Music festivals and concerts
England hosts a varied range of concerts and festivals to entertain and inspire the music lover within you. From large scale weekend dance festivals to relaxing summer’s eve jazz festivals there is plenty to choose from…
Field Day Festival
Field Day is a brand new summer event on Friday 11th August bringing together the cream of the alternative music scene to the East End’s greenest of gardens: Victoria Park. As well as amazing music from Mysery Jets, Four Tet and Gruff Rhys, there's a kaleidoscope of eccentric village games from Welly Wangling (Boot throwing), Morris Dancing, Coconut Shy and; what will surely be a crowd pleaser, the Battle of the Bands tug of war! If that wasn't enough, there'll be locally sourced organic food and drink, tea and cake stalls, a jumble sale, and even a brass band stand!
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Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury is the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world set in 900 acres of the Vale of Avalon in Somerset, an area steeped in symbolism, mythology and religious traditions dating back many hundreds of years. Held annually on the last weekend in June, Glastonbury attracts over 100,000 people and some of the world’s top bands. Many like to camp at Glastonbury but beware of the rain and take your wellies just in case!
More on Glastonbury Festival (www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/)
Cambridge Folk Festival
The Cambridge Folk Festival is renowned for its eclectic mix of music and a wide definition of what might be considered folk. The best traditional folk artists from the UK and Ireland rub shoulders with more contemporary acts, the finest American country, blues and roots artists, acclaimed singer songwriters and even the odd pop star. One of the longest running and most famous folk festivals in the world, this festival is usually held on the last weekend of July.
More on Cambridge Folk Festival (www.cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk/)
The Proms
The BBC Proms is an eight-week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts held annually in Central London, predominantly in the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington. Founded over 100 years ago, each season now consists of over 70 concerts in the Albert Hall, a series of eight chamber concerts, additional locations on the Last Night and associated educational and children's events. It is the biggest classical music festival in the world.
More on The Proms (www.bbc.co.uk/proms/)
Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music festival
The Nantwich Jazz Blues & Music Festival is now in its 10th year. Jazz and blues concerts are organised at the main venues of Nantwich Civic Hall and The Crown Hotel, as well as various free concerts in pubs and museums around the South Cheshire town. The festival usually runs from mid-April.
More on Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music festival (www.nantwichjazz.com/)
Somerset House Summer concerts
For those who fancy some outdoor music, without the camping ritual of a festival, Somerset house is an excellent option for those in London over the summer months. The Courtyard of Somerset House is an idyllic, calming, escapist location for a concert on a summer's evening. As a breeze drifts in off the Thames you’ll leave the city bustle behind and tune into some great music.
More on Somerset House Summer concerts (www.somerset-house.org.uk/whatson/performances/index.html)
Picnic concerts
For a summer concert with a hint of romance why not enjoy the Picnic concerts series held at spectacular English Heritage settings – Kenwood, Audley End, Marble Hill and Battle Abbey. What better way to spend a summer evening? Gather a group of friends and an indulgent picnic and enjoy the stunning music, relaxed atmosphere and spectacular fireworks at these breathtaking settings. Held from late July till August.
More on picnic concerts (www.picnicconcerts.com/)
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