
Music Festivals Around the World in London, United Kingdom
1. Glastonbury Festival
One of the world's biggest music festivals, featuring multiple stages and a diverse lineup. Held in nearby Pilton.
- Lineup Diversity: Offers a wide range of genres from rock, pop, hip hop, dance, and indie.
- Environmental Initiatives: Committed to reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices.
- Temporary City: Sets up its own infrastructure, including shops, cinemas, and a post office.
2. Wireless Festival
Three-day urban festival in Finsbury Park, showcasing popular artists from various genres.
- Urban Setting: Takes place in a vibrant and lively area of London.
- Mainstream Lineup: Attracts major artists from the pop, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music scenes.
- Multi-Stage Setup: Features multiple stages allowing simultaneous performances.
3. Field Day
One-day festival in Victoria Park with a focus on electronic music and indie rock.
- Electronic Music Emphasis: Celebrates the best in electronic music, dance, and techno.
- Unique Lineup: Features both established and emerging artists.
- Variety of Activities: Offers food stalls, art installations, and workshops in addition to music.
4. British Summer Time
Weekend-long festival at Hyde Park featuring popular artists and comedy acts.
- Iconic Location: Takes place in the heart of London's Hyde Park.
- Mainstream Artists: Attracts major international and UK artists from various genres.
- Comedy Tent: Features a separate comedy stage with established comedians.
5. Secret Garden Party
Three-day festival in Cambridgeshire, offering an immersive experience with art installations and themed areas.
- Themed Areas: Each year has a unique theme that influences the decoration, performances, and activities.
- Immersive Experience: Creates an immersive world with art installations, performances, and workshops.
- Boutique Festival: Limited capacity ensures a more intimate and personal festival experience.
6. Boomtown Fair
A six-day immersive experience in Winchester with themed areas, performances, and interactive installations.
- Immersive Themes: Each year presents a unique city with its own history, inhabitants, and problems.
- Interactive Installations: Includes interactive installations, role-playing games, and performances.
- Community Focus: Encourages participation and self-expression within the festival community.
7. Lovebox Festival
Two-day festival in Victoria Park, featuring a mix of hip hop, dance, R&B, and electronic music.
- Urban Vibe: Takes place in the heart of London's East End.
- Diverse Lineup: Celebrates a mix of hip hop, dance, R&B, and electronic music genres.
- Comedy Tent: Features a separate comedy stage with established comedians.
8. Latitude Festival
Four-day festival in Suffolk with a focus on music, comedy, poetry, and arts.
- Arts Focus: Highlights visual arts, comedy, poetry, and film alongside music performances.
- Unique Stages: Features stages designed to resemble ships, cinemas, and even a church.
- Variety of Performances: Offers music, comedy, poetry, film, dance, cabaret, and theatre performances.
9. Reading Festival
Two-day rock festival in Richfield Abbey, celebrating various genres of alternative music.
- Alternative Music Focus: Showcases various genres of alternative music, such as rock, punk, and metal.
- Twin Festival: Held alongside Leeds Festival at the same time, sharing the same lineup.
- Camping Opportunities: Allows attendees to camp on-site for a more immersive experience.
10. Leeds Festival
Two-day rock festival in Bramham Park, celebrating various genres of alternative music.
- Alternative Music Focus: Showcases various genres of alternative music, such as rock, punk, and metal.
- Twin Festival: Held alongside Reading Festival at the same time, sharing the same lineup.
- Camping Opportunities: Allows attendees to camp on-site for a more immersive experience.
11. WOMAD (World of Music Arts and Dance)
Three-day festival in Charlton Park, celebrating diverse music from around the world.
- Global Focus: Showcases music, arts, and dance from various cultures worldwide.
- Community Engagement: Encourages attendees to learn about different cultures through workshops and performances.
- Family-Friendly: Offers activities and performances suitable for all ages.
12. Green Man Festival
Four-day festival in the Brecon Beacons National Park, showcasing folk, indie, and electronic music.
- Natural Setting: Takes place within the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park.
- Green Ethos: Promotes sustainability and reducing waste throughout the festival.
- Variety of Activities: Offers music performances, film screenings, comedy, workshops, and poetry readings.
13. Boardmasters Festival
Four-day festival in Watergate Bay, showcasing music, surfing, and skateboarding.
- Action Sports Focus: Includes surfing and skateboarding competitions alongside music performances.
- Natural Setting: Takes place on a stunning coastal cliff-top in Cornwall.
- Variety of Activities: Offers music performances, surfing and skateboarding competitions, yoga classes, and film screenings.
14. Cornbury Music Festival
Two-day festival in Oxfordshire, showcasing various genres of music with a focus on classic hits.
- Classic Hits Focus: Celebrates the best of classic and contemporary music.
- Food and Drink Village: Features a dedicated area for local food, drink, and craft vendors.
- Family-Friendly: Offers activities and performances suitable for all ages.
15. Camp Bestival
Four-day festival in Dorset, showcasing music, arts, comedy, and family activities.
- Family Focus: Includes a dedicated children's area with activities, workshops, and performances.
- Variety of Activities: Offers music performances, comedy, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities.
- Glittering Stage: Features a sparkling stage inspired by disco balls.