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As spring unfolds and the festival season draws near, the UK’s vibrant electronic music scene is gearing up for an exciting summer of sound, energy, and celebration. From massive headliners to intimate underground experiences, 2025 promises a diverse range of festivals catering to every taste. Whether you’re into large crowds dancing to famous titans or more intimate experiences with underground and emerging talent, these festivals offer a fresh mix of up-and-coming talent and seasoned performers. Here’s a look at some of the UK festivals you might have missed.
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Terminal V
When: 19-20 April 2025
Where: Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
The Terminal V Festival is set to kick off the 2025 season with a high-octane experience, featuring over 100 world-class acts, including headliners Brutalismus 3000, Blawan, Helena Hauff, Charlie Sparks x Parfait, Dax J x Daria Kosolova, Deborah De Luca, and many more. Spanning six specially designed stages, Terminal V continues to solidify its status as one of Europe’s largest and most celebrated techno festivals.
More Info & Tickets for Terminal V 2025
Land Beyond Festival
When: 2-4 May 2025
Where: Waterhall, Brighton
Land Beyond Festival returns this May for its fifth edition, bringing its signature immersive atmosphere and captivating stage designs, along with an electrifying lineup that includes Dizzee Rascal, Sub Focus, Bru-C, Bugzy Malone, Dimension, Uncle Waffles, and many more. As the South East’s first-ever dance music festival with camping, Land Beyond blends house, drum and bass, grime, and more, ensuring a diverse and unforgettable experience.
More Info & Tickets for Land Beyond 2025
MiNT Festival
When: 3-4 May 2025
Where: Newsam Green Farm, Leeds
MiNT Festival returns for another epic Bank Holiday weekend, boasting 10 stages and a jam-packed lineup featuring Enzo Siragusa, Josh Baker, Seth Troxler, Mall Grab, L.P. Rhythm, Joss Dean, Morgan Seatree, Silva Bumpa, and many more. With non-stop house, techno, drum and bass, and everything in between, MiNT continues to deliver fresh and exciting experiences by constantly adding new acts and hosts to the mix. Recognized as Yorkshire’s best dance festival, MiNT is sure to deliver unforgettable vibes and top-tier performances for all attendees.
More Info & Tickets for MiNT Festival 2025
Parklife Festival
When: 14-15 June 2025
Where: Heaton Park, Manchester
Parklife is a festival that demands attention, boasting 16 stages, a wide array of non-music attractions, and one of the most electrifying locations for a two-day party at Heaton Park, Manchester. This iconic festival has continually grown into a spectacular experience, and 2025 promises to be bigger and better than ever. The first phase of the lineup is already enough to get you in the queue, featuring heavyweights like Charli XCX, who’s taken the world by storm, alongside Bicep, Overmono, Jorja Smith, Joy Orbison, and many more.
More Info & Tickets for Parklife 2025
Supernormal Festival
When: 1-3 August 2025
Where: Braziers Park, Oxfordshire
Celebrating DIY culture and experimental sounds, Supernormal Festival is an intimate yet adventurous three-day experience for those who appreciate underground electronic music. Here, the focus is on avant-garde performances and art installations, offering a space for innovation and boundary-pushing performances in a relaxed, welcoming environment on a stunning eco-site.
Lineup and Ticket prices TBA. Follow Supernormal for updates on their Website and Instagram
Houghton Festival
When: 7-10 August 2025
Where: Houghton Hall, Norfolk
Houghton Festival is a gem in the UK festival scene, catering to fans of underground electronic music. With a focus on techno, house, and experimental sounds, this festival brings together the most cutting-edge DJs and live acts across thirteen stages. Expect legends like Ricardo Villalobos, Helena Hauff and Richie Hawton, and so much more.
Tickets for the festival are already sold out, but resale tickets are available for purchase through Resident Advisor.
Shambala Festival
When: 21-24 August 2025
Where: Secret Country Estate, Northamptonshire
Celebrated for its independent spirit, Shambala Festival combines underground electronic music with world influences and avant-garde performances. Sustainability and creativity are at the heart of this festival, and it continues to be a haven for underground artists pushing the envelope in music and performance. Shambala 2025 welcomes Grammy–winning legends Digable Planets for a UK festival exclusive, Fat Dog to bring wild mainstage energy and moshpit mayhem, and the highly anticipated Thumpasaurus, blending funk, disco, and chaos to embody the Shambala spirit – and many more.
More Info & Tickets For Shambala 2025
Creamfields
When: 21-24 August 2025
Where: Daresbury, Cheshire
A festival season without Creamfields? Impossible. For those who live and breathe electronic music, Creamfields is the place to be. One of the biggest electronic music festivals in the world, Creamfields has been running since 1998 and attracts around 70, 000 attendees per day. Its 2025 edition will bring together global electronic talent, spanning EDM, house, techno, and drum & bass, making it the ultimate destination for electronic music lovers. The massive lineup of over 100 artists boasts UK exclusives like ANYMA and David Guetta, alongside other international titans Chase & Status, Martin Garrix, Hardwell, and many more.
More Info & Tickets for Creamfields 2025
Additionally, you can find some fantastic electronic acts in the lineups of festivals like Boomtown Fair, Camp Bestival, Latitude Festival and Wireless Festival, which offer an array of both live/indie and electronic genres.
One thing is for certain – the UK’s festival circuit is sizzling with electrical activity this spring and summer. There is no shortage of talent and effort being put in to showcase it. Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for an unforgettable 2025 season!
