The UK Festival Guides team is proud to reveal the winners of the very first UK Festival Guides Awards.
Thousands of festival fans voted to celebrate the events that truly stood out during the 2025 season – from intimate community gatherings to globally recognised cultural celebrations.
These awards honour unforgettable experiences, outstanding line-ups, family-friendly environments and forward-thinking sustainability.
🏆 Best Small Festival – FeastyFest
FeastyFest takes the crown for Best Small Festival. What began as a local Surrey gathering has grown into a beloved boutique festival without losing its warm, inclusive spirit.
With independent food traders, live music, talks, workshops and family-friendly activities, FeastyFest proves that smaller can truly be better.
👨👩👧👦 Best Family Festival – Camp Bestival
Designed by families, for families, Camp Bestival continues to set the gold standard for multi-generational festival experiences.
From world-class music and comedy to immersive theatre, circus skills and creative workshops, Camp Bestival offers something magical for every age.
🎶 Best Line-Up – Reading Festival
Reading Festival claims Best Line-Up thanks to an ambitious and diverse bill featuring rock legends, chart-topping pop acts and breakthrough UK talent.
The 2025 edition showcased the festival’s ability to evolve while still honouring its iconic roots.
🌍 Festival of the Year – WOMAD
The highest honour of the UK Festival Guides Awards goes to the iconic WOMAD Festival.
Celebrating global culture through music, dance, art and ideas, WOMAD delivers a festival experience that is thoughtful, inclusive and truly unique.
🌱 Best Sustainable Festival – Shambala Festival
Shambala Festival is recognised for its long-term leadership in environmentally responsible event production.
From renewable energy and plant-based food policies to the elimination of single-use plastics, Shambala continues to push the industry forward.
💷 Best Value Festival – Truck Festival
Truck Festival rounds out the winners with Best Value Festival, delivering consistently strong line-ups at accessible prices.
Its friendly atmosphere and indie credentials make Truck a firm favourite with fans year after year.
Thank You to the Festival Community
Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to every festival fan who voted.
The UK Festival Guides Awards celebrate the passion, creativity and dedication that make the UK festival scene one of the best in the world.