Don’t get a bad case of the FOMOs this summer and make the most of festivals returning to the UK this year. With so many to get excited about, to help your decision and get you festival-goers inspired, we’ve compiled a list of Britain’s biggest and best festivals taking place over 2022.
Get your sunglasses and sequins at the ready because the sun’s coming out and it’s time to get the party started.
Camp Bestival, DORSET
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When? : July 28th-31st, 2022
Camp Bestival is one for the family-sized festival-goers, it caters to all ages with a programme of events to keep the kids occupied, as well as the adults. With big names including Rag ‘N’ Bone Man, Rudimental, Sister Sledge, Kool and the Gang, Earth Wind and Fire Experience feat. Al McKay, and more, this is an event you do not want to miss.
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Love Saves The Day, BRISTOL
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When? : June 2nd-3rd, 2022
This year Love Saves The Day will be hosting their most ambitious event to date, festival-goers can expect bigger lineups, increased production, and even more stages than in previous years held at Ashton Court, Bristol. This one of a kind festival is known to host the freshest new sounds from across the mainstream and underground music scenes, previous years have seen massive names come and go from Stormzy to Lily Allen. This year Chase and Status, Kurupt FM and Ray BLK will be just a few of the headlining acts for you to look forward to.
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Tokyo World, BRISTOL
When? : September 17th-18th, 2022
Tokyo World Festival returns to Bristol in September 2022, as it curates another epic lineup of urban and dance music inside Eastville Park. With around 20,000 festival-goers every year and featuring 5 fields of music hosting over 100+ artists for a whole weekend, it’s a no brainer why Tokyo World has firmly established itself as one of Bristol’s most popular festivals.
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Boardmasters, CORNWALL
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When? : August 10th-14th, 2022
Sun, surfing and sensational music are among the offerings at this beach-side festival. With headlining acts at Boardmasters including George Ezra, Disclosure, Kings of Leon, Damian Marley, Bastille and more, there’s a reason to get those swimsuits and sunnies on after all this year!
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Wilderness, OXFORDSHIRE
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When? : August 4th-7th, 2022
Wilderness is a four-day, boutique, multi-arts and music festival, set amidst the idyllic Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire. With a diverse line-up, spanning Music and the Arts, exquisite Dining experiences, Talks and Debates that will inspire and ignite conversations, and plenty of camping opportunities for those diehard festival-goers who want the full experience.
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Green Man, BRECON BEACONS
When? : August 18th-21st, 2022
Green Man festival returns to the Brecon Beacons for its 20th anniversary this year! This one of a kind event has something for everyone, featuring multiple alternative music genres and a program covering everything from comedy pop-ups to science events that will blow your mind!
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Womad, WILTSHIRE
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When? : July 28th-31st, 2022
WOMAD, or World of Music, Arts and Dance, is an international arts festival that celebrates the world’s many forms of music, arts and dance. The arena holds at least 5 main stages with a further one in the Arboretum, with an old fashioned steam fair, a global market with food, beverages and handmade keepsakes, a children’s area and a wellbeing centre. This festival attracts over one million people and has travelled all over the world bringing vibrancy to festival-goers everywhere. So get your tickets now and get those sunnies packed!
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