The Best UK Festivals

Freight Island in Manchester is pulling out the stops with its Spring Summer Festival Series, featuring some incredible headliners like Norman Jay, Sophie Lloyd and Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip) across the next few of months. The buzzing bar will be welcoming local collectives from across the city as well as hosting DJ sets, and what's more, admission is free. Not only is the haunt a great place for a bit of alfresco sipping (think experimental, nitro-infused cocktails like the Mola Twisted Melon and Lychee), but it's also home to some sensational grub with pizza from Voodoo Ray's and loaded patties thanks to Burgerism. 

If you're on the hunt for some cracking food and drinks this spring, look no further than Brewpoint's Beer & Beyond 2024. Tickets start from only a tenner to a day brew won't want to miss. Explore a range of homemade beers as well as guest kegs, before tucking into some delicious eats courtesy of gourmet food trucks whipping up burgers, pizzas from a brick oven and more. Plus, there's live entertainment thanks to performances from talented artists across a variety of genres. 

Prepare for a dram-tastic time at Seven Hills Whisky Festival Evening Session. Taste over 200 whiskies, join masterclasses, and groove to tunes from different decades, all for just £40 per person.

Sheffield is jam-packed with fun festivals to attend this year. From the iconic Tramlines which see popular artists like Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini and Bombay Bicycle Club take to the stage in Hillsborough Park to independent film festivals showcasing the best and the brightest from across the globe. There's even the opportunity to combine your love of movies with synth thanks to Sensoria this year. And if you're feeling thirsty? The Steel City Beer & Cider Festival is taking place this October.

When it comes to UK music festivals in 2024, London isn't one to shy away from hosting hedonistic weekends packed with multi-coloured face paint, glitter and scrumptious street food. It offers an event for everyone, from the celeb-frequented All Points East at Victoria Park to the drum and bass-dedicated Waterworks in Gunnersbury Park. If you're keen for a weekend merging the hottest pop acts and drag stars together, then the Mighty Hoopla is for you. This year, thanks to BST Hyde Park's incredible lineup, you'll even have the chance to witness the one and only Stevie Nicks perform to thousands.