The techno and electronic music scene is huge with world class house music DJ’s headlining and fronting the stage throughout the summer months. Many festivals are held throughout the country with festival goers travelling across the world to attend.
The festivals are spread out across the UK over London, England and Scotland and it sure is going to be a summer to remember.
We have narrowed down the best techno music festivals in the UK this summer.
The best techno and electronic music festivals in the UK this summer
Creamfields
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Fronting the top of the list this summer is Creamfields festival one of the UK’s largest techno and electronic festivals. This 4 day festival spams over the August bank holiday weekend making this a huge party!
Creamfields allows you camp at the festival ensuring the party never stops and you have the opportunity to drink, rave, sleep repeat! There are tiers of camping allowing to choose from basic to gold or even splurge on the dreamfields package allowing you a luxury yurt or cabin. The pitch and party option is for those of you who want to arrive to a pre-pitched tent to start enjoying the fun right off the back.
This is a long standing UK festival which always smashes their line up out of the park. Top DJ’s from around the world grace the stage on a yearly basis and this year is sure to be no different.
Dates: 22nd-25th August
Location: Cheshire UK
Line up: To be announced.
Junction 2
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Junction 2 festival by hosted by the well respect LWE label has done extremely well since the first festival a few years ago. This urban festival is held in Urban London under the bridge of the motor way to add to the urban vibe.
DJ’s from the LWE brand and more hand selected DJ’s grace the main stage under the bridge and also the variety of other stages including those in the woods and in several other outdoor arena’s.
Hand selected local food vendors offer a range of urban delights and the festival gives back to the environment offering a cup swap programme to limit single use plastic.
The local environment is well looked after as local residents are offered an open air movie experience to make up for the noise.
Dates: 26th-28th July
Location: Boston Manor Park
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We Are FSTVL
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This year We Are FSTVL is back with one of its biggest line ups yet. DJ’s are coming in from across the globe to DJ at Essex’s biggest festival.
The stage hosts announced are absolutely huge with hosts from Resistance, Circoloco, Abode, Paradise, Defected and many more.
The festival spams over the August bank holiday weekend and is certainly not one to be missed. Hop on the party bus from Upminster station and begin the fun.
Over 6 huge stages show case the best of techno and electronic music to suit everyone’s taste.
Dates:25th-26th May
Location: Central Park, Dagenham
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Park life
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This is Manchester’s biggest festival and is home to one of the biggest line ups the North of the country has ever seen! Electronic and techno DJ’s grace the stage alongside several artists from other genres of music.
The festival offers some huge outdoor stages as well as tented arena’s with light shows that you will have you in awe! The sound system is amazing and you will be able to hear your favourite acts in the best capacity possible.
Street food vendors show case the best food of the North with bar and chill areas away from the music for a break when needed.
Dates: 8th-9th June
Location: Heaton Park, Manchester
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Dream Valley
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Calling all music dreamers is a relatively new festival that has set up in Kent. Over the past few years it has had some good lone up’s and a great set up. Hopefully this will continue to grow and secure it’s space in the British music festival bests.
Dates: 24th-25th August
Location: Kent
Line up: To be announced.
Boomtown Fair
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This festival is absolutely huge and the stage sets are one of kind. The main stage the Lions Den rivals the likes of Tomorrowland and festivals further afield.
Boomtown Fair is a city in its own right and you have the oppertunity to explore the fair by exploring the lions den, the town centre, area 404, copper county, old town, paradise heights, kids town, forest parties, dstrict 5, dis-order alley, metropolis, bario loco and relic. Each area of the fair has a unique theme and you will not get tired of this place.
This festival celebrates music and art and you can immerse yourself into the city fair.
Kids are also welcome here and families are encouraged to come together.
Dates: 7th-11th August
Location: Matterley Estate in Hampshire
Line up: To be announced.
Buy tickets here.https://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/tickets/
Terminal V
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This is Scotland’s biggest electronic and techno music festival. It is home to some of the biggest names in electronic music and they are all here under one roof at the Royal Highland festival.
You will be blown away by the sheer voice of the speakers and also the lights and lazers that put on an almighty show.
Dates: 13th-14th April
Location: The Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
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Elrow Town
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Elrow Town return’s to North London this year and I am sure the event will bigger and better than ever. If past line ups are anything to go from you will be treated to the best DJ’s from across the world living it up on the fun Elrow stages.
Decoration takes centre stage at Elrow with the props and life size mascots really getting you in the mood to party.
This is a festival with a twist and you will not find another festival like it. Originating in Barcelona, Spain and makign a name for itself around the world.
Dates: Saturday 17th August
Location: Parsloes Park, Dagenham
Line up: To be announced.
One Life
Source: Resident Advisor
Michael Bibi returns to the music scene following his hiatus due to his cancer diagnosis. Now given the all clear, Michael is ready to get back to his London roots and play for the fans that prayed for his safe return to music. This is surely not one to be missed.
Dates: Saturday 6th July
Location: Finsbury Park, London
Line up: Michael Bibi
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Aww. I had seen something while I’m scrolling down the feed in Fb. Thanks for sharing this. Such a beautiful post. I hope I’ll soon get there as soon as possible.Beautifully conveyed.
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