The best dance music festivals for 2024
From desert raves to walkable city fests, here’s where to catch the best electronic music this summer
From desert raves to walkable city fests, here’s where to catch the best electronic music this summer
You're reading the woo festival guide, your personal planner for all the best music-related parties this summer. Whether you're into jazz, hip-hop, soul or Amen breaks, we've got you sorted. 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 features and guides to surviving (and thriving) at a summer fest, and read on if you’re into kickdrums, 808s and big basslines – you might just find your new fave.
What is it? The best of the best of electronic music set in the rolling hills of the English countryside.
When’s it happening? August 8 – 11 2024
Where is it? Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Who’s playing? Juan Atkins, Shanti Celeste, Ben UFO, Sherelle
Insider tip: Bring a spray bottle for misting your face if it’s hot, or a mask, as the site can get dusty.
What is it?: Surprises are around every corner at this small but mighty festival covering several genres from dubstep to techno across 20 stages
When’s it happening? July 18 – 21 2024
Where is it? Clitheroe, Lancashire
Who’s playing? Denis Sulta, Shy FX, Venbee, LF System
Insider tip: There's an underground, heated swimming pool that's accessed through a phone box.
What is it? Put on your best raving shoes for this small one-day warehouse event in Edinburgh, bringing in some of the hottest names on the house and techno scene
When’s it happening? May 18 2024
Where is it? Murrayfield Ice Arena, Edinburgh
Who’s playing? horsegiirL, Mall Grab, salute, Conducta
Insider tip: For pre-drinks, head to the Cowgate in Edinburgh for the best pubs and atmosphere in the city – and Sneaky Pete’s is the best club
What is it? A one-day dance fest with some of electronic music’s most biggest names in the heart of East London
When’s it happening? August 24 2024
Where is it? Victoria Park, East London
Who’s playing? Justice, PinkPantheress, Charlotte de Witte, 2manydjs
Insider tip: Check out the 6Music stage which DJ Mary Anne Hobbs has dedicated to female, trans and non-binary artists as part of her ALL QUEENS lineup
What is it? Sziget is one of the largest music and cultural festivals in Europe, and is celebrating its 30th edition this year!
When’s it happening? August 7 – 12 2024
Where is it? Budapest
Who’s playing? Raye, Skrillex, Stormzy, Fred Again
Insider tip: Dive into the circus tent for an experience like no other at a music festival. You’ll find performances from international talent of all tricks and surprises!
What is it?: Self-expression and hedonism collide at this queer dance festival, which is coming to a new South East London location for this year
When’s it happening? August 25 2024
Where is it? Southwark Park, London
Who’s playing? Confidence Man (DJ set), Aurora Halal, COBRAH
Insider tip: Expect a special ballroom performance from House Of Revlon happening on the main stage.
What is it?: An innovative electronic music and arts festival that takes over Belfast’s Titanic Slipway for two days
When’s it happening? May 31 – June 1 2024
Where is it? Belfast, Northern Ireland
Who’s playing? Barry Can’t Swim, Nia Archives, Sammy Virji, Horsegiirl
Insider tip The city festival is totally walkable! AVA is located at a super central location, so you can get to and from the city and most of the afterparties on foot.
What is it? Sun-drenched acid, breaks and house in purpose-built spaces for raving
When’s it happening? September 17 2024
Where is it? Gunnersbury Park, London
Who’s playing? Midland, Ross From Friends, Bashhka, Shanti Celeste
Insider tip: The Orbit stage is a must-visit – a 360-degree speaker experience, it means you get the best sound wherever you’re standing
What is it?: This dance fest bills itself as a “no-frills” event – loud music, an excellent DJ selection – what more do you need?
When’s it happening? August 16 – 18 2024
Where is it? Norfolk, UK
Who’s playing? No artists are announced, but stage partners include Dialled In, Dalston Superstore and Club Yeke
Insider tip: The Sputnik tent is the one you’ll always hear people talking about, but make sure to spend time on each of the three dancefloors. Pack some warm things so you can enjoy the late night ambient tent until the sun comes up.
What is it?: Egypt’s largest electronic music fest, this open-air rave takes place in the coastal resort town of El Gouna by the Red Sea
When’s it happening? May 16 – 18 2024
Where is it? El Gouna, Egypt
Who’s playing? Call Super, Eclair Fifi, DJ Tennis, Hunee
Insider tip: Arrive early to fully embrace the beach experience, where you can try kitesurfing, yoga sessions and mindfulness. Alternatively, kick back at the beach stage with a cold beer.
What is it? The best of the best of electronic music set in the rolling hills of the English countryside.
When’s it happening? August 8 – 11 2024
Where is it? Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Who’s playing? Juan Atkins, Shanti Celeste, Ben UFO, Sherelle
Insider tip: Bring a spray bottle for misting your face if it’s hot, or a mask, as the site can get dusty.
What is it?: Surprises are around every corner at this small but mighty festival covering several genres from dubstep to techno across 20 stages
When’s it happening? July 18 – 21 2024
Where is it? Clitheroe, Lancashire
Who’s playing? Denis Sulta, Shy FX, Venbee, LF System
Insider tip: There's an underground, heated swimming pool that's accessed through a phone box.
What is it? Put on your best raving shoes for this small one-day warehouse event in Edinburgh, bringing in some of the hottest names on the house and techno scene
When’s it happening? May 18 2024
Where is it? Murrayfield Ice Arena, Edinburgh
Who’s playing? horsegiirL, Mall Grab, salute, Conducta
Insider tip: For pre-drinks, head to the Cowgate in Edinburgh for the best pubs and atmosphere in the city – and Sneaky Pete’s is the best club
What is it? A one-day dance fest with some of electronic music’s most biggest names in the heart of East London
When’s it happening? August 24 2024
Where is it? Victoria Park, East London
Who’s playing? Justice, PinkPantheress, Charlotte de Witte, 2manydjs
Insider tip: Check out the 6Music stage which DJ Mary Anne Hobbs has dedicated to female, trans and non-binary artists as part of her ALL QUEENS lineup
What is it? Sziget is one of the largest music and cultural festivals in Europe, and is celebrating its 30th edition this year!
When’s it happening? August 7 – 12 2024
Where is it? Budapest
Who’s playing? Raye, Skrillex, Stormzy, Fred Again
Insider tip: Dive into the circus tent for an experience like no other at a music festival. You’ll find performances from international talent of all tricks and surprises!
What is it?: Self-expression and hedonism collide at this queer dance festival, which is coming to a new South East London location for this year
When’s it happening? August 25 2024
Where is it? Southwark Park, London
Who’s playing? Confidence Man (DJ set), Aurora Halal, COBRAH
Insider tip: Expect a special ballroom performance from House Of Revlon happening on the main stage.
What is it?: An innovative electronic music and arts festival that takes over Belfast’s Titanic Slipway for two days
When’s it happening? May 31 – June 1 2024
Where is it? Belfast, Northern Ireland
Who’s playing? Barry Can’t Swim, Nia Archives, Sammy Virji, Horsegiirl
Insider tip The city festival is totally walkable! AVA is located at a super central location, so you can get to and from the city and most of the afterparties on foot.
What is it? Sun-drenched acid, breaks and house in purpose-built spaces for raving
When’s it happening? September 17 2024
Where is it? Gunnersbury Park, London
Who’s playing? Midland, Ross From Friends, Bashhka, Shanti Celeste
Insider tip: The Orbit stage is a must-visit – a 360-degree speaker experience, it means you get the best sound wherever you’re standing
What is it?: This dance fest bills itself as a “no-frills” event – loud music, an excellent DJ selection – what more do you need?
When’s it happening? August 16 – 18 2024
Where is it? Norfolk, UK
Who’s playing? No artists are announced, but stage partners include Dialled In, Dalston Superstore and Club Yeke
Insider tip: The Sputnik tent is the one you’ll always hear people talking about, but make sure to spend time on each of the three dancefloors. Pack some warm things so you can enjoy the late night ambient tent until the sun comes up.
What is it?: Egypt’s largest electronic music fest, this open-air rave takes place in the coastal resort town of El Gouna by the Red Sea
When’s it happening? May 16 – 18 2024
Where is it? El Gouna, Egypt
Who’s playing? Call Super, Eclair Fifi, DJ Tennis, Hunee
Insider tip: Arrive early to fully embrace the beach experience, where you can try kitesurfing, yoga sessions and mindfulness. Alternatively, kick back at the beach stage with a cold beer.
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