Headliners
The Maccabees, Chase and Status, Barry Can’t Swim , RAYE
All Points East returns to Victoria Park for summer 2025.
Headliners
Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Zach Bryan , Noah Kahan, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter
American Express presents BST Hyde Park returns for its 2025 edition – with Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan, Olivia Rodrigo & more confirmed as it’s latest headliners.
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.
Belladrum, an award-winning music and arts festival set in the heart of the breathtaking Scottish Highlands by Kiltarlity, just 20 minutes from Inverness.
Headliners
Sugababes, Basement Jaxx, Tom Jones
Camp Bestival Dorset is back for 2025 with Sugababes, Basement Jaxx, Tom Jones, Annie Mac, Lightning Seeds, The Zutons, Goldie Live, Andy and The Odd Socks & many more.
Alexandra Palace’s very own Kaleidoscope Festival returns on Saturday 12 July 2025, where dance music legends Faithless will be performing live – plus comedy, family, and crafts!
Headliners
Fatboy Slim , Snow Patrol, Sting, Greg Davies , Bridget Christie
One of the UK’s most beloved family-friendly festivals returns to Henham Park July 2025
Priory Live the grassroots festival in Orpington features headline top selling bands and the best emerging artists and DJ dance tent.
Headliners
Alanis Morisette, Justin Timberlake, Simple Minds, Stevie Wonder
2025 will see TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival return to Lytham Green once again.
London’s ultimate family-friendly event is bringing the heat with an incredible line-up, including a special homecoming performance by Boy George & Culture Club.
After an incredible journey, the iconic Uptown Festival is returning to the stunning landscapes of Wales, bringing its legendary line-up and vibrant atmosphere to a whole new level.
Outdoor Gigs
The best live music under the sun
Catch 50 Cent this summer.
AC/DC, the legendary multi-million-selling band, has announced today that they will be returning to Europe this Summer to continue their ‘POWER UP’ tour which will conclude at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh on 21 August 2025.
Alanis Morissette is set to play three huge shows across the UK next summer including TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival, Cardiff Castle and the OVO Hydro, Glasgow.
American Express presents BST Hyde Park has announced the extraordinary classical music experience, All Things Orchestral, returns to Hyde Park for a third year as part of the Open House programme on Thursday 10 July – hosted by Myleene Klass with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra conducted by Ben Palmer.
Anastacia is returning to the UK in 2025 with the ‘Not That Kind’ tour.
Headliners
Ozzy Osbourne , Black Sabbath , Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, and more
Icons of metal come together to celebrate Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance on Saturday 5th July at Villa Park, Birmingham.
The metal spectacular will be headlined by the original Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – who will play for the first time in 20 years.
Reggae and Dancehall icon Barrington Levy has been announced as a headliner for acclaimed open-air concert series South Facing.
Returning to live stages with a run of festival headline shows for summer 2025
Catch Becky Hill this summer across the UK.
Headlining TRNSMT
R&B singer with a career spanning five decades returns to the UK next summer!
The Australian ABBA tribute show are heading across the UK.
BLACKPINK return to London this Summer!
Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, Slayer and more are set to take over Blackweir Fields this summer.
Headlining Reading & Leeds 2025
Essex trio who scored numerous hits with their trademark energetic pop punk announce outdoor shows for summer 2025!
Multi-platinum-selling, arena filling and festival headlining giants Catfish and the Bottlemen have announced their first-ever headline stadium concerts across the UK in June 2025.
Headliners
Catch Chappell Roan this summer.
Headliners
Justin Timberlake, Duran Duran, Olly Murs
Chelmsford City Live is a major new music festival in Essex headlined by global superstars and award-winning musicians.
Craig David Presents TS5 is headed to Earlham Park, Norwich and Rochester Castle, Kent this summer.
Don’t miss David Guetta at Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields this August.
DAYBREAKER is back in London for the first time since 2019, and we’re making it bigger, bolder, and unapologetically Alive.
Dizzee Rascal is bringing the party to Dreamland Margate this August, with special guests Mike Skinner, Badger, plus more.
DJ Shadow, Morcheeba and UNKLE are set to headline South Facing Festival in London this summer.
Catch era-defining New Romantic superstars Duran Duran this summer and recently announced Halloween special at Co-op Live.
Atmospheric post-punkers Echo & The Bunnymen have just announced headline shows at TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall next Aug, and Summer Nights on the Southside, Glasgow in June.
Headliners
Marti Pellow, Kaiser Chiefs, Ludovico Einaudi, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™
Edinburgh Castle Concerts are back for July 2025 with Marti Pellow, Kaiser Chiefs and more.
Faithless have announced unmissable outdoor gigs for summer 2025, including dates in Halifax, Scarborough, Cardiff and more.
Headlining Latitude Festival
Don’t miss Fontaines D.C.’s huge 2025 outdoor gigs.
Headliners
Jess Glynne, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, The Wombats
Hitchin Priory Summer Series is back for a second year with UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, The Wombats, Jess Glynne and more.
Headlining Reading & Leeds 2025
Catch the DnB duo Hybrid Minds at a festival near you this summer.
IDLES have confirmed two headline Bristol Queen Square gigs in the summer of 2025.
Indie greats James are heading out on tour in Summer 2025 across the UK, with special guests.
Catch pop powerhouse, Jess Glynne, across the UK this summer.
Catch Jodie Harsh this summer at a festival near you.
The legendary Judas Priest are set to take over TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre next summer, with support from Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons.
Kaiser Chiefs are playing outdoor summer shows in 2025 including a headline show London’s Alexandra Palace Park
Following their Super Bowl halftime performance, Kendrick Lamar and SZA announce their Grand National Tour, taking over 13 stadiums across Europe and the United Kingdom this summer.
Headliners
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell , DJ Spoony Presents Garage Classical, Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes
The first wave of artists for London’s outdoor concert series, Kew The Music has been revealed, with headliners including UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell, DJ Spoony Presents Garage Classical and Nicolas Reyes voice of Gipsy Kings.
KISSTORY is back for 2025, serving up the biggest Old Skool & Anthems across the UK in Bristol, London’s Blackheath and Cardiff!
British retro festival, Let’s Rock offers glorious non-stop nostalgic fun, with legendary musicians performing hit after hit to a family crowd of all ages.
Ludovico Einaudi is set to perform at Edinburgh Castle Concerts and Co-op Live Manchester next summer.
Catch Maribou State across the UK this summer.
Martin Garrix just announced a headline date at Gunnersbury Park next summer, and will be joined by some very special guests
McFly have revealed upcoming outdoor 2025 gigs
Metallica will be playing stadiums across the UK in 2026 with Knocked Loose, Gojira, Pantera and Avatar
Two pioneering acts are announced to set the stage alight at South Facing Festival this summer. Scottish band Mogwai headline with very special guests, hypnotic Irish folk group Lankum, in an unmissable double bill at Crystal Palace Park on 7 August.
Morcheeba, UNKLE and DJ Shadow are set to headline South Facing Festival in London this summer.
Calling all Junglists, don’t miss Nia Archives at All Points East this August.
Oasis are BACK and have announced their first UK and Ireland live dates in sixteen years for 2025.
Britpop legends Ocean Colour Scene are set to join the lineup for TK Maxx Presents Southampton Summer Sessions, with special guests and fellow 90s icons Cast and Echobelly.
Touring the UK in 2025 with special guests Blue
Paul Heaton announces huge 2025 shows, including unmissable outdoor events.
London-based producer PAWSA will be taking over London’s Gunnersbury Park in August 2025.
Post Malone to play Tottenham Stadium this September
Huge outdoor shows announced across the UK in Summer 2025.
Headliners
Funeral For A Friend, The Blackout, Casey, Dream State, Kill The Lights
Welsh rock legends Funeral For A Friend are playing Rock The Castle at Cardiff Castle with The Blackout, Casey, Dream State and special guests Kill The Lights.
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Rockstar Energy presents Parklife returns for 2026.
Roger Daltrey is set to tour next summer, performing The Who hits, rarities, solo hits & stories.
Catch Rudim3ntal live this summer.
Sabrina Carpenter: Short n’ Sweet Tour
Simple Minds twill be playing a run out outdoor shows next summer.
Headliners
Amon Amarth , Anthrax, Mastodon , Hatebreed, NECKBREAKKER
Playing Cardiff and London in July 2025
Headlining Latitude Festival
Somerset House Summer Series with American Express returns with a new edition of electrifying shows.
Legendary Welsh rockers Stereophonics will be bringing all their hits as they announce the Stadium Anthems Summer 25 tour.
The legendary Stevie Wonder has announced new dates for summer 2025. Stevie Wonder’s LOVE, LIGHT & SONG performances will stop in Lytham, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and London.
Sting 3.0 announces outdoor shows for summer 2025 and autumn London dates.
The era-defying, chart-topping British sensations are heading on a UK tour
Headliners
Elbow, Billy Ocean, Anastacia, Teenage Fan Club, Natasha Bedingfield, Jack Savoretti, and more
Summer Nights at the Bandstand is back for its tenth year.
Supergrass announce outdoor shows in London & Margate in 2025.
The Human League are heading out on the Generation 2024 tour plus have announced a string of outdoor shows for 2025.
The Script are heading out on tour this Winter plus next summer they will be headlining outdoor shows across the UK with special guest Tom Walker.
Legendary alternative-rock group, The Smashing Pumpkins have announced a series of major UK headline shows as part of their Aghori tour this August
Headliners
Simple Minds , Rag’n’Bone Man, The Human League, Café Mambo Ibiza in the Park, Supergrass, McFly
TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions is back at Bedford Park in summer 2025.
Headliners
elbow, The Script, UB40 Featuring ali Campbell, Sting, Fontaines D.C., Jess Glynne
TK Maxx Presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle is back for 2025 with The Script, Sting, Elbow, UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell, Fontaines D.C, and Jess Glynne announced as headliners.
Headlining Reading & Leeds 2025
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will tour the UK next summer, stopping at Scarborough, Cardiff, Margate, Hitchin, Halifax, Southampton, Derby, Colchester and more.
UNKLE, Morcheeba and DJ Shadow are set to headline South Facing Festival in London this summer.
Headliners
elbow, The Stranglers, Will Young , Beverley Knight, Craig David
The Warwick Sessions come to Warwick Castle for 2025
Will Smith has announced his upcoming ‘Based on a True Story’ Tour, with dates in Manchester, London, and Wolverhampton, plus two huge outdoor performances at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle (with special guests Nile Rodgers & CHIC) and TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
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Ticketmaster’s Festival Finder 2025
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 guide is jam-packed with all family-friendly festivals, concerts series and outdoor gigs across the UK including stadium shows, concerts under the stars and festivals that offer a vast variety of activities throughout the weekend. We’ve done the research so you don’t have to, providing detailed information on the events and activities that will keep your family entertained for hours.
Finding the perfect festival has never been easier. So why wait? Start exploring our family festival guide today and get ready for an incredible summer of family fun!
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.
FAQs
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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:
- Latitude – Henham Park
- Camp Bestival – Lulworth Castle, Dorset
- Wilderness – Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire
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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.
Festival ticket prices vary; however, the Festival Finder filter allows you to select a price point minimum and maximum and view festivals based on your budget. Prices are included across all festivals featured in the guides. Many have deposit scheme options so you can buy tickets now and then spread the cost over many months. Child tickets can often be free or much cheaper for family friendly events.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
