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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.  From the international-renowned Reading Festival with top artist including Billie Eilish and Sam Fender, to the Isle of Wight Festival featuring George Ezra and the Chemical Brothers.  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

  • June 15 - 18 2023, Isle of Wight Festival, Seaclose, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2EA
  • August 9 - 13 2023, Boomtown Fair, The Matterley Estate, Ovington, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0HY
  • August 25 - 27 2023, Reading Festival, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ 
  • August 25 - 27 2023, Victorious Festival, Southsea Common, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3AE

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

Arguably one of the most popular festivals in the UK is Berkshire's Reading Festival (25 - 27 August 2023). 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. Headliners for this year include The Killers and Billie Eilish. 

Isle of Wight Festival, (15 - 18 June 2023) returns in June in 2023.  The event offers boutique camping, refreshing retreats with luxury toilets and loos, for those looking for a more upmarket festival experience. Headliners this year include Robbie Williams and George Ezra.  

If you're looking for something spiritual then Oxfordshire's Wilderness Festival is taking place at the start of August  (3 - 6 August 2023) 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.

Guildford's Weyfest (18 - 20 August 2023) is a premium boutique-style festival which has been held in the Surrey grounds at the Rural Life Centre since 2017. At the you will experience fine foods, wines, ales, ciders and lagers, cocktails and champagne bars - all at reasonable prices. There are plenty of frequently cleaned toilets that are topped up with supplies all weekend, a beautiful campsite with wonderful hot showers and great sound quality from four stages.  Headliners to be confirmed.

If you’re looking for something a bit more quirky then look no further than Boomtown Fair (9 - 13  August 2023), located near Winchester. This is the festival with a difference, mixing music with actors and characters that flood the streets, huge parades and pop-up sound systems on every street corner.

Portsmouth’s Victorious Festival (25 - 27 August 2023) certainly wins the prize for best value for money with tickets from just £55 and for 2023 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.

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.

  • 8th April 2023, Takedown Festival, Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB
    One of the South’s favourite independent alternative-rock and metal festival in a new venue
  • 10th - 13th May 2023, The Great Escape Festival, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2GS
    Showcasing 500 emerging artists from all over the world in 30+ venues across the city and a pop-up festival site on Brighton Beach
  • 2nd June - 9th July, The Bexhill Festival of Music, venues around Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
    A programme full of events celebrating internationally renowned performers, live music and local talent. Country & Western, Jazz, Choral, Folk, Rock & Roll, Classical.
  • 14th - 17th June 23, 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.
  • 8th July 23, Leeds Castle Concert, Leeds Castle, Leeds Village, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL
    Spectacular open-air classical concert with famous performers, before a spectacular Spitfire fly-over from the Aero Legends Stable and fireworks finale!
  • 29th July 2023, Summer Concert at Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet, Isle Of Wight, PO33 4DS
    The Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra returns for their third outdoor concert at Havenstreet station. Enjoy fabulous music with steam trains as a backdrop. 
  • 3rd - 6th August 2023, 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
  • 11th - 18th August 23, Broadstairs Folk Week, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1QL
    A huge event on the Isle's calendar, Broadstairs Folk Week welcomes hundreds of musicians playing in beer gardens, church halls or on stage.
  • 15th - 20th August 23, The Wight Proms, Northwood House, West Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8AZ
    Comedy, Musicals, Drag, Dance, Opera and Classic proms come to the Isle of Wight
  • 23rd - 28th August 2023, Rye Jazz & Blues Festival, St Mary's Church, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7HF
    A mix of ticketed and free music events taking place at local venues in Rye
  • 30th September 23, 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.

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  1. The Bexhill Festival of Music

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    Bexhill on Sea

    The Bexhill Festival of Music presents a programme full of events celebrating internationally renowned performers, live music and local talent. Country & Western, Jazz, Choral, Folk, Rock & Roll, Classical, pupils from local schools – a full and…

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    2 June 2023to9 July 2023
  2. Lewes Music Festival and Rugby 7's Tournament

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    Lewes

    A one day music festival in the heart of Lewes for the whole family. Live music, bars, food, stalls, children's activities, fun fair and a Rugby 7's tournament . Plus an opportunity for the minis and juniors to try taster sessions throughout the…

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    3 June 2023Open 09:00 - 23:00
  3. Worthing Festival 2023

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    Worthing

    Worthing’s multi arts festival – comprising music, theatre, dance, art, heritage, comedy, spoken word, workshops, film, outdoor and family events taking place in venues across Worthing.

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    10 June 2023to18 June 2023
  4. 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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  5. Bacchus Summer Concert

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    Tenterden

    Come and enjoy a summer evening with an orchestra of around 40 local musicians playing classics from the 'March of Bacchus', to well known show tunes and culminating in some favourites from Last Night of the Proms.

    Tickets includes a glass of…

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    28 June 2023Open 19:30 - 21:00
  6. 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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  7. Does My Festival Look Big In This'

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    Brighton

    We are delighted to host a weekend of live music at our favourite little venue - The Pipeline.

    There will be 24 multi-genre bands spread over two and a half days, with an earlier finish on the Sunday evening which includes an after party.

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    30 June 2023Open 18:00 -
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  8. Bexfest - Live Outdoor One Day Festival

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    Bexhill On Sea

    Bexfest returns to the De La Warr Pavilion.

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    1 July 2023Open 14:00 - 22:30
  9. Bexfest

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    Bexhill On Sea

    After the hugely successful festival in 2022, Bexfest 2023 is set to BIG!

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    1 July 2023Open 14:00 - 22:30
  10. Bucks Music Trust Summer Festival

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    Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles

    Summer Festival
    We're very pleased to be hosting Bucks Music Trust's Summer Festival at the Museum again. Around 600 young musicians, aged between 4 – 18 years ranging from beginners to advanced, will be performing on two stages in the open air,…

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    2 July 2023Open 12:30 - 18:30
  11. Petworth Summer Festival

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    Petworth

    Immerse yourself in culture at the prestigious Petworth Festival which hosts first-class artists from around the world every July.

    Performances include Tenebrae, Jess Gillam, Clive Anderson, The Manfreds, Shakatak, The Jive Aces and Amaan and Ayaan…

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    12 July 2023to29 July 2023
  12. Pub In The Park Brighton 2023

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    Brighton

    Pub in the Park Brighton 2023 tour dates have landed!! The UK's biggest touring food & music festival curated by Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kerridge, is coming to Preston Park for the first time ever with an epic festival weekend on 14-16 July!…

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  13. Winchester Foodies Festival 2023

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    Food

    Winchester

    Join us at North Walls Recreation Ground for Winchester Foodies Festival 2023 – our biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music. 

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    14 July 2023to16 July 2023
  14. READIPOP FESTIVAL

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    Reading

    Readipop Festival features performances from international artists and local acts, sharing our stages with the community bands we support and some of young people who make music through our AAA youth programme.

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    14 July 2023to16 July 2023
  15. Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems - Live Outdoor One Day Festival

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    Bexhill On Sea

    Jo Whiley brings special guests to the De La Warr for 90s fun!

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    15 July 2023Open 14:00 - 22:30
  16. Battle Festival

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    Battle

    BATTLE FESTIVAL is a firm fixture on South East England's cultural calendar, winning public and critical acclaim. The festival stages performances in iconic settings and attracts world-class performances and audiences to 1066 Country.

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    15 July 2023to30 July 2023
  17. Beach Life Music Festival

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    Festival

    Eastbourne

    Beachlife Music and Street Food Festival, the south coast's coolest, funkiest weekend is back and guaranteed to keep you entertained all weekend long!

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    15 July 2023to16 July 2023
  18. Maidenhead Festival

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    Festival

    Maidenhead

    ​The 2023 two-day Maidenhead Festival will take place over the weekend of 22nd & 23rd July.  

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    22 July 2023to23 July 2023
  19. Wickham Festival 2023

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    Festival

    Fareham

    The outskirts of historic Wickham village provide a picturesque setting for one of the safest and most relaxed festivals of the summer. Enjoy some great live music. Wickham is rated by many as one of the safest, most relaxed and family-friendly…

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    3 Aug 2023to6 Aug 2023
  20. Wilderness Festival

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    Festival

    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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    From:
    3 Aug 2023to6 Aug 2023

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