MailOnline's ultimate guide to UK festivals 2025: All you need to know about lineups, dates and tickets for the country's hottest events

Summer will be here before you know it, and that can only mean one thing; festival season is fast approaching. Brits up and down the country are getting ready to empty their pockets for what will be the biggest, best summer yet - but only if they can get their hands on those all-important tickets. The UK provides plenty of choice when it comes to festivals, with every type of music fan catered to across the country – whether you're a hardcore rocker or raver, or someone who fancies something more tranquil.

From big hitters Glastonbury and Parklife to Scotland's Terminal V festival, there's plenty of talented artists to see live this summer. Below is MailOnline's ultimate guide to UK summer festivals in 2025. Summer will be here before you know it, and that can only mean one thing; festival season is fast approaching. Where: Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, South West England. When: 25 to 29 June. Headliners: Rod Stewart and Neil Young.

Sir Rod, 79, will play the famous Sunday teatime 'Legends' slot, following in the footsteps of Shania Twain in 2024. Nile Rogers and Chic are also set to appear after he accidentally revealed the top-secret booking at an awards bash. More acts are set to be announced over the next few weeks. The five-day festival takes place in June and draws in around around 200,000 music fans each year. The official Glastonbury tickets went on sale on November 14 and November 17.

Sir Rod, 79, will play the famous Sunday teatime 'Legends' slot, following in the footsteps of Shania Twain in 2024. The five-day festival takes place in June and draws in around around 200,000 music fans each year. The official Glastonbury tickets went on sale on November 14 and November 17. Where: Manchester's Heaton Park. When: 14 to 15 June. Headliners: 50 Cent, Charli XCX, Jorja Smith and Peggy Gou. Alongside the headliners, Rudimental, Pawsa and Bicep will also perform over the weekend. Parklife 2025 tickets have went back on sale following a sold-out first phase of tickets released in November.

Charli XCX is one of the headliners at this year's Parklife festival. Where: Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire. When: 22 to 24 August. Headliners: Rita Ora. With chart-topping hits like Your Song and Let You Love Me, Rita’s high-energy performance will be a highlight at the UK’s largest family-fundraising festival. This year’s star-studded lineup also includes Travis, Tom Walker, Seasick Steve, and more.

CarFest is packed with family-friendly fun, including KidsFest, FoodFest, and more, with camping family tickets on sale now. With chart-topping hits like Your Song and Let You Love Me, Rita’s high-energy performance will be a highlight at the UK’s largest family-fundraising festival. Where: Hyde Park, London. When: From 28 June. Headliners: Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noel Kahan, Hugh Jackman, Jeff Lynne’s Elo.

British Summer Time Hyde Park is a series of concerts held once a year in London's Hyde Park. Tickets for this year are now on sale. Last year saw the likes of Robbie Williams, Andrea Bocelli, Shania Twain and Kylie headline BST. British Summer Time Hyde Park is a series of concerts held once a year in London's Hyde Park. Tickets for this year are now on sale (Headliner Sabrina Carpenter pictured). Where: Richfield Avenue, Reading and at Bramham Park in Leeds.

When: 21 to 24 August. Headliners: Travis Scott, Hozier, Chappell Roan, Bring Me The Horizon. Those attending the twin festivals can also expect performances from Suki Waterhouse, Becky Hill, The Kooks and Sammy Virji. As well as headliner Chappell Roan (pictured), those attending the twin festivals can also expect performances from Suki Waterhouse, Becky Hill, The Kooks and Sammy Virji. Where: Isle of Wight in Newport.

When: 19 to 22 June. Headliners: Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake. Faithless, The Script, Jess Glynne and Example have also been added to the lineup for Barclaycard presents The Isle of Wight Festival, which has been running since 1968. Last year saw headliners Green Day, The Prodigy and Pet Shop Boys grace Seaclose Park. Faithless, The Script, Jess Glynne and Example have also been added to the lineup for Barclaycard presents The Isle of Wight Festival, which has been running since 1968.

Where: Daresbury, Cheshire. Headliners: Anyma. The festival is yet to announce the full line-up, but previous years have saw Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia and Tiesto take to the stage. Day tickets start from £84, and camping tickets are also still available. The festival is yet to announce the full line-up, but previous years have saw Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia and Tiesto take to the stage.

Where: Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire. When: 29 May to 1 June. Headliners: Camelphat, Fisher, Skepta and Patrick Topping. Described as 'a beautiful festival with an unbeatable atmosphere' by festival goers, Forbidden Forest 2025 is the perfect way to kickstart your summer. Fans can expect the best of the best talent across House, Techno and D'n'B, with its biggest line-up to date. Forbidden Forest festival has announced the line-up for its tenth edition.