The best UK festivals you absolutely NEED to go to this year

Festival season is fast approaching hun

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by Eden-Olivia Lord |
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Can you believe it's almost time for festival season? This has felt like the coldest year since the beginning of time, we can barely remember what it feels like to have a drink in hand, feel the sun on our face and watch our fave artists.

Seriously, bring on the festivals of 2025 because we cannot wait to try and spot a bunch of celebs, pay an extortionate amount of money for a vodka Red Bull and of course, get #content for the 'gram.

Whether you've had your Glastonbury tickets for months or you're stuck wondering what festival to go to this year, we've got all the info you're going to need.

The best line-ups, the ticket prices, location and dates, read on for your need to know...

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The best UK festivals 2025

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In It Together Festival 2025

Whether you want to camp with strangers, spend time with your family or fancy a boujee weekend glamping, In It Together is where you need to be this May because they've got campsite for all options. Not only that but you can watch Ronan Keating, Becky Hill, Kaiser Chiefs, Daniel Bedingfield and Pixie Lott perform at the festival.

When is it: 23-25 May 2025

Where is it: Old Park Farm, Margam

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Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025

This year if you're at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool then you'll get to see Mumford & Sons, Jorja Smith, JADE, Sam Fender, Tom Grennan and Aitch B2B AJ Tracey.

When is it: 23-25 May 2025

Where is it: Sefton Park, Liverpool

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Forbidden Forest Festival 2025

Celebrate Forbidden Forest's ninth anniversary alongside Andy C, FISHER, CamelPhat, Skepta and a whole lot more artists. This festival takes places at Belvoir Castle - just think of the Insta pics.

When is it: 29 May - 1 June 2025

Where is it: Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire

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Mighty Hoopla Festival 2025

When you think of festivals you probably think of July/August time but why not treat yourself this May and listen to the absolute bangers from the noughties. You'll see Ciara, Jade, Jojo, Jamelia and Kesha - just to name a few.

When is it: 31 May - 1 June 2025

Where is it: Brockwell Park, London

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Parklife Festival 2025

Want to go to a festival in Manchester? Well, Parklife has got you sorted. If you're a fan of 50 Cent, Charli XCX, Jorja Smith, Peggy Gou and Rudimental then you're going to want to get tickets ASAP.

When is it: 14-15 June 2025

Where is it: Heaton Park, Manchester

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Glastonbury Festival 2025

Glastonbury's festival line-up is always 10/10. The line-up has finally been announced and if you've got tickets you can see The 1975, Biffy Clyro, Bustar Rhymes, Raye, Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart and AJ Tracey.

When is it: 25-29 June 2025

Where is it: Worthy Farm, Somerset

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Wireless Festival 2025

Want to see Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Summer Walker, Burna Boy, Vybz Kartel and a whole host of UK legends aka The Mandem? Well, Wireless Festival has got your back. The festival is celebrating its 20 year anniversary with Drake performing on all THREE days so make sure you get your tickets fast.

When is it: 11-13 July 2025

Where is it: Finsbury Park, London

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Kisstory 2025

Want to hear the best old skool music this summer? Well, Kisstory will have you covered. The line-up has been confirmed and Example, MC Viper Experience Presents DJ AG, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Baby D, Lisa Maffia & MC Romeo and a whole lot more artists will be there.

When is it: Saturday 26 July

Where is it: Blackheath Common, London

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Truck Festival 2025

If you're an indie or alternative music fan then you're going to want to be at Truck Festival this year aka the UK's most warped village fête. What more could you want?

When is it: 24-27 July 2025

Where is it: Hill Farm, Oxfordshire

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All Points East Festival 2025

With headliners including Chase & Status, Barry Can’t Swim, Raye and The Maccabees over two weekends, All Points East offers something for everyone. Other artists performing include Grammy Award-winning rapper Doechii, former Little Mix singer JADE, Confidence Man and Shygirl.

When is it: 16-24 August 2025

Where is it: Victoria Park, London

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Creamfields 2025

Okay so the line-up hasn't been announced yet but last year Creamfields had Calvin Harris, Camelphat, Example, and Martin Garrix so we reckon the 2025 performers will be a vibe.

When is it: 21-24 August 2025

Where is it: Daresbury, Cheshire

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Reading & Leeds Festival 2025

If you want to see Hozier, Chappell Roan, Bring Me The Horizon, Travis Scott, AJ Tracey and a whole lot more artists, then you're going to want to head to Reading & Leeds festival this August. The vibes are immaculate as you can see in the pic above.

When is it: 21-24 August 2025

Where is it: Richfield Avenue and Bramham Park

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Victorious Festival 2025

If Queens of The Stone Age, Vampire Weekend, Nelly Furtado, The Last Dinner Party and Kings of Leon are your favourite artists then hun, you need to be at Victorious Festival this year. It's also a family-friendly festival so why not take the kids along with you?

When is it: 22-24 August 2025

Where is it: Southsea Common, Portsmouth

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We Are FSTVL 2025

Want to go to a festival in Essex? Of course you do. We Are FSTVL has got you covered. The line-up hasn't been announced yet but last year they had Eric Prydz, Chase and Status, Hannah Wants and Jamie Jones (to name a few), so we reckon this year will be just as good.

When is it: TBC

Where is it: TBC

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Hospitality Weekend In The Woods Festival 2025

Need a day of drum and bass? Well then, get yourself to Hospitality In The Woods because it's going to be a vibe.

When is it: TBA

Where is it: TBA

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Little Simz' Meltdown

Fancy seeing Little Simz this summer? Well you're in luck as Little Simz is curating this year's Meltdown festival and not only will she be performing but you can also see Ghetts, Lola Young, Jon Batiste and many more.

When is it: Thursday 12 - Sunday 22 June 2025

Where is it: Southbank Centre, London

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