famous moments, offering exclusive access to one of the most legendary venues in the world.

London, wembleytours.com

Notting Hill Carnival is an annual Caribbean festival event that has taken place in London since 1966. The streets are adorned with colourful decorations, food stalls offer Caribbean delicacies and vibrant sound systems. Notting Hill Carnival is a symbol of cultural diversity, unity and an unforgettable celebration of Caribbean heritage in London which is free for anyone to attend. 

London, 24-25 August, nhcarnival.org

Curated for a generation who understand meaningful pleasure, enlightening participation and luxurious experiences, Wilderness spans music and the arts, exquisite feasting and dining, insightful talks and debates, a wellbeing sanctuary, outdoor pursuits, a family field and beautiful lakes to while away the hours. For those looking to get immersed and put their unique mark on a festival, Wilderness is the perfect weekend escape.

Oxfordshire, 31 July - 3 August, wildernessfestival.com

Get ready for the UK's biggest LGBTQ+ celebration, Pride in London. The parade starts at Hyde Park Corner, goes through Piccadilly, Haymarket, and Trafalgar Square, and ends at Whitehall Place. 

London, 5 July, prideinlondon.org

One of the UK's most glamorous boutique festivals in the stunning setting on Henley-on-Thames will be back again! The UK's only black-tie music and arts festival is truly an experience like no other, but it is also more than an unmissable event: it is a charity with a mission to support the next generation of talent through its RISE programme.

Henley-on-Thames, 9-13 July, henley-festival.co.uk

Rockstar Energy presents Wireless has announced a promising and an unmissable lineup for this summer's must-attend event. Drake is set to headline all three nights, with three different setlists. He will join Boy Better Know, Burna Boy, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Summer Walker and Vybz Kartel.

London, 11-13 July, wirelessfestival.co.uk

Rockstar Energy presents Reading & Leeds, and this year,  Chappell Roan, Hozier, Bring Me The Horizon, Travis Scott, AJ Tracey, Becky Hill, Sammy Virji, Enter Shikari, The Kooks and Bloc Party will take to the stage. 

Reading and Leeds, 21-24 August, readingandleedsfestival.com

Rock N Roll Circus have announced a rock and roll legend as the new Friday night headliner for its 2025 Sheffield edition. Stepping into the spotlight is none other than Bryan Adams, ensuring an unforgettable five days of live music at Don Valley. Joining Bryan Adams is an all-star line-up of artists including Melanie C, Newton Faulkner, Cassyette, Nell Mescal, Somebody’s Child, Ashley Singh, Deco, Bethany Grace, Crystal Tides, Femur, The Crookes, Sundress, Charlie Floyd, and Alice Ede.

KISSTORY is bringing its massive day parties back this summer, returning to London's Blackheath Common on 26 July. Joining previously announced artist Example – who is set to make his KISSTORY debut this summer – are MC Viper Experience Presents DJ AG, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Baby D, Lisa Maffia & MC Romeo and many more artists. Concertgoers will also party the day and night away with their favourite KISSTORY DJs, including Marvin Humes, Tyler West and DJ Ace. KISSTORY will also be returning to Bristol's Motion on 28 June and Cardiff's Bute Park on  13 September. Artists including Oxide & Neutrino and Sweet Female Attitude have already been announced, with more to come soon.
London, 26 July, hellorayo.co.uk/kiss