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Which festival will you choose this year? (Image: Getty)
Best for… NOSTALGIA
MIGHTY HOOPLA
A celebration of all things pop, this throwback festival features some of the best-known acts from the 1990s and 2000s. A dusting of glitter is most definitely encouraged.
When: June 3-4
Where: Brockwell Park, South London
Line-up: Kelly Rowland, Kelis, Natasha Bedingfield, Aqua, Rachel Stevens, Beverley Knight, Years & Years, Roisin Murphy, Soul II Soul, Jake Shears
Tickets: Day, from £59.50; weekend, from £114.50
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Best for… PET LOVERS
DOGSTIVAL
You’d be barking mad to miss this pawfect event, which is a celebration of all things dogs. Will your pooch win best in show?
When: June 3-4
Where: Broadlands Park, Romsey, Hampshire
Line-up: K9 Splash Pool, Canine MOT Centre, Muddy Paws Tavern, live bands
Tickets: From £10
Dogstival (Image: @rockythetraveller Harry Smith )
Best for… BIG NAMES
AMERICAN EXPRESS PRESENTS BST HYDE PARK
The central London day festival series is back serving up some of the biggest names in the business, including two dates from rock legend Bruce Springsteen.
When: June 24-July 7
Where: Hyde Park, London
Line-up: Blackpink, P!nk, Take That, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Guns N’ Roses
Tickets: Day tickets from £90
The iconic great oak stage (Image: Getty)
Best for… LITTLE ONES
CAMP BESTIVAL
An extensive kids’ area makes this a brilliant first festival. From crafts and storytime, to kids’ yoga and a roller disco, you will be occupied from dawn to dusk.
When: July 27-30 and August 17-20
Where: Lulworth Castle, Dorset, and Weston Park, Shropshire
Line-up: Sam Ryder, Mr Tumble, Dick and Dom, Mr Motivator, Grace Jones, Craig David Presents TS5
Tickets: Kids, from free; adult weekend, from £220
Getting crafty at Camp Bestival (Image: Getty)
Best for… ZEN
WELLNERGY
Brand new this year, Wellnergy aims to relax and recharge, combining mindfulness, fitness and food with music and laughter.
When: June 17 Where: Barn Elms, Barnes, South London
Line-up: Dr Alex George, Grace Beverley, Maude Hirst, Alice Liveing, and Dilly Carter, Gardens of Babylon featuring Parallelle (Hybrid), Patrice Baumel, Magit Cacoon
Tickets: Adults, from £65; kids, £22
New for this year is Wellnergy (Image: Wellnergy)
Best for… FOODIES
THE BIG FEASTIVAL
Big Feastival Come hungry to this delectable festival, which sees live cooking demos from top chefs, along with plenty of the UK’s best food and drink to try.
When: August 25-27 Where: Alex James’ Farm, Kingham, the Cotswolds
Line-up: Sigrid, Tom Grennan, Blossoms, The Vaccines, Rick Astley, Melanie C, Asma Khan, Nathan Outlaw, Anna Haugh
Tickets: Day from £85 for adults; free for children under five, older kids from £12.50; weekend, from £195 for adults, free for children under five, from £45.50 for older kids
Top chefs give demos at The Big Feastival (Image: Getty)
Best for… SMALL
IN IT TOGETHER
Set by the seaside in South Wales, this 30,000 capacity event has a stellar line-up and relaxed vibe. Grandparents go free, making it a family affair.
When: May 26-28
Where: Port Talbot, Margam
Line-up: Anne Marie, The Kooks, James, James Bay, Jake Bugg, UB40, The Vamps, Kelis, Diversity, Melanie C, Vengaboys, Chase & Status, Groove Armada, Diversity, The Ks
Tickets: Family weekend camping and entry (two adults, two children), from £395.15
Party in Wales at In It Together (Image: In It Together)
Best for… ECLECTIC
PARKLIFE
With an incredibly diverse line-up, you’ll be spoilt for choice at this Mancunian powerhouse.
When: June 10-11 Where: Heaton Park, Manchester Line-up: The 1975, Aitch, Fred Again, The Prodigy, Little Simz, Wu-Tang Clan, Nas: A NY State Of Mind, Skrillex, NxWorries (Anderson Paak & Knxwledge), Becky Hill, Raye
Tickets: Day from £84.50; weekend from £149.50
Parklife festival brings big names to Manchester (Image: Getty)
Best for… FAMILIES
THE GREAT ESTATE
There’s something for all the family at this award-winning event, from trails and circus workshops, to karaoke and Victorian-style sports day games.
When: June 2 – 4 June
Where: Scorrier House, Redruth, Cornwall
Line-up: Primal Scream, The Selecter, Ibiza Symphonic with DJ Andy Joyce, Bez (Happy Mondays) DJ Set, Cuban Brothers
Tickets: From £85
Let loose at The Great Estate (Image: Getty)
Best for… COMEDY
EDINBURGH FRINGE
With acts in pubs, clubs and theatres, you’ll find the finest comedy at the Fringe, as well as cabaret, spoken word, acapella and much more.
When: August 4-28
Where: Edinburgh Line-up: Adam Kay, Bad Play, Chloe Petts, Rhod Gilbert, Grace Campbell, The Tony Blair Rock Opera
Tickets: From free
Edinburgh Fringe sees comedy, drama, spoken word and more (Image: Getty)
Best for… BOOK LOVERS
KITE
A festival of ideas, Kite is brand new for this year, with fascinating talks and workshops, smattered with some brilliant music.
When: June 9-11 Where: Kirtlington Park, Oxfordshire
Line-up: Joan Collins, John Major, Alastair Campbell, Toussaint Douglass, Candi Staton, David Baddiel, Suede
Tickets: From £59
Dame Joan Collins is set to speak at Kite Festival (Image: Getty)
