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The best music festivals in London 2025

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1 year ago

May 1, 2024

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London is renowned for its lively music scene, and this year is no exception, with a lineup of exceptional festivals that showcase a wide range of genres and talents. Whether you’re into electronic beats, indie rock, or soulful rhythms, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a guide to the most exciting music festivals happening in London in 2024. Make sure to grab your tickets soon, as these events are bound to sell out quickly!

South Facing Festival

Taking place at the historic Crystal Palace Bowl, South Facing Festival offers a diverse lineup across six nights. This open-air festival brings together a mix of genres, from pop and jazz to reggae, with headliners including Yussef Dayes and Future Islands. A special highlight is the Love Motion event featuring the iconic Grace Jones.

Line-up: Yussef Dayes, Future Islands, Popcaan, Jess Glynne, Damian Marley
Venue: Crystal Palace Bowl, SE19 2BA
Dates: 26th July – 10th August

Junction 2

Junction 2 returns to Boston Manor Park, promising a weekend of unparalleled electronic music. Known for its stellar mix of big names and emerging talent, this festival is a must-visit for fans of the genre. Expect electrifying sets from artists like Richie Hawtin and The Blessed Madonna.

Line-up: Richie Hawtin, LSDXOXO, Hot Since 82, Barry Can’t Swim, The Blessed Madonna
Venue: Boston Manor Park, TW8 9JX
Dates: 26th – 28th July

Cloud X

This one-day festival by London record label Cloud X celebrates the best in R&B, soul, and alternative rap. Held at Crystal Palace Bowl, the festival features performances from artists such as Ghetts, Sam Tompkins, and Crazy Cousinz, offering a vibrant day of music.

Line-up: Ghetts, Berwyn, Bellah, Sam Tompkins, Skrapz, Crazy Cousinz
Venue: Crystal Palace Bowl, SE19 2BA
Date: August (date TBA)

Hospitality In The Woods

For those who prefer their drum’n’bass in a natural setting, Hospitality In The Woods at Beckenham Place Park is the perfect festival. Enjoy performances from some of the genre’s biggest names, including Pendulum and High Contrast, in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Line-up: Pendulum, High Contrast, LTJ Bukem, Flava D b2b Lens + P. Money, Flux Pavilion
Venue: Beckenham Place Park, BR3 5BS
Date: 17th August

All Points East

All Points East returns to Victoria Park, offering a series of standalone music days featuring a diverse lineup. Highlights include LCD Soundsystem, Death Cab for Cutie, and Loyle Carner, alongside a host of other notable acts.

Line-up: Mitski, Ezra Collective, LCD Soundsystem, Nas, Death Cab for Cutie, Ethel Cain, Loyle Carner
Venue: Victoria Park, E3 5SN
Dates: 17th – 25th August

Boiler Room Festival

Boiler Room’s biggest event yet features full-stage takeovers and a lineup that promises to deliver. With acts like Giggs and Skream & Benga, this festival is set to be a major highlight of the summer.

Line-up: Giggs, Skream & Benga, Mr Scruff, Optimo, Marlon Hoffstadt
Venue: TBA, London
Date: 25th August

Field Day

Field Day, now in its 17th year, continues to bring top-tier electronic music to Victoria Park. This year’s standout act is Justice, who are back with a new album and a fresh set of tracks. Also on the bill are cutting-edge artists like Vegyn and Shygirl.

Line-up: Justice, PinkPantheress, Charlotte de Witte, Romy, Mura Masa
Venue: Victoria Park, E3 5SN
Date: 24th August

RALLY

RALLY steps up with an impressive lineup featuring UK electronic duo Mount Kimbie, performing at their first British festival in seven years. The festival offers a mix of live acts and DJs, set in the scenic Southwark Park.

Line-up: Mount Kimbie, Nilüfer Yanya, bar italia, Armand Hammer, DJ Marcelle, Call Super
Venue: Southwark Park, SE16 2FD
Date: 24th August

Body Movements

Celebrating LGBTQ+ club culture, Body Movements expands to Southwark Park for its biggest edition yet. The festival features artists like COBRAH and LSDXOXO, alongside a vibrant selection of DJs and performers.

Line-up: COBRAH, Confidence Man (DJ set), Coucou Chloe, LSDXOXO (Live), Manuka Honey, Nikki Nair, Saoirse, Shanti Celeste, TAAHLIAH
Venue: Southwark Park, SE16 2KX
Date: 25th August

Dialled In

Dialled In celebrates South Asian music and culture, taking over The Cause with a lineup of DJs and live acts. The festival promises a day of vibrant music and cultural showcases, featuring Mighty Zaf and Gracie T among others.

Line-up: Mighty Zaf, Gracie T, Bengal Sound, Paul Purgas, Skeptic
Venue: The Cause, 60 Dock Road, E16 1YZ
Date: 7th September

Maiden Voyage

Maiden Voyage moves to a new location in Burgess Park and features a diverse lineup, including performances by Arca and Erika De Casier. The festival also includes new stage hosts like London Queer club Adonis and Berlin-based collective Live From Earth.

Line-up: Arca, Tai Lokun, Erika De Casier, Jayda G, Jeff Mills, Mall Grab, Young Marco
Venue: Burgess Park, SE5 0AL
Date: 14th September

Jazz Cafe Festival

Expanding beyond its Camden roots, the Jazz Cafe Festival makes its debut in Burgess Park. The festival features a wide array of genres, with headliners like Nils Frahm and Earl Sweatshirt.

Line-up: Nils Frahm, Earl Sweatshirt, Eliza, Buena Vista All Stars, Baby Rose, Gilles Peterson, Omar Souleyman
Venue: Burgess Park, SE5 0RJ
Date: 15th September

Pitchfork Music Festival

Returning for its fourth UK edition, Pitchfork Music Festival brings an eclectic mix of live music to various iconic London venues. The festival features a diverse lineup, including avant-rock, UK rap, and more.

Line-up: Tierra Whack, Arooj Aftab, CASISDEAD, Sega Bodega, Kae Tempest, Empress Of, Snow Strippers, Shame, Marika Hackman
Venues: Various locations
Dates: 5th – 10th November

Don’t miss out on these incredible festivals that make London a hub of musical diversity and creativity. Get your tickets now and enjoy an unforgettable summer of live music!

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The Countdown to GuilFest Is On – Don’t Miss Out!

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2 weeks ago

June 26, 2025

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Summer is just around the corner, and that can only mean one thing – GuilFest is nearly here! With early bird tickets flying off the shelves and last year’s event completely sold out, now is the time to secure your spot for a weekend bursting with music, fun, and feel-good summer energy.

A Line-up to Remember

This year’s musical line-up promises to be nothing short of spectacular. From legendary chart-toppers to crowd-pleasing favourites, GuilFest 2025 brings a dazzling variety of acts to the stage. Get ready to dance your socks off to music from The Jacksons, Razorlight, and Soul II Soul! Join in on the infectious vibe of the Stereo MC’s and take in the legends that brought us all the hits we love – like Leo Sayer and The Bay City Rollers, and more under wraps!

So, whether your thing is soulful grooves, catchy indie anthems, or noises from your youth, there’s something for everyone on the line up!

More Than Just Music

But GuilFest is not only about the music – it is a full weekend experience whatever your age. Families will love the variety of entertainment provided for the little ones. There are two very special guests this year – Bluey on Saturday 5th July and Peppa Pig on Sunday 6th July – meet and greets that your children will remember and you will want to get some snaps of those special moments.

Whether you’re on the stage or in the family zones, GuilFest has a delightful offering of food and drink stalls, comedy performances, wellness zones, craft market, and much, much more – ensuring that the stage is set for a sunny, fun-filled weekend of music and community.

Don’t Miss Out

If you’ve been thinking about making your summer plans, now is your chance. With tickets going fast, don’t miss out on what is expected to be the best GuilFest yet.

So, grab some mates, rally the family, do what you need to do, and get ready for a weekend to remember! Get your tickets, let the countdown to GuilFest 2025 begin!

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Sensations of the Solstice at Wasing (Review – 2025)

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2 weeks ago

June 24, 2025

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Solstice At Wasing - Artist - Âpe Chimba 7 - Photo Credit @Wasing1759

We’d heard Solstice at Wasing, near Reading, was a festival of interest. Seeing it celebrates the rites of summer and vaguely interested we went along on Fri.

Wow.

What a beautiful festival. From entering through a leafy canopy of trees and jungle-covered ‘corridor through to the main ‘stage’ – a creation of the tallest of trees surrounding the band and their entranced audience. Honestly, of all the festivals we have been to over the years, this is one of the prettiest.

Things we particularly loved.

• The wild swimming and sauna – we loved the idea of it,but book early or you’ll be disappointed. And the idea of welcoming the sunrise in at 3, – Oh well, next year….

• The Sweet and stylish independent sellers – We particularly loved the clothes by Challo

• Salif Keita – hearing that richest of voices ring out amongst the shades of green was particularly amazing

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• Anoushka Shankar’s spellbinding set – a mesmerising journey through her trilogy of mini-albums, blending classical sitar with bold, contemporary sounds. Her performance beneath the trees created a moment of pure magic.

Solstice At Wasing - Artist - Anoushka Shankar 2 - Photo Credit @Wasing1759 — Solstice At Wasing – Artist – Anoushka Shankar 2 – Photo Credit @Wasing1759

• Moonji’s ice-cream – it’s the smallest touches that this festival has an abundance of, and the taste of Moonjiicecreams has my mouth watering at the memory of them…

• The ambiance – characterised by respect, softness in the best of ways, friendly, clean, Solstice largely seems toattract a different kind of crowd, not looking for the usual excess. (No judgement there on our part, – ever).

The candles and coves, the perfectly choreographed havens and hammocks. This intimately special festival really is a stunner.

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Celebrate the Magic of the Solstice at Wasing’s Woodland Haven this Weekend

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4 weeks ago

June 16, 2025

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On Friday, June 20th, people around the world will be celebrating the summer solstice under the same sky — truly an event that connects us all, regardless of borders or time zones. Wasing’s secluded forests offer the opportunity for a weekend filled with live music, shared experiences, and pure elemental magic.

From lush grooves to soulful melodies, the team has curated a rich and vibrant programme made up of artists from all over the world. Some of the key acts include James Blake, Anoushka Shankar, Salif Keita, Alex Serra, Âpe Chimba, The Egg, Sam Lee, Nubiyan Twist, K.O.G., The Turbans, Afrosideral, Tritha, Skyrager (Psychemagik), Omer Gonen-Haela, ÆVERY, Di-Pod, Mira Khanya, Rebecca Dennis, Chris Park, Jill Purce, Rupert Sheldrake, Soul Revolution, Wonderment and Wider Horizons. For the full line up head to www.wasing.co.uk/solstice,

A highlight of the weekend will be the Sunrise Ceremony; a ceremony of people together to receive the first rays of the sun – to celebrate renewal, oneness and nature’s power to inspire awe. As day yields to night, the Sacred Glade awakens a midnight fire, with intimate performances under a sky filled with stars bringing together wilderness, art and community.

We’re proud to be supporting Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) — an extraordinary humanitarian organisation delivering life-saving care all over the world, wherever it’s needed most. With every ticket you buy, we’ll donate £2 directly to Médecins Sans Frontières (UK) (registered charity number 1026588), helping them continue their vital work across more than 70 countries.

Tickets
Grab your spot for the weekend — whether you want to come just for a day or stay for it all.

Vehicle Pass
If you’re driving to the festival, please make sure you book a vehicle pass in advance.

Tipi Accommodation
Tipis can be reserved here and are completely set up with beds, linen, lighting and a supply of local water, toilet and shower facilities. Take your own towels and provisions, and reserve your festival and vehicle passes separately.

Camping
Access to our campsite is included with all Solstice festival tickets on a bring your own tent or campervan basis. The campsite opens at 12pm on Friday 20th June and closes at 4pm on Saturday 21st June.

If you are bringing a vehicle, please purchase a campsite vehicle pass here
The campsite facilities include toilets & access to drinking water.

Accessibility
For all access information, please see the [accessibility guide]. Tickets for accessible events must be accompanied by appropriate documentation and submitted to events@wasing.co.uk 3 weeks from the booking date. All ages are welcome; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.