The best festivals for band lovers in 2024
Wide Awake, Øya, Outbreak Fest and more: here’s where to go to get your live music fix
Wide Awake, Øya, Outbreak Fest and more: here’s where to go to get your live music fix
Welcome to the woo festival guide, your one-stop shop to all the music-related events happening in the summer. We believe there’s a festival to suit every type of person, whether you find an intimate, boutique event more appealing than large crowds shoved into massive tents or you're a trained vibe junkie, we've got you sorted. Not into lines of ketamine at 9am? Not everything has to be as stressful as that, we promise – you might be more suited to a three-dayer that prioritises wellness, for example. If you’re in the market for a comped festival experience and luxury stay (who isn’t?), enter our competition with Wide Awake and Mama Shelter Shoreditch here. Visit our festival hub for all the best summertime music events happening this year, and read on if your idea of a good time is guitar chords, band tees and giant speaker stacks.
What is it? Find your new favourite band with Wide Awake, the festival from some of the original Field Day founders and the people behind MOTH Club and The Shacklewell Arms
When’s it happening? May 25 2024
Where is it? Brockwell Park, South London
Who’s playing? King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard, Young Fathers, Slowdive, Squid
Insider tip: Check out the Workshops tent near the Herne Hill entrance for an all-day zine fair and talk series (including a panel hosted by woo!) Plus, enter our competition to win free tickets for you and your mates to the festival, plus a stay at Shoreditch’s luxe Mama Shelter hotel.
What is it? A representation of the UK and beyond's thriving counterculture, this Manchester festival has grown from its beginnings as a celebration of hardcore and punk
When’s it happening? June 28 – 30 2024
Where is it? BEC Arena, Manchester
Who’s playing? Action Bronson, Basement, Soccer Mommy, Jpegmafia
Insider tip: For the first time ever this year, the main stage will be outside for the duration of the festival. This means that attendees will be able to mosh, stagedive and generally vibe out in the June sunshine! It also means that people can still enjoy the music if they want to get some air from the indoor space.
What is it? An eco-friendly festival with a banging line-up? Count us in.
When’s it happening? August 6 – 10 2024
Where is it? Tøyenparken, Oslo, Norway
Who’s playing? Pulp, The Smile, Jessie Ware
Insider tip: There’s a sauna on-site, for those who want to have the full Scandi experience in between watching bands.
What is it? The largest Nordic summer festival, this is eight days of music, art and activism set just outside the historic Danish city of the same name
When’s it happening? June 29 – July 7 2024
Where is it? Roskilde, Denmark
Who’s playing? Doja Cat, Ice Spice, Jungle, Tyla
Insider tip Enjoy a moment of quiet time in between the madness in one of the festival's many 'breathing spaces': relax by the swimming lake, take a nap in the shade at The Garden between Orange Scene and Avalon, or take in a performance at Platform stage.
What is it?: A rock and pop music festival held on the slopes of Mount Cobetas, located southwest of the city
When’s it happening? July 11 – 13 2024
Where is it? Bilbao, Spain
Who’s playing? Floating Points, JPEGMAFIA, Khruangbin, Overmono
Insider tip: The Lasai stage has a rule that it must not exceed 100 beats per minute, meaning you can enjoy a smoother, relaxed pace there
What is it? This festival needs no introduction. If you’ve won the browser-refreshing lottery and have a golden ticket, then well done. If not, there’s always next year (and resale…)
When’s it happening? June 26 – 30 2024
Where is it? Pilton, Somerset
Who’s playing? Dua Lipa, LCD Soundsystem, Little Simz, Ayra Starr
Insider tip: It’s all about the smaller areas and mini stages, not just the Pyramid – Block9 and the IICON stage is where it’s at after dark.
What is it? Find your new favourite band with Wide Awake, the festival from some of the original Field Day founders and the people behind MOTH Club and The Shacklewell Arms
When’s it happening? May 25 2024
Where is it? Brockwell Park, South London
Who’s playing? King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard, Young Fathers, Slowdive, Squid
Insider tip: Check out the Workshops tent near the Herne Hill entrance for an all-day zine fair and talk series (including a panel hosted by woo!) Plus, enter our competition to win free tickets for you and your mates to the festival, plus a stay at Shoreditch’s luxe Mama Shelter hotel.
What is it? A representation of the UK and beyond's thriving counterculture, this Manchester festival has grown from its beginnings as a celebration of hardcore and punk
When’s it happening? June 28 – 30 2024
Where is it? BEC Arena, Manchester
Who’s playing? Action Bronson, Basement, Soccer Mommy, Jpegmafia
Insider tip: For the first time ever this year, the main stage will be outside for the duration of the festival. This means that attendees will be able to mosh, stagedive and generally vibe out in the June sunshine! It also means that people can still enjoy the music if they want to get some air from the indoor space.
What is it? An eco-friendly festival with a banging line-up? Count us in.
When’s it happening? August 6 – 10 2024
Where is it? Tøyenparken, Oslo, Norway
Who’s playing? Pulp, The Smile, Jessie Ware
Insider tip: There’s a sauna on-site, for those who want to have the full Scandi experience in between watching bands.
What is it? The largest Nordic summer festival, this is eight days of music, art and activism set just outside the historic Danish city of the same name
When’s it happening? June 29 – July 7 2024
Where is it? Roskilde, Denmark
Who’s playing? Doja Cat, Ice Spice, Jungle, Tyla
Insider tip Enjoy a moment of quiet time in between the madness in one of the festival's many 'breathing spaces': relax by the swimming lake, take a nap in the shade at The Garden between Orange Scene and Avalon, or take in a performance at Platform stage.
What is it?: A rock and pop music festival held on the slopes of Mount Cobetas, located southwest of the city
When’s it happening? July 11 – 13 2024
Where is it? Bilbao, Spain
Who’s playing? Floating Points, JPEGMAFIA, Khruangbin, Overmono
Insider tip: The Lasai stage has a rule that it must not exceed 100 beats per minute, meaning you can enjoy a smoother, relaxed pace there
What is it? This festival needs no introduction. If you’ve won the browser-refreshing lottery and have a golden ticket, then well done. If not, there’s always next year (and resale…)
When’s it happening? June 26 – 30 2024
Where is it? Pilton, Somerset
Who’s playing? Dua Lipa, LCD Soundsystem, Little Simz, Ayra Starr
Insider tip: It’s all about the smaller areas and mini stages, not just the Pyramid – Block9 and the IICON stage is where it’s at after dark.
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