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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.

Top Music Festivals in the South East

Take a look at the event highlights below as we will guide you through the best music festivals 2023 in South East England.

All Music Festivals Guide across the South East

Isle of Wight Festival, (20 - 23 June 2024) returns in June in 2024.  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

If you're looking for something spiritual then Oxfordshire's Wilderness Festival is taking place at the start of August  (1 - 4 August 2024) 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 (23 - 25 August 2024) certainly wins the prize for best value for money with tickets from just £55 and for 2024 payment plan options are available making it easier to budget to attend. The summer festival 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.

Arguably one of the most popular festivals in the UK is Berkshire's Reading Festival (21 - 25 August 2024). 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. 

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.

Music Festivals near me

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.

  • 30th September 2023, Boundary Festival, Brighton Stanmer Park, East Sussex, BN1 6JG
    One day electronic music festival in East Sussex offering a diverse line up of house and bass music's finest names.
  • 13th - 14th April 2024, Takedown Festival, Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB
    One of the South’s favourite independent alternative-rock and metal festival in a new venue
  • 15th - 18th May 2024, The Great Escape Festival, Brighton, East Sussex,
    Showcasing 500 emerging artists from all over the world in 30+ venues across the city and a pop-up festival site on Brighton Beach
  • 12th - 16th June 2024, Nocturne Live, Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP
    Nocturne Live turns The Great Court at Blenheim Palace into a grand arena with artists including Lionel Richie, Pete Tong and Gregory Porter.
  • 13th July 2024, Leeds Castle Concert, Leeds Castle, Leeds Village, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL
    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. 
  • 1st - 4th August 2024, Wickham Festival, Wickham, Fareham, Hants, PO17 5HD
    Set on outskirts of historic Wickham village provide a picturesque setting for one of the safest and most relaxed festivals of the summer

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  1. Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival

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    Rye

    Exceptional artists hit the heart of Rye for the International Jazz and Blues Festival.

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    22 Aug 2024to26 Aug 2024
  2. Nocturne Live

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    Woodstock

    Nocturne Live turns The Great Court at Blenheim Palace into a grand arena, as befits the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. We invite world-class acts, building a stage and putting out 7,000 seats to bring live music back to the palace after a…

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    12 June 2024to16 June 2024
  3. Victorious Festival

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    Festival

    Portsmouth

    Victorious Festival returns for 2024 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.

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    23 Aug 2024to25 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 23:00
  4. Land Beyond Festival

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    Music

    Brighton

    A brand new festival for Brighton, escape to a land unexplored as a brand new festival lands on the South Coast. Let the adventure begin.

    2022 festival update

    We have combined both days into one huge day and added an extra 4th arena which has…

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    3 May 2024Open 12:00 -
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    4 May 2024Open 12:00 -
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    5 May 2024Open 12:00 -
  5. Reading Festival

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    Festival

    Reading

    One of the biggest musical festivals in the world, every year over 90,000 people flock to the Richfield Avenue site to experience the iconic event.

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    21 Aug 2024to25 Aug 2024
  6. Wilderness Festival

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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 and dining experiences. It's a rich tapestry of musicians, chefs, thinkers, actors, outdoor experts and teachers.

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    1 Aug 2024to4 Aug 2024
  7. Boundary Brighton Festival 2023

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    Brighton

    After the best edition of Boundary ever, we are returing once again this year.

    Join us at Brighton’s biggest dance music festival to once again close summer and festival season in spectacular style.

    Taking the best of Brighton’s creative energy,…

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    28 Sept 2024Open 12:00 - 23:00
  8. Love Supreme Festival

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    Lewes

    The Love Supreme Jazz Festival is a 3 day greenfield jazz festival held in the first weekend of July in the stunning surroundings of Glynde Place in the beautiful South Downs in East Sussex.

    It is the first full weekend camping jazz festival in the…

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    5 July 2024Open 15:00 -
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    6 July 2024Open 11:00 -
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    7 July 2024Open 11:00 -
  9. Carfest South 2024

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    Basingstoke

    Carfest South will be returning to Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire in August as One Big Carfest. The 2,500 acres farm, near Overton, is owned by ex-racing driver and 1979 Formula 1 World Champion Jody Scheckter.

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    23 Aug 2024to25 Aug 2024
  10. Takedown Festival

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    Portsmouth

    The South’s favourite independent alternative-rock and metal festival - TAKEDOWN - will return in 2024, landing at Portsmouth Guildhall.

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    13 Apr 2024to14 Apr 2024
  11. The Great Escape Festival

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    Brighton

    The Great Escape is the festival for new music, showcasing 500 emerging artists from all over the world in 30+ walkable venues across the city and a pop-up festival site on Brighton Beach. It’s the first place to discover your new favourite artist…

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    15 May 2024to18 May 2024
  12. Wickham Festival 2024

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    Fareham

    Wickham Festival is a 4-day music & arts festival held every August in a stunningly beautiful rural location near the historic village of Wickham in Hampshire.

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    1 Aug 2024to4 Aug 2024
  13. Mucky Weekender Music Festival at Vicarage Farm Winchester

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    Winchester

    The small but mighty Mucky Weekender music & arts Festival returns on 8-9 September 2023 and will once again proudly be supporting the local charity “Tonic Music For Mental Health” for whom organiser Barry Ashworth is patron along with Terry Hall…

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    5 Sept 2024to7 Sept 2024