The best boutique festivals for 2024
Try these smaller, more intimate festivals in Wales, Italy and London for the ultimate feel good vibes
Try these smaller, more intimate festivals in Wales, Italy and London for the ultimate feel good vibes
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 smaller crowds and a friendly, get-to-know-everyone atmosphere.
What is it? The first UK festival to sell out for the 2024 season, with no lineup announced (although you can sign up for resale), Green Man is an award-winning seven-day event in the beautiful Welsh countryside
When’s it happening? August 15 – 18 2024
Where is it? Bannau Brycheiniog, Wales
Who’s playing? Big Thief, Sampha, Jon Hopkins, Sleaford Mods
Insider tip: Purchase a Settler’s Pass to arrive a few days early and get access to local heritage sites, galleries, castles and more.
What is it?: Avant-garde pop and futuristic, experimental music are on the cards at this multi-venue city rave
When’s it happening? October 31 – November 3 2024
Where is it? Various locations in Turin, Italy
Who’s playing? Bicep, Yaeji, A. G. Cook, Arca
Insider tip: During the day, visit the rooftop of Lingotto, where you'll discover a test track (featured in 1969 film The Italian Job), an art gallery, garden, breathtaking view of Turin and surrounding mountains.
What is it? Inspired by DIY culture and grassroots movements, this one-day festival celebrates London’s arts and music communities
When’s it happening? August 24
Where is it? Southwark Park, London
Who’s playing? Mount Kimbie, Crystal Murray, bar Italia, Nilüfer Yanya
Insider tip Across the festival’s four stages, make sure you experience Lectern for soul-stirring sounds. This season the stage will feature a cutting-edge structure designed by London-based studio Cake Architecture, so stay tuned.
What is it? Paying homage to its namesake village, Marzamemi will capture the essence of Sicilian living through food, cocktails, music and even decorated tents and olive trees
When’s it happening? July 6 – 7 2024
Where is it? Richmond Old Deer Park, London
Who’s playing? Sweet Female Attitude, Fabienne, Super K, Kamilla Rose
Insider tip: Come for the food (The Oyster Society, Nonna Tonda, The Sicilian Deli, Crosta & Mollica) and stay for interior spaces by Ceraudo, an artist-commissioned inflatable ocean and beach, silent disco, cinema and fancy dress tent. P.S the festival is kid friendly!
What is it? A celebration of music beyond borders, this four-dayer features a multitude of genres including R&B, rap, rock, blues, punk and jazz all the way to brass bands, mambo and flamenco
When’s it happening? July 25 – 28 2024
Where is it? Charlton Park, Malmesbury in Wiltshire
Who’s playing? Young Fathers, Sampa The Great, Amadou and Mariam, Two Canoes and WITCH
Insider tip Go beyond the music at WOMAD and venture into the science exploration at the world of physics or revel in spoken word at the world of words tent.
What is it? The first UK festival to sell out for the 2024 season, with no lineup announced (although you can sign up for resale), Green Man is an award-winning seven-day event in the beautiful Welsh countryside
When’s it happening? August 15 – 18 2024
Where is it? Bannau Brycheiniog, Wales
Who’s playing? Big Thief, Sampha, Jon Hopkins, Sleaford Mods
Insider tip: Purchase a Settler’s Pass to arrive a few days early and get access to local heritage sites, galleries, castles and more.
What is it?: Avant-garde pop and futuristic, experimental music are on the cards at this multi-venue city rave
When’s it happening? October 31 – November 3 2024
Where is it? Various locations in Turin, Italy
Who’s playing? Bicep, Yaeji, A. G. Cook, Arca
Insider tip: During the day, visit the rooftop of Lingotto, where you'll discover a test track (featured in 1969 film The Italian Job), an art gallery, garden, breathtaking view of Turin and surrounding mountains.
What is it? Inspired by DIY culture and grassroots movements, this one-day festival celebrates London’s arts and music communities
When’s it happening? August 24
Where is it? Southwark Park, London
Who’s playing? Mount Kimbie, Crystal Murray, bar Italia, Nilüfer Yanya
Insider tip Across the festival’s four stages, make sure you experience Lectern for soul-stirring sounds. This season the stage will feature a cutting-edge structure designed by London-based studio Cake Architecture, so stay tuned.
What is it? Paying homage to its namesake village, Marzamemi will capture the essence of Sicilian living through food, cocktails, music and even decorated tents and olive trees
When’s it happening? July 6 – 7 2024
Where is it? Richmond Old Deer Park, London
Who’s playing? Sweet Female Attitude, Fabienne, Super K, Kamilla Rose
Insider tip: Come for the food (The Oyster Society, Nonna Tonda, The Sicilian Deli, Crosta & Mollica) and stay for interior spaces by Ceraudo, an artist-commissioned inflatable ocean and beach, silent disco, cinema and fancy dress tent. P.S the festival is kid friendly!
What is it? A celebration of music beyond borders, this four-dayer features a multitude of genres including R&B, rap, rock, blues, punk and jazz all the way to brass bands, mambo and flamenco
When’s it happening? July 25 – 28 2024
Where is it? Charlton Park, Malmesbury in Wiltshire
Who’s playing? Young Fathers, Sampa The Great, Amadou and Mariam, Two Canoes and WITCH
Insider tip Go beyond the music at WOMAD and venture into the science exploration at the world of physics or revel in spoken word at the world of words tent.
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