Where will you be you taking your wellies this summer? Reading or Leeds, Isle of Wight, or Bestival?
If you're plotting and planning to see your favourite musicians at some of the biggest festivals across the UK, we have all the latest line-up announcements, ticketing information and top tips as we countdown to the hottest festivals of the summer.
If you're trying to stay out of the red you might want to check out the best budget festivals of the summer too.
Or make it a family affair with these family-friendly festivals that everyone will love no matter their age.
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Since 2003 the huge urban festival, based in London's iconic Hyde Park, has hosted some of the biggest names in the world of music.
Confirmed headliners for 2017 include Bruno Mars, Eric Clapton Micheal Buble. Paul Simon, The Cure and Roger Walters.
Where: Hyde Park, London
When: July 2018 - so far 6th and 14th confirmed dates
Tickets:Amazon Tickets , Ticketmaster , viagogo , GetMeIn , StubHub
Headline acts: Bruno Mars, Eric Clapton Micheal Buble. Paul Simon, The Cure and Roger Walters.
Camping event? No
Field Day
The London-based festival will be celebrating its 12th year. In previous years the festival has seen top acts such as PJ Harvey, Caribou, Skepta, Patti Smith and Pixies grace its stages.
This year Erykah Badu, Four Tet, Loyle Carner, Thundercat and Fever Ray are just some of the acts performing in their new location of Brockwell Park.
Where: Brockwell Park, London
When: TBC
Tickets:Ticketmaster , viagogo
Headline acts: Erykah Badu, AJ Tracey
Camping event? No
South West Four
If you want to experience festival vibes in the heart of South London head to South West Four, aka SW4 over the August bank holiday.
The urban festival plays host to the biggest electronic dance music artists from across the globe and this year promises to be no different.
This year Dizzee Rascal, Marshmello and Chase and Status have been announced as headliners.
Where: Clapham Common, London
When: TBC
Tickets:Ticketmaster , viagogo
Headline acts: Dizzee Rascal, Marshmello and Chase and Status
Camping event? No
Parklife
Since 2010 Parklife has offered music lovers a weekend filled with top live performances from the hottest homegrown and international music stars.
Where: Heaton Park, Manchester
When: TBC
Tickets: Ticketmaster , viagogo
Headline acts: Skepta, N*E*R*D, A$AP Rocky, Liam Gallagher
Camping event? No
Isle of Wight Festival
Its original incarnation was said to have attracted 600,000 in 1970, with a line up that included Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Who and Joni Mitchell.
This year Depeche Mode, The Killers, Kasabian, Liam Gallagher are set to perform alongside The Script, Van Morrison, James Bay, Blossoms and more.
Where: Newport, Isle of Wight
When: 21st -24th June
Tickets:Ticketmaster , viagogo
Headline acts: Depeche Mode, The Killers, Kasabian, Liam Gallagher
Camping event? Yes
Lovebox
Not only is Lovebox one of London's most affordable festivals in the UK, it is also one of its most exciting, especially if you want to see the hottest music talent of the moment live.
This year the legendary Wu Tang Clan are performing in an UK festival exclusive.
Where: Gunnersbury Park
When: 13-14th July
Tickets:Ticketmaster , viagogo
Headline acts: Childish Gambino, Skepta, SZA, Wu Tang Clan, N*E*R*D
Camping event? No
Reading and Leeds
Famed for its alternative music line ups of all the best indie, punk and metal music artists from around the world that have included Metallica and Eminem over the years, Reading and Leeds festivals remains a highlight of many festival-goers calendar.
Last years headliners included Muse, Enimem, Kasabian, Major Lazer, Bastille and Tory Lanez.
Where: Reading, Leeds
When: 24-26 August
Tickets:Ticketmaster , viagogo
Headline acts: Fall Out Boy, Kendrick Lamar, Kings of Leon
Camping event? Yes
Glastonbury Festival
One of the most iconic annual events in the calendar, Glastonbury festival has become synonymous with the classic British festival experience.
2018 will see the festival take a break with a fallow year, and will return in 2019.
Where: Worthy Farm, Glastonbury, Somerset
When: TBC
Tickets:See Tickets
Headline acts: TBC
Camping event? Yes
Wilderness Festival
Wilderness is a boutique festival, so if you're into glamping, this could be the festival for you.
The four day event, will see hundreds of revellers descend on Cornbury Park for a full itinerary of live music, theatre, art, talks and more.
Where? Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire
When? 2 - 5 August
Tickets:Ticketmaster
Headline Acts: Nile Rodgers, Bastille, Jon Hopkins
Camping Event? Yes
Creamfields
The ultimate bank holiday party! Cheshire's Creamfields festival is annually held on the last bank holiday of the summer and jam-packed with drum and bass, house and dance acts.
Last year was the festival's 20th anniversary and toe celebrate Deadmau5 and Eric Prydz performed, even collaborating in an exclusive set for the event.
Where: Daresbury, Cheshire
When: 23-26 August
Tickets:Ticketmaster , viagogo
Headline acts: Diplo, Annie Mac, Fatboy Slim, Major Lazer
Camping event? Yes
Latitude
Set in the beautiful pastures of Henham Park, near Southwold, Suffolk, England.
Latitude has become well known for the quality of what what many other festivals would consider, it's extras. Since 2006 the festival has brought an eclectic mix of theatre, art and comedy, alongside a stellar line up of musicians.
Where: Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk
When : 12-15 July
Tickets:Ticketmaster
Headline acts: The Killers, Solange, Alt-J
Camping event? Yes
Download Festival
The ultimate festival for any rock fan, now in its 11th year Download Festival has a reputation for bringing together the world's top rock artists.
This year the line up is huge! Avenged Sevenfold, Guns N’ Roses, and Ozzy Osbourne will headline the premier rock festival, and will be joined by none other than Marilyn Manson, Alexisonfire and BABYMETAL alongside many other huge names.
Where: Donington Park
When : 8-10 June 2018
Tickets:Ticketmaster , viagogo
Headline acts: Avenged Sevenfold, Guns N’ Roses, and Ozzy Osbourne
Camping event? Yes
Bestival
Bestival moved from it's usual Isle of Wight home to Dorset last year, and this year it's moved forward a month, with an exciting Circus theme to boot!
This year Bestival will play host to miracle makers from across the globe, and headline performances from M.I.A, and London Grammar, with Friday's headliner still to be announced.
They'll also be joined by disco legends Grace Jones and Chaka Khan, and new favourites such as Mura Musa and Jorja Smith.
It's one of the brightest, most colourful, and eccentric festivals out there. One visit and you'll be hooked.
Where: Lulworth Estate, Dorset
When: 2-5 August 2018
Tickets: Ticketline
Headline Acts: M.I.A, London Grammar, Grace Jones and Chaka Khan
Camping event? Yes
Festival No. 6
The eclectic music festival is one of the most unique, and not to mention, prettiest in the UK.
Tucked away in Portmerion, Wales, is Festival Number Six, one of the coolest festivals on the festival circuit.
They've already announced headliners The The, and the early bird tickets went on sale on the 26th October.
Where: Portmerion, Wales
When: 6th -9th September
Tickets: Festival Number Six Website
Headline Acts: The The, Friendly Fires, Franz Ferdinand
Camping Event? Yes
Boardmasters
Cornwall's biggest music festival has an pretty impressive line up over the years and this year it looks set to be no exception.
They've just announced the Chemical Brothers as the first headline act. Also joining the party will be Craig David, Annie Mac and The Horrors.
This is the festival for surf and music fans.
Where: Fistral Beach, Watergate Bay, Cornwall
When: 8th -12th August 2018
Tickets:See Tickets
Headline Acts: Chemical Brothers, George Ezra, Craig David
Camping Event? Yes