The best big festivals happening in 2024
From queer celebrations of pop to big city fests: these festivals are where the party's at this year
From queer celebrations of pop to big city fests: these festivals are where the party's at this year
Welcome to the woo festival guide, your one-stop shop to all the music-related events happening in the summer. We believe there’s a festival to suit every type of person, whether you find an intimate, boutique event more appealing than large crowds shoved into massive tents or you're a trained vibe junkie, we've got you sorted. Not into lines of ketamine at 9am? Not everything has to be as stressful as that, we promise – you might be more suited to a three-dayer that prioritises wellness, for example. If you’re in the market for a comped festival experience and luxury stay (who isn’t?), enter our competition with Wide Awake and Mama Shelter Shoreditch here. Visit our festival hub for all the best summertime music events happening this year, and read on if your idea of a good time is guitar chords, band tees and giant speaker stacks.
What is it? The East London day fest with something for every type of music fan
When’s it happening? August 16 – 18 and 23 – 25, 2024
Where is it? Victoria Park, East London
Who’s playing? Kaytranda, Mitski, Loyle Carner, Ethel Cain
Insider tip: In between show weekends, Victoria Park is open for In The NBHD, All Points East’s programme of activities, food and fun – and it’s free entry.
What is it? A South London queer extravaganza celebrating pop icons past, present and future
When’s it happening? June 1 – 2 2024
Where is it? Brockwell Park, South London
Who’s playing? Nelly Furtado, Jessie Ware, Kim Petras, B*witched, Bananarama
Insider tip: This year sees the launch of Queertopia, a stage showcasing the best up-and-coming names within the queer space, including Grammy winner Kamille, alt-pop phenomenon Lynks and producer Geo Jordan
What is it? The Barcelona weekender has a truly stacked line-up, plus sun and sustainable, feel good vibes
When’s it happening? May 29 – June 2 2024
Where is it? Barcelona, Spain
Who’s playing? Lana Del Rey, Charli XCX, Troye Sivan, SZA
Insider tip: Primavera is recognised by the UN for its sustainability. If you’re ever stranded without battery, you can plug your phone into one of the stationary exercise bikes and charge your phone by pedalling (as long as you don’t mind breaking a sweat…)
What is it? A brand new, all-inclusive experience of food, drinks, amusement rides and performances opening for the first time this year following the success of DLT Brunch.
When’s it happening? July 6 2024
Where is it? Gunnersbury Park, West London
Who’s playing? SiR, Jazmine Sullivan, Shaé Universe
Insider tip Leave your wallet at home. The ticket comes with food and drink included in the price, so that’s one less thing to worry about on the day!
What is it? Across three weekends this summer, BST Hyde Park brings some of the biggest acts in the world to the middle of London for wholesome feel good vibes
When’s it happening? Various dates across June and July
Where is it? Hyde Park, London
Who’s playing? Kylie Minogue, Stevie Nicks, Shania Twain, Stray Kids
Insider tip: In between show weekends, there’s ‘Open House’, BST’s events programme of activities, food and fun, with free entry. Go to one of their cinema screenings, where you can watch a film with the stunning backdrop of one of London’s Royal parks
What is it? This Lisbon-based event prides itself on being more than just a music festival – it’s billed as a “real, physical and unique experience”.
When’s it happening? August 29 - 31
Where is it? Lisbon, Portugal
Who’s playing? Burna Boy, Raye, Peggy Gou
Insider tip: Look for the creative workshops and small art exhibitions around the site for culturally-rich masterpieces and more.
What is it? Expect a wealth of musical talent across hip hop, R&B, dance, pop and indie and if that wasn’t exciting enough, the festival also features innovative talks on sustainability.
When’s it happening? May 31 – June 2
Where is it? Bois De Vincennes, Paris
Who’s playing? Peggy Gou, Troye Sivan, Four Tet, Burna Boy
Insider tip: In line with the name, We Love Green is run 100 per cent on clean energy and all the food is vegetarian. To make things better, the vendors have been handpicked by Michelin Star chef and culinary innovator Alan Duccasse.
What is it? Jazz, funk, soul and beyond reign supreme at Europe’s largest outdoor jazz festival
When’s it happening? July 5 – 7
Where is it? Glynde Place, East Sussex
Who’s playing? Chaka Khan, Noname, Terence Trent D’Arby, Olivia Dean
Insider tip: The festival goes beyond music, offering a wellness and yoga area, plus a lounge with artist interviews, talks, panel discussions and film screenings.
What is it? The East London day fest with something for every type of music fan
When’s it happening? August 16 – 18 and 23 – 25, 2024
Where is it? Victoria Park, East London
Who’s playing? Kaytranda, Mitski, Loyle Carner, Ethel Cain
Insider tip: In between show weekends, Victoria Park is open for In The NBHD, All Points East’s programme of activities, food and fun – and it’s free entry.
What is it? A South London queer extravaganza celebrating pop icons past, present and future
When’s it happening? June 1 – 2 2024
Where is it? Brockwell Park, South London
Who’s playing? Nelly Furtado, Jessie Ware, Kim Petras, B*witched, Bananarama
Insider tip: This year sees the launch of Queertopia, a stage showcasing the best up-and-coming names within the queer space, including Grammy winner Kamille, alt-pop phenomenon Lynks and producer Geo Jordan
What is it? The Barcelona weekender has a truly stacked line-up, plus sun and sustainable, feel good vibes
When’s it happening? May 29 – June 2 2024
Where is it? Barcelona, Spain
Who’s playing? Lana Del Rey, Charli XCX, Troye Sivan, SZA
Insider tip: Primavera is recognised by the UN for its sustainability. If you’re ever stranded without battery, you can plug your phone into one of the stationary exercise bikes and charge your phone by pedalling (as long as you don’t mind breaking a sweat…)
What is it? A brand new, all-inclusive experience of food, drinks, amusement rides and performances opening for the first time this year following the success of DLT Brunch.
When’s it happening? July 6 2024
Where is it? Gunnersbury Park, West London
Who’s playing? SiR, Jazmine Sullivan, Shaé Universe
Insider tip Leave your wallet at home. The ticket comes with food and drink included in the price, so that’s one less thing to worry about on the day!
What is it? Across three weekends this summer, BST Hyde Park brings some of the biggest acts in the world to the middle of London for wholesome feel good vibes
When’s it happening? Various dates across June and July
Where is it? Hyde Park, London
Who’s playing? Kylie Minogue, Stevie Nicks, Shania Twain, Stray Kids
Insider tip: In between show weekends, there’s ‘Open House’, BST’s events programme of activities, food and fun, with free entry. Go to one of their cinema screenings, where you can watch a film with the stunning backdrop of one of London’s Royal parks
What is it? This Lisbon-based event prides itself on being more than just a music festival – it’s billed as a “real, physical and unique experience”.
When’s it happening? August 29 - 31
Where is it? Lisbon, Portugal
Who’s playing? Burna Boy, Raye, Peggy Gou
Insider tip: Look for the creative workshops and small art exhibitions around the site for culturally-rich masterpieces and more.
What is it? Expect a wealth of musical talent across hip hop, R&B, dance, pop and indie and if that wasn’t exciting enough, the festival also features innovative talks on sustainability.
When’s it happening? May 31 – June 2
Where is it? Bois De Vincennes, Paris
Who’s playing? Peggy Gou, Troye Sivan, Four Tet, Burna Boy
Insider tip: In line with the name, We Love Green is run 100 per cent on clean energy and all the food is vegetarian. To make things better, the vendors have been handpicked by Michelin Star chef and culinary innovator Alan Duccasse.
What is it? Jazz, funk, soul and beyond reign supreme at Europe’s largest outdoor jazz festival
When’s it happening? July 5 – 7
Where is it? Glynde Place, East Sussex
Who’s playing? Chaka Khan, Noname, Terence Trent D’Arby, Olivia Dean
Insider tip: The festival goes beyond music, offering a wellness and yoga area, plus a lounge with artist interviews, talks, panel discussions and film screenings.
