The UK is home to a diverse and vibrant music festival scene, offering a wide range of events that cater to different tastes, genres, and experiences. Whether you’re into rock, electronic music, folk, or something more niche, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the most popular anticipated music festivals happening in 2025:
Download Festival:
Download Festival is one of the UK’s most celebrated rock and metal events. The festival will take place from June 13 to 15, 2025, at Donington Park, Leicestershire. The festival promises a spectacular lineup featuring headliners such as Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn, each making their debut as main-stage headliners at the event. The full lineup includes over 90 bands across the weekend, blending legendary acts with rising stars. Notable performers will include Weezer, Bullet for My Valentine, Jimmy Eat World, and Sex Pistols.
Tickets are already on sale. Pricing for weekend camping packages begins at £325. If you’re a fan of rock and metal, this promises to be an unforgettable weekend filled with high-energy performances and iconic moments.
Glastonbury Festival:
Glastonbury Festival 2025 is scheduled to take place from June 25 to June 29 at its iconic location, Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset. Tickets for the event sold out rapidly in November 2024, though a resale is planned for April 2025. Standard tickets cost £378.50 (including fees), and attendees are required to pre-register as part of anti-touting measures.
The first confirmed act is Sir Rod Stewart, who will perform the coveted Sunday Legends Slot, following in the footsteps of icons like Diana Ross and Dolly Parton. Other lineup details are yet to be officially announced, with the full schedule expected in March 2025. Historically, the festival includes an eclectic mix of top-tier headliners, emerging talent, and diverse genres spread across numerous stages.
We’re excited to announce that Sir @RodStewart will play the Sunday teatime legend slot at Glastonbury 2025. pic.twitter.com/RP1kWuUZeU
— Glastonbury Festival (@glastonbury) November 26, 2024
Isle of Wight Festival:
The Isle of Wight Festival 2025 will take place from June 19 to June 22, 2025, featuring a stellar lineup of artists spanning multiple genres. Headlining the Main Stage are Sting on Friday, Stereophonics on Saturday, and Justin Timberlake on Sunday, promising unforgettable performances with their respective catalogs of classics and new hits. Additional major acts include Faithless, The Script, Jess Glynne, Supergrass, and The Corrs, along with electronic hits from Clean Bandit and crowd favorites like Busted, Amy MacDonald, and Ella Eyre. Legendary acts such as James and Paul Heaton will also appear, with many more performers set to fill stages across the weekend.
The festival is known for its vibrant atmosphere, iconic legacy, and diverse lineup, making it one of the UK’s most anticipated summer events. Tickets are available now on Ticketmaster and the event is expected to sell out quickly.
Reading & Leeds Festival:
The Reading and Leeds Festivals 2025 will take place from August 21 to August 24, featuring a star-studded lineup at Reading’s Richfield Avenue and Leeds’ Bramham Park. The dual festivals are known for their iconic mix of rock, indie, hip-hop, and electronic music.
- Travis Scott: Marking his only European headline performance for 2025.
- Hozier: Celebrating his first UK festival headline set in over a decade.
- Bring Me The Horizon: Promising an unforgettable show with tracks from their latest album.
- Chappell Roan: Making her festival debut with exclusive UK headline shows.
The lineup also includes popular artists and bands like Becky Hill, AJ Tracey, Soft Play, Trippie Redd, Pale Waves, Sea Girls, and Wallows, among others. With over 40 acts already announced and more to come, it promises to be a diverse and exciting event.
Tickets went on sale December 9, 2024. For full details and ticket purchasing, visit the official Reading & Leeds Festival website.
Latitude Festival:
The Latitude Festival 2025 will take place from July 24 to July 27 at Henham Park in Suffolk. As always, the festival promises a diverse lineup, blending music with theater, comedy, poetry, and more. Recent additions to the lineup include Elbow, who will return to the festival for the first time since 2012, alongside Clean Bandit, Maribou State, and Sigrid. Already confirmed for 2025 are major acts like Sting, Snow Patrol, Fatboy Slim, and Basement Jaxx, with more performers set to be announced.
Tickets are currently available, and with a variety of entertainment across multiple genres, Latitude 2025 looks to continue its tradition of offering a rich and diverse festival experience.
All Points East:
All Points East Festival 2025, held in London’s Victoria Park, will take place from August 22 to August 24. The festival has already announced some exciting headliners, such as the British singer-songwriter and BRIT Award winner, Raye. Raye will be supported by Tyla, Doechii, and Jade.
The opening day, Friday, will feature Barry Can’t Swim, a DJ and producer known for blending genres like house, jazz, and Afrobeat. He’ll be supported by acts like Confidence Man, Shygirl, and Marlon Hoffstadt. Finally, on Sunday, The Maccabees will reunite for their first live performance in eight years, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of their final album. They will also curate the day’s lineup, which will feature artists like Bombay Bicycle Club and Dry Cleaning.
More acts are expected to be revealed as the festival approaches and tickets are available here.
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— All Points East (@allpointseastuk) November 22, 2024
