Festivals
The festival season is almost upon us! Playing a key part of British summertime, there are festivals locally, nationally and internationally for everyone!
Here at
Bournemouthtown.co.uk, we've done all the hard work for you and compiled the ultimate guide to the very best festivals!
Isle of Wight: June 11-13,
Seaclose Park,
Newport.
Kicking off the festival season, this year's Isle of Wight festival has something for everyone – old and young! Paul McCartney and Jay-Z headline – other acts include Pink, Blondie,
Spandau Ballet and Crowded House – to name but a few!
Tickets start from £130. For more information visit
www.isleofwightfestival.com
Glastonbury: June 23-27,
Pilton, Somerset:
The king of festivals, Glastonbury is this year celebrating it's 40
th anniversary. The spectacular lineup includes U2, Muse, Stevie Wonder,
Shakira, Snoop Dog and Scissor Sisters.
Check out who else will be there at
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk – tickets start from £185.
Larmer Tree: July 14-18,
Larmer Tree Gardens, Salisbury,
Wiltshire.
The perfect family summer festival! Set in 11 acres of Victorian gardens, the six stages offer a mix of comedy, theatre, dance, as well as folk, blues, rock and world music. With lots of activities for children, including an adventure playground and storytelling amongst the trees. Tickets start from £120 for three days. Visit
www.larmertreefestival.co.uk to see all ticket options and for a full list of comedy and music acts.
Womad: July 23-25, Charlton Park,
Malmesbury,
Wiltshire.
A family-friendly festival, with a comprehensive programme for under 13s in the ‘World Of Kids’ (children go free). With the kids entertained, adults can enjoy the likes of Rolf Harris and the Aboriginal singer Geoffrey "
Gurrumul"
Yunupingu,
Salif
Keita, the Drummers of Burundi and Gil Scott-Heron. There are also a wide range of non-music attractions, including spa's, salsa lessons, artists, cooking demonstrations and much more. Tickets from £125. Visit
www.womad.org for more details.
Camp
Bestival: July 30-01 August,
Lulworth Castle, Dorset:
With
Zippos Festival Circus,
‘jestival’ sessions, comedy, theatre and music, Camp
Bestival is a truly magical experience. The fancy dress theme this year is Fairy Tales. For families who enjoy festivals, Camp
Bestival is definitely worth a look!Tickets from £155. Visit
www.campbestival.net for more information.
V Festival: August 21-22,
Hylands Park,
Chelmsford.
On it's 15
th birthday, V has a
fabulous lineup with a mixture of chart-topping rock and pop acts, including Kings of Leon,
Kasabian, The Prodigy,
Goldfrapp, Paolo
Nutini, Florence + the Machine, Cheryl Cole and much, much more.
Tickets from £145. Visit
www.vfesival.com.
Reading/
Leeds: August 27-29, Little John's Farm, Reading &
Bramham Park, Leeds.
Sets are looking to include Libertines, Guns
N'Roses, Pete
Doherty, Blink 182, Arcade Fire and more.
Keep up to date at
www.readingfestival.com – tickets from £180.
Other festivals to check out:
Sunrise Celebration: June3-6,
Bruton,
Somerset.
www.sunrisecelebration.com
Blissfields:
July 2-4, Bradley Farm, Hampshire.
www.blissfields.co.uk
Festibelly:
August 28,
Undershore,
Lymington
, Hampshire.
www.festibelly.com
Bestival:
9-12 September, Isle of Wight. Tickets from £150, visit
www.bestival.net.
End of the Road: September 10-12,
Larmer
Tree Gardens, Salisbury,
Wiltshire.
Tickets from £130 – visit
www.endoftheroadfestival.com