Missed Glasto? 11 festivals you can still get tickets for
Festival season is well and truly under way – last weekend Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter gave Primavera Sound in Barcelona one of the most popular line-ups of the summer, and Glastonbury is less then two weeks away.
But if you missed out on tickets to either of those, here’s a selection of other festivals you can still get tickets for.
Isle of Wight Festival
Dates: 19 June to 22 June
Location: Seaclose Park, Isle of Wight
Line-up includes: Sting, Stereophonics, Justin Timberlake
Price: Weekend tickets are £289.95, day tickets are £125.00 each
Since it first began in 1968, this festival has drawn the biggest names in music to Isle of Wight.
Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Amy Winehouse and Jay-Z have all played the event which requires visitors to catch a ferry to reach the site.
John Giddings who revived the festival after a break in 2002 said he relied on “gut feeling” when booking headline acts.
Bludfest
Dates: 21 June
Location: The National Bowl, Milton Keynes
Line-up includes: Yungblud, Chase Atlantic, blackbear, Denzel Curry
Price: From £73.25
The National Bowl in Milton Keynes has been home to some huge touring artists over the decades: Michael Jackson, Robbie Williams, Eminem, Oasis, Foo Fighters and… Yungblud.
Last year the rock star hosted his own festival at the venue with the aim of selling tickets at affordable prices.
In the end 30,000 people attended, with each paying £50 for a ticket.
Bludfest returns in June with a slightly high entry price, which the Lovesick Lullaby singer puts down to the increasing size of the festival.
Reading & Leeds Festival
Dates: 21 August to 24 August
Location: Richfield Avenue, Reading / Bramham Park, Leeds
Line-up includes: Chappell Roan, Hozier, Bring Me The Horizon and Travis Scott
Price: From £325 for weekend tickets, £125 for day tickets
Chappell Roan fans, rejoice! You still have a chance to witness one of the self-proclaimed “Powerpuff Girls” of pop in action.
She is one of the headliners of the festival which takes places across two different cities in one weekend.
During the weekend you can also catch AJ Tracey, Enter Shikari, Lola Young and Becky Hill.
As with all festivals, check ahead on the weather – last year three stages were closed and tents were filmed taking off after Storm Lilian hit.
Mad Cool
Dates: 10 July to 13 July
Location: Madrid, Spain
Line-up includes: Muse, Nine Inch Nails, Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, Benson Boone
Price: €237 (£200.91) for weekend tickets, €109 (£92.31) for a day ticket
If you want to combine a music festival with a sunshine holiday then this could be your best bet.
The Spanish event features a mix of pop, rock and indie music.
Despite being far from home there’s plenty of UK bands playing, such as Devon band Muse who are replacing headliners Kings of Leon, who had to drop out after an injury.
TRNSMT
Dates: 11 July to 13 July
Location: Glasgow Green, Scotland
Line-up includes: 50 Cent, Wet Leg, Biffy Clyro, Fontaines D.C, Snow Patrol, Gracie Abrams
Price: £254.90 for weekend tickets, £92.50 for a day ticket
Set on the banks of the River Clyde in the heart of Glasgow, this is quite a varied festival.
Where else could you see 50 Cent on the same stage as The Script and Wet Leg?
Remember you can’t camp at TRNSMT, so an accommodation booking is needed if you’re planning on attending the full weekend.
Y Not Festival
Dates: 31 July to 3 August
Location: Pikehall, Derbyshire
Line-up includes: The Prodigy, Courteeners, Madness, The Wombats
Price: £169.50 for weekend tickets
This even was originally named The Big Gin Festival when it was first hosted in 2005, due to being near Biggin in the Peak District.
It started when founder Ralph Broadbent wanted to host a party in his parents’ Derbyshire garden while they were away.
One of the most unique parts of the festival is the annual paint fight which takes place on the Sunday at noon.
Moo-La-La Festival
Dates: 2 August
Location: Cowbridge, Wales
Line-up includes: Tribute artists
Price: £18.04 for general admission tickets
Previously named Cowchella, the festival rebranded after a complaint from US giant Coachella.
Steps star Ian “H” Watkins is hosting the event alongside actress Claire Sweeney and BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans.
The event is made up of tribute artists for chart toppers such as Abba, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Vengaboys.
Big Smoke Festival
Dates: 9 August to 10 August
Location: Crystal Palace Bowl, London
Line-up includes: Skepta, Central Cee, JME and Frisco
Price: Weekend tickets from £100.80
Big Smoke Festival is part of South Facing’s summer of open-air concerts in London.
Skepta has curated this multi-genre music event which sees him headline on both days.
On the Sunday he is stepping behind the decks and playing tracks from his Más Tiempo label.
We Out Here
Dates: 14 August to 17 August
Location: Wimborne St Giles, Dorset
Line-up includes: Michael Kiwanuka, Rotary Connection 222, Noname
Price: Weekend tickets from £294.50, day tickets are £93.50
According to their website, festival founder Giles Peterson wanted to join “the musical dots between soul, hip hop, house, afro, electronica, jazz and beyond”.
The weekend features 15 stages nestled in an Area of Outstanding National Beauty.
It’s not just music either, there’s a wellness retreat where visitors can sit in hot tubs and paddle board.
Creamfields
Dates: 21 – 24 August
Location: Daresbury, Cheshire
Line-up includes: David Guetta, Chase & Status, Martin Garrix, ANYMA
Price: £310 for four-day camping tickets, £137.50 for day tickets
The multi-stage dance music festival has run since 1998.
This year organisers have introduced a new woodland stage and “downtown” area, where visitors can play inflatable five-a-side football, basketball, and mini golf.
If the bass and lasers get too much there are also new wellness facilities such as saunas, hot tubs and hot showers.
Radio 2 in the Park
Dates: 5 – 7 September
Location: Hylands Park, Chelmsford
Line-up includes: Def Leppard, Anastacia, Soul II Soul, Sophie Ellis Bextor
Price: From £68.00
Although Saturday is sold out (sorry Bryan Adams fans) you can still get tickets for Sunday’s event.
There’s also a pre-party on Friday and you’re invited!
Tickets are cheaper on the Sunday, at £35, and all its your chance to dance with Scott Mills, Venon Kay, DJ Spoony, Michelle Vissage and Rylan on the decks.
