Great British Festivals 2025

London: Mighty Hoopla, 31 May to 1 June

The UK’s ‘most fabulous extravaganza’, Mighty Hoopla(external link, opens in a new tab) continues its reign as Britain’s top pop festival at Brockwell Park this summer, with Ciara, JADE, JoJo, Kesha, Loreen and Real Housewives' alum Erika Jayne all set to perform over 2 days in the capital. 

Mighty Hoopla celebrates diversity in all its forms with freedom and self-expression at its heart. If you’re looking for fun, fashion and fab pop hits, you won’t want to miss it. 

Nearest station: Brixton

Manchester: Parklife, 14 to 15 June 

Parklife(external link, opens in a new tab) returns to Heaton Park in the heart of Manchester, where a stellar line up of acts including 50 Cent, Charlie XCX, Jorja Smith, Peggy Gou, Pawsa, Bicep, Chris Stussy and many more will perform in front of an 80,000 plus crowd. Trams will operate every six minutes from Victoria Station to Heaton Park during the day - visit the Parklife website(external link, opens in a new tab) for more information on getting to the festival.

A dynamic and memorable experience for music lovers awaits! 

Nearest Station: Manchester Victoria 

Birmingham: Birmingham Mela, 19 to 20 July 

UK’s biggest South Asian music festival, Birmingham Mela(external link, opens in a new tab) returns to Victoria Park, Smethwick this July.  Music, dance, food, arts and crafts and lots more will bring the sights, sounds and spicy aromas of South Asia to Smethwick this summer – a joyful event that you won’t want to miss. 

The festival is a 10-minute walk from the station. 

Nearest Station: Smethwick Rolfe Street 

Newcastle: Mouth of the Tyne, 10 to 13 July 

A vibrant celebration of the north east’s heritage and artistic talent, Mouth of the Tyne once again takes place in Newcastle this July with UB40, Soul II Soul, Elbow, Ministry of Sound Classical, Karen Harding, K-Klass, Hector Gannet and many more performing over 4 days at Tynemouth Priory and Castle. Expect stunning views out to sea, delicious street food, great local music and street entertainment. 

Tynemouth Metro station is about 20 minutes’ walk from the festival. 

Nearest station: Tynemouth Metro (connect from Newcastle)

Glasgow: TRNSMT, 11 to 13 July 

Scotland always delivers the atmosphere and TRNSMT Festival(external link, opens in a new tab), taking place in Glasgow Green in the city’s centre this July will be no exception. 4 stages across the site’s 50-plus acres will showcase the best of established and new and up and coming acts from the British and international music scenes, with 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol all headlining the main stage across 3 days. 60 local food traders and multiple bars will keep you fed and watered, while the festival’s resident funfair will keep thrill seekers entertained between the music.

The festival is within a 15-minute walk of Glasgow's stations.

Nearest stations: Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, High Street Glasgow, Glasgow Argyle Street, Glasgow Bridgeton

Suffolk: Latitude, 24 to 27 July 

Renowned for bringing together multiple art forms in a picturesque setting, Suffolk’s Latitude Festival(external link, opens in a new tab) once again presents a stellar programme of events and activities for all ages and persuasions, spanning music, comedy, theatre and dance, wellness, food, live podcasts, and much more. Top hits include The Cosmic Shambles Forest of Science and Culture(external link, opens in a new tab), where “curiosity collides with comedy, culture, chords and cosmos”. The festival also boasts an award-winning family programme, covering activities for children and parents across different exciting areas. On the music front, the festival presents Sting, Basement Jaxx, Fatboy Slim, Kaiser Chiefs, Snow Patrol and Elbow as headliners for 2025. 

Nearest station: Halesworth 

Dorset: Camp Bestival, 31 July to 3 August 

If you have little ones in tow, it doesn’t get much better than Camp Bestival(external link, opens in a new tab), with the Dorset festival proving a top choice for family fun. Designed by families for families, Camp Bestival brings together the fun of family-friendly camping with everything you would expect from a traditional festival and then some. Top acts like Sugababes, Basement Jaxx, Tom Jones, Annie Mac and many more will be providing the music, and an endless choice of activities including arts and crafts areas, soft play, silent discos, wall climbing and even a baby den for the very little festival attendees will keep the kids rockin’. Magical memories and mischief await! 

Nearest stations for Dorset: Wareham Dorset and Wool 

Newquay: Boardmasters, 6 to 10 August 

If surf, sea and sounds is what you’re after, you won’t want to miss Boardmasters(external link, opens in a new tab) in Newquay this August. Inspired by the freedom, adventure and creativity of surfing and music, Boardmasters’ 5-day event, located across 2 of Cornwall’s most stunning beaches will keep you both active and grooving to incredible live music, featuring headliners Raye, Central Cee and The Prodigy. Expect surf lessons, yoga sessions, spoken word and all-round good vibes. 

Get dropped right at the entrance by hopping on a Boardmasters shuttle bus(external link, opens in a new tab), operating throughout the festival from Newquay station beginning Wednesday 6 August. 

Check with your train company before taking your surfboard on the train. Visit our Luggage page for more information on what you can take on board. 

Nearest Station: Newquay 

Wales: Green Man, 14 to 17 August 

Experience the beauty of Wales in the wonderful and eclectic surroundings of Green Man(external link, opens in a new tab) festival this August.  The festival boasts a wide range of activities and attractions across 10 areas, including music, comedy, literature, art and science and much more, attracting a diverse audience of music lovers and creatives from across the globe. Underworld, Wet Leg, TV On The Radio, Nilüfer Yanya and CMAT are some of the many musical highlights this year. 

Free shuttle buses will run to and from the festival to the train station. 

Nearest station: Abergavenny 

Reading: Reading Festival, 21 to 24 August 

One of Britain’s longest running music festivals, Reading Festival(external link, opens in a new tab) lives up to its reputation as one of Britain’s most iconic music events this year with Hozier, Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, Bring Me the Horizon and Limp Bizkit performing plus much more. Whether planning to camp or opting for a day ticket, Reading’s rich history makes this festival a must-see for music fans. 

Reading train station is a 15- to 20-minute walk from the festival site. 

Nearest station: Reading 

Cheshire: Creamfields, 21 to 24 August 

Creamfields(external link, opens in a new tab) returns to Daresbury, Cheshire this August. Since 1998, Creamfields has grown to become one of the world’s biggest electronic music festivals, renowned for its unbeatable line ups and groundbreaking staging and production. An immersive experience for dance music fans awaits with multiple indoor and outdoor stages featuring top acts from around the world including Fatboy Slim, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Chase & Status. Eric Prydz, Amelie Lens and much more. 

The festival will have shuttle buses running to and from the train stations throughout the weekend. 

Nearest stations: Runcorn, Warrington Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Liverpool Lime Street