We bring you the biggest and best guide to attending these local to Surrey festivals in 2023. Whether it be a family day out, a dance festival or a headlining superstar act you will never be far away from a great day/night/weekend out with this indispensable guide.
SURREY HILLS SPRING FESTIVAL
A weekend festival celebrating the onset of Spring and bringing together the very best of Surrey’s food, drink, art and crafts at the Rural Life Living Museum. The Festival has been created to showcase the Museum as well as over 60 Artisans from across Surrey, who will share their knowledge, skills and crafts. Come along to this great family day out and find out more about some of the many local artists, craftsman and food and drink producers in Surrey.
WHERE: Farnham, Surrey
WHEN: March 25th – March 26th
TICKETS: www.surreyhills.org
NOUGHTY 90’S FESTIVAL
Noughty 90’s Festival Brighton takes you back to the “good old days” with the ultimate throwback, featuring four stages of music hosted by 00’s & 90’s bands, artists and DJs from around the world, as well as funfair rides, a 90’s arcade, retro bars, a D&B roller disco, street food and much more. Bands lined up for this year include Five, Venga Boys, Tinchy Stryder, Artful Dodger, Whigfield, Blazin’ Squad, Brandon Block and N Trance.
WHERE: East Brighton Park, Brighton
WHEN: May 27th – May 28th
TICKETS: www.noughty90sfest.com
SHYNEFEST 2023
ShyneFest has established itself as an integral part of the Surrey music scene. There’s plenty on site to keep the family occupied; whether it’s a 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 Foo Fighters GB, The Marley Experience, Rhythm of the 90’s and The Replicants.
WHERE: Merrist Wood, Guildford
WHEN: 2nd – 3rd June
TICKETS: www.shynefest.uk
PUB IN THE PARK
Celebrating the Great British pub, Pub in the Park, was founded by celebrity chef Tom Kerridge. Each festival celebrates everything there is to love about the glorious British pub; delicious food, award-winning chefs, chart-topping music, great drinks – but all in a fun, outdoor festival environment. This year expect to see Clean Bandit, Gabrielle, The Feeling, Judge Jules and Bananarama over the 3-day festival.
WHERE: Wimbledon Park, Wimbledon
WHEN: May 12th – May 14th
TICKETS: www.pubintheparkuk.com
THE GREAT ESTATE FESTIVAL
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 6th year, the magic just keeps growing and in 2023 it’s destined to be fully loaded with their first epic headline announcement of Primal Scream alongside Symphonic Ibiza, Henge, The Cuban Brothers, Elvana, Pulp Friction and Madame Wong’s House of Wrong.
WHERE: Scorrier Estate, Cornwall
WHEN: 2nd – 4th June
TICKETS: www.greatestatefestival.co.uk
HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Starting on June 6th till June 17th Hampton Court Festival has revealed 4 of its line-up of acts so far consisting of the legendary Grace Jones on 8th June, Kaiser Chiefs on 10th June and Bjorn Again on 16th June. The festival culminates with 80’s superstar Rick Astley on 17th June. More acts to be announced shortly. There is only a 3000 capacity for this festival so be sure to get those tickets in early.
WHERE: Hampton Court
WHEN: 6th – 17th June
TICKETS: www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com
GLASTONBURY 2023
Elton John was the only star lined up to play Glastonbury Festival this June as Surrey Rocks went to press. The Rocket Man has chosen Worthy Farm for his last ever UK performance and his final stop for his triumphant ‘Yellow Brick Road’ tour. More than 80 acts will be set to take to the stage for the big 5-day event in June however and will be announced over the coming months. Many are anticipating Beyonce and Taylor Swift to be among the other headliners.
WHEN: 21st – 25th June
WHERE: Worthy Farm, Somerset
TICKETS: www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
LOVE SUPREME JAZZ FESTIVAL
Love Supreme includes a spectrum of musical styles including jazz, funk, soul, blues and hip-hop and comprises five stages: The Main Stage 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 jazz and The Bandstand, which hosts up and coming acts. Headlining this year’s festival is Candi Station, Marcus Miller, Thundercat and Shalamar.
WHEN: June 30th – July 2nd
WHERE: Glynde Place, East Sussex
TICKETS: www.lovesupremefestival.com
51st STATE FESTIVAL
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.
WHEN: 5th August
WHERE: Copthall Playing Fields, London
TICKETS: www.51stfestival.com
WE ARE FSTVL
Celebrating its 10th 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.
WHEN: 25th – 27th August
WHERE: Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster
TICKETS: www.wearefstvl.com
CARFEST SOUTH
Carfest South 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 line-up including Texas, The Feeling, Village People and BoyzLife. The festival supports a wide range of children’s charities so you’re giving to a good cause whilst enjoying a great day out.
WHEN: 25th – 27th August
WHERE: Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire
TICKETS: www.carfest.org
READING FESTIVAL
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 Billie Eilish, Imagine Dragons, The Killers, Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender, Foals and Becky Hill – 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!
WHEN: 25th – 27th August
WHERE: Richfield Avenue, Reading
TICKETS: www.legendsfestival.co.uk
BOOKHAM FOOD FESTIVAL
The family friendly event has gone from strength to strength and is now in its third year! As well as amazing street food, visitors can expect live cooking demonstrations from Masterchef stars, innovative chefs from local top-class restaurants and local food heroes in the Festival Kitchen. Visitors can take part in group activities and hear from experts in the Wellbeing Zone and purchase local artisan products from the Festival Market.
WHEN: 9th September
WHERE: Bookham, Surrey
TICKETS: www.bookhamfoodfestival.com
