Festival season is well and truly in full swing and whether you're looking for wellness and zen or a massive rave in a muddy field, there really is an option for everyone. But if festivals aren't you're thing, then there's still loads of fun to be had.
Here's everything to look out for in July...
Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July
Gunnersbury Park, London
Tickets from £22
Broadcaster, podcaster and best-selling author turned wellness queen Fearne Cotton returns with the 5th instalment of her Happy Place Festival this month featuring immersive workshops and thought-provoking talks from top experts including Davina McCall, Dame Kelly Holmes, Marvyn Harrison and Katie Piper, as well as DJ sets from Rob da Bank and DJ Goldierocks. The entire festival is designed with one clear ethos in mind: to offer a relatable and accessible version of self-care, at a pace that suits each individual, with festival goers invited to indulge in everything from gong baths and yoga classes to calligraphy and colour therapy. Tickets available here.
Kew The Music
Tuesday 8 July - Sunday 13 July
Kew Gardens, London
Tickets from £45
London's iconic outdoor concert series is back for 2025 with a cracking line-up including Craig David presents TS5 and DJ Spoony presents Garage Classical. Taking place in Kew Gardens, the stunning UNESCO World Heritage site, Kew The Music is one of the only festivals that lets you bring your own food and drinks and has quickly become a staple of the summer music scene. Tickets available here.
Y2K Festival
Friday 11 July - Sunday 13 July
Tattershall Lakes Country Park, Lincolnshire
Festival packages start from £372
Brand new for 2025, Away Resorts are celebrating all things 90s and 00s with a weekend filled with themed activities, retro vibes and live performances from the likes of Boyzlife, Big Brovaz & Booty Luv and DJ Sash. Dust off your bucket hat, charge your digital camera and get ready to relive the glory days. Tickets available here.
The Friends Experience: The One in London Official Trivia Night
Saturday 12 July
Immerse London at ExCeL London
Tickets from £49.50
Fans of the iconic TV show Friends can put their knowledge to the test at The Friends Experience, where they can explore the interactive recreated sets including the legendary orange couch and Rachel and Monica’s apartment before before settling in for an evening of themed prizes, some surprises and epic bonus rounds as they battle it out to see who knows the show best. Tickets available here.
KISSTORY on Blackheath
Saturday 26 July
Blackheath, London
From £49.50
KISSTORY is always our go to for a bit of nostalgia and they're back with another festival, headlined by Example. The line-up also includes MC Viper Experience Presents DJ AG, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Baby D, Lisa Maffia & MC Romeo as well as DJ sets from Marvin Humes, Tyler West and DJ Ace. Tickets available here.
Lucky Franks
Opens Wednesday 2 July
Spitalfields Market, London
The brains behind Lucky Franks are on a mission to reimagine the classic hot dog and have created a menu which not only includes the classics but fresh new takes including The Pizza Dog and the hot honey-topped Hot Dang! We were lucky enough to get to experience their hot dogs on the launch night and we highly recommend - 10/10.
Smoothies at Black Sheep
Throughout July
Locations throughout the UK
From £4.99
If you're feeling hot Hot HOT, and not in the good way, trot down to your local Black Sheep Coffee shop. They've just launched a smoothie range that's packed full of fruit and contains no syrups, fillers, or other nonsense. We've tried the mango and greens smoothie and you could hardly taste the greens at all. This is a good thing. Find your nearest Black Sheep Coffee.
New non-alcoholic cocktails at The Alchemist
Throughout July
Locations throughout the UK
From £9
If you're doing Dry July, or are a sober punk year-round, the new low and no cocktail menu at The Alchemist is sure to delight. The sober drinks are presented with as much flair as their boozy cousins and there's not a sugary Shirley Temple in sight, thank goodness. If you get peckish, we thoroughly recommend the miso mushrooms, they're - honestly - one of the best things we've tasted all month. Find your nearest Alchemist bar.
The Lost Kingdom tour
In Glasgow until 13 July, moving to London, Southampton and Greater Manchester
Tickets from £11
For a roarsome day out, get you and your little ones down to the Lost Kingdom Tour, sound to be resident in a park near you. Expect over 50 animatronic dinos, fossil digs, and more dino rides than you can shake your scales at. But be careful, some reckless reptiles will be hiding in unexpected places, ready to give dinosaur fans a scary surprise. Get tickets to The Lost Kingdom.
Eat Wimbledon
Available throughout the UK
£9.99
If you can't get to Wimbledon, the next best thing has got to be eating TENNIS BALL SIZE TRUFFLES. These seriously huge, brownie-inspired, sweet treats come rolled in vibrant green white chocolate and are packaged in a tennis ball style tube, for added fun. Buy tennis ball truffles from cutter & squidge.
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Georgina Terry is group editor for heat and Closer online. She's sure she used to be cool but these days spends more time in soft play than scoping out hip new happenings. To be clear, Georgina Terry has two young children.