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| UK festivals that still have tickets left | UK festivals that still have tickets left |
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| It might be too late to make it to Glastonbury this year but there are many other musical festivals with tickets still available | It might be too late to make it to Glastonbury this year but there are many other musical festivals with tickets still available |
| Festival season is well and truly under way - last weekend Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter gave Primavera Sound in Barcelona one of the most popular line-ups of the summer, and Glastonbury is less than two weeks away. | |
| But if you missed out on tickets to either of those, here's a selection of other festivals you can still get tickets for. | But if you missed out on tickets to either of those, here's a selection of other festivals you can still get tickets for. |
| Isle of Wight Festival | Isle of Wight Festival |
| Justin Timberlake will visit Isle of Wight this month | Justin Timberlake will visit Isle of Wight this month |
| Dates: 19 June to 22 June | Dates: 19 June to 22 June |
| Location: Seaclose Park, Isle of Wight | Location: Seaclose Park, Isle of Wight |
| Line-up includes: Sting, Stereophonics, Justin Timberlake | Line-up includes: Sting, Stereophonics, Justin Timberlake |
| Price: Weekend tickets are £289.95, day tickets are £125.00 each | Price: Weekend tickets are £289.95, day tickets are £125.00 each |
| Since it first began in 1968, this festival has drawn the biggest names in music to Isle of Wight. | Since it first began in 1968, this festival has drawn the biggest names in music to Isle of Wight. |
| Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Amy Winehouse and Jay-Z have all played the event which requires visitors to catch a ferry to reach the site. | Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Amy Winehouse and Jay-Z have all played the event which requires visitors to catch a ferry to reach the site. |
| John Giddings who revived the festival after a break in 2002 said he relied on "gut feeling" when booking headline acts. | John Giddings who revived the festival after a break in 2002 said he relied on "gut feeling" when booking headline acts. |
| Bludfest | Bludfest |
| YungBlud wants to make live music and festivals more affortable | YungBlud wants to make live music and festivals more affortable |
| Dates: 21 June | Dates: 21 June |
| Location: The National Bowl, Milton Keynes | Location: The National Bowl, Milton Keynes |
| Line-up includes: Yungblud, Chase Atlantic, blackbear, Denzel Curry | Line-up includes: Yungblud, Chase Atlantic, blackbear, Denzel Curry |
| Price: From £73.25 | Price: From £73.25 |
| The National Bowl in Milton Keynes has been home to some huge touring artists over the decades: Michael Jackson, Robbie Williams, Eminem, Oasis, Foo Fighters and... Yungblud. | The National Bowl in Milton Keynes has been home to some huge touring artists over the decades: Michael Jackson, Robbie Williams, Eminem, Oasis, Foo Fighters and... Yungblud. |
| Last year the rock star hosted his own festival at the venue with the aim of selling tickets at affordable prices. | Last year the rock star hosted his own festival at the venue with the aim of selling tickets at affordable prices. |
| In the end 30,000 people attended, with each paying £50 for a ticket. | In the end 30,000 people attended, with each paying £50 for a ticket. |
| Bludfest returns in June with a slightly high entry price, which the Lovesick Lullaby singer puts down to the increasing size of the festival. | Bludfest returns in June with a slightly high entry price, which the Lovesick Lullaby singer puts down to the increasing size of the festival. |
| Reading & Leeds Festival | Reading & Leeds Festival |
| Chappell Roan is bringing her Pink Pony Club to Reading & Leeds | Chappell Roan is bringing her Pink Pony Club to Reading & Leeds |
| Dates: 21 August to 24 August | Dates: 21 August to 24 August |
| Location: Richfield Avenue, Reading / Bramham Park, Leeds | Location: Richfield Avenue, Reading / Bramham Park, Leeds |
| Line-up includes: Chappell Roan, Hozier, Bring Me The Horizon and Travis Scott | Line-up includes: Chappell Roan, Hozier, Bring Me The Horizon and Travis Scott |
| Price: From £325 for weekend tickets, £125 for day tickets | Price: From £325 for weekend tickets, £125 for day tickets |
| Chappell Roan fans, rejoice! You still have a chance to witness one of the self-proclaimed "Powerpuff Girls" of pop in action. | Chappell Roan fans, rejoice! You still have a chance to witness one of the self-proclaimed "Powerpuff Girls" of pop in action. |
| She is one of the headliners of the festival which takes places across two different cities in one weekend. | She is one of the headliners of the festival which takes places across two different cities in one weekend. |
| During the weekend you can also catch AJ Tracey, Enter Shikari, Lola Young and Becky Hill. | During the weekend you can also catch AJ Tracey, Enter Shikari, Lola Young and Becky Hill. |
| As with all festivals, check ahead on the weather - last year three stages were closed and tents were filmed taking off after Storm Lilian hit. | As with all festivals, check ahead on the weather - last year three stages were closed and tents were filmed taking off after Storm Lilian hit. |
| Mad Cool | Mad Cool |
| Olivia Rodrigo headlines Mad Cool which is a mix of pop, rock and indie music | Olivia Rodrigo headlines Mad Cool which is a mix of pop, rock and indie music |
| Dates: 10 July to 13 July | Dates: 10 July to 13 July |
| Location: Madrid, Spain | Location: Madrid, Spain |
| Line-up includes: Muse, Nine Inch Nails, Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, Benson Boone | Line-up includes: Muse, Nine Inch Nails, Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, Benson Boone |
| Price: €237 (£200.91) for weekend tickets, €109 (£92.31) for a day ticket | Price: €237 (£200.91) for weekend tickets, €109 (£92.31) for a day ticket |
| If you want to combine a music festival with a sunshine holiday then this could be your best bet. | If you want to combine a music festival with a sunshine holiday then this could be your best bet. |
| The Spanish event features a mix of pop, rock and indie music. | The Spanish event features a mix of pop, rock and indie music. |
| Despite being far from home there's plenty of UK bands playing, such as Devon band Muse who are replacing headliners Kings of Leon, who had to drop out after an injury. | Despite being far from home there's plenty of UK bands playing, such as Devon band Muse who are replacing headliners Kings of Leon, who had to drop out after an injury. |
| TRNSMT | TRNSMT |
| TRNSMT brings live music to the heart of Glasgow | TRNSMT brings live music to the heart of Glasgow |
| Dates: 11 July to 13 July | Dates: 11 July to 13 July |
| Location: Glasgow Green, Scotland | Location: Glasgow Green, Scotland |
| Line-up includes: 50 Cent, Wet Leg, Biffy Clyro, Fontaines D.C, Snow Patrol, Gracie Abrams | Line-up includes: 50 Cent, Wet Leg, Biffy Clyro, Fontaines D.C, Snow Patrol, Gracie Abrams |
| Price: £254.90 for weekend tickets, £92.50 for a day ticket | Price: £254.90 for weekend tickets, £92.50 for a day ticket |
| Set on the banks of the River Clyde in the heart of Glasgow, this is quite a varied festival. | Set on the banks of the River Clyde in the heart of Glasgow, this is quite a varied festival. |
| Where else could you see 50 Cent on the same stage as The Script and Wet Leg? | Where else could you see 50 Cent on the same stage as The Script and Wet Leg? |
| Remember you can't camp at TRNSMT, so an accommodation booking is needed if you're planning on attending the full weekend. | Remember you can't camp at TRNSMT, so an accommodation booking is needed if you're planning on attending the full weekend. |
| Y Not Festival | Y Not Festival |
| The Prodigy headline on the first night of Y Not Festival | The Prodigy headline on the first night of Y Not Festival |
| Dates: 31 July to 3 August | Dates: 31 July to 3 August |
| Location: Pikehall, Derbyshire | Location: Pikehall, Derbyshire |
| Line-up includes: The Prodigy, Courteeners, Madness, The Wombats | Line-up includes: The Prodigy, Courteeners, Madness, The Wombats |
| Price: £169.50 for weekend tickets | Price: £169.50 for weekend tickets |
| This even was originally named The Big Gin Festival when it was first hosted in 2005, due to being near Biggin in the Peak District. | This even was originally named The Big Gin Festival when it was first hosted in 2005, due to being near Biggin in the Peak District. |
| It started when founder Ralph Broadbent wanted to host a party in his parents' Derbyshire garden while they were away. | It started when founder Ralph Broadbent wanted to host a party in his parents' Derbyshire garden while they were away. |
| One of the most unique parts of the festival is the annual paint fight which takes place on the Sunday at noon. | One of the most unique parts of the festival is the annual paint fight which takes place on the Sunday at noon. |
| Moo-La-La Festival | Moo-La-La Festival |
| Steps star Ian "H" Watkins and BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans are hosting Moo-La-La Festival alongside Claire Sweeney | Steps star Ian "H" Watkins and BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans are hosting Moo-La-La Festival alongside Claire Sweeney |
| Dates: 2 August | Dates: 2 August |
| Location: Cowbridge, Wales | Location: Cowbridge, Wales |
| Line-up includes: Tribute artists | Line-up includes: Tribute artists |
| Price: £18.04 for general admission tickets | Price: £18.04 for general admission tickets |
| Previously named Cowchella, the festival rebranded after a complaint from US giant Coachella. | Previously named Cowchella, the festival rebranded after a complaint from US giant Coachella. |
| Steps star Ian "H" Watkins is hosting the event alongside actress Claire Sweeney and BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans. | Steps star Ian "H" Watkins is hosting the event alongside actress Claire Sweeney and BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans. |
| The event is made up of tribute artists for chart toppers such as Abba, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Vengaboys. | The event is made up of tribute artists for chart toppers such as Abba, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Vengaboys. |
| Big Smoke Festival | Big Smoke Festival |
| The line-up of Big Smoke Festival has been curated by Skepta himself | The line-up of Big Smoke Festival has been curated by Skepta himself |
| Dates: 9 August to 10 August | Dates: 9 August to 10 August |
| Location: Crystal Palace Bowl, London | Location: Crystal Palace Bowl, London |
| Line-up includes: Skepta, Central Cee, JME and Frisco | Line-up includes: Skepta, Central Cee, JME and Frisco |
| Price: Weekend tickets from £100.80 | Price: Weekend tickets from £100.80 |
| Big Smoke Festival is part of South Facing's summer of open-air concerts in London. | Big Smoke Festival is part of South Facing's summer of open-air concerts in London. |
| Skepta has curated this multi-genre music event which sees him headline on both days. | Skepta has curated this multi-genre music event which sees him headline on both days. |
| On the Sunday he is stepping behind the decks and playing tracks from his Más Tiempo label. | On the Sunday he is stepping behind the decks and playing tracks from his Más Tiempo label. |
| We Out Here | We Out Here |
| Michael Kiwanuka is among the varied musicians at We Out Here | Michael Kiwanuka is among the varied musicians at We Out Here |
| Dates: 14 August to 17 August | Dates: 14 August to 17 August |
| Location: Wimborne St Giles, Dorset | Location: Wimborne St Giles, Dorset |
| Line-up includes: Michael Kiwanuka, Rotary Connection 222, Noname | Line-up includes: Michael Kiwanuka, Rotary Connection 222, Noname |
| Price: Weekend tickets from £294.50, day tickets are £93.50 | Price: Weekend tickets from £294.50, day tickets are £93.50 |
| According to their website, festival founder Giles Peterson wanted to join "the musical dots between soul, hip hop, house, afro, electronica, jazz and beyond". | According to their website, festival founder Giles Peterson wanted to join "the musical dots between soul, hip hop, house, afro, electronica, jazz and beyond". |
| The weekend features 15 stages nestled in an Area of Outstanding National Beauty. | The weekend features 15 stages nestled in an Area of Outstanding National Beauty. |
| It's not just music either, there's a wellness retreat where visitors can sit in hot tubs and paddle board. | It's not just music either, there's a wellness retreat where visitors can sit in hot tubs and paddle board. |
| Creamfields | Creamfields |
| David Guetta is topping the bill at the dance music festival | David Guetta is topping the bill at the dance music festival |
| Dates: 21 - 24 August | Dates: 21 - 24 August |
| Location: Daresbury, Cheshire | Location: Daresbury, Cheshire |
| Line-up includes: David Guetta, Chase & Status, Martin Garrix, ANYMA | Line-up includes: David Guetta, Chase & Status, Martin Garrix, ANYMA |
| Price: £310 for four-day camping tickets, £137.50 for day tickets | Price: £310 for four-day camping tickets, £137.50 for day tickets |
| The multi-stage dance music festival has run since 1998. | The multi-stage dance music festival has run since 1998. |
| This year organisers have introduced a new woodland stage and "downtown" area, where visitors can play inflatable five-a-side football, basketball, and mini golf. | This year organisers have introduced a new woodland stage and "downtown" area, where visitors can play inflatable five-a-side football, basketball, and mini golf. |
| If the bass and lasers get too much there are also new wellness facilities such as saunas, hot tubs and hot showers. | If the bass and lasers get too much there are also new wellness facilities such as saunas, hot tubs and hot showers. |
| Radio 2 in the Park | Radio 2 in the Park |
| Stars often played on the station are heading to Radio 2 in the Park | Stars often played on the station are heading to Radio 2 in the Park |
| Dates: 5 - 7 September | Dates: 5 - 7 September |
| Location: Hylands Park, Chelmsford | Location: Hylands Park, Chelmsford |
| Line-up includes: Def Leppard, Anastacia, Soul II Soul, Sophie Ellis Bextor | Line-up includes: Def Leppard, Anastacia, Soul II Soul, Sophie Ellis Bextor |
| Price: From £68.00 | Price: From £68.00 |
| Although Saturday is sold out (sorry Bryan Adams fans) you can still get tickets for Sunday's event. | Although Saturday is sold out (sorry Bryan Adams fans) you can still get tickets for Sunday's event. |
| There's also a pre-party on Friday and you're invited! | There's also a pre-party on Friday and you're invited! |
| Tickets are cheaper on the Sunday, at £35, and all its your chance to dance with Scott Mills, Venon Kay, DJ Spoony, Michelle Vissage and Rylan on the decks. | Tickets are cheaper on the Sunday, at £35, and all its your chance to dance with Scott Mills, Venon Kay, DJ Spoony, Michelle Vissage and Rylan on the decks. |
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