Best of the Fest
After a break of two years for many music lovers, festival season is back in full swing this summer. Here we take a look at some of the biggest spectaculars taking place up and down the country this year.
Isle of Wight
Always among the first major festivals of the season, with a line-up of chart-toppers and legacy favourites.
When?
June 16-19, 2022
Where?
Newport, Isle of Wight
Who’s playing?
Lewis Capaldi, Lionel Richie, Kasabian, Pete Tong, Muse and more.
TRNSMT
This Glasgow festival is always one of the liveliest music events north of the border, with a guitar-heavy line-up.
When?
July 8-10, 2022
Where?
Glasgow, Scotland
Who’s on the line-up?
Paolo Nutini, The Strokes, Lewis Capaldi, Beabadoobee, Fontaines D.C. and more.
Glastonbury
If you were one of the lucky ones to nab a ticket back in October 2019 and have rolled it over to 2022, know that you’re in possession of solid gold.
When?
June 22-26, 2022
Where?
Worthy Farm, Somerset
Who’s on the line-up?
Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney, Kendrick Lamar, Diana Ross, Olivia Rodrigo and more.
Latitude
This idyllic countryside retreat prides itself on being more than just a music festival with everything from comedy to stand-up paddleboarding.
When?
July 21-24, 2022
Where?
Henham Park, Suffolk
Who’s on the line-up?
Lewis Capaldi, Foals, Snow Patrol, Phoebe Bridgers, Groove Armada and more.
Tramlines
Sheffield’s biggest city-based music festival is always a popular one, thanks both to its stacked line-ups and decent value tickets.
When?
July 22-24, 2022
Where?
Hillsborough Park, Sheffield
Who’s playing?
Sam Fender, Kasabian, Madness, James, The Wombats and more.
Kendal Calling
Back for the first time in three years, this Lake District favourite returns its typical mix of crowd-pleasing headliners.
When?
July 28-31, 2022
Where?
Lowther Deer Park, Lake District
Who’s playing?
Supergrass, Stereophonics, The Streets, Hacienda Classical, The Wombats and more.
Green Man
A real gem of a festival, whose line-up spans multiple genres and whose programme covers everything from comedy to science, returns for its 20th anniversary edition.
When?
August 18-21, 2022
Where?
Brecon Beacons, Wales
Who’s on the line-up?
Michael Kiwanuka, Kraftwerk, Kae Tempest, Beach House.
Further afield…
A Round up some of the best European music festivals this year
Primavera Sound
Barcelona, Spain
(2 – 12 June)
Gorillaz, Jorja Smith, Tyler The Creator, Disclosure, The Strokes
Rock am Ring
Nürburg, Germany
(3 – 5 June)
Muse, Lewis Capaldi, Kodaline, Green Day, A Day to Remember
Roskilde
Roskilde, Denmark
(25 June -2 July)
Dua Lipa, Tyler The Creator, HAIM, Arlo Parks
NOS Alive
Lisbon, Portugal
(6 – 9 July)
Imagine Dragons, The Strokes, Stormzy, Royal Blood, Alt-J
LOVE INTERNATIONAL
Tisno, Croatia
(13 – 19 July)
CC:Disco!, Crazy P Soundsystem, Darwin, DJ Tennis, Errol
SZIGET
Budapest, Hungary
(10 – 15 August)
Justin Beiber, Calvin Harris, Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, Bastille
FLOW
Helsinki, Finland
(12 – 14 August)
Gorillaz, Nick Cave, Jamie xx, Michael Kiwanuka, Jarv is
Rock en Seine
Paris, France
(25 -30 August)
