Skiddle Recommends: The best events to attend in August 2024
All of Skiddle’s biggest and best events in August 2024, all in one place. Grab your tickets in the boxes and make it a month to remember!
Last updated: 11th Oct 2024
Originally published: 30th Jul 2024
We're well into festival season, and it looks like (fingers crossed) the weather is sticking around. August is the month when many of the biggest festivals in the country happen, and whilst we're sure many of you will have tunnel vision for these epic weekends, a lot of you will still be looking for stuff to do, so why not let Skiddle recommend you some events happening this month?
In August's Skiddle Recommends we've got a selection that will satiate any craving. From huge UK festivals with some last-minute tickets available, including the likes of Creamfields, Reggaeland, and Moovin; city-wide soirees where bands and DJs take over multiple venues across the city centre, like Mathew Street Festival and Manchester Psych Fest; and, as usual, the usual huge selection of raves that you know and love Skiddle for!
So, don't let Agugst pass you by without some unforgettable memories. Check out the list below and secure your tickets for these amazing events, all available for purchase on Skiddle!
Liverpool Celebrates presents Mathew Street Festival
When: Friday 23rd August - Monday 26th August 2024
Liverpool Celebrates presents Mathew Street Festival makes its glorious return to Pier Head in Liverpool a decade on from its last edition, in a brand-new format with a wicked lineup.
The artists announced for Mathew Street Festival 2024 include Holly Johnson, The Jacksons, Lightning Seeds, N-Trance, Boyzlife, Bongo's Bingo Festival Experience with Jonny Bongo, and tribute acts to some legendary artists including Cavern Club Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Bowie, Prince, ABBA, The Doors, Adele, Queen, Elton John, Oasis, and more.
Tickets for Liverpool Celebrates presents Mathew Street Festival
When: Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th August 2024
Where: The National Bowl in Milton Keynes
2024 Lineup: Tarrus Riley, Morgan Heritage, Burning Spear, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and many more
The UK's biggest Reggae Festival, Reggae Land will touch down in Milton Keynes Campbell Park this summer for an incredible weekend, teeming with performances from some of the best live reggae, dub, and dancehall artists around.
Across the two-day, family-friendly weekend event, big names always line up to play the stage, 2023 saw the festival rise to new heights as chart-topper Sean Paul headlined along with genre favourites like Beenie Man, Shy FX, David Rodigan, Junior Marvin & The Legendary Wailers and much more.
However, don't just go for the music! Punters will also be spoilt with an offering of delicious and authentic food in the festival Caribbean Food Village, with plenty of Caribbean cocktails and rum bars on hand to help wash it all down.
Find tickets, FAQS, and more information on Reggae Land Festival - HERE
When: Saturday 3rd August 2024
Where: The Digbeth Triangle in Birmingham
2024 lineup: Bru-C, Dizzee Rascal, Fergie, Holy Goof, Bou
Arguably the champion of UK day festivals, MADE has been a widely-adored multi-genre electronic fest since its inception in 2014 with house, drum and bass, UKG, tech house, and more.
When you aren’t raving to the best names on the scene, you can get stuck into street food, street art displays, live demonstrations, and art installations. The team behind the fest have also promised the most ambitious production to date, so you know you’re in for a good 'un.
Tickets for MADE Festival
When: Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th August 2024
Where: Daresbury in Cheshire, England
2024 lineup: Ben Hemsley, Peggy Gou, Camelphat, Azyr, Calvin Harris, Bicep, Blk., Hedex, Hybrid Minds, Sammy Virji, Fatboy Slim, Martin Garrix, Patrick Topping, Solomun, Tiesto, Pete Tong and so many more
If we’re talking about the best UK dance festivals in 2024, it only makes sense to kick off with the biggest, baddest fest of all!
Everyone and their granny has heard about Creamfields. And for good reason. This truly massive celebration of every groove-worthy electronic genre goes down each year, attracting thousands and thousands of party animals to its home in Cheshire.
While we haven’t had any artist announcements yet, Creamfields never mess about with their lineups, inviting the biggest artists in the world from an array of electronic genres to soundtrack a wild weekend. You can expect a variety of genres including EDM, house, techno, tech house, trance, and more.
Find tickets and more information on Creamfields - HERE
When: Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th August 2024
Where: Whitebottom Farm in Stockport
Moovin Festival returns to Whitebottom Farm in Stockport (Greater Manchester) on Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th August 2024, and once again, they’re bringing us an eclectic lineup covering DnB, reggae, house, soul, funk, and more.
Plus, with headliners Leftfield and Laurent Garnier, joined by Sampa The Great, Souls Of Mischief, David Rodigan, DJ Paulette, Mr Scruff & MC Kwasi, Congo Natty, Nubiyan Twist, K-Klass, Nicky Blackmarket, and many more. The festival boasts an intoxicating mix of booming basslines, that counter-culture feel, and a community atmosphere. Tickets still available!
Tickets for Moovin Festival
When: Friday 23rd August 2024
Following the launch of the Smalltown Boy exhibition in SWG3, the venue will be hosting a launch party rave in their warehouse, featuring DJs such as Jonbers Blonde (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Boy Shorts, Bonzai Bonner, Josh Caffe, and Bosco.
Celebrating the queer anthem of the same name by Bronski Beat on its 40th anniversary, the project chronicles the journey of a queer individual forced to leave their hometown due to prejudice and discrimination in a time backdropped by Thatcherism and Tory rule. Through a diverse range of artistic mediums, including photography, painting, sculpture, and a live rave installation, this exhibition presents a show of freedom and acceptance.
Grab your tickets now, and be a part of the opening of this vitally important and moving exhibition. Tickets below!
Tickets for Smalltown Boy Launch Party
When: Saturday 31st August 2024
Where: Various Manchester venues including Albert Hall, O2 Ritz, Canvas, Gorilla, YES, and The Deaf Institute
2024 Lineup: Baxter Dury, The Horrors, Temples, Newdad, Juniore, Willie J Healey, James Holden, Mdou Moctar, Divorce, Fat Dog, Heartworms, and more
For one day in August, Manchester's staple celebration of the weird and wonderful world of psychedelic music will be returning to the heart of the city, and we for one cannot wait. The event always supplies trippy vibes and is spread across some of the city's finest venues, including Albert Hall, YES, Gorilla and the O2 Ritz.
Plus, with bands and artists like Baxter Dury, The Horrors, Temples, Newdad, Willie J Healey, and Heartworms performing, the lineup is a serious musical force to be reckoned with.
If you can spare a second for some downtime amongst all the talent on show then feel free to explore the various art installations, street food stalls and a few DJ sets for good measure. Head to the link below to secure your tickets!
Find tickets, FAQs, and more information on Manchester Psych Festival - HERE
When: Saturday 3rd August 2024
Where: Newcastle Town Moor in Newcastle
Patrick Topping’s TrickFest comes to Newcastle for its first-ever edition this summer. Bringing his label to his hometown, Topping will be performing at TrickFest along with an absolutely stacked lineup on Town Moor, an outdoor, grassy park space in the city centre.
On the bill is a collection of all the vest best from the Trick family, and a few special guests. From Morgan Seatree to Testpress, Danny Bond to Schak, Hannah Laing to Dom Dolla, plus an opening and closing session from Patrick Topping himself; it's gonna be a belter.
Tickets for TrickFest
When: Saturday 3rd - Monday 5th August 2024
Where: BEC Arena in Manchester
Teletech Festival will be back in Manchester with a bang this year. All the techno bangers you could want will be ready and waiting for you at the BEC Arena from Saturday 3rd to Sunday 4th August.
Always the place to catch techno royalty take to the decks, some seriously impressive names have been announced including blk. I hate Models, Sara Landry and 999999999. If you want to see what exactly you can expect from the event then check out our review of the 2023 edition - here.
Tickets for Teletech Festival 2024
Hannah Wants Binks Yard Summer Terrace Party | Groovebox
When: Saturday 17th August 2024
Where: Binks Yard in Nottingham
Get ready for the ultimate summer rave in Notts at the stunning Binks Yard Terrace! Hannah Wants is back, joined by the electrifying Arielle Free and ADRIANNA for the Binks Yard Summer Terrace Party courtesy of Groovebox.
Expect 8 hours of non-stop raving in the sun with incredible production, a variety of mouth-watering food vans, a dazzling glitter station, and exclusive Groovebox merch. This one is close to selling out, so secure your spot now!
Tickets for Hannah Wants Binks Yard Summer Terrace Party | Groovebox
When: Saturday 10th August 2024
Where: Galvanizers Yard SWG3 in Glasgow
Get ready to groove, Glasgow! On Saturday, 10th August, Colours links up with Glitterbox to make their electrifying Scottish outdoor show debut at the iconic SWG3 Galvanizers Yard. All day long, lose yourself in the beats of groove, funk, disco, and house, with an incredible lineup including Purple Disco Machine, Horse Meat Disco, Melvo Baptiste, Sophie Lloyd, Yasmin, and Billy Woods.
Experience world-renowned production, dazzling dancers, and divas, all in one unforgettable evening alongside 4000 partygoers. Galvanizers Yard at SWG3 will be the ultimate backdrop for this night of pure, unadulterated boogying. Don't miss out—grab tickets below!
Tickets for Glitterbox
When: Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th August 2024
Where: Cholmondeley Castle Estate in Malpas
2024 lineup: The Human League, Ocean Colour Scene, The Coral, Rebecca Ferguson, Symphonic Ibiza, Sleeper, The Amy Winehouse Band, and more
Cheshire’s top-rated family-friendly music and food festival returns in August with an incredible lineup of indie, pop-rock, and 80s excellence.
This year sees the return of the Senus stage, making that five stages of music and comedy in total, and its famous free fairground.
Promising the best festival toilets you'll ever see, hand-picked street food vendors, gin tasting, water sports, parades, circus workshops, and more, Deva Fest is looking gorgeous this year, and we can’t wait to head over for pure thrills!
Find tickets, FAQs, and more information on Deva Fest - HERE
Hospitality In The Woods Festival
When: Saturday 17th August 2024
Where: Beckenham Place Park in Beckenham, Greater London
2024 lineup: Pendulum, Dillinja, Kings of The Rollers, High Contrast, Pola & Bryson, Flava D
Another huge name in drum and bass - Hospitality. With over 21 years of experience in running partiers all over the world, Hospital Records and Hospitality are known for killer production, crystal-clear sound, and lineups that cover the drum and bass spectrum.
The legendary event organisers are bringing the party to London in August with a huge lineup for a one-day reunion in the sun. Set in the August sun expect it to be packed out with ravers who want to see the very best the genre has to offer.
Find tickets, FAQs, and more information on Hospitality In The Woods Festival - HERE
Our House Nineties & Naughties Fest
When: Sunday 25th August 2024
Where: Brighouse Town Football Club in Halifax
When Brighouse Town FC isn’t a scene of shooting and scoring, it’ll host an epic daytime festival this August Bank Holiday Weekend, bringing back the classic sounds from the nineties and noughties. Our House Nineties & Naughties Fest will provide two stages of old skool and indie tribute acts on Saturday 25th August 2024, alongside an outdoor bar, a food village, entertainers, fairground rides and more!
Both sides of the coin for the nineties and noughties nostalgia are here to indulge in, as Graeme Park, Rob Tissera, Livin Joy ft Luzahnn, Dale Castell, Marc Leaf, John Marshall and Pete Monsoon make up the Old Skool Stage. Those wanting to hear more guitars than beats can check out The Complete Stone Roses, Definitely Oasis, Happy Mondaze and a Ben Bottomley DJ set over on the Indie Stage.
Find tickets, FAQs, and more information on Our House Nineties & Naughties Fest - HERE
Continental GT STEPPERS BIRMINGHAM
When: Saturday 17th August 2024
Where: LAB11 in Birmingham
Continental GT STEPPERS are returning to Birmingham, and this time, they're taking over the iconic Arches of LAB11! If you were raving with the Steppers crew in Brum last year, you know it was one of the best shows of 2023.
This time around, expect the typical monster production, undiluted house music, and 1000s of good vibes steppers from all over the UK. So join Continental GT and the Steppers Selectors for a musical journey that will keep you dancing all day long. Grab your tickets now and get stepping!
Tickets for Continental GT STEPPERS BIRMINGHAM
Joe Hunt 25 Years Summer Festival
When: Saturday 10th August 2024
Where: LAB11 in Birmingham
Brummie UKG and bassline DJ/producer, Joe Hunt, a veteran of the UKG and bassline scenes, celebrates 25 years in the music industry with a hometown day rave at Birmingham’s LAB11 on Saturday 10th August 2024.
To get a proper celebration going, Hunt will be joined by many, many names in the scene including Bad Boy Chiller Crew, H Two O, Big Ang, DJ Richard, Moppa & Dekka, Shaun Dean, and more in the main arena.
Over in the Phunky Basslines arena, there's B15 Project, Shorterz, Dean Curtiz, and loads more who'll certainly shut it right down. Then, there's the Old Skool Speed Garage & Classics arena with Sandi G, Rue Jay, Ric James, and plenty of others you can trust for a good time. Basically, whatever your preference in the UKG and BAssline scene, there's something here for you. Grab tickets below!
Tickets for Joe Hunt 25 Years Summer Festival
Moxy Muzik X Box Red - Day Party
When: Saturday 10th August 2024
Where: Progress in Manchester
Manchester has almost become like a second home for Moxy Muzik thanks to their frequent takeovers at venues like Joshua Brooks, and now, on the 10th of August, Darius Syrossian and co return to the city, but this time in collaboration with JBM Music to take over the sprawling industrial rave complex of Progress.
Joining Darius will be a series of serious selectors that include the likes of Wheats, George Smeddles, Ozzie Guven, Jamback, and Olive F. It's Moxy in Manchester, you know it's going to be a belter, secure your spot below!
Tickets for Moxy Muzik X Box Red - Day Party
Drum and Bass Classics | London Summer All Dayer
When: Saturday 24th August 2024
Where: LDN EAST in Canning Town
The Drum & Bass scene always comes together united for the genre's heroes, and this event - courtesy of Breakin Science, DEF:INITION, and Drum and Bass Classics - was one of the highlight shows of last summer for the bass-fuelled ravers of London. It's one of those rare moments in life when so many like-minded people come together and truly celebrate their love of music as one!
With special sets from heavyweights like; Randall [Blue Note Era Set], Dillinja [Return to Cybertron], Mampi Swift [History Set], DJ Fierce [Quarantine Set], Brockie [Kool FM History Set], Moving Fusion [Original Ravers Set], DJ Sleepless [2001-2006 Set], DJ Inter [2000-2012 Set], DJ Twista [2000-2008 Set], and many more. You will be locked in the skank all night long. Secure your spot amongst it now!
Tickets for Drum and Bass Classics | London Summer All Dayer
When: Saturday 10th August 2024
Where: The Steelyard in London
Two countries, one party! UK queer icons, House of Trash, are partnering with Australia's legendary Poof Doof collective to bring you the biggest queer collaboration of the summer, right here in the capital at The epic surrounds of The Steelyard.
The lineup is stacked full of icons too, featuring Lady Shaka (NZ), Bimini (UK), Joshua James (UK), Jimi The Queen (AU), Hot and Bothered (UK), and Kelly Tee (AU). Grab a ticket and join in with a night of queer joy, music, and sweat!
Tickets for POOF DOOF x HOUSE OF TRASH
Cooking with Palms Trax: Palms Trax, The Ghost b2b Peach & more
When: Saturday 3rd August 2024
Where: Progress in Manchester
Palms Trax is cooking us up a delicious day and night summer party in the heart of Manchester at the city's wicked industrial rave space, Progress. Plus, he is bringing with him all the flavours of vintage house, esoteric disco & the various ingredients of a bubbling UK underground, as well as a host of exciting talents including The Ghost b2b PEACH., Francesco Del Garda & Kessie.
This one is going to have you sizzling, and locked in a non-stop boogie that will leave you full to the brim with groove. Secure your spot below!
Tickets for Cooking with Palms Trax: Palms Trax, The Ghost b2b Peach & more
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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.
