Best Festivals Near London

By Kiera Chapman • Editor Food, drink and nightlife specialist with 8+ years in journalism, including bylines at The Sunday Times and Marie Claire. Last updated on 8th July 2026

From music festivals to your favourite food and drink festival, London is already a hotspot of events across the festival season. But, if you look a bit further afield, you can also find plenty more within easy reach of the capital - promising even more options for eating, drinking and dancing to live music.

Find all the top festivals near London on DesignMyNight and book your tickets, from soul sessions in Sussex to VIP tickets to Henley Regatta.

Best Festivals Within Two Hours Of London

COPPAFEST

@ The Swan at Streatley on Sat, 29th Aug 2026 @ 12:00 - 0:00

Escape to the Thames this Bank Holiday Saturday for the return of CoppaFest at the stunning boutique hotel, The Swan at Streatley. Located just a short journey from Reading, this one-day festival perfectly balances luxury with high-energy entertainment.

Spend your afternoon enjoying local live music, free water sports, and gourmet eats from the Lawn Bar & Grill. The excitement builds into the evening as headline act Platinum Queen delivers a powerhouse performance, culminating in a brilliant fireworks display over the river at 9pm.