In recent years, the UK has become the place to go to music festivals, with the live music scene blowing up. Because of this, there are now so many amazing music festivals happening during the British summer holidays, it is hard to choose which one, or ones, you are going to. With so many festivals, there are different vibes, music genres, locations and lengths of festivals to suit anyone and everyone’s needs. To help you make up your mind, we have compiled a list of the top eight British summertime festivals that you cannot miss out on.<\/p>\n
Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Worthy Farm, Glastonbury<\/p>\n When:<\/strong>\u00a0June 26 – 30, 2019<\/p>\n Lineup Highlights:<\/strong> Stormzy, The Killers, The Cure, Janet Jackson, Tame Impala, Years & Years, George Ezra, Liam Gallagher, Miley Cyrus, Ms Lauryn Hill, Diplo, Janelle Monae, Billie Eilish, Snow Patrol, Sheryl Crow.<\/p>\n Music genres: <\/strong>Glastonbury Festival pretty much includes every genre, from rock to pop to house and country.<\/p>\n \n Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Little John’s Farm (Reading) and Bramham Park (Leeds)<\/p>\n When:<\/strong>\u00a0August 23-25, 2019<\/p>\n Lineup Highlights:<\/strong> The 1975, Post Malone, Twenty One Pilots, Foo Fighters, The Wombats, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Bastille, Dave, Machine Gun Kelly, Anteros, Mini Mansions, Of Mice & Men, Charli XCX, Pale Waves, The Distillers, The Amazons, Billie Eilish, Blossoms, Hayley Kiyoko, Yungblud, Mura Masa, CHVRCHES.<\/p>\n Music genres:<\/strong> Reading and Leeds mainly showcases rock and indie music, however it has recently started showing more rap acts.<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Newport, Isle of Wight<\/p>\n When:<\/strong>\u00a0June 13-16, 2019<\/p>\n Lineup Highlights:<\/strong> George Ezra, Noel Gallagher\u2019s High Flying Birds, Keane, Garbage, Biffy Clyro, Fatboy Slim, Courteeners, Lily Allen, Jess Glynne, Bastille, Anne-Marie, Sigrid, Ha\u00e7ienda Classi\u00e7al, Rick Astley.<\/p>\n Music Genres:\u00a0<\/strong>Similar to previously mentioned, Isle of Wight is more mainstream, with acts coming from the rock and pop genres.<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Gunnersbury Park, London<\/p>\n When:<\/strong>\u00a0July 12-13, 2019<\/p>\n Lineup Highlights:<\/strong> Solange, Chance The Rapper, Brockhampton, Loyle Carner, Four Tet, Lizzo, slowthai, Action Bronson, Annie Mac, H.E.R., Cupcakke, Vanjess, Loyle Carner.<\/p>\n Music Genres:\u00a0<\/strong>Lovebox festival tends to showcase music in the genres of R&B, rap and hip hop.<\/p>\n \n Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Donington Park, Leicestershire<\/p>\n When:<\/strong>\u00a0June 14-16, 2019<\/p>\n Lineup Highlights:<\/strong> Def Leppard, Smashing Pumpkins, Whitesnake, Trivium, Slipknot, Tool, Slash (featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators), Die Antwoord, Lamb of God, Slayer, Rob Zombie, Skindred.<\/p>\n Music Genres:\u00a0<\/strong>Download Festival is the key rock music festival, having acts ranging from classic rock to glam rock to heavy metal.<\/p>\n2. Reading and Leeds Festival<\/h2>\n
3. Isle of Wight Festival<\/h2>\n
4. Lovebox Festival<\/h2>\n
5. Download Festival<\/h2>\n
6. Creamfields Festival<\/h2>\n