We may not fully understand the the UK bank holidays or the fact that they worship a queen, but we can all get behind an extended four-day break (June 2-5, 2022) which means more time for more music festivals. If you don’t fancy a celebration focused on royalty, we’ve got you covered with all the music festivals taking place over the holiday.
Love Saves the Day Festival 2022
When: June 2-3, 2022
Where: Bristol, UK
The Scene: The award-winning Love Saves the Day brings an energetic crowd of festies to Bristol for two days of electronic, indie, and hip-hop. In recent years, Love Saves the Day moved from the heart of the city to Eastville Park which has done little to diminish the popularity of this Bank Holiday weekend fest. Known for unique stage installations and a positive vibe, this festival continues to evolve and amaze each year.
The Lineup: Andy C, Bicep, Chase & Status, Eats Everything, Gorgon City
More Info: Love Saves the Day Festival 2022 Guide
Creamfields 2022
When: June 3-4, 2022
Where: Chelmsford, UK
The Scene: Creamfields, one of the world’s biggest electronic promoters, has revealed plans for an all-new 50,000 capacity two-day camping festival in 2022 which will see them bring their award-winning festival South, taking over Hylands Park in Chelmsford.
The Lineup: Amelie Lens, Calvin Harris, Carl Cox, David Guetta, deadmau5, Fatboy Slim, Jamie Jones
More Info: Creamfields 2022 Guide
Gala Festival 2022
When: June 2-4, 2022
Where: London, UK
The Scene: This is an independent South London festival nestled in Peckham Rye Park.
More Info: Gala Festival 2022 Guide
Riverside Festival Glasgow 2022
When: June 2-4, 2022
Where: Glasgow, Scotland
The Scene: Scotland’s premier electronic music event takes place annually on the grounds of the Riverside Museum with a stacked weekend of dance music and more.
The Lineup: Big Freedia, Carl Cox, Helena Hauff
More Info: Riverside Festival Glasgow 2022 Guide
Cross the Tracks 2022
When: June 5, 2022
Where: London, UK
The Scene: Cross The Tracks is a carefully curated and lovingly presented one-day event that mixes up legendary big names and hot up and comers across six superbly designed stages. It also boasts a wealth of London’s finest street food traders and craft beer brewers.
The Lineup: Khruangbin
More Info: Cross the Tracks 2022 Guide
AVA Festival 2022
When: June 3-4, 2022
Where: Belfast, UK
The Scene: 'AVA Festival & Conference was the first ever grassroots electronic music and visual art festival in Belfast, made for and by Irish artists and promoters. Since its inception, AVA has continued to strive to develop, sustain and progress the strong undercurrent of electronic music in Northern and Southern Ireland.'
The Lineup: Bicep, Jon Hopkins
More Info: AVA Festival 2022 Guide
Live at Leeds in the Park 2022
When: June 4, 2022
Where: Leeds, UK
The Scene: Live at Leeds is holding a brand-new outdoor festival this summer!
The Lineup: Bombay Bicycle Club, Nothing But Thieves
More Info: Live at Leeds in the Park 2022 Guide
Slam Dunk Festival 2022
When: June 3-4, 2022
Where: Leeds/Hatfield, UK
The Scene: Slam Dunk started out as a pop-punk club night at The Cockpit, Leeds in the early 00's. Out of the success of the club night Slam Dunk started putting on international touring artists from the genre like Fallout Boy, Paramore and Panic! at The Disco in Leeds, before developing Slam Dunk Festival. Slam Dunk Festival is now the number one pop-punk, rock and alternative festival in the UK held over 2 fully outdoor sites in Hatfield Park and Temple Newsam Park in Leeds to over 50,000 rock fans.
The Lineup: Pennywise
More Info: Slam Dunk Festival 2022 Guide
Wychwood Festival 2022
When: June 3-5, 2022
Where: Cheltenham, UK
The Scene: One of the premier family festivals of the season, Wychwood boasts over 100 workshops for kids of all ages along with 4 stages of music. There's also a comedy stage, a kid's literature festival, a real ale festival, The Headphone Disco every night, great food, optional idyllic camping, and loads more.
More Info: Wychwood Festival 2022 Guide
HowTheLightGetsIn 2022
When: June 2-5, 2022
Where: Hay-on-Wye, UK
The Scene: HowTheLightGetsIn, the world's largest philosophy and music festival, returns with thought-provoking debates, infectiously danceable music, comedy, and, of course, their legendary parties. Hay-on-Wye, a small market town in Wales also called The Town of Books, hosts the event through this incredible five-day journey.
More Info: HowTheLightGetsIn 2022 Guide
Mighty Hoopla 2022
When: June 3-4, 2022
Where: London, UK
The Scene: Once a year 25,000 like-minded people descend on the capital for a day of pop music, fun, and fashion in the summer sun! With freedom and expressionism at our heart, Mighty Hoopla is the UK’s most-fabulous extravaganza.
The Lineup: Basement Jaxx, Big Freedia
More Info: Mighty Hoopla 2022 Guide
In It Together Festival 2022
When: June 3-5, 2022
Where: Port Talbot, Wales
The Scene: Born out of a love of music, for Wales and the community, In It Together will celebrate it all on the Jubilee Weekend in June 2022. In the heart of the Welsh valley, In it Together will bring international names, local emerging talent, festival-goers, performers, and the community. <br />
The Lineup: Clean Bandit, Eats Everything, Editors, Green Velvet, John Newman, Skream, The Vaccines, Two Door Cinema Club
More Info: In It Together Festival 2022 Guide