Top UK Music Festivals In 2022
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This summer I think we are collectively sticking our middle finger up to a certain pesky virus and soaking up the opportunity to enjoy some music, drinks and sun all in equal measure.
If you love watching live music performances, the UK has no shortage of music festivals going ahead this year.
So check out the best music festivals that might be happening near you!
Wireless
1/22
Wireless has been one of London’s biggest summer urban music festivals for over 10 years and this year will be just as epic, bringing the finest artists in hip-hop, grime and more to the city.
When | 1st - 10th July 2022
Where | Various locations
Lineup | The Rolling Stones, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, SZA, Daft Punk, Megan Thee Stallion, Summer Walker, Burna Boy, Doja Cat, The Strokes, Adele, Elton John, Pearl Jam, Pixies, Popcaan, Duran Duran, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and more.
Tickets | Various prices
Visit the Wireless Festival website for more information.
Glastonbury
2/22
Glastonbury Festival might just be the world’s most famous music festival and is one of the UK’s oldest.
The inclusive selection of music genres from techno drum & bass and grime to pop and R&B ensures music lovers are guaranteed to find their sound with over 100 stages to explore, but you’ll have to hurry to get a ticket, Glastonbury is extremely popular!
When | 22nd - 26th June 2022
Where | Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset
Lineup | Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, The Avalanches, Burna Boy, Doja Cat, Bonobo, Koffee, Sampa The Great, Charli XCX, Cate Le Bon, Ghetts, plus many more!
Tickets | £280
For more information, visit the Glastonbury Festivals website.
BST Hyde Park
3/22
BST Hyde Park began in 2013 with a mission to host a multi-day event like no other.
Across three weekends you can expect legendary headliners from the likes of Elton John and The Rolling Stones. They’ll also be a programme called Open House, featuring free activities and entertainment.
When | 24th June - 10th July 2022
Where | Hyde Park, London
Lineup | Elton John, Pearl Jam, Duran Duran, Stereophonics, Pixies, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Adele, Cat Power, White Reaper, The Glorious Sons, Simon Townshend and more.
Tickets | From £59.60
For more information, visit the BST Hyde Park website.
All Points East
4/22
After its huge debut in 2018, All Points East festival returns to East London’s Victoria Park this year with a great lineup and free activities during the week-long event.
When | 19th - 28th August 2022
Where | Victoria Park, Grove Road
Lineup | Gorillaz, Tame Impala, Kraftwerk, FKJ, James Blake, Chemical Brothers, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Disclosure, The National and more.
Tickets | Various Prices
Visit the All Points East Festivals website for more information.
Isle of Wight Festival
5/22
For more than 50 years, the Isle of Wight Festival has never failed to put on an epic show.
Renowned for its big headliners, this year is set to be a big one, as it marks the festival’s 20th anniversary since returning to the Island in 2002.
When | 16th - 19th June 2022
Where | Seaclose Park, Newport
Lineup | Kasabian, Pete Tong, Blossoms, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott, Sigrid, Jessie Ware, The Proclaimers, The Vaccines, The Fratellis, MUSE, Rudimental, Shaggy, The Kooks, UB40 ft Ali Campbell and more.
Tickets | From £75
For more information, visit the Isle of Wight website.
Parklife
6/22
Some of the biggest names will be performing at the Parklife festival this year. Tyler The Creator, Megan Thee Stallion and 50 Cent are just of the headliners who’ll be heating up the main stage.
When | 11th - 12 June 2022
Where | Heaton Park, Manchester
Lineup | Tyler, the Creator, 50 Cent, Megan Thee Stallion, Lewis Capaldi, Bicep, Chase & Status, Loyle Carner, Jamie xx, Peggy Gou, Arlo Parks, Eric Prydz, Headie One, Central Cee and more.
Tickets | From £84.50
For more information, visit the Parklife website.
City Splash
7/22
City Splash is a one-day music, food and culture festival at Brockwell Park in Brixton, London dedicated to reggae, dancehall and afrobeat music which will be spread across six stages.
Also on the festival schedule are workshops, panels, and some of the city's best Caribbean food and drink vendors.
When | 29th May 2022
Where | Brockwell Park, London
Lineup | Mr Eazi, Barrington Levy, Protoje, Kranium, Sister Nancy, Luciano, Stonebwoy, Christopher Ellis, Kabaka Pyramid, Congo Natty, Channel One, Dreya Mac, Alicai Harley, General Levy, Dubwise Jamaica, Kele Le Roc and much more.
Tickets | from £25
Visit the City Splash website for more information.
Creamfields
8/22
Love dance music? Then you’ll love Creamfields, the UK’s biggest dance festival. It will take place in Hylands Park in Chelmsford over the summer bank holiday in August, and will feature some of the biggest names in the dance music scene.
When | 25th - 28th August 2022
Where | Daresbury, Cheshire
Lineup | Alesso, Calvin Harris, Anna Tur, David Guetta, Example, Fat Boy Slim, Shy FX, Paul Van Dyk, Becky Hill and more.
Tickets | Various Prices
For more information, visit the Creamfields website.
Tranzmission Festival
9/22
For its 5th year, London’s Tranzmission Festival returns and will be held at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Rave it up in style this summer with the very best line-up in drum & bass, garage, jungle, house & old skool.
When | Sunday 4th September 2022
Where | Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London
Lineup | DJ Fresh, Holy Goof, Macky Gee, Sasasas, Heartless Crew, Voltage, DJ Luck & MC Neat, DJ Sticky, Steve Proctor and much more.
Tickets | From £38
For more information, visit the Tranzmission website.
Boardmasters Festival
10/22
Boardmasters is a British music and surf festival held on the scenic Cornish coast at Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay in Newquay.
If you love the outdoors, music and surfing, Boardmasters is serving it all plus more for over five days. Expect a well-curated lineup of artists in an exciting mix of genres including pop, grime, drum & bass, indie, rock and more.
When | 10th - 14th August 2022
Where | Trebelsue Farm, Watergate Bay, Newquay
Lineup | George Ezra, Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, The Lathums, Greentea Peng, Disclosure, Bastille, King Of Leon, Tom Grennan, The Wombats, plus many more.
Tickets | Various Prices
For more information, visit the Boardmasters website.
Neighbourhood Weekender
11/22
Neighbourhood Weekender returns to Victoria Park, Warrington to bring another great weekend of live music from some of the biggest bands.
You can also enjoy The Cornerstone Rave, The Library Silent Disco, The Neighbourhood Inn Pub and a funfair!
When | 28th - 29th May 2022
Where | Victoria Park, Warrington
Lineup | Courteeners, DMA’s, Becky Hill, Kasabian, James Bay, The Snuts, Wet Leg, The Lathums, The Reytons, Example, The Fratellis, Scouting For Girls, The Academic, Gayle, Red Rum Club, Blossoms, Manic Street Preachers and more.
Tickets | From £66.45
For more information, visit the Neighbourhood Weekender website.
Y Not Festival
12/22
Like many of the festivals on this list, you can enjoy camping or glamping at this year’s Y Not festival.
Along with Stereophonics, Manic Street Preachers, and The Kooks headlining the main stage, this family-friendly event will feature clowns, magicians, circus performers, and musicians from The Flying Seagull Project, puppet shows by Tootles and Nibs, and art activities and workshops by The Artful Dodgers and Tweens.
When | 29th - 31st July 2022
Where | Pikehall, Derbyshire
Lineup | Stereophonics, Courteeners, Blossoms, The Kooks, Manic Street Preachers, Nothing But Thieves, The Vaccines, Kelis, Pale Waves and more.
Tickets | From £119.50
For more information, visit the Y Not website.
Field Day
13/22
A staple of the city's music scene, Field Day features live performances and DJ sets that showcase house, techno, hip-hop and more, curated by a team of London clubs and promoters.
Although this event is for over 18s, Field Day also offers funfair rides, attractions and games.
When | 20th August 2022
Where | Victoria Park, London
Lineup | The Chemical Brothers, Kraftwerk 3D, Cici, Daniel Avery, Peggy Gou, Squarepusher, Folamour, Floating Points, HAAi, Eliza Rose and more.
Tickets | From £70
For more information, visit the Field Day festival website.
Love Supreme Jazz Festival
14/22
Get into the groove at this year’s Love Supreme Jazz Festival with bonafide jazz, blues, soul and funk legends from the likes of Erykah Badu, Sister Sledge and Gregory Porter taking to the main stage.
With a diverse programme of workshops, wellbeing classes, vintage markets, incredible food and drink stalls, and an exciting kid's area, this festival has just about everything you need to have an amazing weekend.
When | 1st - 3rd July 2022
Where | Glynde Place, East Sussex
Lineup | Erykah Badu, Sister Sledge, Gregory Porter, TLC, Tom Misch, Lianne La Havas, Ezra Collective, Charles Lloyd & The Marvels, Sons of Kemet x Nubya Garcia and more.
Tickets | Various Prices
For more information, visit the Love Supreme Jazz Festival website.
Latitude
15/22
Latitude is an award-winning family-friendly festival based in Henham Park in Suffolk. It won the Best Family Festival award in 2018.
Enjoy musical entertainment across multiple stages as well as dance performances, comedy, theatre, literature, poetry, and podcasts. To cool off, go for a swim in the nearby lake or try paddle-boarding.
There’s also a hidden Alcove stage to explore too!
When | 21st - 24th July 2022
Where | Henham Park, Suffolk
Lineup | Lewis Capaldi, Foals, Snow Patrol, Maggie Ridgers, James Arthur, Little Simz, Manic Street Preacher, Modest Mouse, Freya Ridings, Rina Sawayawa, Shed Seven, Example, Groove Armada, Russell Howard and more.
Tickets | From £175.40
For more information, visit the Latitude Festival website.
Boundary Brighton
16/22
Boundary Brighton is a one-day dance festival in September.
With four stages to explore including a VIP stage, you can expect a well-curated lineup of the best artists in the drum & bass, house and electronic scene.
When | 24th September 2022
Where | Stanmer Park Local Nature Reserve, Brighton
Lineup | Hybrid Minds, King of The Rollers, Skepsis, Patrick Topping, Sammy Virgi, David Rodigan, Kanine, BOU, Chris Stussy, Notion, Wilkinson, Sonny Fodera, Sub Focus and more.
Tickets | From £33
For more information, visit the Boundary Brighton website.
Cross The Tracks
17/22
Cross The Tracks is London’s jazz, funk and soul music festival taking place at Brockwell Park.
Festival-goers can enjoy an eclectic lineup of artists across 7 stages, but Cross The Tracks will also be home to some of the finest street food traders and craft beer brewers in London.
You can also chill out in the wellness area where there will be talks from industry insiders, independent creative markets, a record and art fair, workshops and more.
When | 5th June 2022
Where | Brockwell Park
Lineup | Khruangbin, Joy Crookes, Patrice Rushen, Sampa the Great, Mereba, Macy Gray, Seun Kuti, Roy Ayers, Romare, Etta Bond, Norman Jay MBE, Channel One, Jamz Supernova, Alexander Nut, Charlotte Dos Santos and more.
Tickets | From £49.50
For more information, visit the Cross The Tracks website.
Sundown Festival
18/22
Its star-studded line-ups of grime, dance, electronica, R&B, pop and more have made Sundown Festival one of the UK’s most important summer closing parties held at the impressive Norfolk Showground.
Festival-goers will also have the chance to explore the magical woodland surrounding the festival, funfair and mesmerising art installations.
When | 2nd - 4th September 2022
Where | Norfolk Showground, Norwich
Lineup | AJ Tracey, Sean Paul, A1 x J1, Andy C ft Tonn Piper, Charlie Sloth, Amaria BB, DJ EZ, BackRoad Gee, Bad Boy Chiller Crew, Bru-C, Digga D, House Gospel Choir, Jonas Blue, Miraa May, Ms Banks, Nathan Dawe, Shy FX, Tom Zanetti, Wilkinson, Alcemist and much more.
Tickets | From £55
For more information, visit the Sundown Festival website.
Strawberries & Creem Festival
19/22
The Strawberries & Creem festival will be bringing some of the biggest names in hip hop, garage, R&B, drum ‘n’ bass, afrobeats and dance music.
It will be Lil Wayne's first UK show date in fourteen years, as well as Ella Mai, Mabel and Tems making their festival debuts. Others who have been confirmed for the seventh edition of the festival include Ghetts, Sub Focus, Wilkinson, and many others.
When | 17th - 19th June 2022
Where | Childerley Orchard, Cambridge
Lineup | Lil Wayne, Ella Mai, Mabel, Tems, Tion Wayne, Rema, Ghetts, Ms Banks, David Rodigan, Children of Zeus, Knucks, Pip Millett, Jules, Enny, The Compozer, Kenny Allstar & Friends, Bellah and more.
Tickets | From £40
For more information, visit the Strawberries & Creem Festival website.
Beautiful People
20/22
Every year, Beautiful People hosts a London music festival showcasing a variety of genres including house, soul, reggae, hip hop, R&B, garage, and disco.
Touted as ‘the friendliest party in the world’, Beautiful People aims to bring people together through their shared love of summertime music and the sunshine.
When | 3rd September 2022
Where | Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London
Lineup | Masters at Work, Anané, Easy Mo Bee, DJ Spinna, Moodymann, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Arrested Development, David Rodigan, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Dave Lee ZR, DJ Spen B2B Teddy Douglas, Artful Dodger, DJ Spoony, DJ Hype and many more.
Tickets | From £54.45
For more information, visit the Beautiful People festival website.
London Somerset House Summer Series
21/22
The Somerset House courtyard will be transformed again this year into a vibrant ‘summer series’ open-air destination for exciting music gigs across eleven nights in the heart of London.
When | 7th - 17th July 2022
Where | Somerset House
Lineup | Ghettz, John Legend, Arlo Parks, Yussef Dayes, Squid, TEMS, Carly Rae Jepsen, SG Lewis and more.
Tickets | From £28
For more information, visit the Somerset House website.
TRNSMT Festival
22/22
The Scottish rock and indie festival TRNSMT takes over Glasgow Green from 8th - 10th July 2022, bringing with it some of music's biggest acts including Paolo Nutini, The Strokes and Nile Rodgers & Chic to grace the main stage.
On the King Tut stage, you can also discover some of the best-emerging rock and indie talent!
When | 8th - 10th July 2022
Where | Glasgow Green
Lineup | Paolo Nutini, Sam Fender, The Strokes, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Ella Henderson, The Bootleg Beatles, Saint Phnx, The Regrettes, The Skinner Brothers and more.
Tickets | From £69
For more information, visit the TRNSMT website.
