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Check out Digital Spy's guide to this year's UK music festivals below. The page will be updated as more announcements are made.
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When: May 23 - 24
Where: Earlham Park, Norwich
Who's playing: Muse, Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift, Florence + the Machine, Years & Years, Sam Smith, Rita Ora, Snoop Dogg, Alt-J, Olly Murs, 5 Seconds of Summer, Imagine Dragons, Jamie T
What's it like: Free-ticketed event with some of the biggest chart stars in the world. Will be broadcast across the BBC network on Radio 1, BBC Three and iPlayer.
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When: May 28 - 30
Where: Barcelona, Spain
Who's playing: The Strokes, Patti Smith, Jungle, Damien Rice, The Black Keys, Mac DeMarco, Tori Amos, Twin Shadow, Underworld, Interpol, Belle & Sebastian, Ride
What's it like: City festival with a firm focus on alternative music. The site is industrial, but placed on the seafront, and can be accessed by the underground in Barcelona.
When: May 29 - 31
Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham
Who's playing: Ladysmith Black Mambazo, UB40, The Proclaimers, Dreadzone, Ghostpoet, Lucy Rose, Craig Charles
What's it like: Humble-sized music event based on Cheltenham Racecourse with over 100 bands on four stages. Aside from the music there is the kids literature festival, a comedy line-up, and a real ale festival.
When: June 6 - 7
Where: Victoria Park, London
Who's playing: Ride, Patti Smith, Caribou, A.G. Cook, Django Django, Eagulls, Fryars, Mac DeMarco, Savages, FKA twigs
What's it like: Inner city day festival set in a green London park with very easy transport links. Line-up focusses on established and breakthrough alternative music from the worlds of electronica, rock and hip-hop.
When: June 6 - 7
Where: Heaton Park, Manchester
Who's playing: Disclosure, Rudimental, Nas, Jessie Ware, Mark Ronson, Jamie xx, George Ezra, Ben Howard, Wu Tang Clan, Metronomy, James Blake, Earl Sweatshirt
What's it like: Big music event set in the North of England which focusses on mainstream rock and pop acts.
When: June 6 - 7
Where: Wollaton Park, Nottingham
Who's playing: John Newman, Jessie Ware, James Bay, Gorgon City, Nick Mulvey, MNEK
What's it like: Boutique festival set in the East Midlands. Prime opportunity to catch big names in a relaxed environment.
When: June 11 - 14
Where: Seaclose Park, Isle of Wight
Who's playing: Fleetwood Mac, Blur, The Prodigy, The Black Keys, You Me At Six, Pharrell Williams, Paolo Nutini, James, First Aid Kit, Foxes, Paul Oakenfold, Ash
What's it like: One of the UK's longest running music events, which is based on the Isle of Wight. Expect massive performances from some of the world's biggest stars.
When: June 12 - 14
Where: Donington Park, Leicester
Who's playing: Slipknot, Muse, Kiss, Marilyn Manson, Faith No More, Motley Crue
What's it like: The UK's prime heavy rock event set in a muddy field. The line-up is packed with the biggest names from rock, heavy metal and thrash.
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When: June 18 - 27
Where: Hyde Park, London
Who's playing: Taylor Swift, Kylie Minogue, Blur, The Strokes, The Who
What's it like: A series of one-day music events headlined by some of the most famous stars in the world. Based in Central London, the mini festivals are easily accessible and don't require a tent.
When: June 24 - 28
Where: Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset
Who's playing: Kanye West, Foo Fighters, The Who, Lionel Richie, Mary J Blige, Florence + the Machine, Pharrell Williams, Motörhead, Paloma Faith, La Roux, Alt-J, The Chemical Brothers, The Maccabees, Deadmau5, Suede, Clean Bandit, Azealia Banks, Charli XCX, Hozier, Circa Waves, FFS, Super Furry Animals
What's it like: One of the world's most famous music festivals, with an extensive line-up of international talent, old and new. Beyond the music there is a wealth of entertainment and areas to explore, including the famous Shangri-La set-up, the dystopian Block 9, and the impressive Arcadia.
When: June 28 - July 2
Where: Zrce Beach, Pag, Croatia
Who's playing: Duke Dumont, Eats Everything, Gorgon City, Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler, Sigma
When: July 3 - 5
Where: Finsbury Park, London
Who's playing: Drake, Avicii, David Guetta, Nicki Minaj, Major Lazer, Labrinth, Nero, Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, DJ Mustard, Jessie J
What's it like: Urban festival in London with an extensive line-up of dance and hip-hop acts.
When: July 4
Where: Clapham Common, London
Who's playing: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Ryan Adams, The Hives, Echo & The Bunnymen, Wolf Alice, Sunset Sons, Modest Mouse
What's it like: Classic rock day festival on the green surroundings of Clapham Common in South London.
When: July 9 - 12
Where: Strathallan Castle, Perthshire
Who's playing: Kasabian, The Libertines, The Prodigy, Rudimental, Fatboy Slim, Hozier, Mark Ronson, David Guetta, Sam Smith, Avicii, Jessie Ware, Fuse ODG, Jamie T
What's it like: Scotland's biggest music festival with massive headliners, which will move to its new home of Strathallan Castle this year.
When: July 10 - 12
Where: Port Barcarès, France
Who's playing: Avicii, Steve Angello, Alesso, Armin Van Buuren, Tiësto, Zedd
What's it like: Intimate beach festival in the sunny climate of the South of France, attracting some of the biggest DJ sets in the world.
When: July 10 - 12
Where: Morris Farm, Essex
Who's playing: Basement Jaxx, Example, DJ Fresh, Sub Focus, Lethal Bizzle
What's it like: A small farm-based music event in Essex offering hi-NRG sets for a young crowd.
When: July 15 - 17
Where: Zrce Beach, Pag, Croatia
Who's playing: Joey Bada$$, Tinashe, Danny Brown, Skepta, Migos
What's it like: A festival for hardcore hip-hop fans, set on the idyllic island of Pag. Expect the dirtiest beats surrounded by the bluest seas.
When: July 16 - 19
Where: Henham Park, Suffolk
Who's playing: alt-J, Portishead, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Manic Street Preachers, Laura Marling, Caribou, Wild Beasts, James Blake, The Vaccines, SBTRKT, Years & Years, Wolf Alice, Toro Y Moi, The 2 Bears, Prides, Aquilo
What's it like: Charming arts festival set in luscious British parkland offering the biggest music names in rock and pop, as well as an impressive array of stars from the world of comedy, literature and poetry.
When: July 16 - 19
Where: Victoria Park, London
Who's playing: Snoop Dogg, Rudimental, Hot Chip, Bonobo, Mark Ronson, Little Dragon, Flume, Jessie Ware, MK, Ella Eyre
What's it like: Inner city festival set in East London offering a line-up of popular and alternative acts, as well as boutique stalls and food stands.
When: July 16 - 19
Where: Castellon, Spain
Who's playing: Blur, The Prodigy, Portishead, Florence + the Machine, Bastille, Jamie T, Kaiser Chiefs, Madeon, Swim Deep, Crystal Fighters, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
What's it like: Beach-based Spanish festival offering big names in rock and pop. Attracts a younger crowd.
When: July 17 - 18
Where: Hill Farm, Oxford
Who's playing: Basement Jaxx, The Charlatans, Saint Raymond
When: July 19 - 23
Where: Zrce Beach, Pag, Croatia
Who's playing: Clean Bandit, Jungle, Rudimental, The Vaccines, Years & Years, Zane Lowe, Kate Tempest, Kwabs
What's it like: Beach-side blowout for the 18-30s crowd.
When: July 23 - 26
Where: Cambridgeshire
Who's playing: Jungle, The Cat Empire, Say Lou Lou, Temples, Palma Violets, Kate Tempest
What's it like: Eccentric boutique festival in the British countryside.
When: July 23 - 27
Where: Castle Hill Estate, Filleigh, North Devon
Who's playing: Bombay Bicycle Club, Laura Marling, Crystal Fighters, Passenger
What's it like: Alternative music line-up with a range of outdoors activities also on offer, including coasteering, horse riding, falconry and archery.
When: July 30 - August 2
Where: Lulworth Castle, Dorset
Who's playing: Underworld, Clean Bandit, Kaiser Chiefs, Professor Green, Wretch 32, Ella Henderson, Soul II Soul, Alison Moyet, Ella Eyre, Bob Geldof
What's it like: An enjoyable music event for families with a line-up catering for young children, teens and adults alike. This year's theme? "Camp Bestival goes wild".
When: July 31 - August 2
Where: Grant Park, Chicago
Who's playing: Paul McCartney, Metallica, Florence + the Machine, Sam Smith, The Weeknd, Of Monsters and Men, Kygo, Marina and The Diamonds, Tame Impala, A$AP Rocky, Alesso, Tove Lo, James Bay
When: July 31 - August 2
Where: Standon, Hertfordshire
Who's playing: The Dandy Warhols, Little Dragon, Basement Jaxx, The Horrors, Ella Eyre, Kwabs
What's it like: Quickly growing music event that started in 2006, which is also the only UK festival with a heated swimming pool.
When: July 31 - August 2
Where: Pikehall, Peak District, Derbyshire
Who's playing: Snoop Dogg, Primal Scream, Basement Jaxx, Ocean Colour Scene, Johnny Marr, Saint Raymond
When: August 2 - 9
Where: Lytham St Annes, The Fylde, Lancashire
Who's playing: McBusted, Faithless, Billy Ocean, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with special guests Marti Pellow and Elaine Page, East 17, 5ive, Sinitta, Vengaboys, Chesney Hawkes
When: August 5 - 9
Where: Newquay, Cornwall
Who's playing: Faithless, Rudimental, Bastille, Clean Bandit, The Darkness, De La Soul, Duke Dumont, Everything Everything, Groove Armada, Lower Than Atlantis
What's it like: The UK's premier music and surfing event, mixing big name performances with intense water sports competitions.
When: August 11 - 15
Where: Oslo, Norway
Who's playing: Alt-J, Lianne La Havas, Laura Marling, Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, Belle & Sebastian, Caribou, Florence + the Machine, Ride, Ibeyi
What's it like: Set on a beautiful site backdropped by forests, fjords and the city of Oslo, Øya is one of Europe's most relaxed and enjoyable festivals, boasting no criminal arrests during its 16-year run so far.
When: August 13 - 15
Where: Gothenburg, Sweden
Who's playing: Patti Smith, Future Islands, Flying Lotus, Florence + the Machine, Ellie Goulding, Kygo, Beck, Todd Terje, Tyler The Creator, Alt-J, Caribou
When: August
Where: Óbudai Island, Budapest, Hungary
Who's playing: Robbie Williams, Florence + the Machine, Avicii, Ellie Goulding, Limp Bizkit, Marina and The Diamonds, Foals, Interpol, Sigma, Passenger, Paloma Faith, Interpol, Kasabian, Foxes, Dotan
When: August 20 - 23
Where: Glanusk Park Estate, Brecon Beacons, Wales
Who's playing: St Vincent, Hot Chip, Super Furry Animals, Father John Misty, Television, Mew, Courtney Barnett, Calexico, Mew, The Fall, Jamie XX, The Staves, Owen Pallett
What's it like: Family-friendly event with a relaxed atmosphere in a stunning setting - attracting the best in folk, psychedelia, electronic and alternative music from around the globe.
When: August 22 - 23
Where: Chelmsford/Stafford
Who's playing: Kasabian, Calvin Harris, Sam Smith, Olly Murs, Stereophonics, The Script, Hozier, Ellie Goulding, Paloma Faith, George Ezra, Clean Bandit, Labrinth, Courteeners
What's it like: Enormous commercial music event which draws some of the biggest chart stars in the world. All-day partying, fairground attractions and an array of glamping options available.
Liverpool International Music Festival
When: August 27 - 31
Where: Liverpool
Who's playing: Labrinth, Basement Jaxx, Becky Hill, Rae Morris, Echo and The Bunnymen
When: August 28 - 30
Where: Richfield Avenue, Reading / Bramham Park, Leeds
Who's playing: Mumford & Sons, Metallica, The Libertines, Kendrick Lamar, Bring Me The Horizon, Deadmau5, Bastille, Panic! At The Disco, Royal Blood, The Maccabees, Alexisonfire, Limp Bizkit, Everything Everything
What's it like: Popular British festival showcasing the best in heritage and modern rock music. Traditionally attracts a younger crowd due to it taking place the week after exam results.
When: August 28 - 30
Where: Alex James' Farm, The Cotswolds
Who's playing: Dizzee Rascal, Example, Ella Eyre, Grandmaster Flash, Groove Armada, Cuban Brothers, Paloma Faith, Roots Manuva
What's it like: Quaint British festival from Jamie Oliver and Blur's Alex James, which shines a particular spotlight on some of the world's best cuisine, along with a solid music programme.
When: August 28 - 30
Where: Daresbury, Cheshire
Who's playing: Avicii, Armin Van Buuren, The Chemical Brothers, Steve Angello, Martin Garrix, Annie Mac
What's it like: One of the UK's biggest electronic dance music festivals, full of high-octane DJ sets and a non-stop party atmosphere.
When: August 30 - 31
Where: Cofton Park, Birmingham
Who's playing: Justin Bieber, McBusted, Rudimental, Tinie Tempah, The Vamps, Rixton, Ella Henderson, Jess Glynne, Labrinth, DJ Fresh, Becky Hill, Union J
What's it like: Inner-city pop extravaganza for all the family, forming one of the biggest pop concerts of the year.
When: September 3 - 6
Where: Portmeirion, North Wales
Who's playing: Belle & Sebastian, Grace Jones, James Bay, Everything Everything, Kate Tempest, Badly Drawn Boy, Rae Morris
What's it like: Amiable line-up of acts for a three-day music event set in a quaint Welsh seaside town.
When: September 4 - 6
Where: Larmer Tree Gardens, Wiltshire
Who's playing: Sufjan Stevens, Laura Marling, Tame Impala, The War on Drugs, Future Islands, Mac DeMarco, Django Django, Saint Etienne, Fat White Family, Slow Club, East India Youth
What's it like: Small festival in Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Booking policy blends the best new and cutting-edge artists with the great and the good of alternative music.
When: September 10 - 13
Where: Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight
Who's playing: The Chemical Brothers, Underworld, Duran Duran, The Jacksons, Skrillex, Lily Allen present Funlord, Charli XCX, Jungle, Duke Dumont, Jamie xx, Jurassic 5, Ella Eyre, Neneh Cherry with Rocketnumbernine
What's it like: A fun and relaxed four-day festival of music curated by Rob da Bank. Saturday is the fancy dress day with this year's theme the Summer of Love.
When: September 12 - 13
Where: Berlin, Germany
Who's playing: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Bastille, Sam Smith, Martin Garrix, Chvrches, Kygo, Stereophonics, The Libertines
What's it like: One of America's biggest music events comes to Europe for the first time ever.
When: September 12 - 13
Where:Blackheath, London
Who's playing: Elbow, Madness, Manic Street Preachers, Kelis, Anna Calvi, Laura Mvula, Dynamo
What's it like: London-based festival with strong alt-rock line-up, that also boasts a Magic Stage for added spectacle, and a Food Stage with Michelin starred chefs.
