These Are The Festivals You Can Still Buy Tickets To
© InstagramThere’s a heatwave on the horizon, which means one thing: everyone is in summer mode. Whether it’s buying the latest summer trends, booking your next holiday or planning all the festivals you want to go to, it’s finally that time of year when we all get VERY overexcited for the sun. Luckily for you, we’re here to make that summer planning super easy, by checking out all of the festivals you can still buy tickets to and putting them on a plate for you. You’re welcome.
So, will you be donning wellies and heading down to Leeds festival? Or, some light sandals for a nice day session at Community Festival? Get the lowdown below on all the summer plans you need (and well, you’re only options at this point) …
Lovebox Festival
Where: Gunnersbury Park, London
When: 13th & 14th July
Why: Originally starting out as a dance music festival, Lovebox has since expanded into a wide range of musical genres from hip-hop and grime to indie and pop. Headlining acts this year include Childish Gambino, Skepta, SZA, N.E.R.D, Diplo, Wu-Tang Clan and Annie Mac. The festival always has a friendly, feel-good vibe to it.
Get your tickets here.
Wilderness Festival
Where: Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire
When: 2nd-5th August
Why: This unconventional music festival is all about escapism, designed to invoke relaxation and revelry all at one. This year, acts include Nile Rodgers & Chic, Bastille, Jon Hopkins, as well as late night parties with Groove Armada and George Fitzgerald. There's also dance performances, a live orchestra and events around literature and art.
Get your tickets here.
Reading and Leeds Festival
Where: Richfield Avenue in Reading or Bramham Park in Leeds
When: 24th-26th August
Why: This classic summer festival always brings in the biggest talent. This year, they're serving a more varied crowd, with headline acts including Fall Out Boy, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Panic! At The Disco and Kings Of Leon. Essentially, our teenage selves are screaming to go to this one.
Get your tickets here.
Parklife Festival
Where: Heaton Park, Manchester
When: 9th-10th June
Why: In previous years, this festival has catered to the house and techno crowd, however this year's line up shows a more diverse range of music. Headlined by The XX, Liam Gallagher, Skepta and N.E.R.D. The line up includes Lorde, Bonobo, Giggs, Asap Rocky and Sampha. It increases in popularity every year, so this year may be the time to go.
Get your tickets here.
SW4 Festival
Where: Clapham Common, London
When: 25th-26th August
Why: Dubbed 'the crowning glory' of London's clubbing calendar by none other than Carl Cox, SW4 hosts all the best electronic music DJs. This year headliners include Marshmello, Armin Van Buuren, Dizzee Rascal, Chase and Status, Craig David, DJ EZ, Andy C and many many more.
Get your tickets here.
Lytham Festival
Where: Lytham Green, Borough of Fylde, Lancashire
When: 18th-22nd July
Why: Catering for your nostalgia, this is one you can attend with family. Steps headline on the 18th, with Pete Tong the next day, George Ezra and Emile Sande on the 20th followed by Nile Rodgers on the 21st and Il Divo on the 22nd. Whether you fancy some old school pop or Ibiza classics, this festival has a day by the seaside with your name on it.
Get your tickets here.
Fusion Festival
Where: Otterspool Promenade, Liverpool
When: 1st-2nd September
Why: Growing in popularity and prestige every year, Fusion festival is hosting David Guetta, Clean Bandit, Jess Glynne, Shawn Mendes, Years & Years and Zara Larsson this year. You'll have to find offsite accommodation, as the site doesn't host camping, but it's worth it for a look around Liverpool beyond the promenade.
Get your tickets here.
Download Festival
Where: Donington Park, Leicestershire
When: 8th-10th June
Why: The 'premiere British rock festival' always attracts a whole host of big names. This year, the line up includes Avenged Sevenfold, Guns 'n' Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson, Bullet For My Valentine and Black Stone Cherry. The three-day event promises to deliver rock and metal fans the ultimate summer festival, with WWE NXT also performing live.
Get your tickets here.
All Points East Festival
Where: Victoria Park, London
When: 25th-27th May
Why: This series of three one day events is good news for those of us that hate camping but still want to enjoy a festival. With a line-up including LCD Soundsystem, The XX, Lorde, Bjork, Beck and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, it caters to a wide crowd. It's definitely one to consider if you're less camping and portable showers and more sandals and hotel room service...
Get your tickets here.
Community Festival
Where: Finsbury Park, London
When: 1st July
Why: This one day event is perfect for those of us that despise festival camping. The rock and indie line up includes Two Door Cinema Club, The Vaccines, You Me At Six and Circa Waves. Always attracting a big crowd, this festival means taking no time off work while still attending one of the biggest music events in the UK. Although, you might need Monday off after a day of heavy festival fun...
Get your tickets here.