21/04/2025
London isn’t just a city with a music scene - it is the music scene. Globally renowned for its genre-defying sounds, legendary venues, and fiercely loyal crowds, it’s home to some of the most iconic, most diverse music festivals in the world. And for those of us who love live music but can’t be arsed with hauling a tent through a muddy field, day festivals are the dream - tinnies on the tube there, and your own bed afterwards. What could be better?
Whether you’re here for jazz and soul, pop bangers and disco throwbacks, heavy riffs, global beats or warehouse rave energy - London’s got a festival for you. We’ve broken down our favourite 2025 London day festivals by vibe, so you can skip straight to the ones that match your mood, your mates, and your music taste.
Jazz, Soul, and Live Music
Perfect for music lovers who appreciate artistry, groove, and live performance.
Brick Lane Jazz Festival – A grassroots East London celebration of jazz, soul, and alternative sounds, with an inclusive and laid-back community vibe. Spread across ten venues on and around East London’s iconic Brick Lane, this festival promises a series of perfect April evenings.
25 - 27 April 2025 - £139 for the whole weekend, day passes from £39.95
Cross the Tracks – Now in its 6th year, Cross the Tracks is increasingly an institution and highlight in any music loving South Londoners calendar. Fresh off a Brit Award win for Group of the Year, Ezra Collective co- headline with Mercury prize winner Michael Kiwanuka. Expect to spend a joyous day roaming from stage to stage, finding a new favourite artist at every turn. A must-do.
25 May 2025 – Tickets from £69.50
Jazz Cafe Festival - Camden’s iconic venue takes its much-loved programming outdoors, combining soul, jazz, hip-hop, and more in South London’s Burgess Park. Perfect for a hazy summer evening, this year it is headlined by Masego - in his only London show this summer.
3 August 2025 – Tickets from £35
EFG London Jazz Festival – City-wide cultural flex. The capital’s biggest jazz celebration, spread across venues with a wide range of international and local talent. Ten days of incredible live music, performed in a range of venues - everything from tiny jazz bars to major spaces. Widely considered the highlight of London’s Jazz scene.
If you can’t wait until November, get warmed up by the Summer Jazz Series – a series of concerts by global Jazz icons .
14-23 November 2025 – Ticket Price TBC
Pop, Disco & Feel-Good Party Energy
High-energy, crowd-pleasing lineups with pop, house, and nostalgic sounds.
Mighty Hoopla – An endlessly inclusive celebration of pop, LGBTQ+ culture, and dancefloor anthems. Think glitter, pop classics - and Kesha headlining one of the most diverse lineups on the list, with everything from Drag Race icons including Tayce and Black Peppa, to Noughties icon Kate Nash (complete with orchestra), to the cast of Wicked the Musical. Gay Christmas in a field.
31 May & 1 June 2025 - £149 for both days, Day tickets from £89.50
KISSTORY Festival – If you still know the “21 seconds” verse, this one’s for you. Nostalgic dance and R&B hits from the ‘90s and 2000s. Expect old skool singalongs, throwback fashion, and a feel-good atmosphere. Example headlines.
26 July - Tickets from £53.44
South Facing Festival – A summer concert series rather than a traditional festival, with different headliners and musical styles across the season. One day you might Jump ‘n Shout to Basement Jaxx, while the next day you could get in your Disco bag and Dance, Dance, Dance with Nile Rodgers & CHIC.
7– 9 August, 14– 16 August, 22 – 24 August - Tickets from - £49.80
LIDO Festival – New kid on the block. Stylish, boutique festival offering big names - including the undisputed artist of last summer, Charli xcx. We’re expecting big sounds, fashionable crowds, and a new London favourite. Expect a mix of dance, pop, and summer party energy.
6 – 8 June and 13 – 15 June - Tickets from £85.55
Multi-Genre & Big Headliner Events
Perfect for mixed groups or those wanting a more traditional festival experience with major names.
All Points East – A multi-day festival in Victoria Park, each day programmed by different artists and curators. Expect big names across indie, electronic, hip-hop and more. A bit of everything. One day it’s The Maccabees, next its Chase and Status. We are especially excited for RAYE. Well-organised East London cool.
15 – 17th August & 22nd – 24th August - Tickets from £68.85
British Summer Time (Hyde Park) – A major London institution, in London’s most iconic Park. Huge international artists headline across multiple days, with a more polished, stadium-style feel. This year headliners include Stevie Wonder, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter and Jeff Lynne's ELO are performing their final ever concert. Unmissable.
27 – 29 June, 4 – 6 July, and 11- 13 July – Tickets from £99.95
Hampton Court Palace Festival – Picnic blankets, Prosecco, and proper legends. Intimate outdoor concerts in a historic royal setting. Expect heritage acts, orchestras, and elegant picnic setups.
11 – 21 June - Tickets from £46.50
Reggae, Dancehall, and Global Sounds
You’re not here for lukewarm pints – you came for culture, bass, and actual seasoning.
City Splash – A joyful celebration of Caribbean and African music and culture. Expect dancehall, reggae, Afrobeats, and a strong sense of community. Additionally, City Splash partner with Black Eats LDN, to bring possibly the tastiest food lineup of any London Day Festivals.
26 May 2025 - Tickets from £64.50
Big Smoke Festival – Black British excellence in music form, this year with a lineup curated by Skepta - who’s also headlining the event himself. With a line-up featuring the best in UK rap, R&B, and grime, this festival sits at the intersection of culture and community. Expect unforgettable performances.
9 – 10 August 2025 - Tickets from £64.40
Alt Heads & Underground Heroes
From punk and metal to experimental noise and alt-indie, these London day festivals bring the riffs, the energy, and the underground edge - no glitter required
Wide Awake - An independent festival for the indie kids. Expect a mix of post-punk, alt-pop and everything in between. Perfect for music fans looking for something new to mosh to.
23 May 2025 – Tickets from £49.50
Outbreak Fest (Part of LIDO Festival) - As part of the LIDO Festival (above), Outbreak Fest brings the UK's biggest outdoor hardcore event to London - Victoria Park is set to become London’s biggest pit. Expect heavy riffs, alt culture, and a crowd that gets it.
13 June 2025 – Tickets from £85.55
Desertfest - The UK's premier independent stoner rock, doom, psych, and heavy rock festival takes over a variety of Camden venues this may. Expect maxed out amps and black shirts.
16 – 18 May 2025 – Weekend tickets from £160, Day tickets from £70
Stoomfest – Small, sweaty and seriously loud. Arguably the smallest festival on this list, taking place at the Garage in Islington, Stoomfest delivers a weekend of stoner, doom, and psych rock. Pure authentic passion for the music, pushing boundaries and creating a community this is a must-attend for fans of music on the heavier side. Tickets also have the option of adding an afterparty – so you can keep going till the early hours.
4 July – 5 July – Tickets from £70
City Raves & Open-Air Bangers
London’s best electronic day festivals - from park raves to warehouse vibes.
Queen’s Yard Summer Party - A Hackney Wick takeover that blends warehouse parties, canalside vibes and one of the friendliest dance crowds in the game. A great way to start your summer.
4th May – Tickets from £35
Boiler Room: London Festival - If you know, you know. The global streaming giant does it IRL – showcasing cutting-edge sounds from across electronic music with that signature Boiler Room intensity. It’s sweaty, it’s stylish, and with any luck you’ll pop up on the stream dancing behind the DJ. High BPM in the sunshine.
1 August 2025 – Tickets from £60
Junction 2 - One of the UK’s most respected techno festivals - big names, bigger sound systems. Held in a lush outer London park, this one brings warehouse weight - but with fresh air!
25 -26-27 July 2025 – Tickets from £70
GALA - A properly curated South London dance love-in, with a stylish crowd, boutique food stalls and lineups that balance legends with fresh talent. Feels like the cool kid cousin of a day rave - polished, vibey, and very South.
24 – 26 May – Tickets from £57.50