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Michael Kiwanuka, Faithless, Bicep present Chroma, Jessie Ware
Audi presents Wilderness returns to Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire in 2025 for a weekend of escapism, high jinks and wholesome hedonism. This is the place where you can be who you want to be. Step in, explore and indulge your wild side.
Vini Vici , Sub Focus, Angerfist, Paula Temple, Avalon
For its 11th edition, Dream Nation reinvents itself with a unique experience! From October 31 to November 2, 2024, this iconic electronic music festival will take place at Parc des Expositions Paris Nord, transforming into Europe’s largest Halloween celebration.
Vini Vici, Sub Focus, Angerfist, Paula Temple, Avalon
For its 11th edition, Dream Nation reinvents itself with a unique experience! From October 31 to November 2, 2024, this iconic electronic music festival will take place at Parc des Expositions Paris Nord, transforming into Europe’s largest Halloween celebration.
Favourite Days Festival is set to take over Liverpool this November – with Yard Act, Sprints, Somebody’s Child & more heading the line-up, this is a multi-venue festival not to be missed.
One of the UK’s most beloved family-friendly festivals returns to Henham Park July 2025
The UK’s ultimate rock and metal festival returns to Donington Park for 2025.
TRNSMT returns to Glasgow Green July 2025!
THE festival for new music is back May 2025 in Brighton.
Festival goers can expect the best talent across Pop, Rock, Reggae, Club, House, Techno, DnB, Blues, Classical and more with the biggest line up to date
Madness, The Zutons, Lightning Seeds, UB40
Known for hosting legendary UK bands and crafting a family-friendly atmosphere, Uptown Festival is expanding, set to create unforgettable experiences for fans of some of the most recognisable national talent
Brockwell Park’s leftfield indie, post punk & electronica offering, Wide Awake returning for 2025
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We want to make sure your live music experience is as fun as it can be, so we gathered our top 7 tips to make your summer smoother and help you focus on the important things like whether or not the artist will play your favourite song and what outfit to wear!
Add your ticket to your mobile wallet before you leave the house for easy entry to the venue
Make sure your phone is charged before you head out so you can show your ticket to be scanned
Look out for each other and anyone who may need help. Assistance and info points are available across all sites.
Stay hydrated when the temperatures soar.
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Transfer your tickets to your mates before you leave so you don’t have to miss your favourite band waiting for them
If you’re umm-ing and ahh-ing about going to that one festival you really want to go to but your friends just won’t commit, whether it’s because they’re low on cash or don’t fancy the line-up. So instead of missing out, go solo. We promise it’s not as daunting as it might sound. Festivals in the UK have some of the friendliest crowds, there are help points and safeguarding volunteers on site at most festivals, and you will be surrounded by people who love the same bands as you do, all there to have the best time. And even better, once you’re there, no one will be able to tell if you’re solo or just looking for your friends.
Ready to dip your toe into the solo festival world? We’ve got the biggest festivals in the UK at your disposal. If you’re not quite convinced yet, we have five reasons why you should give it a go.
Reason 1 – You can see whoever you want, whenever you want
And most important from wherever you want. The world is your oyster, and the festival is your playground. If you want to wait all day by the main stage for the headline so you’re front row? Absolutely! if you want to hope from stage to stage to catch as many bands across the weekend as you can – why not! There really is no limit, even if you just want to hang by the food stalls all day and try the multitude of options, you can. And even better, never miss your fave again because you’re trying to find your mates with little reception.
Reason 2 – New friends
Make new friends who like the same music. Whether you’re holding out in front row all day with fellow die-hards, discussing the first time and last time you saw YOUR artist or bonding over falling in love with a new band you’ve never seen before – music brings people together and might make you some new lifelong pals.
Reason 3 – Freedom to roam
Discover all the festival fun on offer including comedy, arts, bumper cars, rides and food stalls. Why not try that off the path paddleboarding workshop? Or listen to some poetry in the literature tent? You can’t go wrong, and if it’s not your bag, you can just find something else. No arguments or waiting around.
Reason 4 – Decorate your tent
It’s like sharing a house or a flat, compromises on who gets to chose the decorations, your tastes are as varied as the festival line-up and so you end up not decorating. If you camp solo, the only limits is your imagination (and the festival policies!). Bunting, whiteboards, fairy lights – you can make it the prettiest bell at the ball. Or just add a nice conversation starter flag or poster – just keep it classy.
Reason 5 – Don’t worry about losing mates in the crowd
To quote blink-182… “where are you? And I’m so sorry” – trying to find your mates across a multi-acre site can be daunting, and sometimes anxiety inducing. The lack of reception doesn’t make this much easier and unless you want to attach a balloon to all your mates, it’s going to be tricky to find them in a crowd of tens of thousands of people – though we might be onto something here, festival balloons! If you don’t want the hassle of playing Marco Polo, going solo means you only have to know where you are at all times.
Plus, check out our top tips and tricks for going to festivals solo:
A summer classic
The best live music under the sun
The UK’s hottest music festivals give you the chance to see 100+ artists across one weekend without any of the queuing but with all your mates. And what’s even better, most festivals offer flexible payment options via deposit schemes or PayPal Pay In Three so you don’t need to break the bank to start planning your festival summer.
Are you gearing up for your first festival and have no idea what to bring with you? Pack like a pro with our expert tips from festival veterans so you can focus on making unforgettable memories in the fields.
Essentials first
Tickets: Ensure you have your ticket pre-downloaded and easily accessible on the Ticketmaster app, for seamless entry at the festival gates.
Cash & Cards: As many festivals are going cashless, bring a mix of both cash and cards to cover all your bases.
Be prepared for the great British summertime
In the ever-unpredictable British weather, be ready for anything from sunny spells to sudden showers. Pack essentials like sun cream, sunglasses, hats, rain ponchos, jackets, and extra layers to ensure you’re equipped for any weather twist.
Keeping hydrated
Carry a refillable water bottle to use at water stations and pack snacks like granola bars, nuts, and fruit to keep your energy up throughout the day.
Campsite essentials
Invest in a double skin tent to avoid condensation collecting on the walls, soggy tent contents is a no and so is a single use tent.
Bring a collapsable water container to minimise multiple trips to the campsite taps for brushing your teeth, or even makeshift showers in a pinch.
Bring a foldable chair, some of the best parts of festivals are the campsite laughs around your tents.
Arena essentials
Pack the must-haves like your phone, water bottle, hand sanitiser, wet wipes, tissues handy in a day bag to take into the arena with you.
Tech
Don’t forget to pack (and charge!) a long-lasting portable charger to capture all your new festival memories and stay connected with friends
Consider bringing a head torch to help navigate your way back to your tent or the campsite toilets after dark.
Leave No Trace
Finally, bring along a bin bag to dispose of your rubbish responsibly, and leave the festival grounds as beautiful as you found them.
Why not make it a festival holiday?
Martin Garrix , Maddix, Showtek, Tiesto
Vini Vici, Sub Focus, Angerfist, Paula Temple, Avalon
For its 11th edition, Dream Nation reinvents itself with a unique experience! From October 31 to November 2, 2024, this iconic electronic music festival will take place at Parc des Expositions Paris Nord, transforming into Europe’s largest Halloween celebration.
Kalash X Irie Craw, Dystinct, Black Sheriff, Nativeland Sound System, Joeystarr, Teezee
Karnaval (“With Love”) embodies the vibrant spirit of rebellion inherent in the history of carnivals worldwide, commemorating the uprisings that abolished slavery since the 1800s. We blend the rich history of street theater with the deep roots of Sound System culture, bringing together the best party collectives from Paris and beyond, all driven by the spirit of “(With Love).”
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Ticketmaster’s Festival Guide is dedicated to everything festivals for 2025. Whether you’re looking for the biggest music acts in the world right now, up-and-coming new festivals, a boutique experience or a family-friendly festival to take the kids to, we’ve got you covered.
Our Festival Finder hub is designed to help you find your perfect festival experience whatever your location, tastes, budget or time-frame, with tickets on sale for events and weekends across the 2025 UK festival season from May – September and beyond! Use our exclusive filtering system to discover your perfect festival with some of the best live music acts and headliners the UK & world has to offer.
Music Festival Genres
Our festival finder guide spans a wide range of music genres. These include pop, hip hop, classic rock, dance, DJ, electronic music, EDM, funk and soul. Country & folk, grime, RnB, indie, jazz, metal, new music and more.
Types of Festivals – Arts, Food and Comedy Festivals
Along with music festivals, there are also Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Boutique, Family Friendly, Festival Holiday and Food Festivals to enjoy. Food lovers can sink their teeth into a variety of international delicacies, street food and great eats at most events this summer.
Discover the 2025 Festival Finder hub and filter your way through summer’s biggest and best UK and international festivals with top music artists and line-ups.
Check out all of the festivals happening this summer.
Many festivals have family-friendly options suitable for children and parents alike. The festival guide allows you to filter family-friendly festivals to show all events suitable for children and adolescents.
UK family-friendly festivals include:
Plan your summer 2025 with the biggest and best festivals in the UK with tickets available via Ticketmaster UK.
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As well as a breadth of UK music festivals, there are also lots of festival holidays and international festivals around the world.
Many festivals have deposit scheme options so you can buy tickets now and then spread the cost over many months as well as having flexible payment options available at checkout. Child tickets can often be free or much cheaper for family friendly events.
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Festival ticket prices vary; many festivals have deposit scheme options so you can buy tickets now and then spread the cost over many months as well as having flexible payment options available at checkout. Child tickets can often be free or much cheaper for family friendly events.
Festival dates and starting times vary. Often it is around 12:00 (noon) each event day. For weekend camping options often the festival will have an early entry pass available for the campsite on Thursday so outdoor campers can set up early. Many weekend festivals will also have day ticket options for Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will allow you entry for that day.
Yes, we offer a variety of ticket types, upsells and VIP options for festival-goers. From picnics and early entry passes to collector tickets, luxury VIP experiences and more.
Go VIP – while VIP packages vary by venue, they often include early entry or exclusive areas, bars and food stalls, etc for you to enjoy across the festival.
Check out our VIP guide for all the luxury experiences.
For some festivals, advance travel can be booked and parking passes can be purchased when you buy tickets. Some festivals also provide local shuttle buses to and from the location. At larger festivals, coach travel is also available from most major cities across the UK to the festival site.
Most festivals offer up parking permits which can be booked alongside your tickets. This gives attendees access to an on-site carpark for the duration. You can also often buy campervan passes for weekend ticket events.
More and more festivals are becoming environmentally friendly and with a focus on sustainability. Ticketmaster and Live Nation are committed to empowering the Earth through eco-friendly initiatives in order to combat climate change at live events. Read the Sustainability Charter here.
Yes, most ticketed events will check for photo ID if there are age restrictions for the event. Please bring originals and not photocopies as these will not be accepted.
Yes, many festivals sell out so it’s important to get your tickets early to secure your spot before it’s sold out.
Ticketmaster offers a fan ticket exchange for select events and UK festivals. Ticketmaster’s resale platform is completely safe and secure and you can buy tickets at face value. Any tickets transferred or resold to you are verified by us and re-issued in your name, so you can be assured that the tickets are genuine. Sell your tickets on our fan to fan resale site here.
