From rock to pop, and indie to hip-hop, nowadays there’s a festival for everybody. Want to get tickets but not sure where to start? Here’s our guide to festivals in 2018, and what to wear to each one.
Reading and Leeds Festival
When? 24th – 26th August
Where? Little John’s Farm (Reading) and Bramham Park (Leeds)
What? Reading and Leeds is a majority indie and rock music, but there’s usually something for everybody over the weekend. This year, Kendrick Lamar is one of the headliners!
Line-up includes: Fallout Boy, The Courteeners, Kings of Leon, The Kooks, Kendrick Lamar
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Download festival
When? 8th – 10th June
Where? Donington Park, Leicestershire
What? Download is the place to be for all things rock, from punk to alt to heavy metal. Uniquely, there will also be shows from WWE NXT superstars. Rock and wrestling… Winner.
Line-up includes: Guns n’ Roses, Avenged Sevenfold, Rise Against, Bullet For My Valentine
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Wireless festival
When? 6th – 8th July
Where? Finsbury Park, London
What? Wireless is huge, and London based, with a focus on hip-hop, r&b and pop music. Over the years, it has gained a reputation for hosting some of the biggest names in music.
Line-up includes: J. Cole, Wretch 32, Stormzy, J Hus, DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Mabel, Big Sean
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Creamfields festival
When? 23rd – 26th August
Where? Daresbury, Warrington
What? Creamfields is the most iconic dance festival in the UK. Every year it showcases world-famous artists and DJs, from the worlds of EDM, trance, house, D&B, grime and more.
Line-up includes: The Chainsmokers, Kideko, Martin Solveig, Armin Van Buuren, Galantis
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Rize Festival
When? 18th – 19th August
Where? Hylands Park, Chelmsford
What? Rize has replaced V Festival this year. It features mainstream pop and rock artists from around the globe. It’s a festival where there’s really something for everyone.
Line-up includes: Liam Gallagher, James Bay, Craig David, Stereophonics, Bastille, Rita Ora
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