While it’s some way off before summer, at least we have Sabrina Carpenter at BST Hyde Park to look forward to. The singer will be performing on the London stage, next year on July 5, with special guests Clairo and beabadoobee. BST Hyde Park is just one of the most iconic music festivals that take place in the UK. From the world-famous Glastonbury Festival to the iconic Reading & Leeds, there’s an art and music festival to suit every palette.

Chappell Roan, Bring Me The Horizon, Hozier and Travis Scott have also recently announced that they will be headlining Reading & Leeds. Although we have a bit of time before we need to start panic buying last-minute tents and emergency wellies, many tickets are already on sale for festivals around the country. Headliners are already being announced, and revellers are virtually queuing to get their hands on tickets before they sell out.

So here’s a guide to 2025, including when festival tickets go on sale and who you can expect to headline. The Brighton-wide new music festival welcomes up to 450 artists and emerging performers to venues around the city for one of the first festivals of the season. Where: Brighton. Headliners: A mix of acts, but some well-known faces include Rizzle Kicks. This popular South London electronic music day festival marks the start of festival season in the capital’s parks.

Where: Brockwell Park, London. Headliners: Peggy Gou. The newest addition to London’s summer festival calendar is LIDO Festival. Created by the All Points East family, it will host several events in Victoria Park. Where: Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets. Headliners: Jamie XX, Charli XCX. Taking place in the renowned Heaton Park, the classic Manchester festival is back for another year with a stellar lineup of international artists.

Where: Heaton Park, Manchester. Headliners: Charli XCX. Britain’s best rock and metal festival will return to Donington Park in Leicestershire for three days this summer with over 90 international and national bands and artists in tow. Think camping, music and a whole lot of metal fun. Where: Donington Park, Leicestershire. Headliners: Green Day, Sleep Token, Korn. Known for bringing a number of legendary acts to the island, the Isle of Wight will once again welcome thousands to next year’s festival.

Where: Seaclose Park, Newport. Headliners: Sting, Stereophonics, Justin Timberlake. Arguably the nation’s most famous music and art festival is back for 2025 with an exciting lineup of thousands of acts across its many stages. This is the last year before the 2026 fallow year, so expect a bumperback week of entertainment. Where: Worthy Farm. Tickets: Sold out in 37 minutes. Headliners: TBC. Another annual London event is British Summer Time in Hyde Park, welcoming a number of artists to play in the capital across several days.

Where: Hyde Park, London. Headliners: Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noel Kahan, Hugh Jackman, Jeff Lynne’s Elo. Home of music and arts, Noisily festival is marketed as an underground electronic extravaganza that focuses on creating a holistic environment that “feeds the mind, body and soul.”. Where: Barkestone Wood, Leicestershire. Headliners: Mix of electronic artists like Britta Arnold, Goldie with Medic MC, Victor Ruiz b2b Alex Stein.

Organisers have just released the second wave of artists booked in for Latitude 2025, confirming a number of exciting musicians, including Elbow and Fatboy Slim, will be playing over the festival weekend. Where: Henham Park in Suffolk. Headliners: Sting, Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol, Basement Jaxx, Elbow, Maribou State. Taking place in the stunning Lake District, Kendal Calling is returning for a weekend of indie, rock, and dance music, alongside comedy, art, and family-friendly activities.

Where: Lowther Deer Park, Lake District. Headliners: Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy. This boutique festival is known for its music, food, and wellness, offering everything from big-name acts and a sense of escapism. Where: Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire. Headliners: Basement Jaxx. Extravagant themes and costumes make Bestival one of the most playful and colourful festivals of the summer, and there’s also a diverse lineup coming for 2025.

Where: Lulworth Castle, Dorset. Blending music, skateboarding, and surfing, this Newquay-based festival welcomes the best names in indie and pop to the Cornish beaches. Where: Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay, Newquay. Headliners: RAYE, The Prodigy, Nelly Furtado, London Grammar, Maribou State, and Wet Leg. Boomtown is known for its wild mix of music, from ska and reggae to drum and bass, all in a festival that feels like stepping into another world.