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Bonded's Ultimate Festival Guide: Must-Attend Festivals This Year!

Writer: BondedBonded

Whether you're a music lover, a foodie, or someone who thrives in the festival atmosphere, 2025 has a festival lineup that caters to everyone. From legendary music festivals to niche cultural gatherings, here are the must-attend festivals this year.




Major Music Festivals


Glastonbury – The iconic UK festival with world-class headliners & unforgettable moments.


Reading & Leeds Festivals – A staple for rock and alternative music lovers.


Boardmasters – Combining music and surf culture on the Cornish coast.


All Points East – A mix of big names and rising stars in London’s Victoria Park.


Isle Of Wight Festival – A legendary festival with a rich history and stellar lineups.


TRNSMT – Glasgow’s premier music festival, bringing top-tier acts to Scotland.


Wireless – The ultimate festival for rap & hip-hop music lovers.


Parklife – A must-visit for fans of electronic, hip-hop, and pop music.


Creamfields – The go-to festival for dance music enthusiasts.


Download Festival – A heavy metal paradise featuring rock and alternative legends.



Glastonbury 2024 - Jim Dyson / Redferns



Alternative & Indie Festivals


2000 Trees – A haven for alternative rock and punk fans.


End of the Road – A beautifully curated indie and folk music festival.


Green Man – A picturesque festival set in the Brecon Beacons, perfect for alternative music.


Dot to Dot Festival – Showcasing rising indie talent across multiple cities.


Latitude – A diverse festival featuring music, comedy, literature, and the arts.


Forwards Festival – Drawing big names in music, providing contemporary curation of music.


TRUCK Festival – A beloved indie and alternative rock festival.


Y NOT Festival – A fantastic mix of indie, rock, and electronic music.


Tramlines – Sheffield’s biggest city festival with an eclectic lineup.


Lost Village – A unique festival experience combining music, arts, and wellness.


Strawberries & Creem – A festival celebrating UK rap, R&B, and dancehall.



Forwards Festival - @giugliotto


Electronic & Dance Festivals


Boomtown – A theatrical and immersive electronic music festival.


Forbidden Forest – A rave in the woods with top-tier electronic acts.


Off The Tracks – A unique mix of electronic music, roots, and folk.



Forbidden Forest - Left Lion



Jazz, Funk & Soul Festivals


Love Supreme – The UK’s premier jazz festival.


Mostly Jazz, Funk and Soul Festival – A weekend of groove and rhythm.


Moseley Folk and Arts Festival – A mix of folk, jazz, and arts.


Cross The Tracks – A blend of soul, jazz, and hip-hop.


We Out Here – A festival celebrating electronic, jazz, and soul sounds.



Love Supreme



Boutique & Wellness Festivals


Happy Place Festival – A festival centered around mindfulness and well-being.


Wilderness – A stunning combination of music, arts, and outdoor adventures.


Vegan Campout – The world’s largest vegan festival, with music, talks, and food.


Happy Place


Pride & Cultural Festivals


Birmingham Pride – One of the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations.


All Together Now – An Irish festival blending music, comedy, and culture.


Beyond The Pale – A stunning festival in Ireland featuring diverse acts.


Mighty Hoopla – A vibrant, LGBTQ+ inclusive pop and dance party.



Birmingham Pride


Emerging & Local Festivals


Barn On The Farm – An intimate festival spotlighting emerging artists.


Lost Minds – A high-energy festival for dance music fans.


Get Together – A celebration of up-and-coming artists.


Sound City Liverpool – A discovery festival featuring emerging artists.


Skepta’s Big Smoke Festival – The grime legend’s curated festival experience.


Wide Awake – A festival for those who love underground music and leftfield sounds.


The Great Escape – Brighton based music discovery of up-and-coming artists.


The Great Escape Festival

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