If you’ve spent even one minute on Instagram lately, you’ll know that everyone’s ~raving~ about music festivals.
There are literally hundreds of music festivals kicking off in the UK in 2022. Whether you want to get your rocks off at Download festival in Leicestershire, or fancy something a little more laidback at Latitude festival in Suffolk, there’s something for everyone.
Find below our pick:
Wide Awake
Wide Awake is an independent music festival, which takes place in Brockwell Park, London. With Bicep and Primal Scream headlining, this one is perfect for fans of electronica and alternative Indie.
• Where? Brockwell Park, London
• When? Fri, 27th May — Sat, 28th May 2022
GALA
This Independent South London festival, nestled in Peckham Rye Park, always brings the party. And 2022 will not disappoint, with headliners including Palms Trax, DJ Harvey, and Little Dragon.
- Where? Peckham Rye Park, London
- When? Thurs, 2nd June – Sat, 4th June 2022
How The Light Gets In
As the world’s largest philosophy and music festival, HTLGI celebrates days of discussion and new discoveries with an incredible line-up of music, including Groove Armada, Django Django, and Talvin Singh.
- Where? Hay-on-Wye, Wales
- When? Thurs, 2nd June – Sun, 5th June 2022
In It Together
Set across eight stages of diverse music, In It Together has luxury camping options, a dedicated campsite for 16-17-year-olds, and a separate quieter campsite for those who want to relax. Line-up includes Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Two Door Cinema Club, Clean Bandit (Live), and The Vaccines.
- Where? Margam, Neath Port Talbot
- When? Fri, 3rd June – Sun, 5th June 2022
Parklife
Where do we even begin with this lineup? For starters, the headliners include Megan The Stallion, 50 Cent, and, Tyler The Creator. We’re also excited to see Mahalia, Joy Crookes, Arlo Parks, and Jessie Ware.
- Where? Heaton Park, Manchester, UK
- When? Sat, 11th June – Sun, 12th June 2022
Glastonbury
As ever, with Glastonbury it’s best to expect the unexpected. And so far, the UK’s most famous festival is looking extremely promising, with headliners including Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Diana Ross!
- Where? Pilton, Somerset, UK
- When? Wed, 22nd June – Mon, 26th June 2022
Kendal Calling
With a wholesome feel and plenty of good vibes to go around, Kendal Calling is a summer essential. The confirmed lineup (so far) includes Stereophonics, Supergrass, The Streets, The Kooks, and the Wombats.
- Where? Lake District, Cumbria
- When? Thurs, 28th July — Sun, 31st July 2022