We bring you the most comprehensive guide to attending the best Festivals in 2025. Whether it be hip-hop, dance, RnB, jazz, rock, pop, old skool, indie, tribute or headlining superstar act \u2013 you can plan your Spring\/Summer accordingly.<\/p>\n
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SHYNEFEST<\/p>\n
WHERE: Merrist Wood College, Guildford<\/p>\n
WHEN: 30th<\/sup> \u2013 31st<\/sup> MAY 2025<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.SHYNEFEST.UK<\/a><\/p>\n Now celebrating their 10th<\/sup> Anniversary, ShyneFest has established itself as an integral part of the Surrey music scene and is nominated in the \u2018Best Family Fun\u2019 category at this year\u2019s Surrey Awards. There\u2019s 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\u2019s something for everyone. At the heart of it all, of course, is the music. This year’s line-up includes indie legends Reef, Vince Freeman, True Deceivers, The Replicants, The Fanzines, Charlotte Franklin, Bandit Sound, The Mustard, The Pre-Nups, Nirvanher, Red Hot Tribute Peppers and Bon Giovi.This year, ShyneFest is donating money to Treloar\u2019s \u2013 enabling education – so it\u2019s all for a good cause.<\/p>\n \n \n WYCHWOOD<\/p>\n WHERE: CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE, GLOUCESTER<\/p>\n WHEN: 30th<\/sup> MAY \u2013 1st<\/sup> JUNE 2025<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.WYCHWOODFESTIVAL.COM<\/a><\/p>\n Returning for their 19th year of unforgettable memories for all the family, with a glorious line-up of music, comedy, literature and workshops. Wychwood is the festival the Daily Mirror are calling \u201cthe perfect family festival\u201d and the Metro added \u201cWychwood has something for everyone\u201d in their coverage this year. The line-up for 2025 includes The Zutons, Doves, James, Shed Seven, Skinny Lister, Scouting For Girls, Daniel Bedingfield, The Magic Numbers, Goldie Lookin\u2019 Chain, Lucy Spraggan and fitness guru, Joe Wicks among others. There\u2019s also a wide-range of over 100 workshops and extra events. Plus, a huge Funfair and a Silent Disco that goes on till late. Time Out called it \u201ca hybrid of the Big Chill, Womad and The Cambridge Folk Festival.\u201d<\/p>\n \n \n HAMPTON COURT PALACE<\/p>\n WHERE: HAMPTON COURT PALACE, HAMPTON COURT<\/p>\n WHEN: 11th<\/sup> \u2013 21st<\/sup> JUNE 2025<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.HAMPTONCOURTPALACEFESTIVAL.COM<\/a><\/p>\n Now in its 28th<\/sup> year, Hampton Court Palace Festival has revealed its impressive line-up of 2025 acts so far kicking off with James of \u2018Sit Down\u2019 fame on Wednesday June 11th, Rag \u2018N\u2019 Bone Man is on Thursday June 12th<\/sup> and 80\u2019s girl band Bananarama is on Saturday June 14th<\/sup>. Elsewhere you have \u2018The Good, The Bad & The Rugby\u2019 the chart-topping podcast that sees England legends James Haskell, Mike Tindall and TV presenter Alex Payne in conversation with some of the biggest names across rugby, as well as the wider sporting and cultural realms. And on Wednesday June 18th<\/sup> the legendary Chaka Khan is wowing the crowds alongside UK indie favourites Elbow on Friday 20th<\/sup> and Saturday 21st<\/sup> June. HCP festival is set in the stunning and majestic grounds of the Hampton Court Palace Base Court. 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.<\/p>\n \n \n ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL<\/p>\n WHERE: ISLE OF WIGHT<\/p>\n WHEN: 19th<\/sup>– 22nd<\/sup> JUNE 2025<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.ISLEOFWIGHTFESTIVAL.COM<\/a><\/p>\n This one\u2019s a belter. If you like the party vibe then everyone makes an effort here – think lots of fancy dress get up and outrageous costumes. This year the headliners are Sting, Faithless and The Corrs on the Friday; Stereophonics, The Script, Paul Heaton and Busted on the Saturday and Justin Timberlake, Jess Glynne, Texas, Olly Murs and Alison Moyet on the Sunday. Also, in the Big Top dance act Clean Bandit, indie rockers Supergrass, James and Lightning Seeds will be making appearances! Be sure to pace yourself as this is a long, drinking one. There is normal camping or boutique glamping available ranging from 2 to 8 person bell tents that come with facilities including Olive Garden areas, food units and a healthy oasis with yoga, live music, artisan coffee and more.<\/p>\n \n \n LOVE SUPREME JAZZ FESTIVAL<\/p>\n WHEN: 4th<\/sup> \u2013 6th<\/sup> JULY 2025<\/p>\n WHERE: GLYNDE PLACE, EAST SUSSEX<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.LOVESUPREMEFESTIVAL.COM<\/a><\/p>\n 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\u2019s festival is Maxwell, Smokey Robinson, Jacob Collier, The Roots, En Vogue, The Sacred Souls, Branford Marsalis Quartet, Stanley Clarke and Durand Jones & The Indications. Just outside of Brighton this a fun and hip festival full of feel-good vibes.<\/p>\n \n \n GUILFEST<\/p>\n WHEN: 5th<\/sup> \u2013 6th<\/sup> JULY 2025<\/p>\n WHERE: STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.GUILFEST.CO.UK<\/a><\/p>\n Surrey\u2019s most famous festival, Guilfest, is back again after its phenomenal first year back in 2024, after a 10-Year hiatus. You can catch top bill artists including The Jacksons, Soul II Soul, Leo Sayer, Stereo MC\u2019s, N-Trance of \u2018Set You Free\u2019 fame and Baby D who got to number one with \u2018Let Me Be Your Fantasy\u2019 are livening up the crowds at Stoke Park in Guildford on Saturday 5th<\/sup> July. And on Sunday 6th<\/sup> July UK indie band, Razorlight, KT Tunstall, Dub Pistols and Elvana will be firing up Stoke Park alongside many others. In total, there will 5 stages of musical mayhem with over 30 acts as well as a Comedy Tent, Arts & Crafts Village, Street Theatre, Singing, Dancing and Drumming Workshops, Bushcrafts, a Literary Tent, 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.<\/p>\n \n \n PUB IN THE PARK<\/p>\n WHERE: PRIORY PARK, REIGATE<\/p>\n WHEN: 11th<\/sup>-13th<\/sup> JULY 2025<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.PUBINTHEPARK.CO.UK<\/a><\/p>\n Pub in the Park with Chef Tom Kerridge & Friends is a laid-back celebration of the best food, drink, and music the country has to offer. Picture this: sun shining, your favourite tunes playing live, surrounded by food legends. Four epic foodie festivals, each with its own unique vibe from mouth-watering dishes by top pubs and restaurants, to incredible independent producers, drinks, and an unbeatable musical line-up including Dizzee Rascal, Gok Wan and Heart Radio Club Classics with Pandora on the Friday; Daniel Bedingfield, Furnace And The Fundamentals and Kay Iris are entertaining guests on Saturday Afternoon. While, Alice Pisano, Judge Jules and Ministry of Sound Classical are scheduled to get the party started on the Saturday Evening. Newcomer Bryony Dunn & The Forest, Babybird, Will Young and Newton Faulkner are headlining the Lazy Sunday Session.<\/p>\n \n \n BOOGIETOWN<\/p>\n WHEN: SATURDAY 12th<\/sup> JULY 2025<\/p>\n WHERE: APPS COURT, WALTON, SURREY<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.BOOGIETOWN.CO.UK<\/a><\/p>\n Surrey-based festival Boogietown has grown year-on-year and has even more impressive artists on their roster in 2025, including UB40, Kool & The Gang, Billy Ocean, Sister Sledge Featuring Kathy Sledge, Evelyn \u201cChampagne\u201d King, Jocelyn Brown, Robin S, Shapeshifters, Norman Jay MBE, Trevor Nelson, Shola Ama, Disco Express, Jon Besant and Guyza on the Main Stage and in their famous Big Top. Billed as \u201c1 Day, 4 Stages and 1 Huge Boogie\u201d this is one for a fun, young crowd where dressing up and glitz and glamour are de riguer at this disco inspired day out complete with food stalls and fun fair. Make sure you plan your journey to and from Walton-on-Thames as Apps Court is not near any train stations and the area can get quite packed.<\/p>\n \n \n KISSTORY<\/p>\n WHEN: SATURDAY 26th<\/sup> JULY 2025<\/p>\n WHERE: BLACKHEATH, LONDON<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.SKIDDLE.COM\/FESTIVALS\/KISSTORYFESTIVAL<\/a>\/<\/p>\n This one is for the die-hard, old skool music fans out there, Kisstory Festival on South London\u2019s Blackheath Common, is featuring the \u201cBiggest Old Skool & Anthems Live\u201d returning stronger than ever on Saturday 26th<\/sup> July, following the sell-out festival in 2024 featuring Lisa Mafia, Romeo, Kele Le Roc, DJ Luck and MC Neat, Wayne Wonder, Fuse ODG, Kyla, Matt Jam Lamont, Artful Dodger, General Levy, Phats & Small and Oxide & Neutrino, with new additions and plenty of great artists to be announced throughout the year. Make sure you follow Kisstory on social media to stay updated on all the great musical acts set to be announced this year.<\/p>\n \n \n UPTOWN FESTIVAL<\/p>\n WHEN: SUNDAY 27th<\/sup> JULY 2025<\/p>\n WHERE: BLACKHEATH, LONDON<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.UPTOWNFESTIVAL.CO.UK<\/a><\/p>\n Join legendary acts for a day of musical carousing on London’s Blackheath. On the 27th July, the capital’s picturesque heathland will host an array of familiar faces from international chart toppers Boy George & The Culture Club to Sister Sledge in Cardiff and UB40 at Rochester Castle in Kent. It will be a day of family-filled mayhem. Uptown Festival boasts three fun-filled stages, a dedicated family area, the ‘funniest’ funfair in town and a delectable range of street food. Catering to all family members (and mouths), Uptown 2025 has introduced larger stage screens and an even bigger selection of hot and cold food and beverage options. This is getting bigger and better year by year.<\/p>\n \n \n 51st STATE FESTIVAL<\/p>\n WHEN: SATURDAY 2nd<\/sup> AUGUST 2025<\/p>\n WHERE: COPTHALL PLAYING FIELDS, LONDON<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.51STFESTIVAL.COM<\/a><\/p>\n 51st State Festival is a one-day London house music festival held in the capital’s Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet, North London. 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 serious house, garage, RnB, reggae and trance music fans.Big name DJ\u2019s to be announced soon.<\/p>\n \n \n ALL POINTS EAST<\/p>\n WHEN: 16th<\/sup> \u2013 24th<\/sup> AUGUST 2025<\/p>\n WHERE: VICTORIA PARK, LONDON<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.ALLPOINTSEASTFESTIVAL.COM<\/a><\/p>\n All Points East is a series of day festivals in Victoria Park from 16th August to 24th<\/sup> August with major headline artists including Chase & Status, Overmono, Sammy Virji, Nia Archives, Dimension and Jyoty Ahadadream on Friday 16th<\/sup> August \u2013 the opening day. One week later the APE line-up includes Barry Can\u2019t Swim, Confidence Man, Shygirl, Marlon Hoffstadt, DJ Heartstring, Interplanetary Criminal and Salute on Friday 22nd<\/sup> August. And then on Saturday 23rd<\/sup> August the Brit award-winning Raye is performing alongside Tyla Doechi Jade and more acts to be announced soon. Sunday 24th<\/sup> August sees The Maccabees, Bombay Bicycle Club, Dry Cleaning, The Cribs, The Murder Capital, Divorce and Prima Queen take to the stage. Stay tuned for more dates to be added \u2013 last year there were<\/p>\n \n \n READING FESTIVAL<\/p>\n WHEN: 21st<\/sup> \u2013 24th<\/sup> AUGUST 2025<\/p>\n WHERE: RICHFIELD AVENUE, READING<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.READINGFESTIVAL.COM<\/a><\/p>\n A festival celebrating the world\u2019s greatest pop and rock acts is steaming into Reading, Berkshire this August bank holiday weekend. With an incredible line-up of acts including Travis Scott, The Kooks, Chappelll Roan, Bloc Party, Rudimental, AJ Tracy, Bring Me The Horizon, Suki Waterhouse, Hozier, Conan Grey, Sammy Virji, Trippie Redd, DJ EZ and Becky Hill among significant others. Again\u2026only the greatest acts are selected to make the cut. Mirrored acts appear on alternate nights in Leeds if you can\u2019t get any tickets for Reading this year. Book early to avoid disappointment. It\u2019s a firm favourite with the younger crowds so best stay away if you prefer a more relaxing festival!<\/p>\n \n \n CARFEST<\/p>\n WHEN: 22nd<\/sup> \u2013 24th<\/sup> AUGUST 2025<\/p>\n WHERE: LAVERSTOKE PARK FARM, HAMPSHIRE<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.CARFEST.ORG<\/a><\/p>\n Carfest is a family festival in Hampshire which was started by Chris Evans. 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 Rita Ora, Madness, Lightning Seeds, Travis, Tom Walker, Mista Jam, Ellie Sax and Dakota. The festival supports a wide range of children\u2019s charities including BBC Children in Need, the Rainbow Trust and Teenage Cancer Trust so you\u2019re giving to a good cause whilst enjoying a fun filled day or weekend out. Great for families too as loads of shows and exhibitions to take in.<\/p>\n \n \n BOOKHAM FOOD FESTIVAL<\/p>\n WHEN: 6TH SEPTEMBER 2025<\/p>\n WHERE: BOOKHAM<\/p>\n TICKETS: WWW.BOOKHAMFOODFESTIVAL.CO.UK<\/a><\/p>\n Bookham Food Festival is back for its fourth year. Alongside amazing street food, there are live cooking demonstrations and engaging discussions on nutrition, health, and wellbeing in the Festival Kitchen. The 2025 chef line-up includes Joe Hurd (BBC Saturday Kitchen), Silvana Franco (Daily Telegraph), Adam Sharpe (The Garden Room at Beaverbrook), and Tom Whitaker (Masterchef, Tempus Foods). Additionally, a new sit-down dining experience and talks from local producers will be introduced. Visitors can also browse local artisan products at the Festival Market and enjoy a range of drinks from the fully stocked bars, including a range of drinks including Pimms, cocktails, wines, and various beers.The BFF DJs will keep the atmosphere lively with a mix of funk, soul and reggae throughout the day and into the evening. The organisers of the event, who are all volunteers from the community, said “Bookham Food Festival has really cemented its place in the annual local events calendar.\u201d<\/p>\n \n \n MUCKY WEEKENDER<\/p>\n WHEN: 11th<\/sup> \u2013 13th<\/sup> SEPTEMBER 2025<\/p>\n WHERE: VICARAGE FARM, WINCHESTER<\/p>\n