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There is nothing like the unique atmosphere of a music festival, and a growing number of festival goers are heading to the South East to experience their favourite bands and artists at some of the top music festivals in the UK.
Whether you're camping for the weekend or just going for the day, you will be spoilt for choice with a huge range of rock, dance and pop music on offer throughout the year.
Take a look at the event highlights below as we will guide you through the best music festivals 2025 in South East England.
Isle of Wight Festival, (19 - 22 June 2025) returns in June 2025. The award winning Isle of Wight Festival is steeped in history and famed for mixing iconic legendary artists with the hottest up and coming acts - this year welcoming Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake.
If you're looking for something spiritual then Oxfordshire's Wilderness Festival is taking place at the end of July (31 July - 3 August 2025) at Cornbury Park . Spread across four days the festival is ideal for nature lovers and not only does it have fantastic live music but offers contemporary arts, an array of theatre and craftsmanship.
Portsmouth’s Victorious Festival (22 - 24 August 2025) offers off site camping with a free shuttle bus to and from the site. The Farlington campsite has different zooms including a family friendly area, with ties it the festivals large Kids arena - shortlist in the UK Festival Awards for Best Family Festival in 2015, 2016 & 2018. Head along this year to see artists such as Queens of the Stone Age and Kings of Leon.
Arguably one of the most popular festivals in the UK is Berkshire's Reading Festival (21 - 24 August 2025). Taking place on August Bank holiday weekend, the three-day music event traditionally attracts some of the best rock bands in the world despite having more dance acts in recent years. This year artists include Limp Bizkit, Hozier, Bring Me The Horizon, Travis Scott and many more!
If sleeping conditions are not for you then don’t worry as there are several festivals offering ‘Glamping’ which is a more comfortable way of experiencing a festival or if you're looking to stay nearby, check out our accommodation listings.
Many of the mainstream festivals are well known and a must do, for any regular festival goer. However, there are a whole host of other smaller UK music festivals, concerts and events celebrating different styles and genre that are ideal for the general music lovers. Here are some of our top pics from across the destination showcasing a mix of UK music including alternative rock, jazz, folk and classical. You can find others on the events pages which you can explore by county.
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Faversham
Dates: Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th August 2025
Open: 10am – 5pm
Brogdale Cider Festival: Exciting new layout for 2025! Enjoy local ciders, music and family fun. Free shuttle bus to and from Faversham station.
Savour the summer while you sample…
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Southampton
It's our biggest festival of the year, with three sell out years in a row! Live Music in the garden on the Castle Stage from - RED RUM The Captains Beard Brian Stone & the Masters of None Cutlass Alphalfa.
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Basingstoke
The UK's biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another amazing family day of food, drink, cooking demonstrations, shopping and music.
FREE ENTRY FOR UNDER 14s
This will be an unforgettable outdoor…
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Maidstone
Maid of Stone festival is a 3-day rock music event held in Maidstone, Kent
Based in the beautiful Mote Park, we are a small rock festival with a 5000 capacity that has outstanding facilities, all situated close together and is described by many…
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Banbury
Enjoy 19 hours of live music over 2 stages, beer tent, yummy food & camping at Hook Norton Brewery, Oxfordshire.
Music at the Crossroads is an annual 3-day music festival which raises money for national and local charities, including Blood cancer…
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Newport
The award winning Isle of Wight Festival is steeped in history and famed for mixing iconic legendary artists with the hottest up and coming acts.
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Maidenhead
This August, Maidenhead Festival brings you Live and Local: Summer Sounds — a celebration of music, sunshine, and community spirit right in the heart of town.
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Rowlands Castle
Join us for our 5th eclectic weekend of family fun, quirky entertainment and a little bit of the eccentric all within the setting of a Quintessential Country Estate.
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Maidstone
This iconic event is a highlight of the summer season, set in the most spectacular location and natural amphitheatre in front of the beautiful Leeds Castle, said to be the loveliest castle in the world. People in their thousands have attended the…
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Henley-on-Thames
Rewind South comes to Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire this August, with headliners including Soft Cell, ABC, Holly Johnson and many more!
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Lewes
The Love Supreme Jazz Festival is a three-day greenfield music festival held annually on the first weekend of July in Glynde Place in the South Downs of East Sussex. It includes a spectrum of musical styles adjacent to jazz, such as funk, soul,…
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Windsor
Each year the world’s finest musicians, writers, artists, and local performers entertain and delight festival audiences, celebrate Windsor's special place as a Royal town, and to inspire the next generation of artistic talent and creativity.
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Rye
A Hiking and Music Festival
Hike To The Mic is taking place on Saturday, 5th July at Tibbs Farm near Rye in East Sussex.
It's a music festival with a difference: we are encouraging attendees to walk to the event together, fostering both…
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Eastbourne
With more than 100 concerts across the season, Eastbourne Bandstand has a packed line-up in 2025, including the return of the 1812 Proms & Firework Nights on Wednesday evenings from 11th June to 3rd September (except 18th June), and Traditional…
Free Event
Southampton
TAPESTRY Music Festival, comes to Southampton this summer.
A brand-new free festival celebrating world-class music and culture takes inspiration from the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen, TAPESTRY reimagines her love of folk music with a modern,…
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Sandwhich
Established in 2010, Sandwich Folk and Ale Festival is a multi-arts festival that highlights traditional and contemporary folk-life and folk arts, in a beautiful medieval town of Sandwich in Kent.
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Basingstoke
The fantastically successful award-winning Basingstoke Festival returns this summer. This event is a must for your calendar and is a fantastic opportunity for those living or visiting Hampshire over the summer.
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Cornbury Park, Charlbury
Wilderness is the multi-award winning 4-day festival combining live music, contemporary arts, and an array of theatre, craftsmanship,p and dining experiences. It's a rich tapestry of musicians, chefs, thinkers, actors, outdoor experts, and teachers.
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Deal
Enjoy this year's annual Deal Music and Arts Festival, which takes over the town of Deal in Kent for ten days this July.
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Ovington, Alresford
A world of unity, creativity & freedom, Boomtown Fair is a four day festival set in the Matterley bowl in Hampshire, UK on the second weekend of August. Boomtown fuses a diverse line-up of underground and global music with boundary pushing immersive…
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