The best small boutique festivals in 2025

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Good things come in small packages, including festivals. Explore the UK's best boutique music festivals for an intimate and memorable experience.

The best small boutique festivals

Looking for a smaller festival this year? We’ve got you covered. Check out these charming small UK festivals that triumph over big festivals any day.

  • We Out Here

    2025 lineup: Michael Kiwanuka, MJ Cole, Bashy, Pa Salieu, Incognito, Kokoroko, Rosie Lowe, Emma-Jean Thackery, and many more

    When: Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th August 2025

    Where: Wimborne St Giles in Wimborne

    We Out Here, curated by Gilles Peterson, offers a diverse music program in a picturesque setting. Folk rock superstar Michael Kiwanuka and rap gem Pa Salieu are just a few of the talented acts gracing the stage.

  • Manchester Psych Festival

    2025 lineup: Goat, Nadine Shah, Warmduscher, W.H. Lung, Crocodiles, Do Nothing, The Moonlandingz, and many more

    When: Saturday 30th August 2025

    Where: Various venues around Manchester

    Manchester Psych Fest takes over the city with an eclectic lineup of mind-bending music. Venues like YES, Deaf Institute, and Albert Hall host the array of bands and artists set to perform.

Published on 28 July 2025 by UKFG

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