Music Festivals

Matt Horsfall, 39, scaled the rocks forming the waterfall at Dockber Farm near Sawley in Lancashire when he was attending the Beat-Herder music festival. He ignored a 'do not enter' sign which warned of "sharp rocks" and said the "water is poison" to pose for a video

I fell off a waterfall during a music festival. I nearly died.

We've taken some of the hassle when it comes to choosing what festival to attend in 2025 with our guide to what's on during the UK festival season next year.

Explainer The UK festival season 2025 - dates, tickets and line-ups so far

ANYMA has been announced as one of your headline acts ahead of Creamfields 2025.

ANYMA announced as a headliner at this year’s Creamfields

Still waiting for resale tickets? Well, at least you can start plotting how you're getting to Glastonbury Festival with our guide while we all wait.

Explainer The essential information you need ahead of Glastonbury Festival 2025

What are the ten 'must-see' cities for music in the US over the next 12 months, according to research?

10 ideal holiday locations in the US essential for music fans in 2025

[L-R] Koffee and Kojey Radical are two of the four names announced in Boomtown 2025's second announcement.

Koffee and Kojey Radical among the new names set for Boomtown 2025

Looking to head to a UK music festival with the family in 2025? Why not opt for one with something for both older and younger festivalgoers this year?

15 family friendly festivals taking place in the UK throughout 2025

Ricky Wilson and the Kaiser Chiefs are among the new names announced for Latitude Festival 2025

Air and Kaiser Chiefs among the latest Latitude 2025 acts

Spotify data reveals who has the best UK festival line-up in 2025 - so far.

The best UK music festival line-ups in 2025, according to Spotify

50 Cent and Jorja Smith are among the new names joining Charli XCX in Heaton Park this year, as Parklife 2025 reveal their final list of acts.

Parklife 2025: Final artists revealed as 50 Cent joins Charli XCX

Ahead of Download Festival 2025, here's a few answers to some questions you might be afraid to ask.

Download Festival 2025: history, statistics and memorable moments

From the festival’s origins to memorable moments - here’s a few answers to a few Download Festival questions 🤘

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Festival jobs UK - 10 festival job opportunities you can apply for now

The legendary Carl Cox is one act fans on TikTok hope performs once again at Creamfields North in 2025

Creamfields North 2025: 21 acts festival goers hope to see this year

Culture and tickets writer Benjamin Jackson shares the 21 bands he's looking forward seeing at Download Festival 2025 - 21 years after he first attended the festival.

21 acts we're already looking forward to see at Download Festival 2025

It's January, it's a new year - which means new rumoured acts that could potentially be performing at Wireless Festival 2025.

The rumoured names set to perform at Wireless Festival 2025

Paul Heaton, with Rianne Downey and English Teacher are among the 50+ names confirmed this morning for Bearded Theory 2025.

Bearded Theory announces latest wave of acts performing in 2025

What's some of the festivals taking place across Europe in 2025 if some of the UK festivals aren't adventerous enough for you anymore?

Explainer 9 alternative European festivals in 2025 if you're bored of UK events

Wychwood Festival is set to take place at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire from May 30 to June 1 2025.

Wychwood Festival announces first wave of acts for 2025 event

Chappell Roan, Travis Scott and Bring Me The Horizon have been announced as the headline acts for Leeds and Reading Festival 2025.

Leeds and Reading announces first wave of acts for 2025 festival

50 Cent has been announced as a headliner at TRNSMT 2025 overnight - and has had a more welcome response compared to his UK festival debut in 2004.

50 Cent's troubled first UK festival appearance and what caused it

With more festivals announcing a fallow year or an outright cancellation in the future, we take a look at 13 UK music festivals once loved but now lost.

The 13 UK music festivals loved and lost over time

Could The Strokes, Biffy Clyro or Teddy Swims be included in the first TRNSMT announcement, taking place on BBC Radio 1 on December 2 2024 at 6:15pm?

The 11 artists TRNSMT festivalgoers hope to see at the 2025 event

Sundown Festival, held in Norwich and Malta, is the latest music festival to announce they are cancelling their 2025 event - without a mention if it's a fallow year or not.

UK festival announces 2025 cancellation after ‘12 incredible years’

Elbow are among the new names announced by Latitude Festival for their 2025 event.

Elbow, Maribou State and Clean Bandit the latest additions to Latitude

With Glastonbury set to take a fallow year in 2026, here's the reasons why festivals undertake such a break - and those taking one in 2025.

Explainer Why is Glastonbury Festival taking a fallow year in 2026?

RAYE is set to headline the 2025 Boardmasters Festival, as organisers announced their first wave of acts.

RAYE, The Prodigy and Nelly Furtado announced for Boardmasters 2025

From Manic Street Preachers through to Garbage, here's what fans think might form the line-up for Victorious Festival 2025.

13 acts fans online hope to see perform at Victorious Festival 2025

Kasabian are one of the many names confirmed to be performing at Truck Festival 2025.

53 acts including Kasabian, confirmed for Truck Festival 2025

Bloc Party set to perform Silent Alarm for early-bird fans at Truck Festival 2025 🎪

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Not keen on camping at Glastonbury next year? Why not check out some of these options for accommodation and their distance to Worthy Farm for 2025's event?

7 locations to stay in if camping at Glastonbury isn’t an option

Some of the acts who could headline Reading and Leeds in 2025.

13 acts that could perform at the 2025 Leeds and Reading Festival

Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone are set to headline next year's Coachella Festival, as the full line-up is revealed.

Coachella 2025: Lady Gaga, Green Day & Post Malone to headline event

Nearly half of Brits have admitted in a recent survey that they can no longer afford tickets to attend concerts and festivals, including Oasis and Glastonbury 2025.

Gigflation: study shows nearly half of Brits can no longer afford gigs

What has led to 'gigflation' raising the prices of some events, including Glastonbury Festival 2025, to become almost unobtainable for some of the public?

Explainer Glastonbury: How much have ticket prices risen over the last decade?

Fans of Basement Jaxx think that the band are set to perform at Glastonbury Festival 2025, owing to a gap in their 2025 tour schedule.

Glastonbury: Basement Jaxx fans speculate over potential 2025 set

Who are the current favourites to headline Glastonbury Festival in 2025, now tickets have started to go on sale?

11 musicians tipped to headline Glastonbury 2025

Seasoned 'ticket-getter' Jess Peace reveals her personal tips that led her to get tickets to sold-out shows including Taylor Swift and Foo Fighters as the first wave of Glasto ticket sells out in 32 minutes.

Glastonbury 2025: first hand ticketing advice from a seasoned gig goer

John Lydon is set to hit the road once again with PiL with a series of dates set to take place from May 2025.

Public Image Limited announce massive UK tour for 2025

Green Day, Korn and Sleep Token have been announced as the headline acts for Download Festival 2025.

Download: first announcement sees Green Day and Korn headline festival

Get some advice ahead of the mad dash for Glastonbury 2025 tickets this weekend.

Explainer Helpful tricks to boost your odds of a Glastonbury ticket

Creamfields (pictured), Glastonbury and Leeds and Reading are all set to return in 2025; but when are tickets on sale for next year's round of UK music festivals?

What UK music festivals have tickets for sale before Christmas 2024?

With Glastonbury Festival 2025 tickets going on sale in November, what are the odds you'll get a ticket during their first release?

Explainer Glastonbury 2025: the likelihood of getting a ticket at the first try

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell have been announced among the first acts to perform at Kew The Music 2025.

Kew The Music announces first acts ahead of 2025 summer series

Hospitality have announced a brand new drum and bass centric music festival set to take place in January 2025 - Hospitality Weekender.

Hospitality Weekender: who’s heading to Butlins to perform next year?

Melvins, pioneers of sludge metal and experimental rock, have influenced countless bands with their heavy, sludgy sound. Their blend of punk, metal, and noise has earned them a loyal following since the 1980s. Known for albums like Houdini and Stoner Witch, their live shows are intense and unpredictable. ArcTanGent 2025 will feature their only UK festival performance of the year​

ArcTanGent announces first wave of acts for 2025 festival

Who else is set to join [L-R] Sting, Justin Timberlake and Stereophonics at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2025?

16 acts just confirmed for Isle of Wight festival 2025

Sting, Justin Timberlake and Stereophonics to headline Isle of Wight Festival 2025.

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Sting has announced a series of UK tour dates for 2025, with particular regard for next year’s UK festival season.

Sting announces UK tour including festivals - where is he playing?

Rachel Chinouriri attends The Ivor Novello Awards 2022 at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 19, 2022 in London, England.

UK singer 'deeply saddened' as she's forced to cancel tour dates

Leeds Festival will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend

Experts reveal how to avoid aches and pains at Reading and Leeds

(Clockwise from left) Is Sub Focus and I.D, Armin van Buuren or Barry Can't Swim in our writer's picks for the five acts to check out at Creamfields North 2024?

Who are our top 5 picks see at Creamfields North 2024?

Ahead of driving to Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2024 this week, learn some tips from the RAC to avoid a driving fine to your festival bill.

5 things that could land you a fine driving to festivals

Scottish rock band Mogwai performs at the Arena stage at the Roskilde festival on July 4, 2014

What time are Mogwai performing at ArcTanGent 2024?

Meshuggah performing on the first U.S. day of Ozzfest 2002 at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pennsylvania

What could Meshuggah perform at ArcTanGent 2024?

Digga D has pulled out of Reading and Leeds Festival (Photo by National World/Mark Bickerdike)

UK rapper pulls out of Leeds and Reading Festival

[L-R] Gojira, Machine Head and Trivium are set to theadline Bloodstock 2025 - and with early bird tickets on sale, organisers have announced an additional 16 acts for next year's event at Catton Park, Derbyshire.

19 acts confirmed for Bloodstock 2025 as early bird tickets go on sale

Bikers on Harley Davidsons deliver Lemmy's ashes to Nottingham's Rock City

Special moment a parade of bikers deliver Lemmy's ashes to Rock City

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