These Are The Best UK Festivals You Can’t Miss In 2025

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Whether you’re into massive headliners, discovering new artists, or just soaking up the festival atmosphere with friends, there’s something for everyone. Check out the top UK festivals for 2025!

These Are The Best UK Festivals You Can’t Miss In 2025

Whether you’re into massive headliners, discovering new artists, or just soaking up the festival atmosphere with friends, there’s something for everyone. From the legendary Glastonbury to the high-energy Parklife and the artsy Wilderness, this year’s festivals are shaping up to be bigger and better than ever.

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury is arguably the UK’s most iconic music and arts festival, featuring thousands of acts across numerous stages. Set on Worthy Farm, it offers a diverse range of music genres, art installations, and unique experiences. 2025 marks the last year before the 2026 fallow year, promising an exceptional event. Lineup: Olivia Rodrigo and The 1975 will headline. The rest include Neil Young, Rod Stewart, Charli XCX, Alanis Morissette, Noah Kahan, Gracie Abrams, Lola Young and many more.

Parklife Festival

Manchester’s largest metropolitan festival showcasing an eclectic mix of music across multiple stages with big-name headliners. Lineup: Charli XCX, Jorja Smith, 50 Cent, Peggy Gou, Overmono and more.

TRNSMT Festival

A major Glasgow festival showcasing pop, rock, hip hop, and indie music. Lineup: 50 Cent, Snow Patrol, The Script and more.

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend

A massive music festival lead by BBC Radio featuring around 100 acts across various genres. In 2025, it will take place in Liverpool with headliners like Sam Fender. Lineup: Blossoms, Lola Young, Wet Leg and more.

Love Saves The Day

Bristol’s premier independent music festival featuring a mix of local talent and international artists. Lineup: Overmono, Nia Archives, Ghetts, Wilkinson, Chris Stussy, Job Jobse, Jyoty.

BST Hyde Park

British Summer Time in Hyde Park is a series of concerts featuring major artists performing in the heart of London. Lineup: Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noel Kahan and more.

LIDO Festival

A new addition to London’s festival calendar, LIDO Festival is created by the All Points East team. It takes place in Victoria Park and promises a fresh take on the capital’s music scene. Lineup: Massive Attack, Jamie XX, Charli XCX, Celeste, London Grammar and more.

Latitude Festival

Latitude is a multi-arts festival set in the beautiful Henham Park, Suffolk. It offers a blend of music, comedy, theatre, and literature, appealing to a wide range of audiences.

Boomtown Fair

Boomtown is an immersive festival experience that combines music with interactive theatre and elaborate set designs. It creates a temporary city with different districts, each with its own theme and music style.

GALA Festival

Celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2025, GALA is an electronic music festival held in Peckham Rye Park, London. It’s known for its carefully curated lineup of underground electronic artists. Lineup: Caribou, Floating Points, Theo Parrish, Moodymann, Hudson Mohawke, Ben UFO, KiNK, Floorplan, Avalon Emerson, and more.

Wilderness Festival

Wilderness is a boutique festival in Oxfordshire’s Cornbury Park, offering a mix of music, arts, fine dining, and wellbeing activities. It’s known for its eclectic lineup and beautiful setting.

Field Day

Field Day is an electronic music festival moving to Brockwell Park in London for 2025. It offers a day of cutting-edge electronic music in a vibrant London setting. Lineup: Peggy Gou, Folamour, James Blake b2b Mala, Jayda G, Mall Grab, Skream & Benga, Midland.

MADE Festival

A celebration of electronic music held in Birmingham featuring local and international DJs across multiple stages. Lineup: Bru-C, Dizzee Rascal and more.

Download Festival

Download is Britain’s premier rock and metal festival, held at the spiritual home of rock, Donington Park. It features over 90 international and national bands across three days of camping and music. Lineup: Green Day, Sleep Token, Korn, and more.

Published on 28 July 2025 by UKFG

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