We bring you the biggest and best guide to attending these local to Surrey Festivals in 2024. Whether it be dance, jazz, rock, tribute, family or headlining superstar act – you can plan your Spring/Summer accordingly with this indispensable guide
WE ARE FSTVL
WHEN: 25th – 26th May
WHERE: Central Park Dagenham, London
TICKETS: www.wearefstvl.com
Celebrating its 11th Anniversary Year as one of the UK’s most successful independent festivals, We Are FSTVL embark on the biggest chapter yet in its stellar history. A revolutionary date in the festival calendar, with twice as many arenas, out-of-this-world additions to the production and now across three days, you’d be mad to miss this iconic electronic dance music festival featuring over 150 artists including headliners Eric Prydz, Chase & Status, Groove Armada, Sam Divine and The Martinez Brothers.
SHYNEFEST
WHERE: Merrist Wood College, Guildford
WHEN: 31st May – 1st June
TICKETS: www.shynefest.uk
Now in its 7th year, ShyneFest has established itself as an integral part of the Surrey music scene and is nominated in the ‘Best Family Fun’ category at this year’s Surrey Awards. There’s plenty on site to keep the family occupied this Summer; whether it be camping, glamping, silent disco or face-painting, taking a poke around the art and craft stalls, or just having a good old kickabout, there’s something for everyone. At the heart of it all, of course, is the music. This year’s line-up includes Faux Fighters, The Marley Experience, Pixie McCann, The Diva’s, Doubting Thomas and Mother Vulture.
THE GREAT ESTATE FESTIVAL
WHERE: Scorrier Estate, Cornwall
WHEN: 31st May – 2nd June
TICKETS: www.greatestatefestival.co.uk
Billed as ‘the most rambunctious garden fête!’ The Great Estate Festival is set within the mystical grounds of the Scorrier Estate in Cornwall. Now in its 7th year, the magic just keeps growing and in 2024 it’s destined to be fully loaded with their epic headline announcements of The Darkness, The Stranglers, Soul II Soul alongside smaller but equally powerful performances from Bez’s Acid House, Imperial Leisure and The Beatles Dub Club among 30 others.
HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL
WHERE: Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court
WHEN: 11th – 22nd June
TICKETS: www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com
Hampton Court Festival has revealed its impressive line-up of 2024 acts so far kicking off with the legendary Tom Jones on June 11th, Nile Rodgers & Chic on June 12th, Jack Savoretti on June 13th, Sam Ryder on June 14th, Shery Crow on June 18th, Deacon Blue on June 19th, Paloma Faith on June 20th and Jessie J on June 21st. The festival, sponsored by Hey Car, is set in the stunning and majestic grounds of the Hampton Court Palace. There is only a 3000 capacity for this festival so be sure to get those tickets in early for the one-off headliners on those days.
GLASTONBURY 2024
WHEN: 26th – 30th June
WHERE: Worthy Farm, Somerset
TICKETS: www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
Billed as the world’s biggest music festival, more than 80 acts including Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA, Shania Twain, Burna Boy, PJ Harvey, Little Simz, Faithless, Keane, Avril Lavigne, Paloma Faith and Burna Boy will be set to take to the stage for the big 5-day event in June and more will be announced over the coming months. This year’s festival is supporting “People Affected by Conflict” with charities including British Red Cross, Oxfam and War Child as beneficiaries.
GUILFEST
WHEN: 29th – 30th June
WHERE: Stoke Park, Guildford
TICKETS: www.guilfest.co.uk
Surrey’s most famous festival, Guilfest, is back after a 10 year break this Summer. You can catch top bill artists including Sam Ryder, The Stranglers, Black Grape, Boyzlife and The Blockheads on Saturday June 29th and Sunday June 30th at Stoke Park in Guildford. There will 5 stages of musical mayhem with over 30 acts as well as a Comedy Tent, Tropical Disco, Arts & Crafts Village, Healing Field and Wellness Area, Games Tent, Kids Area and the best international food and drink stalls. In its heyday, Guilfest was awarded the Best Family Festival in the UK.
LOVE SUPREME JAZZ FESTIVAL
WHEN: 5th – 7th July
WHERE: Glynde Place, East Sussex
TICKETS: www.lovesupremefestival.com
Love Supreme includes a spectrum of musical styles including jazz, funk, soul, blues and hip-hop and comprises five stages: The Main Stage, which focuses on broader styles of R&B, Funk, Soul and Blues; The Big Top, which plays host to the biggest names in Jazz; The Arena, which hosts contemporary and progressive acts in the jazz sphere and The Bandstand, which hosts up and coming acts. Headlining this year’s festival is Chaka Khan, Dionne Warwick, Olivia Dean, Jordan Rakai, Black Pumas, Noname and Kool & The Gang.
PUB IN THE PARK REIGATE
WHEN: 12th – 14th July
WHERE: Reigate, Surrey
TICKETS: www.pubintheparkuk.com
Celebrating the Great British Pub, Pub in the Park was founded by celebrity chef Tom Kerridge. Each festival (there are 4 this year – Marlow, Chiswick, St. Albans and Reigate) celebrates everything there is to love about the glorious British pub scene; delicious food, award-winning chefs, great drinks and chart-topping music – but in a fun, outdoor, festival environment. This year expect to see former Spice Girl Melanie C, McFly, Sam Ryder, Scouting For Girls and Gabrielle among others.
UPTOWN FESTIVAL
WHEN: Sunday 28th July
WHERE: Blackheath, London
TICKETS: www.uptownfestival.co.uk
Join legendary acts for a day of musical carousing on London’s Blackheath. On the 28th July, the capital’s picturesque heathland will host an array of familiar faces from local band (turned international phenomenons) Madness to indie/rock’s finest, The Zutons, and Liverpool’s original pop supremo’s, The Lightning Seeds for a day of family-filled mayhem. Uptown Festival boasts three fun-filled stages, a dedicated family area, the ‘funnest’ funfair in town and a delectable range of street food. Catering to all family members (and mouths), Uptown 2024 has introduced larger stage screens and an even bigger selection of hot and cold food and beverage options.
51st STATE FESTIVAL
WHEN: Saturday 3rd August
WHERE: Copthall Playing Fields, London
TICKETS: www.51stfestival.com
51st State Festival is a one-day London house music festival held in the capital’s Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet. Celebrating the roots of house music, 51st State pulls together the various threads of this influential genre, taking festival-goers on a journey through classic house, tech house, afro house, garage, disco, soul, dance and more, curating a line-up that comes from Chicago, New York, Detroit, London and across 7 stages and dance tents. 51st State Festival showcases the technicoloured heritage of dance and is amongst the most diverse and inclusive festivals in the UK, run by music fanatics for die-hard music fans.
READING FESTIVAL
WHEN: 21st – 25th August
WHERE: Richfield Avenue, Reading
TICKETS: www.readingfestival.com
A festival celebrating the world’s greatest pop and rock acts is steaming into Reading, Berkshire this August bank holiday weekend. With an incredible line-up of acts including Lana Del Rey, Blink-182, Liam Gallagher, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Gerry Cinnamon, Raye, Skrillex, Spiritbox, Digga D and Fred Again…only the greatest acts are selected to make the cut. Mirrored acts appear on alternate nights in Leeds if you can’t get any tickets for Reading. Book early to avoid disappointment!
CARFEST
WHEN: 23rd – 25th August
WHERE: Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire
TICKETS: www.carfest.org
Carfest is a family festival in Hampshire. They have great activities including car racing, showcasing older racing models and newer concept electric cars. Plus, family fun including games, stalls, activities, food, comedy and more. There is an impressive musical line-up this year including Olly Murs, Sam Ryder, Reef, The Feeling, Beverley Knight, Deacon Blue and UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell. The festival supports a wide range of children’s charities including BBC Children in Need, the Rainbow Trust and Teenage Cancer Trust so you’re giving to a good cause whilst enjoying a great day/weekend out.
