Skiddle Recommends: The best events to attend in July 2024

e keep on getting glimpses of summer, so surely as July progresses, we'll actually be getting some proper summer sun? If this is the case (and even if it isn't because it's still the summer after all) what better time than now to get some quality events booked to make the month one to remember? 

In July's Skiddle Recommends we've got a top-notch selection. Loads of the UK's biggest festivals kick-off, including the likes of Kelburn Garden Party, Noisly, and Kubix; multi-night gig series in both Brighton and Liverpool bring some of the biggest acts in the world to shore-side stages; and there's the usual huge selection of raves, however, these are starting to make there way outside too!

So, don't let July 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!    

 

 

Kelburn Garden Party

When: Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th July 2024

Where: Kelburn Country Centre in Largs

2024 Lineup: Erol Alkan, Prosumer, James Holden, DJ Marky, Bombscare, Tama Sumo, Nubiyan Twist, Rebecca Vastmant and more 

Interactive art installations, pop-up parties, waterfall plunge pools, workshops, a 13th-century painted castle, The magical Kelburn Garden Party festival is a cultural and artistic safari for the mind, body and soul, featuring a unique programme of music, art and entertainment spread throughout the ancient and spell-binding forest glen and gardens. 

This family-friendly, independent event is bursting at the seams with creativity. Turning its back on the standard idea of what a festival should be, entertainment can be found, seen and heard in the most absurd of environments. 

2024 sees the magical garden party returning for another year, and bringing it with a host of familiar music names - from London-based electronic music and visual art producer, Max Cooper to radio host and British house DJ Paulette, the legendary Ragga Twins with DJ Krucial, East African rising star Kampire and many more.

 

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WYLD Summer City Festival

When: Saturday 20th July 2024

Where: LAB11 in Birmingham

With four rooms of music and over 25 DJs supplying the groove, the WYLD Summer City Festival, which is taking over Birmingham LAB11 this month, looks set to be an absolute doozy for any of you who have mastered the two-step.

With such DJs as Mason Collective, Luke Dean, L.P. Rhythm, Ryan Resso, Ozzie Guven + more; there's going to be little left to give on the LAB11 dancefloor. Secure your spot below!

 

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Noisily Festival

When: Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th July 2024

Where: Barkestone Woods in Leicestershire

2024 Lineup: Audio Anonymous, Dave Seaman, Quivver, Ida Enberg, Pan-Pot, System 7, Chris Rich, M-Theory, and many more

Noisily Festival has a strong ethos, based on the five pillars of Inclusion: the environment, wellness, education, community, and creativity, and they have just gotten even better with their new location at  Barkestone Woods. 

This is the perfect festival to reconnect with yourself, heal, make friends, find like-minded people, and of course, enjoy some banging tunes. And with a lineup like this one, there's going to be plenty of them. Secure your tickets below now!

 

Find more information on Noisily Festival 2024 - here

 

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On The Beach 2024 - Underworld

When: Saturday 20th July 2024

Where: Brighton Beach in Brighton

On The Beach Brighton has announced some belting shows as part of their On The Beach series on Brighton Beach, however, this gig with Underworld headlining looks set to be the cream of the crop. 

The pioneering dance titans behind bangers like 'Born Slippy', '8 Ball', 'Rez/Cowgirl', 'Jumbo', and so many more come to the beach-front party, bringing a small army of incredible support including Erol Alkan, Mall Grab, Eats Everything, 2ManyDJs, Emerald, Chloe Robinson, and more. 

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Noughty 90's Festival Hitchin

When: Saturday 6 July, 2024

Where: The Priory in Hitchin

If you’re the kind to regularly revisit those throwback bangers, oh, we've got a treat for you! Noughty 90's Festival is back this month to take you back down memory lane with some of your favourite nostalgic artists.

On the bill for this one, there’s none other than Peter Andre headlining, and the likes of East-17, Ultrabeat, Phats & Small, Micky Finn, Nicky Blackmarket, and so many more. 

Indulge in some 90s cheese, and grab your ticket below now!

 

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Electric Bay

When: Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th July 2024

Where: Torre Abbey in Torquay, England

2024 lineup: Hybrid Minds, Sub Focus, Wilkinson, Bou, A Little Sound, DJ EZ, Kurupt FM, Digga D, Joel Corry, Example and more 

Returning to the coastal settings of The English Rivera, Electric Bay brings its third edition to ravers this month and is one of the best festivals for you bass-fuelled beings. A multi-genre dance fest, Electric Bay is always a top-tier party but also makes our list of the best drum and bass festivals thanks to its tendency to book some of the most celebrated names in the genre.

If you want pure DnB, you might want to look at a Sunday ticket. But if you also love other genres, Example, Digga D, Joel Corry, and more will be performing on the Saturday. Grab your tickets below now

 

Find tickets and more information on Electric Bay - HERE

 

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Groovebox Pride Festival

When: Saturday 27 July 2024

Where: Binks Yard in Nottingham

Join Groovebox for a spectacular Pride Festival celebration at Binks Yard, celebrating all people and things queer and proud with a night filled with music, dancing, and good vibes, all while taking in the beautiful views of the city.

Plus, with queer icons like Gok Wan, H from Steps, Tomara Thomas, and many more playing, you don't miss out on this unforgettable experience that will have you grooving all night long.

 

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In The Park Festival presents Jamie Webster

When: Friday 12 July, 2024

Where: Sefton Park in Liverpool

Liverpool has long been home and host to a series of exciting and diverse music events over the years, and 2024 is set to be another chapter in this cultural journey as the 40,000-strong ‘In the Park presents’ returns to Liverpool’s stunning Sefton Park.

The first headliner to be announced is none other than scouse legend Jamie Webster - undoubtedly one of the UK’s most successful independent artists and one of Liverpool’s biggest musical success stories in recent years. 

He brings with him fellow independent trendsetters like Brooke Combe, The Reytons, Red Rum Club, and The Mary Wallopers. Grab tickets and experience this electric atmosphere under the mid-summer sky. 

 

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Monument Festival

2024 lineup: The Kooks, Jake Bugg, The Coral, Black Grape, The View, Badly Drawn Boy, The K's and more

When: Saturday 20th July 2024

Where: Herrington Country Park in Sunderland

Having rebranded itself from Kubix Alternative Festival to Monument Festival, this North East knees up is returning in 2024 yet again with one of its biggest-ever lineups!

Headlining the festival will be the noughties indie icons, The Kooks. Alongside, and firing a lighting bolt into the crowd will be Jake Bugg; a band who have been dreaming for you, The Coral; Shuan Ryders recently reformed Black Grape; the band you'll be watching in the same jeans you've had on all weekend, The View; alongside so many more. Get those tickets and head up to the best celebration of alternative music in the North East.

 

Find tickets, FAQs, and more information on Monument Festival - HERE

 

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On The Beach 2024 - DnB Allstars w/ Sub Focus, Andy C, Netsky

When: Friday 26th July 2024

Where: Brighton Beach in Brighton

DnB Allstars are pretty renowned in the UK now for always bringing the heat to every one of their nights, and providing many an act for people to fire off their locked and loaded gun-fingers to.  

This month, they bring such a lineup to the shores of Brighton Beach, for the On The Beach shows, featuring genre heavyweights like Sub Focus (Live), Andy C, Netsky (World Exclusive), and  A.M.C., alongside others including Turno, Born On Road, Charlie Tee, Culture Shock and many more. It's going to go royally off, grab tickets and get your skanking self down to Brighton!  

 

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Sean Paul

When: Tuesday 9th July 2024

Where: Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry

Courtesy of Geestar Empire, International superstar Sean Paul is set to bring his special brand of Jamaican sunshine back to British shores this month, and is hitting up Coventry for a live Arena show on 9th July at Coventry Arena!

Whether he's turning up the temperature, getting busy, or telling you no lies; Sean Paul always brings a sensational show that is hotter than the summer, and as Coventry was not included in his recent UK tour, He aims to show some extra special love this July.

 

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In the Park Festival presents Cream Classical

When: Saturday 13 July 2024

Where: Sefton Park in Liverpool

Liverpool has long been home and host to a series of exciting and diverse music events over the years, and 2024 is set to be another chapter in this cultural journey as the 40,000-strong ‘In the Park presents’ returns to Liverpool’s stunning Sefton Park.

Following their Sefton Park debut in 2019, Cream Classical and their 50-piece Kaleidoscope Orchestra are ready to deliver yet another spinetingling and iconic performance. With a set list curated by dance music duo K-Klass, this is dance music like you’ve never heard it before. 

Not only that though, an absolute stonker of a supporting cast including Armand Van Helden, Jocelyn Brown, Roger Sanchez, Inner City, Robin S, Judge Jules, Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago, and more have been announced. So basically this will be a non-stop grooving session of the highest order, grab tickets below now!

 

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Live at Herrington: Pete Tong Ibiza Classics

When: Friday 19th July 2024

Where: Herrington Country Park in Sunderland

A pillar of dance music with an unparalleled ear for new talent, Pete Tong MBE is undeniably one of the world’s most influential figures and is coming to Herrington Country Park in Sunderland for a huge Ibiza classics show this month.

With an incredible 30+ year career, the tastemaker DJ, broadcaster and producer has been dedicated to making dance music a global genre, constantly pushing boundaries, and you can witness it all. Grab tickets now!

 

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Live at Herrington: The Human League

When: Friday 12th July 2024

Where: Herrington Country Park in Sunderland

Sunderland's Herrington Country Park is no stranger to huge nights of music, and this July it will be in for another, as it welcomes Synth Pop's first international superstars, The Human League, for an unforgettable, nostalgia-fuelled night where all in attendance will be together in electric dreams!

Whether The Human League were an intrinsic part of your youth and you're looking to capture some much-needed nostalgia, or you're too young to ever experience 'Don't You Want Me' live in the flesh and want to act like a 70s pop icon; this huge gig in Sunderland will deliver any-and-all desires.  

 

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Summer-ized Sessions | Brixton w/ Leftwing : Kody

When: Saturday 13th July 2024

Where: Brixton Jamm in London

Think Summer, Think Summer-ized Sessions! London’s favourite brand is back in Brixton, kicking off the summer with a massive all-day rave at Brixton Jamm with a stellar lineup that includes Leftwing : Kody, and many more.

Dance through the sunset and into the night at one of South London's most iconic venues. It's a celebration of house music, art, and culture, brought to you by Magic Garden Rave, and promises an unforgettable experience with its carefully curated lineup of world-class DJs and local underground talent.

 

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In The Park Festival presents: Catfish And The Bottlemen

When: Thursday 11 July, 2024

Where: Sefton Park in Liverpool

Liverpool has long been home and host to a series of exciting and diverse music events over the years, and 2024 is set to be another chapter in this cultural journey as the 40,000-strong ‘In the Park presents’ returns to Liverpool’s stunning Sefton Park.

Multi-platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants Catfish and The Bottlemen’s epic return is coming as part of the festival and are bringing some as yet unannounced names with them. This is a moment in indie history, secure your spot below.

 

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OAK FEST 

When: Saturday 27th July 2024

Where: Oak Hill Park in Accrington

2024 lineup: Kate Nash, Bez & Rowetta (DJ), Pip Blom, Jessica Winter, Bhangracise, Untold Orchestra present ABBA, and more 

Accrington’s OAK FEST returns this year with a mixed lineup of rising indie stars and brilliant DJ talent including Happy Mondays’ Bez! 

Besides a lineup of fantastic tunes, there’ll be the legendary OAK FEST silent disco,  the community market, a hammock chill-out zone, and plenty of food and drink to keep you energetic.

Tickets are an absolute steal, under 5s go free, and discount tickets are available for under 18s, over 65s, disabled people, and students. Cop yours before it’s too late! 

 

Find tickets, FAQs, and more information on OAK FEST - HERE

 

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Kubix Festival  

When: Saturday 13th July, 2024

Where: Herrington Country Park in Sunderland

Sunderland's best pop party, Kubix, provides a much-needed injection of pure pop cheese for their joyous and carefree party that annually lights up the North East. Repeatedly bringing back pop icons from the youth of the older lot, the acts on display always get the crowds moving like they used to when they were younger.

Plus, this year's line-up is absolutely jam-packed with such excellent throwbacks. We're talking about Busted, Vengaboys, Cascada, Boyzlife, Nadine Coyle and so much more. If you spend your nights out in Popworld, well you’ve probably already got tickets, but we can't remember a more well-catered cheesy pop lineup. So all rise, push the button, and get your tickets, we know it's all you ever wanted.

 

Find tickets, FAQs, and more information on Kubix Festival - HERE

 

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David Rodigan - Garden Sessions

When: Saturday 13th July 2024

Where: Kasbah in Coventry

Garden Sessions presents the legendary reggae/ dancehall selector David "Ram Jam: Rodigan as he brings his show to their hugely popular garden and a brand new rooftop garden terrace for a summer party of seismic proportions.

With a brand new sound system in the garden on their never-seen-before rooftop terrace with cocktails, street food BBQ, and very limited capacity this will sell out in advance - Don’t miss out??

 

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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.