What UK Festivals Are On This Summer?
It’s Summertime again! And unlike last time, this year you’re allowed to attend a festival and jam out in that sweet (or maybe not so sweet, we all know how it is) Summer weather.
But wait, you might be wondering: what’s actually on? Here at Still Listening Magazine, we’ve compiled a near-comprehensive list of the facts about this Summer’s finest musical events for your ease of access. As presented here, each festival is organised alphabetically, from an optimistic-looking All Points East to a grim Y Not. Remember to support festivals and venues whose futures are in jeopardy over what is proving to be a seriously turbulent time for the live music industry.
All Points East
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 27 August - 30 August.
THE WHERE: Victoria Park, London.
THE BIG NAMES: Jorja Smith, Foals, Slowthai.
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Beautiful Days
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 20 August - 22 August
THE WHERE: Escot Park, Devon.
THE BIG NAMES: Gary Numan, James, Hawkwind.
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Big Feastival
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 27 August - 29 August
THE WHERE: Kingham, Oxfordshire.
THE BIG NAMES: Sigala, Nile Rogers & Chic, Rag'n'Bone Man.
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Bloodstock
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 11 August - 15 August.
THE WHERE: Catton Park, Derbyshire.
THE BIG NAMES: Judas Priest, Skindred, Kreator.
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Boardmasters
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 11 August - 15 August.
THE WHERE: Newquay, Cornwall.
THE BIG NAMES: Foals, Goillaz, Jorja Smith.
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Camp Bestival
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 29 July - 1 August.
THE WHERE: Lulworth Castle, Dorset.
THE BIG NAMES: Fatboy Slim, Kelis, Biig Piig.
NOTES: Tickets available online here.
Creamfields
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 26 August - 29 August.
THE WHERE: Daresbury, Cheshire.
THE BIG NAMES: Martin Garrix, Bicep, Tiësto.
NOTES: Tickets are sold out.
End of the Road
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 2 September - 5 September.
THE WHERE: Larmer Tree Gardens, Wiltshire.
THE BIG NAMES: King Krule, Hot Chip, Sleaford Mods.
NOTES: Tickets are sold out.
Gala
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 30 July - 1 August.
THE WHERE: Peckham Rye Park, London.
THE BIG NAMES: Alfa Mist, Andrew Ashong, 404 Eros.
NOTES: Tickets are available here (final release).
Glastonbury
GOING AHEAD: No.
THE WHEN: Next year, hopefully.
THE WHERE: Nowhere, sadly.
THE BIG NAMES: No one. Alas!
NOTES: The organisers have suggested that a scaled-back event could be in the works, though we’re going to err on the side of caution.
Green Man Festival
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 19th August - 22nd August.
THE WHERE: Brecon Beacons, Wales.
THE BIG NAMES: Thundercat, Mogwai, Lump, Little Dragon, Fontaines DC.
NOTES: Tickets are sold out.
Isle of Wight Festival
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 16 September - 19 September.
THE WHERE: Seaclose Park, Newport.
THE BIG NAMES: Duran Duran, David Guetta, Liam Gallagher, Snow Patrol.
NOTES: Tickets are available here.
Kendal Calling
GOING AHEAD: No.
THE WHEN: 2022, much to everyone’s dismay.
THE WHERE: The communal pit of despair.
THE BIG NAMES: Nobody. But isn’t it infuriating that the entire live music industry in the UK sits in the laps of the same bunch of morally bankrupt and consequence-dodging crooks who have been ruining our country for eleven years?
NOTES: “Our understanding is that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) are keen to publish the ERP findings and guidance, but that it now does not fit around No.10’s communications plan. This is insulting to our entire industry, who have been awaiting the results of a pilot event that took place almost 2 months ago to inform our approach to staging events safely this summer.” — Andy, Ben and the Kendal Calling family. Support independent musicians, festivals, and venues.
Lovebox
GOING AHEAD: No.
THE WHEN: Not this year.
THE WHERE: Not this place.
THE BIG NAMES: Not these people.
NOTES: Considering the Lovebox site’s front page still features a quote from Highsnobiety reading “Lovebox 2020 has the best London festival line-up we’ve ever seen”, we have a feeling they’re not home. Check in next year, they’re usually back by then.
Neighbourhood Weekender
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 3 September - 5 September.
THE WHERE: Victoria Park, Warrington.
THE BIG NAMES: Gerry Cinnamon, James, Catfish And The Bottlemen.
NOTES: Tickets are available from numerous providers via their website.
One In The Woods
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 21 August - 22 August.
THE WHERE: Orell Hill Wood, Liverpool.
THE BIG NAMES: ANNA, Sub Focus & ID, Ben Klock.
NOTES: Tickets are available here.
Parklife
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 11 September - 12 September.
THE WHERE: Heaton Park, Manchester.
THE BIG NAMES: Peggy Gou, Skepta, Megan Thee Stallion, Princess Nokia, Earl Sweatshirt, Kaytranda.
NOTES: Tickets are sold out.
Reading & Leeds
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 27 August - 29 August.
THE WHERE: Little John's Farm, Reading and Bramham Park, Leeds.
THE BIG NAMES: Stormzy, Liam Gallagher, Ashnikko, Doja Cat, 100 gecs, DaBaby, etc.
NOTES: Tickets are sold out.
Slam Dunk
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 4 September - 5 September.
THE WHERE: Leeds Temple Newsam & Hatfield Park.
THE BIG NAMES: Don Broco, Sum 41, NOFX.
NOTES: Tickets are available here.
Sundown
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 3 September - 5 September.
THE WHERE: Norfolk Showground, Norfolk.
THE BIG NAMES: Becky Hill, Loyle Carner, Shy FX, Sean Paul.
NOTES: Tickets are sold out.
This Is Tomorrow
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 17 September - 19 September.
THE WHERE: Exhibition Park, Newcastle.
THE BIG NAMES: Blossoms, Bugzy Malone, The Kooks, Fontaines D.C.
NOTES: Tickets are available here.
TRNSMT
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 10 September - 12 September.
THE WHERE: Glasgow Green, Glasgow.
THE BIG NAMES: Sam Fender, AJ Tracey, Little Simz.
NOTES: Tickets are available here.
Victorious Festival
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 27 August - 29 August.
THE WHERE: The Common & Castle Field, Portsmouth.
THE BIG NAMES: The Fratellis, Madness, Richard Ashcroft, The Streets, Feeder, and “Afternoon Special Guest” Annie Mac.
NOTES: Tickets are available here.
Wireless Festival
GOING AHEAD: Yes.
THE WHEN: 10 September - 12 September.
THE WHERE: Crystal Palace Park, London.
THE BIG NAMES: Future, Skepta, Migos, Lil Uzi Vert, Megan Thee Stallion.
NOTES: Tickets are available here.
Womad
GOING AHEAD: No.
THE WHEN: Next year.
THE WHERE: Nowhere, technically, on account of the postponement to 2022.
THE BIG NAMES: Not an especially exciting roster.
NOTES: Can’t say we have any. Fortunately for those with Ticketline orders, their tickets will roll over into next year.
Y Not Festival
GOING AHEAD: No.
THE WHEN: Next year.
THE WHERE: Nowhere.
THE BIG NAMES: No one.
NOTES: None. We’ll just have to try our best to support independent musical festivals like Y Not throughout the coming year so we can have a grand return to form in 2022.
