23 Upcoming Music Festivals and Concerts in United Kingdom
Check Fluger’s handy festival guide and find your dream line-up among the 23 hottest upcoming music festivals and concerts in United Kingdom.
While the UK might not be the top-of-mind destination for the travelers who crave for relaxation and sunny leisure, it had been a hotbed for the music events lovers for decades now.
The land of edge-cutting music trends is full to bursting with upcoming music festivals and concerts in 2018. Whenever you get there, be sure that there will be outstanding concerts in England and around. Music events in London, Manchester, Dublin, Bristol are waiting for you to join them and get your heart thumping to the beats of leading electronic, rock, and raggie artists.
Below you’ll find a hand-picked list of upcoming music festivals in UK that are worth attending — and getting mind-blown — in 2018.
Best Upcoming Concerts in UK for EDM Lovers
Exit Records @ Electric Brixton
When/where: 9 March 2018, London
Now, this line-up is colossal. Are you ready? Calibre DBridge, Skeptical, Dub Phizix and Fixate will be performing all at once at the Exit Records festival event in London at the Electric Brixton venue. Not to be missed by any drum N bass fan, this one is an amazing value for money opportunity given that tickets are only £17.05 and, unbelievably, still on sale.
Playaz @ Printworks
When/where: 10 March 2018, London
Everyone is talking about this pioneering drum-n-bass label going to shake the leading London venue. Playaz Recordings at Printworks promises to be most turbulent show of all upcoming music concerts — and tickets are going quickly. The line-up announced is dazzling: DJ Hype B2B DJ Hazard, SaSaSaS, CRUCAST, Shadow Demon Coalition, Majistrate & Eksman and Playaz All Stars special set. Hurry if you want to get to this exceptional event.
Boris Brejcha, Deniz Bul & Mirror States @ Egg LDN
When/where: 17 March 2018, London
One of London’s most notorious nightclubs got something in the oven for the minimal admirers. Germany’s producer and DJ Boris Brejcha, known for his exquisite craftsmanship with the melodic house, minimal techno, and sharp electro is up to serious disruption at Egg LDN. His performance will be framed with sets by Deniz Bul and Mirror States — well worth solo shows on their own.
TechWorks Festival
When/where: 18 March 2018, Ireland
Headlined by Green Velvet, Round 94, Will Clarke, Enrico Sangiuliano and Layton Giordani, TechWorks Festival is rightfully called biggest indoor underground dance festival experience in Cork. This single-day outburst of best electronic trendsetters is a perfect solution for the festival goers who prefer small formats and reasonable pricing.
24.3 Marcel Dettmann @ Fabric
When/where: 24 March 2018, London
Any night at Fabric can be considered an outstanding music event. Particularly a night like this one. A contemporary techno icon Marcel Dettmann, a Berghain bad boy, is well-known for making each of his sets a life-changing experience for clubbers. This time, he brings two more masters with him, Francois X and Second Storey, making this line-up a true jewel among the club weekends in March.
Hospitality In The Dock Festival
When/where: 30 March 2018, London
Last year’s Hospitality In The Dock blew few minds. This year, London’s Tobacco Dock will be hosting the second edition of the elevated drum N bass festival. Three spaces interlaced with the street food and craft beers facilities will be taken over by top-notch artists. Line-up inspires, including but not limited to Camo & Krooked, Bad Company, Killbox: Audio, London Elektricity, Danny Byrd, and Logistics.
BD Festival
When/where: 30 March 2018, Ireland
Concerts in England are good, but Ireland has its own peculiar spirit. One of the best music festivals in Ireland in 2018, an annual BD Festival, is going to be more lively than ever this year due to the lift of the booze ban. The festive experience will be accompanied by Kerry Chandler, The Magician, Fleetwood Mac, Boots & Kats and Perc. No worries fans — along with the bar facilities, the festival is keeping its BYO policy loved by many.
Photon @ Printworks
When/where: 1 April 2018, London
A last-year emerging party series, launched by Ben Klock — Photon @ Printworks — feature top artists outside from usual London roster. These multi-sensory events are a sound feast every time, though it’s gonna be a particular something on April 1. Make sure to be there to hear the unique sets by Rødhåd, DVS1, Surgeon and Ben Klock himself all at one scene.
Hannah Wants @ District 8
When/where: 6 April 2018, Dublin
Looking for something special amid upcoming music concerts? A top developing artist of recent years, Hannah Wants had skyrocketed from a self-taught talent into a name thundering on the house scene worldwide. Make sure to get to Dublin early in April to witness her live set at District 8 for a serious hard-hitting show.
Bristol Rum & Reggae Festival
Where/when: 7 April 2018, Bristol
Can you imagine Bristol as a tropical paradise? Well, it’s going to get closer than ever to it when the Rum & Reggae Festival will take its place. Enjoy the wide selection of rums with a side dish of the selected reggae bands and DJs performing at multiple stages. These music events will go across the UK — check if there’s one taking place in your city.
Arcadia 10 Anniversary Festival
When/where: 5–6 May 2018, London
Out of all top upcoming music festivals in UK in 2018, this stands alone. The 10th anniversary of the glorious Arcadia will be lightened up with Metamorphosis show — a blend of robotics, biomechanics, circus, theatre, fire and lightning performances. Sounds impressive? Not next to the line-up featuring Rudimental, Noisia, Leftfield, Sven Vath, Boys Noize, Groove Armada, Coki & Mala — to name just a few. Book today — it’s a chance of a lifetime.
DJ Tennis @ Phonox
When/where: 14 May 2018, London
Craving for a psychedelic all-night set from the electronic stage icon? Then you should attend this particular Sunday at Phonox. DJ Tennis will amuse the crowd exploring house and techno from an unexpected angle, sprinkling it with his signature eclectic rarities sparks. His solid groove, featured at top European festivals, is a surefire way to satisfy your urge.
Life 18 Festival
When/where: 25–27 May 2018, Ireland
A unique event among the upcoming music festivals and concerts in UK, featuring a range of novelty electronic artists, the Life Festival will open this summer with a rich line-up spearheaded by Fatboy Slim, Adam Beyer, Armand Van Helden, Amelie Lens, Fatima Yamaha, and Joseph Capriati. Book today and join the happy crowd at Belvedere House for some unreal time stuffed with 10/10 experiences.
We Are Festival
When/where: 25–27 May 2018, London
Award-winning We Are Festival keeps up the lush approach this year, bringing the amazing line-up starred with sets of Carl Cox, Eric Prydz, Andy C to name just a few. Carefully crafted for picky EDM lovers, it guarantees you an experience that’s hard to forget. 16 stages, 200 DJs, VIP arena with champagne, gourmet hors-d’oeuvres, hot tubs, and spa facilities right on set gives you a full Party Cruise Liner happening in the heart of London.
Electric Frog — Pressure — Riverside Festival
When/where: 26–27 May 2018, Glasgow
The Electric Frog & Pressure Riverside Festival is biggest among upcoming music festivals in Scotland in 2018. It will bring a selection of prominent electronic artists to the banks of Clyde in Glasgow during the bank holidays. Four Tet, Dixon, Adam Beyer, IDA, Dax J, Richie Hawtin and tens of other DJs are in the line-up, and though the price is a bit on the steep side, it is still an unmissable opportunity to witness all the trailblazers in one place.
Download Festival
When/where: 8–10 June 2018, Derby
A must for hard rock fans and metalheads. Download Festival headlined by Ozzy Osbourne, Avenged Sevenfold, and Guns N’ Roses, is the predecessor of the glorious Monsters of Rock Festival in Derby. Three days filled with prominent names of giants performing next to the newest groundbreakers will certainly take some breath away from the heavy lovers. Book today — delayed payment is available as of now.
Junction 2 Festival
When/where: 9 June, London
The new name on the EDM lovers bucket list — Junction 2 Festival — returns this year to throw a music festival in the West London involving headliners Adam Beyer, Chris Liebing, Tale of Us, Ben Clock and others. Spread from the urbanistic under-highway location into the greenery of Boston Manor Park, this event will provide you a night packed with atmosphere and sound.
Gottwood Festival
When/where: 7–10 June 2018, Anglesey
As the name suggests, Gottwood is the boutique festival in UK located deep in the Anglesey forest. Curators promise a diverse and electrifying line-up of best underground names. Headliners Andrew Weatherall, Palms Trax, Maxxi Soundsystem, Mr Scruff and Hunee are just a few from the hand-picked bunch for 2018 edition of this memorable trip.
Body & Soul Festival
When/where: 22–24 June 2018, Ireland
In 2018, Fever Day, Chronixx, Jon Hopkins, Baxter Dury, James Holden & The Animal Spirits are the golden line-up of the Body & Soul Festival held in Ballinlough castle at the Summer Solstice. This wellbeing-centered happening is a celebration of all senses, with gastronomy tastings, spa, hot tubs, various classes and an occasional masquerade parties scattered across its grounds.
Sasha @ Fabric
When/where: 30 June 2018, London
Looking for a perfect occasion to experience your first trip to London’s club scene? How about this explosive all-nighter at Fabric? Sasha, the evangelist who paved the road into techno for countless artists and music lovers alike, will be taking the floor up and above starting from 11 pm through to close. It’s going to be a damn good one.
Carl Cox @ Ballinlough
When/where: 25 August 2018, Ireland
This summer, come to Irish festival goers favorite spot to get amused with a gorgeous three-hour set of Carl Cox at Ballinlough castle. He needs no introductions, long time crowned as the master of electronic music and inspiring generations of new DJs. This is Carl’s first gig in Ireland in nearly 10 years, and definitely an occasion not to be missed.
Electric Picnic Festival
When/where: 31 August — 2 September 2018, Ireland
If you’re lucky enough to get tickets to Electric Picnic Festival, consider yourself a happy music lover. Named the Best Irish Festival at IMRO Awards, this event is proud to be the No 1 festival experience of 2018 in Ireland. Star-studded line-up already confirmed acts from Conor McGregor, London Grammar, Duran Duran, Chaka Khan, Elbow, Run The Jewels, Soulwax, Interpol — and there’s still more to come.
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