UK music festivals 2018
As we are heading towards the end of 2017, the year 2018 seems to have lots of events in store for us. Many festivals have already been planned for all the music lovers this summer. So, if you wish to see your favourite artists on stage while you are cheering up among a large crowd of people, then you would not want to miss out on some of the best festivals that are coming up in 2018. Some of them are detailed below.
If you are heading to Glastonbury this summer, you would not want to miss the Glastonbury Festival, which is one of the iconic annual events in the calendar. This festival is so popular that it has become synonymous with the classic British festival atmosphere. It is planned to be held at Worthy Farm, Glastonbury, Somerset. However, the date is yet to be confirmed. This festival mainly consists of contemporary music, dance, comedy, circus, cabaret and other arts. If you are a music lover, then this festival is perfect for you together with the music themed slot games at one of the best bingo sites, Bingo Extra. Some of these slots are: Elvis The King Lives Slot, Michael Jackson King of Pop Slot, The Groovy Sixties Slot and The Super Eighties Slot.
Isle of Wight Festival
The Isle of Wight festival is certainly one of UK’s oldest one. It is held annually with more than 600 to 700 spectators. From 1968 to 1970, it was considered as a counterculture event. However, as the years went by, it grew more popular. So if you are planning summer holidays in Isle of Wight, you would not want to miss this amazing festival, especially if you are a fan of rock and pop music. In 2017, it was held from the 8th to the 11th of June. In 2018, last year’s headliners Arcade Fire, Rod Stewart, David Guetta and Run DMC are expected to perform along with Kaiser Chiefs, Example, Texas and other artists. The festival will be held around the month of June at Newport, Isle of Wight.
Reading and Leeds Festivals
If you are a fan of alternative, indie, punk and metal music, then don’t miss out on the Reading and Leeds festivals. Reading and Leeds Festivals are a pair of rock music festivals which have become the delight of all music fans. During last year’s festivals, some artists who made the headlines were Muse, Eminem, Tory Lanez, Bastille and Major Lazer. In 2017, the festivals were organised in the month of August. However, the dates are yet to be confirmed for 2018. The festivals are generally held in Reading and Leeds.
Wilderness Festival
The Wilderness Festival is a boutique festival. If you are a fan of glamping, you would love this event. Held from the 3rd to the 6th of August 2017, this festival is a four-day event, full of live music, theatre, art and talks. It is an ideal event for families who would travel to Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire to enjoy camping and a great time. The dates however are yet to be confirmed for 2018.
So, you can start planning your forthcoming summer holidays with such great festivals that are coming up in 2018. Enjoy the live music, the knock out performances of your favourite artists and all the fun times with family and friends.
