London Summer Festivals
- London has such an array of festivals throughout the summer that all music tastes are covered. From pop, indie and rock to dance, folk and everything in between, you’ll find a festival in London this summer 2015 to please your ears and your feet as you dance the day and night away.
- Forget mud and camping in the countryside this summer. Instead, party in the capital then crash out in the comfort of a London hostel, apartment, B&B or hotel just a hop, skip and a jump away. What could be better?! Book now from just £15 per person per night!
Dance music and folk fans will flock to Victoria Park on 6 and 7 June 2015 for Field Day, the hip East London music festival with a chilled summer vibe. Caribou, Ride and Patti Smith will be amongst the acts rocking the stage, and Owen Pallett and Kindness are billed to be performing too.
Address: Victoria Park, Grove Road, Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 5SN Map View
Dates: Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2015
Expect an eclectic line-up of music acts will perform at Meltdown Festival, with David Byrne at the helm as curator of this year’s alternative music festival held at the Southbank Centre from 17th to 28th August 2015.
Address: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, SE1 8XX Map View
Dates: Monday 17th to Friday 28th August 2015
Up-and-coming talent will be showcased at Bushstock, the West London music festival that features artists from Shepherd’s Bush and beyond. Raw talent and a folk vibe are on the musical menu across various intimate venues, including University of the Arts London, Albertine Wine Bar, Bush Hall, The Defectors Weld and St Stephens Church, on 13 June 2015.
Address: Bush Hall 310 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 7LJ Map View
Dates: Saturday 13th June 2015
If classical music is more your vibe, BBC Proms in the Park provides that in abundance as Britain's largest classical music event, which typically culminates in a firework display. Hotel rooms nearby are sure to sell out fast, so secure your room now!
Address: Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH Map View
Dates: September 2015 (exact date to be confirmed)
Huge music stars will entertain more than 20,000 fans each day as Wireless Festival takes over Finsbury Park from 3-5 July 2015. Drake, Avicii, Kendrick Lamar, David Guetta and Nicki Minaj are on the line-up to perform at one of London’s biggest live music events of the year.
Address: Finsbury Park, Endymion Road, London, N4 1EE Map View
Dates: Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July 2015
Music and more are on the menu in Hyde Park from 19th to 28th June 2015 as Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park returns. Headliners Kylie Minogue, The Who and Taylor Swift will be joined by Kaiser Chiefs and Paul Weller, plus plenty of comedy and films too, plus there are film, literature and sport events and a family day.
Address: Hyde Park, Rangers Lodge, Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH Map View
Dates: Friday 19th to Sunday 28th June 2015
Groove to the smooth sounds of summer at the Somerset House Summer Series, which hosts nightly live music from 9-19 July 2015 in the central courtyard of the stunning Somerset House on the Strand. James Bay, George Ezra, Belle and Sebastian, and Jessie J are just a few of the music acts to be entertaining the crowds.
Address: Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London, WC2R 1LA Map View
Dates: Thursday 9th to Sunday 19th July 2015
Open-air picnic concerts will be held at Kew Gardens from 7-12 July 2015 as part of Kew the Music. Paloma Faith, Caro Emerald, Jools Holland, UB40 and The Specials are all entertaining the relaxed watchers in front of the stunning Temperate House.
Address: Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens), Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AB Map View
Dates: Tuesday 7th to Sunday 12th July 2015
Revellers will flock to Victoria Park on 17 and 18 July 2015 for Glastonbury in the capital city aka Lovebox! Snoop Dogg, Jessie Ware, Cyprus Hill, Rudimental, Hot Chip and Mark Ronson are amongst the acts taking to the many stages for this loud, proud and party-tastic weekend of music. Fancy it? Make sure you book your accommodation at a bargain price now to be sure of a bed nearby!
Address: Victoria Park, Grove Road, Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 5SN Map View
Dates: Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July 2015
Top DJs will spin tunes for dance-music fans on Clapham Common at South West Four Weekender on 29 and 30 August 2015. Many music-makers will be bringing joy to revellers’ ears at SW4, and the after-parties continue beyond the 10pm close.
Address: Clapham Common, Windmill Drive, London, SW4 9DE Map View
Dates: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August 2015
Big name stars perform intimate gigs at the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm at iTunes Festival from 1-30 September 2015. Lucky ticket-holders will get to watch these concerts for free, with 30 gigs taking place throughout the month. Previous acts include Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga.
Address: Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH Map View
Dates: Tuesday 1st to Wednesday 30th September 2015
