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MailOnline’s ultimate guide to UK summer festivals 2024: All you need to know about lineups, dates and tickets for the country’s hottest events

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Festival season may seem far away, but it's never too early to start planning for 2024 and buy tickets while you can.

Festival season may seem far away, but it’s never too early to start planning for 2024 and buy tickets while you can.

And if you’re a pop fan, a techno lover, a metalhead or an indie kid at heart, these are the key music festival dates to put in your diary.

Over the years, the UK has amassed a wide range of festivals across the country to suit every need of attendees.

From the smash hits of Glastonbury and Wireless to Scotland’s TRNSMT festival, there are plenty of talented artists to see live this summer.

Below is MailOnline’s definitive guide to UK summer festivals in 2024.

Festival season may seem far away, but it's never too early to start planning for 2024 and buy tickets while you can.

Festival season may seem far away, but it’s never too early to start planning for 2024 and buy tickets while you can.

Glastonbury

Where: Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, south west England

When: June 26 to 30

Headliners: No artists have been publicly confirmed yet

Madonna, Dua Lipa and Coldplay are the first artists rumored to be hoping to hit the stage next year. After months of discussion, the three iconic singers will reportedly appear on the Pyramid Stage, although the official lineup has yet to be revealed.

Madonna, Dua Lipa and Coldplay are the first artists rumored to be hoping to hit Glastonbury's Pyramid stage this year.

Madonna, Dua Lipa and Coldplay are the first artists rumored to be hoping to hit Glastonbury's Pyramid stage this year.

Madonna, Dua Lipa and Coldplay are the first artists rumored to be hoping to hit Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage this year.

cream fields

Where: Daresbury, Cheshire

When: August 22-25

Headliners: Michael Bibi

The festival has not yet announced the full lineup, but in previous years Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia and Tiesto took the stage.

Michael Bibi to headline Creamfields in August

Michael Bibi to headline Creamfields in August

Michael Bibi to headline Creamfields in August

Reading and Leeds

Where: Richfield Avenue, Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds

When: August 22 to 25

Headliners: Lana Del Rey, Liam Gallagher, Blink-182, Raye, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Gerry Cinnamon, 21 Savage and Fred Again…

Those attending the twin festivals can also expect performances from The Prodigy, Sonny Fodera, Skrillex, Jorja Smith and The Wombats.

Raye to headline Reading and Leeds festival alongside Lana Del Rey, Liam Gallagher and Blink-182

Raye to headline Reading and Leeds festival alongside Lana Del Rey, Liam Gallagher and Blink-182

Raye to headline Reading and Leeds festival alongside Lana Del Rey, Liam Gallagher and Blink-182

life in the park

Where: Manchester’s Heaton Park

When: June 8 to 9

Headliners: Doja Cat Disclosure and J Hus

In addition to the headliners, Becky Hill, Peggy Gou, Camelphat, Rudimental and the Sugababes will also perform throughout the weekend. Ticket prices have been reduced to make the festival more accessible to people. This is great news for concertgoers.

Alongside headliner Doja Cat (pictured), Becky Hill, Peggy Gou, Camelphat, Rudimental and the Sugababes will also perform at Parklife.

Alongside headliner Doja Cat (pictured), Becky Hill, Peggy Gou, Camelphat, Rudimental and the Sugababes will also perform at Parklife.

Alongside headliner Doja Cat (pictured), Becky Hill, Peggy Gou, Camelphat, Rudimental and the Sugababes will also perform at Parklife.

ET Hyde Park

Where: Hyde Park, London

When: July 5, 6, 7, 13 and 14

Headliners: Robbie Williams, Andrea Bocelli, Shania Twain, Kylie and Stray Kids

British Summer Time Hyde Park is a series of concerts held once a year in London’s Hyde Park. Kylie returns to perform at the summer event for the first time in nine years.

Kylie Minogue will headline Britain's top festival, BST Hyde Park, this summer for the first time in nine years.

Kylie Minogue will headline Britain's top festival, BST Hyde Park, this summer for the first time in nine years.

Kylie Minogue will headline Britain’s top festival, BST Hyde Park, this summer for the first time in nine years.

Wireless Festival

Where: Finsbury Park, London

When: July 12-14, 2024

Headliners: Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, Doja Cat and J Hus

On the other hand, Future, Ice Spice, Asake, Rema, Gunna and Sean Paul have been confirmed for what will be an amazing weekend. Around 50,000 rap, R&B and hip-hop fans attend the festival every year.

Around 50,000 rap, R&B and hip-hop fans attend the festival every year

Around 50,000 rap, R&B and hip-hop fans attend the festival every year

Around 50,000 rap, R&B and hip-hop fans attend the festival every year

Gunnersbury Park

Where: Gunnersbury Park, west London

When: August 9, 10, 11, 17 and 18

Headliners: Peggy Gou, FISHER, Tom Grennan, Korn and PJ Harvey

Peggy Gou, nominated for BRIT Awards for International Song of the Year, is one of the musicians who will play in the park, to a crowd larger than The O2, this summer. Last year, Gunnersbury Park welcomed the likes of Boygenius, JOJI, Kygo and Limp Bizkit.

Peggy Gou, nominated for BRIT Awards for International Song of the Year, is one of the musicians who will play in the park, to a crowd larger than The O2, this summer.

Peggy Gou, nominated for BRIT Awards for International Song of the Year, is one of the musicians who will play in the park, to a crowd larger than The O2, this summer.

Peggy Gou, nominated for BRIT Awards for International Song of the Year, is one of the musicians who will play in the park, to a crowd larger than The O2, this summer.

We are FSTVL

Where: Central Park Dagenham, London

When: May 25 to 27

Headliners: Chase & Status and Eric Prydz

We Are FSTVL is one of London’s biggest raves. Attendees this year can also expect performances from Patrick Topping, Green Velvet, The Martinez Brothers, Wilkinson and Hedex.

We Are FSTVL is one of London's biggest raves

We Are FSTVL is one of London's biggest raves

We Are FSTVL is one of London’s biggest raves

Isle of Wight Festival

Where: Isle of Wight in Newport

When: June 20 to 23

Headliners: Green Day, The Prodigy and Pet Shop Boys

Jessie J, The Pretenders and Natalie Imbruglia have also been added to the line-up for Barclaycard presents the Isle of Wight Festival, which has been running since 1968. Last year, headliners Robbie Williams, Pulp and George Ezra graced Seaclose Park .

The Isle of Wight Festival has announced the line-up for its 2024 edition, which will take place at the end of June (pictured, The Pet Shop Boys)

The Isle of Wight Festival has announced the line-up for its 2024 edition, which will take place at the end of June (pictured, The Pet Shop Boys)

The Isle of Wight Festival has announced the line-up for its 2024 edition, which will take place at the end of June (pictured, The Pet Shop Boys)

TRNSMT

Where: Glasgow Green, Scotland

When: July 12 to 14

Headliners: Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris

Performing alongside the talented headliners will be Rick Astley, the Courteeners, Chase & Status, Natasha Bedingfield and Tom Grennan.

Liam Gallagher (pictured), Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris to headline Scotland's TRNSMT Festival

Liam Gallagher (pictured), Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris to headline Scotland's TRNSMT Festival

Liam Gallagher (pictured), Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris to headline Scotland’s TRNSMT Festival

Forbidden Forest

Where: Belvoir Castle in Grantham

When: May 30 to June 3

Headliners: Andy C, Carl Cox and Marco Carola

Described by attendees as “a beautiful festival with an unbeatable atmosphere,” Forbidden Forest 2024 is the perfect way to start the summer. Fans can expect the best of House, Techno and D’n’B’s top talent, with their biggest lineup to date.

The Forbidden Forest festival has announced the lineup for its ninth edition

The Forbidden Forest festival has announced the lineup for its ninth edition

The Forbidden Forest festival has announced the lineup for its ninth edition

Download festival

Where: Donington Park in Derby

When: June 14 to 16

Headliners: Fall Out Boy, Queens of the Stone Age and Avenged Sevenfold

There’s a huge list of artists performing during the festival, including Bowling for Soup, The Offspring, Bad Omens, Corey Taylor and more. Over the years we’ve seen Linkin Park, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and more incredible artists take the stage.

Headliners at the Download festival include Fall Out Boy (pictured), Queens of the Stone Age and Avenged Sevenfold.

Headliners at the Download festival include Fall Out Boy (pictured), Queens of the Stone Age and Avenged Sevenfold.

Headliners at the Download festival include Fall Out Boy (pictured), Queens of the Stone Age and Avenged Sevenfold.

victorious party

Where: Southsea in Portsmouth

When: August 23 to 24

Headliners: Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol, Jamie T and Biffy Clyro

Held in Southsea’s stunning coastal location overlooking the Solent, Victorious Festival is the ultimate festival experience for the whole family. Also appearing on the star-studded line-up are Wet Leg, Becky Hill, Jess Glynne, Courteeners and Pixies.

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