It doesn't matter what genre you're looking for or what kind of day out you want, the capital has the perfect summer music festival for you. Here's ten of the best.
Greenwich Music Time, July 23 to 25
Following a successful run last year, the series of open air concerts returns to the grand riverside surroundings of the Old Royal Naval College.
Ray Davies, flamenco stars Gipsy Kings and ten-time Grammy winner George Benson are 2015’s headliners. Tickets cost from £39.50
Go to greenwichmusictime.co.uk
OnBlackheath
Blackheath, September 12 and 13
Madness, Elbow, Manic Street Preachers, Kelis and the magician Dynamo are the marquee names at the John Lewis-sponsored two-day festival on Blackheath.
There are a few stages of music, one for magic, some impressive food and a playground section with lots of activities for kids. Adult day tickets cost from £45. Go to onblackheath.com
British Summer Time at Hyde Park, June 18 to 28
One of the capital’s biggest festivals turns the royal park into a playground of music, food and fun. This year’s stellar headliners include The Who, Taylor Swift, Blur, Kylie and The Strokes with the likes of Beck, Union J, Mr Tumble, Dick and Dom, Grace Jones, Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, Paul Weller, Ellie Goulding and John Newman are also set to perform across the staggering line up of events.
Midweek, the site will host some big names in comedy such as Ed Byrne, Ardal O’Hanlon and Rich Hall. Ticket prices start from £21.80. Go to bst-hydepark.com
Wireless
Finsbury Park, July 3 to 5
One for those who like their pop with an urban tinge, the 10th anniversary of Wireless festival in Finsbury Park features big names in hip hop and R&B such as Drake, A$AP Rocky, Avicii, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J Blige, David Guetta and Nicki Minaj. Adult day tickets £68.75
Go to wirelessfestival.co.uk
Calling Festival
Clapham Common, July 4 to 5
It moved from Hyde Park last year and for its second incarnation south of the river features a decent rock line up led by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Ryan Adams, The Hives and Echo and the Bunnymen. Adult day tickets £57.50
Go to callingfestival.co.uk
Lovebox
Victoria Park, July 17 to 18
An eclectic line-up includes Snoop Dogg, Rudimental, Jessie Ware, Mark Ronson and Cypress Hill. Day tickets cost £49.50. Go to loveboxfestival.com
Citadel
Victoria Park, July 19
Straight after Lovebox, this festival has a bit more of a cool, chilled vibe. Ben Howard and Bombay Bicycle Club are the big names musically while chef Richard Turner will be cooking up feasts. Tickets cost £49.50. Go to citadelfestival.com
Kew the Music
Kew Gardens, July 7 to 12
A change of pace, this series of outdoor picnic concerts feature a line up which includes Paloma Faith, UB40, Caro Emerald, The Specials and Jools Holland.
Tickets cost from £44.50. Go to kew.org
South West Four
Clapham Common, August 29 to 30
Rave it up with dance music’s finest. The bill includes Skrillex, Basement Jaxx, Fatboy Slim and Faithless. Day tickets cost from £52.50. Go to southwestfour.com
Somerset House Summer Series
Somerset House, The Strand, July 9 to 19
From Christmas ice rinks to moonlight film screenings, Somerset House hosts some great events in the heart of the capital. This year’s live music offerings include Gary Clark Jnr, Passenger, George Ezra, James Bay, Jessie J and Belle and Sebastian. Tickets cost £29.50. Go to somersethouse.org.uk
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