Without a shadow of a doubt, I think we all could agree that last year was a tough year; and a particularly tough year for the entertainment industry. We saw dozens of events, carnivals and, respectively, festivals being cancelled left, right and centre. It was brutal!
However, now with the world slowly opening back up and festivals back on the table, this year is destined to be better. For those of you that sorely missed out on festivals last year, here’s a complete list of the biggest and best UK festivals taking place this summer.
Wireless | London
The festival of festivals, Wireless, is one of the most celebrated music festivals in London. This year, unlike previous years, the dates for Wireless have been pushed back, and it will be hosted in a new location; Crystal Palace Park.
The line-up is totally and utterly epic and includes some of the biggest names on the international and UK music scene right now! This year’s lineup includes Migos, Megan Thee Stallion, Future, Rick Ross, Lil Uzi Vert, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Skepta, Digga D, Central Cee, AJ Tracey and Headie One, to name a few.
It will be an incredible event and truly one you cannot afford to miss!
Dates: Friday, 10 September to Sunday, 12 September 2021.
Strawberries & Creem | Cambridge
Returning to Haggis Farm, Strawberries & Creem is the festival we have all been waiting for, and the line-up for this year is fantastically incredible!
Pushing the boundaries and quite frankly setting the bar to an unquestionable new height. Strawberries & Creem is, without a doubt, one of the best UK festivals taking place this summer. Like previous years this year, Strawberries & Creem is once again set to deliver and, most importantly, exceed all and any expectations.
The Strawberries & Creem Festival 2021 line will naturally include the only best sound systems in the UK and only the biggest names on the international music scene. Such as Burnaboy, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Koffee, Bugzy Malone, to name a few. It goes without saying that it will be a memorable event!
Dates: Saturday, 18 September to Sunday, 19 September 2021.
Parklife | Manchester
The largest metropolitan music festival in the UK, Parklife is one of the best urban festivals taking place this summer!
Promising to come back bigger than ever following its year off, Parklife has once again curated a top‑tier lineup across its eight stages. Including its prestigious main stage that will feature the likes of Young Thug, Megan Thee Stallion, Skepta, Mabel and Dave.
But beyond the main stage is where Parklife really comes alive, with seven stages consistently showcasing house music, techno, garage, drum and bass and more from DJs such as Disclosure, Carl Cox, and Peggy Gou. Parklife 2021 is destined to be a sell-out event, and respectively is one of the best UK festivals taking place this summer.
Dates: Saturday, 11 September to Sunday, 12 September 2021.
Reading | Berkshire
Established in 1989 and one of the most renowned festivals in the UK, Reading festival 2021 is set to be remarkable.
One of the longest-running and undoubtedly most beloved music festivals and somewhat a rite of massage for most. Known for attracting the best artists, this years’ lineup is no different. This year, you can expect live performances from Lewis Capaldi, Post Malone, Stormzy, Aitch, AJ Tracey, Digga D, Central Cee, Abra Cadabra and many more!
Dates: Friday, 27 August to Sunday, 29 August 2021.
NASS | Bristol
The UK’s only professional action sport and music festival, NASS 2021, will be phenomenal.
Alike previous years, this year you can expect spectacular competitions in Skate, BMX, Inline and FMX – battled out by some of the biggest names on the international scene – as well as brilliant music from the world of drum and bass, hip-hop, grime, garage and house.
Set across 11 stages, this years’ lineup includes the likes of Headie One, Kano, The Streets, Becky Hill, and Wilkinson, to name a few.
Dates: Friday, 23 September to Monday, 26 September 2021
Sundown | Norfolk
One of the biggest bass and pop festivals in the UK, Sundown is one of the best pop festivals taking place this summer.
This years extensive lineup brings some of the best artists on the music scene and includes the likes of Sean Paul, Freddo, Kano, Becky Hill, Raye.
Dates: Friday, 03 September to Sunday, 05 September 2021.
Isle of Wright | Newport
One of the most famous music festivals in UK history, which first erupted in 1968, the Isle of Wight festival is a British summer staple. So, like every other summer, is it one of the best UK festivals taking place this summer.
A huge three-day festival on the island of Newport, the Isle of Wight festival 2021, will be massive. The line-up is epic and includes only the best and most prestigious names on the music scene. This year you can expect James Arthur, Snow Patrol, The Script and Sam Fender, to name a few.
Dates: Thursday, 16 September to Sunday, 19 September 2021.
Beautiful People | London
Formerly known as ‘Southport Weekender’, the Beautiful People festival 2021 is heading to London!
Dedicated to bringing music lovers together, Beautiful People festival 2021 is one of the best festivals taking place in London this summer. A full day of all things house, soul, R&B, garage and disco. This year’s lineup includes over 30 different live acts and DJs such as Arrested Development, Black Motion, Inner City, Dave Lee, DJ Fen & MC DT, David Rodigan and much more.
Date: Saturday, 04 September 2021
Boundary | Brighton
Celebrating its fifth anniversary, Boundary Brighton is one of the biggest electronic music festivals in the UK.
Promising to push the boundaries this year, Boundary Brighton is expected to be bigger and better than ever! The lineup for 2021 remains somewhat of a mystery, but if previous years are anything to go by, the line will be hectic. Dedicated featuring some of the best artists in the electronic, house and drum and bass industry, Boundary Brighton 2021 must not go amiss.
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Best Uk Festivals Taking Place This Summer
Although the last year has been horrendous for the music and entertainment industry, I think it’s fair to say that festivals this year will make a bigger and better than ever! So, for those of you lucky enough to bag a ticket or tickets to one of the best festivals taking place this summer, have fun and be careful and lastly, don’t forget to share your experience with us below.
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