In August’s embrace, the world awakens to a kaleidoscope of life’s wonders. Music festivals weave their melodies, while tantalizing gastronomic delights tempt our taste buds. Cultural fiestas bloom, revealing the rich tapestry of humanity. Let’s dance to August’s tune and paint eternal memories on life’s canvas. Embrace the magic, for this month promises a symphony of experiences like no other.

Creamfields

24 – 27 Aug

The UK’s biggest 2-day dance music festival with the biggest A-lister line up of the summer. All things house, EDM, techno and d’n’b make it the ultimate music super marathon for a crowd of 70,000 dance music lovers. Returning to its mega festival site in Daresbury.  Creamfields has become one of the legendary dance music events on the dance music calendar which sells out every year super-fast.  The northern festival is one of the best celebrations to end the festival season in grand summer in style.  The festival features huge stage productions, a variety of camping options, food stalls selling all sorts of munchies and plenty of bars to wet ya whistle plus all the usual festival paraphernalia to make this one top festival…ing weekend 

Al & Fila, Armin van Buuren, Calvin Harris, Camelphat, Carl Cox, Hybrid Live, Chase & Status (DJ Set), David Guetta, Diplo, Don Diablo, Eric Prydz, Fatboy Slim, Ferry Corsten, Four Tet, Martin Garrix, Nina Kraviz, Oliver Heldens, Tiësto, Gentech and so many more.

Tickets & More Info> creamfields.com

Crooked House In The Park

27 Aug

Returning for a mammoth one-day festival, and hosting a star-studded DJ royalty line up spanning the genres of House, Drum&Bass & UK Garage music and more!  This Bank holiday Sunday is going down in big festival style. Set in one of one of the best locations in the historical city of Lichfield, Beacon Park stone’s throw away from easy access so travelling to the festival site as no restrictions. This year Crooked House in The Park is back, bigger and better by demand delivering an open-air live dance music experience across 6 different stages, it’s become one of the ends of the summer’s significant festival bucket lists

This year’s stellar DJ line-up features Groove Armada, Pendulum, Sam Divine, Low Steppa, RatPack, Jeremy Heal, Andy James, Chris Walton, AJ Gibson, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Dave Pearce, Rob Tissera, Tall Paul, Brandon Block, Nicky Blackmarket and so many more.

Tickets & More Info> crookedhouseevents.com 

Solfest

24 – 27 Aug

Known for its happy all-round vibes which makes its regular festival-goers return each year bringing new people along with them. It’s where the festival-goers are just as important as the line-up and giving them the best time for the weekend.  What makes this so special is everyone is welcome young and old; all will be treated equally.  The independent festivals have stood strong since the first one took place in 2003 with each year getting bigger & better, increasing the capacity and line-ups.  If you’re heading to North Lakes Cumbria then this one might be worth a visit.

This year’s line features live music artists and DJs including The Libertines, Ocean Colour Scene, Wilkinson, Peter Hook and The Light, Dave Seaman, The Undertones, The Futureheads, Hollie Cook, Dreadzone, Drumspyder, Dub Pistols, Easy Star All-Stars, Alfonso Muchacho, Utah Saints, Utah Saints, Vacant Weekend

Tickets & More Info> solfest.co.uk

Moovin

25 – 27 Aug

Ask the DJs & live artists who’ve played this festival since its beginning seven years ago.  Their response is likely to be, it’s the highlight of their summer. Moovin’ is a festival with a reputation of the best vibe, no constabulary, no red tape or pretentious VIPs.  It’s for the people by the people. It’s all about dam good music and having an epic festival experience.  From the booming baselines to the big names DJs… music lovers can get their dance on to a mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house and d&b in a great big field. To meet old friends and new this is the place to be.  Stockport is going off with a bang this weekend

The weekends juicy line-up features some of the greatest global and home-grown DJs Stanton Warriors, Big Daddy Kane, Todd Terry, Future Dub Orchestra, en Of the Green, Gilles Peterson, Craig Charles, Goldie, Graeme Park, Greg Wilson, DJ Micky Finn, Jaguar Skills, Most Wanted, Mr Scruff, Mungos Hifi, Dreadzone, Krafty Kuts, Laurent Garnier, DJ Paulette, Dub Smugglers, Eva Lazarus, Kenny Ken, Freestylers, Metrodome, Plump DJs, Quadrant Soundsystem, Helen K

Tickets & More Info> moovinfestival.com

We Are FSTVL

25 – 27 Aug

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 31: Amine Edge and Dance perform during Day 2 of We Are FSTVL at Damyns Hall, Upminster on May 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom (Photo by Ollie Millington/Redferns via Getty Images)

Winner of Best New Festival and Best Medium-Sized Festival, We Are FSTVL returns once more this summer after another record-breaking sell-out success. It’s a festival weekender that showcases a massive DJ line-up of which will be belting out the finest selection house, techno, drum and bass and mainstream dance music.  Setting the pace of one of Essex’s most desirable EDM adventures not that far from the hustle and bustle of the city of London.  Expect a field full of ravers getting their best shuffle on to go out in style for the last bank holiday weekend of the year.

Flying in global royalty and some of the UK’s finest DJ offerings including Carl Cox, Andy C, Example, Nathan Dawe, Shy FX, The Prodigy, Seth Troxler, FISHER, Danny Howard, Kayley Harriet, LF System, Green Velvet, Mochakk, Skream

Tickets & More Info> wearefstvl.com

Camp Wildfire

25 – 28 Aug

Spread across two weekends Camp Wildfire is an adult only festival, which hosts a packed program bringing the fun bus for an ultimate weekend of bellying hurting laughs.  For festival-goers who seek that little bit extra, this is one big adventure of nonstop entertainment out of the norm festival vibe.  Bringing out your inner creativity during the day, alongside dancing the night away to some of the very best live music, DJs, film screenings and secret parties will keep you entertained all night.” It’s a festival to unleash your wilder side!

The line-up features Crazy P (Live), Grandmaster Flash, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Lisa Maffia (DJ), The House & Garage Orchestra, Stanton Warriors, Krafty Kuts, Too Many T’s, Savage Disco, DJ Luck & MC Neat, DJ Yoda, 24 Hour Garage Girls ft SHOSH, Craig Charles, Madame Electrifie, Rum Buffalo, Little Boots (DJ), Lycra 80’s Party

Tickets & More Info> campwildfire.co.uk

Eastern Electrics

26 Aug

It’s one electrifying line-up to take you and the best dance music festival vibe journey.  This day time party is a gem for devoted lovers of EDM.  From the club to the open-air things just can’t get any better than this with the bonus of great ticket prices and its location in the capital make this a great festival choice of the bank holiday weekend. Its heading for a sell-out.

The line-up includes Cuttin’ Headz, The Martinez Brothers, Rossi, Mason Collective, DJ Minx, Jean Pierre, Artbat, Joris Voorn, Crazy P (DJ Set), Heléna Star B2B Louise Chen, Denis Sulta, Chris Stussy, Liam Palmer B2B Elliot Schooling, Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann

Tickets & More Info> easternelectrics.com