All Things Festivals :: 2019 UK Festivals You Won't Want To Miss

I'm obviously not going to state every festival taking place in 2019, as that would take forever. So here are a few bangin' festivals that I would want to attend myself or sound very cool, but let's face it, I don't have the time nor coin. You know that you won't want to miss hearing about these! They are listed A-Z 🏕

All Points East ▪️ 24 May - 2 June 2019 ▪️ London, United Kingdom

All Points East is a music festival held over two weekends once a year in London's Victoria Park, run by AEG Presents. This festival is a day ticket only gig, which means non-camping (which has pros and cons) and it is family friendly, which is a bonus! It runs over 2 weekends, the first weekend 24th-26th May has the likes of The Chemical Brothers, Hot Chip, Primal Scream, Little Dragon, The Strokes, Interpol, Metronomy, Maribou State, Beach House and Kurt Vile. There just a few of my favourites! Then the second weekend, 31st May-2nd June you're blessed with Architects, Bon Iver, Mac Demarco, First Aid Kit, The Vaccines and Mumford & Sons. I'll have to grab myself a ticket asap (for multiple days) Get yours here

Back2the80s ▪️ 12 - 13th July 2019 ▪️ Manchester, United Kingdom

Okay, so this might not be everyone's cup of tea. However, who doesn't love the 80's movie classics, cover-artists playing all your 80’s favourite smash hits and fancy dress? They find the best tribute artists available from all over the country and get the all to perform over the course of one day. The artist list had to also be ‘fun’ as the eighties did in spades! Also, they provide plenty more 80’s goodness at the festival, including an amazing replica DeLorean from Back To The Future, also offering lots of stalls and stands giving people fun things to do and delicious things to eat and drink. I mean, why not? Fancy going? Tickets here

Bloodstock ▪️ 8th - 11th August 2019 ▪️ Catton Park, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Bloodstock Open Air is a British heavy metal festival held annually at Catton Hall in Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, since 2005. This is a weekend festival that provides camping. Originally on one stage only, the festival expanded to incorporate a second stage in 2006. Now you're given a whole weekend (4 days) and its multiple stages, on a park. You can get weekend tickets or even a day ticket if you're not feeling up to the camping. Bag yours now!

Bluedot ▪️ 18th - 21st July 2019 ▪️ Cheshire, United Kingdom

Bluedot is a music, science and culture event held annually in July since 2016 at Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, England, combining music, live science experiments, expert talks and immersive artworks. The festival is named after Pale Blue Dot, a famous 1990 photograph of planet Earth popularised by Carl Sagan. Cool right? With bands such as Kraftwerk, New Order, Hot Chip, 808 State and Kate Tempest. This is definitely one on my bucket list. Want to go? Click here!

Creamfields ▪️ 22nd - 25th August 2019 ▪️ Daresbury, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Creamfields, the four-day dance music celebration, is coming back to Cheshire in 2019! This is a camping festival and again, day and weekend tickets are available. Creamfields is a major dance music festival series founded and organised by British club promoter Cream, with its flagship UK edition taking place on August Bank Holiday weekend, with a number of international editions held across various territories worldwide. A lil taster of the acts that will be playing, Annie Mac, Bicep, The Black Madonna, Calvin Harris, Camelphat, Fat Boy Slim and many more... Get you tickets here!

Dogstival ▪️18th - 19th May 2019 ▪️ Pylewell Park, The New Forest, United Kingdom

Okay, I contemplated putting this in here. BUT I HAD TO. I love the concept of this festival and if you're a huge dog lover like me, it sounds like heaven. It's hosted by local resident, environmentalist and dog lover Chris Packham, he aims to be a celebration of ‘all things dog related’ at one of the most stunning settings in the South of England. The two-day festival will showcase some of the most exciting dog display teams from across the UK, guests will also be able to sample food and drink from artisan producers from across the New Forest and Hampshire, lots of wonderful doggy retail stands and also a vintage fun fair with a big wheel looking out across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. There will also be pampering zones, photobooths, a chance to win prizes and water-loving dogs will even have a chance to splash around on Pylewell Park’s very own beach. Sounds A M A Z I N G. Grab em quick!!

Dot To Dot ▪️ 24th May - 26th May 2019 ▪️ Various Venues, Manchester & Bristol, United Kingdom

The Dot to Dot Festival is an annual music festival held at various venues in Nottingham, Bristol and Manchester across a weekend. Unlike weekend music festivals such as the Reading and Leeds Festivals, there is no artist rotation – all artists play one city the first day and travel to the other for the following day. Crystal Fighters, Swim Deep, Jordan Rakei and Dream Wife are just some of the bands playing this festival. Tickets here

FIB Benicàssim ▪️ 18th July - 21st July 2019 ▪️ Benicàssim, Spain

Alright, I know this isn't a UK festival, but most of the attendees are from the UK! I actually went to the festival last year and wrote a review on it. Check it out here! It's great because you can go on holiday AND go to a music festival. The annual music festival takes place in the town of Benicàssim, in the Valencian Community. It focuses mainly on pop, rock and electronica artists, as well as having other elements including short films, fashion shows and art. The line up consists of Lana Del Rey (major girl crush) Kings Of Leon, The 1975, Franz Ferdinand and MANY MORE! Want to go? Click here!

Kendal Calling ▪️ 25th July - 28th July 2019 ▪️ Lowther, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Kendal Calling is a music & arts festival, held annually at Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District, Cumbria in the North West of England. It has grown from a two-day, 900 capacity event in 2006 to a 25,000 capacity 4-day music festival. From The Courteeners, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Manic Street Preachers and Tom Jones, there are so many people you can go and watch at Kendal Calling! Tickets here

Kew The Music ▪️ 9th - 14th July 2019 ▪️ Kew, Richmond, United Kingdom

Kew the Music returns to the beautiful grounds of Kew Gardens in summer 2019 for another week-long festival of concerts, headlined by names from across the musical spectrum. Headlining nights during 2019's series will be Beverley Knight and Billy Ocean, Jess Glynne, Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Craig David, Garbage and Rick Astley. Aiming to appeal to all generations of music lovers, Kew the Music is the ideal summer evening outing where families can enjoy some great music in beautiful surroundings. Tickets here

Leeds & Reading Festival ▪️ 23rd - 25th August 2019 ▪️Leeds & Reading, United Kingdom

The Reading and Leeds Festivals are a pair of annual music festivals that take place in Reading and Leeds in England. The events take place simultaneously on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the August bank holiday weekend, sharing the same bill. This year the festivals will be joined by the likes of The 1975, Foo Fighters, Post Malone, Royal Blood and Blossoms. Want to go? Click here!

Lovebox ▪️ 12th July - 13th July 2019 ▪️ Gunnersbury Park, London, United Kingdom

Lovebox Festival is a celebration of the best of British and international music talent, dance and the arts, returning to London from 12 – 13 July 2019. Lovebox is a two-day music festival. The event has been running since 2002 and was founded by DJs Groove Armada. Chance The Rapper, Solange, Four Tet and many more will be performing at the festival! Tickets here

Manchester Pride ▪️ 23rd August - 26th August 2019 ▪️ Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester Pride is an annual LGBT pride festival and parade held each summer in the city of Manchester, England. It is one of the longest running in the country and attracts thousands of visitors to the city's gay village, Canal Street, each year. Between 23 - 26 August 2019, the event will come alive across the city, on a scale never before seen. Stretching from Mayfield to Deansgate with our heart in The Village. It's a great way of bringing Manchester together and you wouldn't want to miss it! Here!

Parklife ▪️ 8th June - 9th June 2019 ▪️ Manchester, United Kingdom

Parklife is an independent music festival held annually in Manchester, England. It started life as Mad Ferret Festival in Platt Fields Park, Rusholme, before moving to Heaton Park in north Manchester in 2012 in order to accommodate the increased numbers attending. Every years a good one at Parklife, especially this year with artists such as Cardi B, The Streets, Disclosure and Mura Masa. Plus many more amazing acts! Tickets here

Rock Werchter ▪️ 27th June - 30th June 2019 ▪️ Werchter, Belgium

Again this ones not in the UK, but as the lineup is always so good I HAD to include it! Rock Werchter is an annual music festival held in the village of Werchter, near Leuven, since 1976 and is a large sized annual rock music festival. I've ALWAYS wanted to go to this festival and it's defo on my bucket list. With the likes of The Strokes, P!NK, Lana Del Rey, Muse and Tame Impala. Beat me to it and get your tickets here!

Sounds Of The City ▪️ 6th July - 13th July 2019 ▪️ Castlefield Bowl, Manchester, United Kingdom

Sounds of the City is back taking over Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl in summer 2019. Some of the most acclaimed live artists and shows including The Wombats, Elbow, The National, Kylie Minogue, The Kooks and Haçienda Classiçal will be taking the helm of what has become a staple part of the Manchester music scene. Your tickets are waiting!

Splendour ▪️ 20th July 2019 ▪️ Wollaton Park, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Splendour in Nottingham is an annual music festival held in Nottingham, England during July. Organised by Nottingham City Council and DHP Concerts, the event is held within Wollaton Park, to the west of Nottingham City Centre. It's a great little festival and has a great line up, with appearances from Manic Street Preachers, The Specials, Rag'n'Bone Man & All Saints. Tickets here!

Verve ▪️ 7th - 8th September 2019 ▪️ Manor Farm, Ebbesbourne Wake, United Kingdom

VERVE is a wellness festival that celebrates health, fitness and the great outdoors. It ranges from inspiration to education, great food, drink & dancing to children's programmes.Verve is a stylish festival, set in soulful surroundings, where you can yoga, workout in the woods, meditate, spa, dance, feast and most of all have fun. Escape the city this September, and join us to celebrate the wonderful outdoors. With a programme that combines health and nature in the most picturesque location imaginable. Get your tickets here!

Wilderness Festival ▪️ 1st - 4th August 2019 ▪️ Charlbury, United Kingdom

Wilderness Festival is a boutique UK music festival, laying on an easy-going programme of music, theatre, art, comedy and incredible food and drink at its lakeside woodland setting in Oxfordshire's Cornbury Park. Robyn, Bombay Bicycle Club and Groove Armada will headline 2019's festival, as well as a variety of woodland fun, including immersive games, eccentric theatre, paddle yoga, workshops, talks, debates and even a lakeside spa. Click here

Wireless ▪️ 5th July - 7th July 2019 ▪️ Finsbury Park, Harringay, United Kingdom

The Wireless Festival is a music festival in England that takes place every year in London, took place at Harewood House, Leeds in 2006 and 2007, and took place in Perry Park, Birmingham in 2014. It is owned and managed by Live Nation. The line up will include Cardi B, Migos, Tory Lanez and many more! Tickets here!