The UK festivals planning to go ahead this summer
After plans to ease lockdown were announced in February, a number of UK festivals have revealed they're gearing up to go ahead this summer while taking all the necessary precautions. After a truly uneventful 2020, here's every festival hoping to take place:
Reading and Leeds festival
Date: August 27-29
Organisers of the Reading and Leeds music festivals confirmed it will be returning in late August for the Bank Holiday weekend, with Post Malone, Queens of Stone Age, Stormzy and Liam Gallagher all confirmed to headline. The Oasis star's reaction to the news was as about as Liam Gallagher as you can get: "READING n LEEDS c'mon you f**kers LG."
Reading and Leeds 2021 📣 Following the government's recent announcement, we can't wait to get back to the fields this summer 🎉 LET'S GO 🍻 #RandL21https://t.co/se3B02oFyj pic.twitter.com/EzBLKr3S9T
— Reading & Leeds Fest (@OfficialRandL) February 24, 2021
Camp Bestival
Date: July 29-August 1
Rob da Bank, the organiser of family-friendly Camp Bestival, confirmed it's expected to go ahead this summer. The festival will return to its usual home at Lulworth Castle at the end of July, and Friendly Fires, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Fatboy Slim are expected to perform.
Camp Bestival 2021: it’s the Staycation of the century. Don’t miss the family gathering of the year! 💛🌈🏕#CampBestival2021#CampBestival pic.twitter.com/N3C9KBXjlI
— Camp Bestival (@CampBestival) February 24, 2021
Field Day
Date: August 29
Field Day will be taking place on August 29 (previously scheduled for July 10) at The Drumsheds in north London. Maribou State, Mount Kimbie and Jungle will all be performing DJ sets.
2021 LET’S GO! Tier 8 tickets will run out by tomorrow morning. Book Field Day 2021 now for £70+bf 👉 https://t.co/FJInUtpUYQ pic.twitter.com/rolwnwzkrq
— Field Day (@fielddaylondon) February 23, 2021
Big Feastival
Date: August 27-29
The festival will return to Alex James's farm in the Costwolds this August, with Nile Rogers, Sigala and Rag‘n’Bone Man confirmed to perform. Camping tickets, day tickets and weekend tickets are available to buy.
We may not be jumping on a plane anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean summer holidays are off the cards! Nothing beats a BIG Feastival festi-staycation on the farm☀️The campsite is filling up fast so get in quick to guarantee your spot pic.twitter.com/HzRiaOPk8F
— The Big Feastival (@thebigfeastival) March 4, 2021
Isle of Wight Festival
Date: September 16-19
The organisers announced they pushed the festival back from June to mid-September, while revealing they're "hoping to bring back as many artists as they can". Performers previously lined up - and now TBC - include Lewis Capaldi, Lionel Richie, Snow Patrol and Duran Duran.
In case you missed it, #IOW2021 is on for Sept 16 -19 🙌 We can’t wait to celebrate the end of Summer with you all 🌞🧡
Tickets and info here: https://t.co/SlehvWZ811
Music 🎵 Wonderland by @wearelona pic.twitter.com/hldbv8OZsp— Isle of Wight Fest (@IsleOfWightFest) March 5, 2021
One Island
Date: September 3-5
A brand new festival experience, One Island will take place on Osea Island which is located just 40 mins outside of London in Essex. Promoters Candypants are offering "dancing, glamping, beach hopping, pool parties and sunset raves". Festival goers can also expect beach BBQs, cocktail bars and boutique food stalls.
Cosmopolitan UK's current issue is out now and you can SUBSCRIBE HERE.Like this article?
Sign up to our newsletter to get more articles like this delivered straight to your inbox.
You Might Also Like