here were times when it didn’t look like it would happen, but the UK’s festival summer finally arrived – and what a blast it’s been.
Here, we’ve rounded up the major UK festivals to have confirmed their dates for 2022, split into those with line-ups already announced, and those who are still yet to unveil the acts.
Confirmed line-ups
Country to Country
Europe’s biggest celebration of country music returns to the O2 with some of the biggest names in the genre from both sides of the Atlantic, spread across three venues in the UK and Ireland.
Where? The O2, London / 3Arena, Dublin / The SSE Hydro, Glasgow
Who’s on the line-up? Luke Combs, Darius Rucker, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Brett Young and more.
The Great Escape
The place to go to catch a glimpse of the most exciting up-and-comers, spread across various venues on the south coast.
Where? Brighton, East Sussex,
Who’s on the line-up? Enny, KAM-BU, Mysie, Priya Ragu, Wu-Lu and more.
Download
Its 2021 edition was resurrected in the form of a Government-backed pilot event, but the UK’s biggest festival for all things head-banging will return in its unadulterated form for 2022.
Where? Donington Park, Derby
Who’s on the line-up? KISS, Iron Maiden, Biffy Clyro, A Day To Remember, Deftones, Korn and more.
TRNSMT
This Glasgow festival is always one of the liveliest music events north of the border, with a guitar-heavy line-up.
Who’s on the line-up? Paolo Nutini, The Strokes, Lewis Capaldi, Beabadoobee, Fontaines D.C. and more.
Green Man
A real gem of a festival, whose line-up spans multiple genres and whose programme covers everything from comedy to science, returns for its 20th anniversary edition.
Where? Brecon Beacons, Wales
Who’s on the line-up? Michael Kiwanuka, with more to be announced.
Confirmed dates
Wide Awake
A new festival that was meant to make its debut on the London festival scene in 2021, this one-dayer returns with a blend of cutting-edge sounds from leftfield indie to jazz.
Where? Brockwell Park, London
Mighty Hoopla
The LGBTQ-friendly festival always has one of the best vibes in London with a line-up that never takes itself too seriously.
Where? Brockwell Park, London
Cross The Tracks
Taking us on a journey through jazz, soul, funk and beyond, the line-up here usually consists of legacy favourites and newer acts.
Where? Brockwell Park, London
Glastonbury
Glastonbury is unquestionably good in normal times, let alone with the pent up emotion of two cancellations and a 50th anniversary to celebrate. If you were one of the lucky ones to nab a ticket back in October 2019 and have rolled it over to 2022, know that you’re in possession of solid gold.
Where? Worthy Farm, Somerset
Latitude
This idyllic countryside retreat prides itself on being more than just a music festival — previous editions have brought in everything from comedy to stand-up paddleboarding.
Where? Henham Park, Suffolk
Standon Calling
After returning for its 15th edition in 2021, this crowd-pleasing festival for all the family is making plans for 2022, with what will surely be a wide-ranging line-up and plenty to keep the kids entertained too.
Where? Standon, Hertfordshire
Tramlines
Sheffield’s biggest city-based music festival is always a popular one, thanks both to its stacked line-ups and decent value tickets.
Where? Hillsborough Park, Sheffield
Kaleidoscope
This multi-arts one-dayer is blessed with one of the best festival sites in London, set within the grounds of Alexandra Palace and offering panoramic views of the capital.
Where? Alexandra Palace, London
Camp Bestival
One for the family-sized festival-goers, this one caters to all ages with a programme of events to keep the kids occupied, as well as the adults.
Where? Lulworth Castle, Dorset
Creamfields
Always one of the biggest dance music festivals on the calendar, Creamfields is a sure-fire gathering of some of the best-known DJs on the world circuit. It celebrates turning 25 in 2022.
Where? Daresbury, Cheshire
Victorious
Down on the south coast, this Portsmouth festival always draws in some big names, covering rock, britpop, indie rock, and more.
Where? Southsea, Portsmouth
Reading and Leeds
A rite of passage for British festival-goers, these dual-running events are always among the biggest on the UK calendar.
Where? Reading, Berkshire / Leeds, West Yorkshire
Maiden Voyage
A relatively new arrival on the London scene, this one is run by the same people who helm the Jazz Cafe in Camden. The venue’s focused eclecticism is matched on the festival’s line-up.
Where? London, exact location TBC
End of the Road
Another multi-disciplinary delight spanning the spectrum of music, comedy, literature, film and beyond, expect an exciting, discerning line-up.
When? September 1-4, 2022
Where? Larmer Tree Gardens, Wiltshire