The Best Day Festivals in the UK

Here are the best UK day festivals this year from reggae to metal, drum and bass to soul, and everything in between.

Skiddle Staff

Last updated: 27th Jun 2024

One-day festivals are perfect for those who are a bit strapped for cash or don’t fancy the whole faff of camping. Or you could be here looking to add some more festivals to your already heavy calendar!

Either way, we thought we’d give you a hand in helping you discover the perfect festival for you. There’s all sorts, from drum and bass havens in fields to rock on the beach, giant indoor mosh pits to reggae under the sun. So here are the best UK day festivals this year with your name on them!

On The Beach Bicep/Underworld/The Kooks/Carl Cox/The Libertines 2024

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When: Fridays and weekends from Friday 19th to Sunday 28th July

Where: Brighton Beach in Brighton

2024 lineup: Bicep, Underworld, The Kooks, The Libertines and Carl Cox, & support

On The Beach Festival is a string of day festivals separated by genre. For example, we have indie rock sounds from The Kooks, electronic from Bicep and Carl Cox with house and techno, etc. Set on Brighton Beach in July, you can enjoy some of the biggest names from various scenes below the sun and at the iconic location that saw 250,000 people raving with Fatboy Slim.

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Damnation Festival

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When: Saturday 2nd November 2024

Where: BEC in Manchester

2024 lineup: Nails, Ahab, Hexis, Dool, Bleeding Through and more

The biggest indoor metal festival in Europe is returning to Manchester this November with a lineup of black metal, post-metal, grindcore, death metal, doom, stoner, sludge - all the good stuff. Bleeding through and Nails' performances will be special UK exclusives in a huge win for the festival.

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Hastings Reggae Festival

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When: Saturday 27th July 2024

Where: The Oval in Hastings

2024 lineup: General Levy, Channel One Soundsystem, Tarrus Riley, Maxi Priest and more

This family-friendly festival goes down in Hastings’ largest outdoor event space with direct links to London and Brighton, allowing reggae fans from all over to head over and enjoy legends and up-and-comers on the scene.

Bringing big names like General Levy, incredible Caribbean food, impeccable vibes, and (hopefully) plenty of sunshine over the weekend, it really is the perfect summer festival. And with a fairground for kids, the organisers have done their best to cater to all ages and keep littluns happy.

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Crooked House In The Park

When: Sunday 25th August

Where: Lichfield City Centre in Lichfield, England

2024 lineup: Alex P, Alex Schmitz, Charlie P, Freemasons, Jim Shaft Ryan and more

For a day festival, Crooked House In The Park has a seriously packed programme of house, trance, drum and bass, reggae, UKG and more. The 12-hour festival sees loads of artists spread across six stages with mind-bending visuals, fairground rides, local food stalls, and a brand-new rum and reggae beach.

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City Splash Festival

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When: Monday 26th May 2025

Where: Brockwell Park in London

2024 lineup: General Levy, WSTRN, Heartless Crew, Shenseea, Beenie Man and more

City Splash brings over 60 reggae, dancehall, afrobeat, and jungle artists to London on a May bank holiday. 20,000 music lovers will unite to enjoy sweet sounds spread across seven stages and tuck into food from over 45 traders.

The festival will return in 2025 after a hugely successful edition this year, spreading the very best of Caribbean culture.

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MADE Festival

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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.

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Hospitality In The Woods Festival

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When: Saturday 17th August 2024

Where: Beckenham Place Park in Beckenham, Greater London

2024 lineup: 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..

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On The Mount in Wasing - Underworld, Jungle, Crowded House, Sophie Ellis Bextor

When: Monday 17th June - Saturday 29th June

Where: Wasing Estate, Reading

2024 Lineup: Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Underworld, Jungle, Crowded House, Fat Tony

On The Mount At Wasing is back for its second year and they have announced an excellent selection of headliners for this year including Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Underworld, Jungle and Crowded House. With excellent support lineups being announced too, these will be some of the best day festival events you can attend this summer,

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Our House Fest

When: Saturday 6th July

Where: Dean Clough, Halifax

2024 Lineup: Judge Jules, Jeremy Healy, MC Keyes, Shades of Rhythm, Rob Tissera

Taking over Halifax's Dean Clough, Our House are one of the biggest dance brands going at the moment and their UK events are getting bigger and bigger. Celebrating everything to do with house music, they know how to get the party started.

The lineup for this one includes the likes of Judge Jules, Marc Smith, Jeremy Healy and Shades of Rhythm, all of which will light up Halifax for a huge day of partying.

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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.