The Best UK Festivals

Freight Island in Manchester is pulling out the stops with its Spring Summer Festival Series, featuring some incredible headliners like Norman Jay, Sophie Lloyd and Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip) across the next few of months. The buzzing bar will be welcoming local collectives from across the city as well as hosting DJ sets, and what's more, admission is free. Not only is the haunt a great place for a bit of alfresco sipping (think experimental, nitro-infused cocktails like the Mola Twisted Melon and Lychee), but it's also home to some sensational grub with pizza from Voodoo Ray's and loaded patties thanks to Burgerism. 

Returning for another year, Wing Fest is the ultimate food festival for lovers of chicken. Their events are taking place across the UK this summer, promising three whole days of wing-based fun. You can attend for as little as £25 per person, which includes a free trucker hat on arrival.

Try a range of delicious wings to determine whose is the very best, and you can even take part in eating competitions too. There's also axe-throwing, DJ sets and live music, alongside bourbon masterclasses and barbecue demonstrations.

Back for its 5th anniversary, the Wycombe Jazz Festival is serving up soulful sounds from established talent and the best up and comers. Now in The Brunel Engine Shed, directly opposite Wycombe Railway Station, it's easy to reach whether you're travelling by train or road.

As well as offering an amazing line up, it's also incredibly affordable. Tickets are free for kids, £12 for concessions and just £20 for adults.

Sheffield is jam-packed with fun festivals to attend this year. From the iconic Tramlines which see popular artists like Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini and Bombay Bicycle Club take to the stage in Hillsborough Park to independent film festivals showcasing the best and the brightest from across the globe. There's even the opportunity to combine your love of movies with synth thanks to Sensoria this year. And if you're feeling thirsty? The Steel City Beer & Cider Festival is taking place this October.

Waterworks Festival is taking over London's Gunnersbury Park for the sixth year, bringing you two days of entertainment. This independent event celebrates the best of progressive club culture, spanning house, techno, breaks, bass and soundsystem music.

This September, expect to hear talented artists like Octo Octa, The Trip, JayaHadADream, Skee Mask and many more.

When it comes to UK music festivals in 2025, London isn't one to shy away from hosting hedonistic weekends packed with multi-coloured face paint, glitter and scrumptious street food. It offers an event for everyone, from the celeb-frequented All Points East at Victoria Park to the drum and bass-dedicated Waterworks in Gunnersbury Park. If you're keen for a weekend merging the hottest pop acts and drag stars together, then the Mighty Hoopla is for you. This year, thanks to BST Hyde Park's incredible lineup, you'll even have the chance to witness the one and only Stevie Nicks perform to thousands.