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Missed out on Glasto? Here’s 30 major festivals you can still book now
From whomping dub soundsystems and clattering thrash metal to comedy, jazz and kids’ entertainment, this year’s UK festivals have something for everyone – and you’ve still got time to get in on the alfresco action
Download 13 to 15 June; Donington, Leicestershire All eyes will be on masked metallers Sleep Token as they gatecrash the cosy world of veteran rock headliners, joining Green Day and Korn atop a bill studded with barbed delights, from Svalbard’s grandiose hardcore to Loathe’s dreamily atmospheric post-metal. Among 2025’s headliners you’ll find emo veterans Taking Back Sunday, prog lifers Coheed and Cambria, and Northern Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap, while further down the bill expect chaos from exciting hardcore upstarts Gel, Spaced and Pest Control. This year’s headline choices trend heavily towards nostalgia (Kaiser Chiefs, Elbow, Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol), but the ever-impressive comedy lineup is diverse, with rising stars such as Sophie Duker, Alana Jackson and Amy Gledhill.
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