Missing Glastonbury? Find Your Next Summer Festival Here
Posted on Wednesday 26th June 2024 at 16:00
Written by
Jimi Arundell
Glastonbury is here again and everyone is excited to see all the awesome bands and artists playing at Worthy Farm. But don’t worry if you’re not getting to go, because Gigantic Tickets is here with a rundown of all the amazing festivals taking place this summer. Keep scrolling to discover all the big weekends, one-day events, and family-friendly events you could be attending.
And you can discover even more when you click the link below to browse through even more gigs hitting the UK soon. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get all the info you need to know.
App-Fest
Family fun in Gloucestershire
Get ready for App-Fest! This four-day festival features major headline acts plus world-class tribute bands. Plus, bars, artisan food traders and free camping.
📆 Event Dates:
- Thursday 1st – Sunday 4th August 2024: App-Fest Gloucestershire - Hilworth Farm, Tewkesbury
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Beautiful Days
What better way to enjoy the summer?
Beautiful Days is the festival run by and featuring folk-rock legends Levellers. Other headliners include The Saw Doctors and Richard Ashcroft, plus appearances by Fat Freddy’s Drop, The Damned, New Model Army and more.
📆 Event Dates:
- Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th August 2024: Beautiful Days 2024 - Escot Park, Exeter
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Belladrum
The big weekender found north of the border
Belladrum boasts a huge selection of rock and pop greats. Deacon Blue and Sugababes preside over Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Callum Beattie, Teenage Fanclub, Bill Bailey plus more awesome acts.
📆 Event Dates:
- Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th July 2024: Belladrum - Belladrum Estate, Inverness
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Big Smoke Festival
The mind-blowing music event in London
Big Smoke Festival is a one-day music event featuring the best in grime and British hip-hop. See headliner Skepta, plus further slots from The Streets, Mahalia and JME. Reggae star YG Marley has now been added to the bill.
📆 Event Dates:
- Saturday 6th July 2024: Big Smoke Festival - Crystal Palace Park, London
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Bloodstock
For those who love their music to be hard and heavy
Bloodstock is the UK’s biggest independent hard-rock and metal festival. Moshers will be treated to appearances from Opeth, Architects, Amon Amarth and many more mighty bands.
📆 Event Dates:
- Thursday 8th – Sunday 11th August 2024: Bloodstock 2024 - Catton Park, Derbyshire
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Down at the Abbey
The epic music event in a historic setting
Annual arts and music festival Down at the Abbey returns to the stunning 900-year-old Reading Abbey Ruins. The full line-up will be announced soon.
📆 Event Dates:
- Friday 6th – Saturday 7th September 2024: Down at The Abbey - Reading Abbey Ruins
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Folk by the Oak
The one-day contemporary folk festival returns to Hatfield
Family-friendly summer festival Folk by the Oak presents an incredible array of folk, roots and acoustic acts. See Levellers, The Staves and Seckou Keita in the picturesque setting of Hatfield Park.
📆 Event Dates:
- Sunday 21st July 2024: Folk by the Oak - Hatfield Park
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Foolhardy Folk Festival
The Nottingham festival is especially for folk fans.
Nottingham Arboretum is the site for Bean on Toast’s Foolhardy Folk Festival. See Will Varley, Black Water County, Lady Nade plus more fantastic folk acts when you book tickets with Gigantic.
📆 Event Dates:
- Sunday 25th August 2024: Foolhardy Folk Festival 2024 - Nottingham Arboretum Bandstand
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Hardwick Festival
The popular festival returns for its tenth year
Hardwick Festival goes big on the major names, boasting such massive headline acts as Becky Hill, Snow Patrol and Richard Ashcroft. With many more rock, pop and dance greats also playing, you won’t want to miss this. Tickets are selling fast!
📆 Event Dates:
- Friday 16th August 2024: Hardwick Festival - Hardwick Hall Hotel, County Durham
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Infest
Come enjoy the best of alternative electronica
Infest is the UK’s premier industrial, noise and synth-pop festival. This year sees exclusive performances from Rein and Hatari. Plus, debut appearances from Republica, Plack Blague, Emmon and Ductape.
📆 Event Dates:
- Friday 23rd – Monday 26th August 2024: Infest 2024 - St George's Hall, Bradford
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Latitude
An incredible mix of pop and indie
Suffolk art and music festival Latitude never fails to impress. This year, Duran Duran, Kasabian, Keane and London Grammar will all be attending. Make sure you grab a ticket with Gigantic right now.
📆 Event Dates:
- Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th July 2024: Latitude Festival - Henham Park, Southwold
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Let’s Rock!
The retro festival featuring the best 80s acts
Let’s Rock! is the travelling retro festival featuring top acts from the 80s. Fancy dress is very much encouraged as you enjoy live performances from familiar faces from the decadent decade.
📆 Event Dates:
- Saturday 6th July 2024: Let's Rock Southampton! - Southampton Common
- Saturday 13th July 2024: Let's Rock Shrewsbury - The Quarry, Shrewsbury
- Saturday 20th July 2024: Let's Rock Wales - Singleton Park, Swansea
- Saturday 10th August 2024: Let's Rock Scotland / Party At The Palace - Lochside Field, Linlithgow
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Readipop
The Reading festival supporting young people through music
Charity festival Readipop provides access to music to vulnerable young people, young offenders and those with special needs. The major acts playing the three-day extravaganza include Fabio & Grooverider, Ash and Echobelly.
📆 Event Dates:
- Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July 2024: Readipop Festival - Christchurch Meadows, Reading
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Rock and Bike Fest
The ever-popular Derbyshire big weekend celebrates its 20th anniversary
Featuring over 25 acts including Showaddywaddy and Midnite City, Rock and Bike Fest will once again rock the Derbyshire countryside. Check out the awesome tribute acts, tattoo stalls and bike expos.
📆 Event Dates:
- Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th July 2024: Rock and Bike Fest 2024 - Longmoor Lane, Breaston, Derbyshire
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
The world-famous music event is back!
Shrewsbury Folk Festival attracts guests from around the world thanks to its impressive line-up combining traditional and contemporary styles. The weekend also sees workshops, ceilidhs, children’s entertainment and more.
📆 Event Dates:
- Friday 23rd – Monday 26th August 2024: Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2024 - West Midlands Showground, Shrewsbury
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Steelhouse Festival
Get ready to rock in Wales!
Steelhouse Festival packs a hell of a punch, presenting the very best in hard rock and metal. See Skindred, The Almighty, Accept, Mr. Big and many more guitar heroes at Hafod-Y-Dafal Farm.
📆 Event Dates:
- Friday 26th – Sunday 28th July 2024: Steelhouse Festival - Hafod-Y-Dafal Farm, Ebbw Vale
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The Weekend Festival
A brand-new family-friendly festival
The Weekend Festival sees headliner appearances from Scouting For Girls, Boyzone, Toploader and Dub FX. The Nottingham-based event also includes extreme sports, wrestling, comedy and children's entertainment.
📆 Event Dates:
- Saturday 21st September 2024: The Weekend Festival - Victoria Embankment, Nottingham
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Uptown Festival
Book tickets with Gigantic and look forward to a marvellous day out
Uptown Festival features massive names in rock, pop, ska and reggae. The travelling festival makes stops at Rochester Castle, London and Cardiff.
📆 Event Dates:
- Sunday 7th July 2024: Uptown Festival Rochester Castle - Rochester Castle
- Sunday 28th July 2024: Uptown Festival London - Blackheath Common, London
- Sunday 15th September 2024: Uptown Festival Cardiff - Bute Park, Cardiff
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Vanlove Fest
The ultimate event for fans of campervans and motorhomes
Enthusiasts will flock to Elvington Airfield for Vanlove Fest. Meet fellow members of the campervan community and enjoy live music and entertainment too.
📆 Event Dates:
- Friday 19th – Sunday 21st July 2024: Vanlove Fest - Elvington Airfield, York
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Wild Fields
The genre-blending weekend especially for music lovers
Wild Fields is carefully curated to showcase the best in alternative talent, crucial artists and future sounds. See Ezra Collective, SBTRKT and Kae Tempest at the 2024 instalment.
📆 Event Dates:
- Friday 16th - Saturday 17th August 2024: Wild Fields - Earlham Park, Norwich
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Wireless 2024
See the world’s greatest hip-hop acts in London
London-based hip-hop festival Wireless hits Finsbury Park this summer. This year sees appearances from Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, Doja Cat, Ice Spice and more of the world’s biggest rap stars.
📆 Event Dates:
- Friday 12th Sunday - 14th July 2024: Wireless - Finsbury Park, London
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Woodland Disco Festival
The magical festival in a fairytale setting
Head to Newstead Abbey for Woodland Disco Festival where you will be treated to performances from Sister Sledge, Jocelyn Brown, Fat Tony and many more. It’s a guaranteed good time, so grab your ticket right now!
📆 Event Dates:
- Saturday 6th July 2024: Woodland Disco Festival 2024 - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead
Get your Woodland Disco Festival tickets from Gigantic today!