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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

  • 22nd - 24th August 2025, Victorious Festival, Southsea Common, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3AE
  • 21st - 24th August 2025, Reading Festival, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ
  • 6th - 10th August 2025 , Boomtown, Matterley Estate, Near Winchester, 

Take a look at the event highlights below as we will guide you through the best music festivals 2025 in South East England.

Music Festivals Guide across 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.

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.

  • 18th - 22nd June 2025, Nocturne Live, Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP
    Nocturne Live turns The Great Court at Blenheim Palace into a grand arena with artists including Gary Barlow and The Corrs. 
  • 13th - 29th June 2025, Southampton Summer Seasons, Guildhall Square, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 7DU
    A great lineup for this year's series of music sessions in the cultural quarter of Southampton including The Stranglers, McFly, UB40, The Human League and more!
  • 4th - 6th July 2025, Music at the Crossroads, Hook Norton Brewery, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5NY
    Enjoy 19 hours of live music over 2 stages, beer tent, yummy food & camping at Hook Norton Brewery, Oxfordshire.
  • 12th July 2025, 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. 
  • 12th July 2025, Margate Country Music Festival, Margate, Kent, CT9 2HL
    The country festival comes to Margate with artists including the Buckle ‘n’ Boots, Nick Edwards & His Band and Gasoline & Matches.
  • 12th - 13th July 2025, Beach Life Music Festival, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7LH 
    Beach Life Music and Street Food Festival, the south coast's funkiest weekend is back and guaranteed to keep you entertained all weekend long!
  • 18th - 20th July 2025, Maid of Stone Festival, Mote Park, Maidstone, ME15 7SU  
    Based in the beautiful Mote Park, Maid of Stone Festival is a small rock festival with a 5000 capacity that has outstanding facilities, all situated close together and is described by many of its fans as a 'rock family festival’ – safe and fun for all ages.
  • 19th - 20th July 2025, Tapestry Festival, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1QF
  • 31st - 3rd August 2025, Wickham Festival, Wickham, Fareham, Hampshire, 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.
  • 1nd - 3rd August 2025, Margate Soul Festival, Margate, Kent,
    Margate Soul Weekender is the ultimate celebration of world-class music, vibrant performances, and soulful connection.
  • 15th - 17th August 2025, Rewind South, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 3DB
    Two day music festival on the banks of the River Thames, with multiple venues, silent disco and live sing alongs.
  • 16th August 2025, Maidenhead Festival, Maidenhead, Berkshire,  SL6 7ED 
    The family-focused event will feature music, fairground, stalls and side shows
  • 28th - 31st August 2025, Smugglers Festival, secret woodland location, Deal 
    Smugglers Festival is a gathering on the last weekend of summer each year, on a beautiful woodland in East-Kent. It’s a small, intimate festival, rooted in community from the outset.
  • 11th - 13th September 2025, Mucky Weekender Festival, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3BL
    It's going to be a wild weekend this September as Dub Pistols bring their diverse mix of iconic acts to the festival at Vicarage Farm in Winchester.

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  1. Smugglers Festival

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    Smugglers Festival is a gathering on the last weekend of summer each year, on a beautiful woodland in East-Kent. It’s a small, intimate festival, rooted in community from the outset.

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    28 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025
  2. Taste Of The Caribbean Food and Drink Festival - Basingstoke

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    Festival

    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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    30 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 20:00
  3. Boomtown Festival 2025

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    Festival

    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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    From:
    6 Aug 2025to10 Aug 2025
  4. Windsor Festival

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    Festival

    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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    From:
    13 Sept 2025to30 Sept 2025
  5. Summer in Lee

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    Free Event

    Lee-on-the-Solent

    Summer in Lee returns for its 9th year to Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport this summer.  The event will involve Smile Emporium, The Smile Stage, Summer Fun Fair and Summer Pirates all on the Lee-on-Solent promenade over 3 days with different genres of…

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    15 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
  6. Victorious Festival

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    Festival

    Portsmouth

    Victorious Festival returns for 2025 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.

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    22 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 23:00
  7. Gosport Sunset Festival

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    Music

    Gosport

    3 stages of music and cabaret, with well over 60 top acts.. Award winning world street food, Wellbeing and healing area, burlesque, Rock School and kids activities and entertainment, and more…

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    From:
    29 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025
  8. Brogdale Cider Festival

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    Festival

    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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    23 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  9. Wickham Festival 2025

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    Festival

    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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    31 July 2025to3 Aug 2025
  10. Margate Soul Festival

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    Music

    Margate

    Margate Soul Weekender the ultimate celebration of world-class music, vibrant performances, and soulful connection.

    Set against Margate's stunning seaside backdrop, this will include the biggest and best lineup yet!

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    From:
    1 Aug 2025to3 Aug 2025
  11. Concerts at Eastbourne Bandstand

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    Music

    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…

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    19 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025
  12. 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 2025to24 Aug 2025
  13. The Southampton Rum Festival at The Hobbit Pub

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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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    27 July 2025to28 July 2025Open 15:00 - 03:00
  14. Winchester Jazz Festival Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club: The Ronnie Scott's Story

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    Music

    Winchester,

    Part of Winchester Jazz Festival

    Direct from London's world-famous jazz club and combining world class live jazz, narration and rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott's All Stars return to Winchester with a brand-new programme of…

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    19 Sept 2025Open 18:30 - 19:30
  15. Petworth Festival

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    Music

    Petworth

    The Petworth Summer Festival returns in 2025, held across 10 venues in and around the historic town of Petworth, West Sussex this event runs from the 17th July - 2nd August. Started 40 years ago it celebrates music including jazz, contemporary, and…

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    From:
    17 July 2025to2 Aug 2025
  16. Henley Festival

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    Festival

    Henley On Thames

    With its wonderful range of entertainment in a breathtaking setting on the banks of the River Thames and with some of the best wining and dining seen at any Festival, Henley Festival makes for a highly glamorous party not to be missed, with stars on

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2026to13 July 2026
  17. Rewind South 2025

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    Music

    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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    From:
    15 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
  18. Isle of Wight Festival

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    Festival

    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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    18 June 2026to21 June 2026
  19. Noughty '90s Festival Brighton 2025

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    Music

    Brighton

    Boasting four huge stages of music, the biggest '00s and '90s bands, artists and DJs from around the world, funfair rides, a '90s arcade, Retro Bars, an RnB Roller Disco, Gormet Street Food, Exclusive VIP area and so much more, this is the ultimate…

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    23 May 2026Open 12:00 - 22:30
  20. Ramsgate Festival of Sound

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    Arts

    Ramsgate

    Celebrating Ramsgate through sound, art, performance and community

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    From:
    12 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025