The UKs Best House And Techno Festivals
Do you dream of getting together in the field with all your best friends and having fun until the morning and beyond?
To be sure. If you like to kick and rumble until your feet turn to jelly, we've got you covered in the UK's best house festivals.
From Terminal V in Edinburgh to We Are FSTVL in Upminster, you can see some of the biggest names on the scene including Amelie Lance, I Hate Models, Ewan McVicar, Camelfat, Carl Cox and many, many more.
Terminal V:
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When? Saturday 8 - April 9, 2023 (Holy Week)
Where? Royal Highland Center in Edinburgh, Scotland
Cover 2023: Amelie Lance, Ewan McVicar, Charlotte de Wit, Frazi.er, I Hate Models, 999999999, Fallamour, Dan Shayk and many more.
Terminal V has earned incredible respect from both the public and the performers. A mecca for fans of heavy techno and house music, the festival takes place every year in Edinburgh and Americans travel far and wide to adore the sounds made by world-famous deck talent. So far, we have only announced one artist for the two-day concert, but the line-up is already looking great with some of the hottest names on the scene.
Production is virtually non-existent, line-ups are always filled with incredibly talented established and up-and-coming artists, and it's quickly becoming a major festival for slapstick lovers. If you love hacking home tech fests, don't check this out.
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Compound 2:
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When? Friday 21 - Saturday 22 July 2023
Where? Boston Manor Park in London, England
2023 line-up: Underworld, Adam Beyer, Charlotte de Witte, FJAAK, Ben UFO B2B, Helena Hauff, Jeff Mills, DJ Stingray B2B Objekt and many more.
Junction 2 has an underground cult following and hosts around 25,000 ravers each year at its home, Boston's Manor Park. Now a world famous brand, with the Junction 2 you will always be in good hands. The festival eschews plastic tents and short sets, allowing the public to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature to loud tunes at one of the UK's top techno festivals.
Baltic weekend
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When? Friday 2 - Saturday 3 June 2023
Where? Baltic Triangle in Liverpool, England
Composition for 2023: to be confirmed
Baltic Weekender is a huge celebration of music from different genres, including house, techno, drum and bass, disco, grime and everything in between. Set in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle, this festival will take you to some of the city's best venues, including Hangar 34 and 24 Kitchen Street, where you'll meet celebrities and newcomers on stage.
Watch out for announcements, but know you're in good hands. At the 2022 party, Ben UFO, Helena Gauff and others drove the crowd into a wild frenzy.
In 2023, they promised quality headliners with more emphasis on local talent. And since money can be a little tight, they limit ticket prices. Act fast and secure your tickets in advance to get the absolute best before prices go up.
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Newsom Park
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When? Saturday, July 8, 2023
Where? Newsom Cathedral in Leeds, England
Composition for 2023: to be confirmed
Alas, Leeds! You can always count on this crazy city to show you what the holidays are all about. Newsam Park House and Techno Festival bring us the team behind Cocoon in the Park, a giant festival that has come to an end after eleven incredible episodes. You can think of Newsam Park as the reincarnation of Cocoon.
In 2022, some mega talents have made it to the second stage, including Marco Carroll, Jaida G and Jamie Jones. But the 2023 line-up is rumored to be bigger than ever with an impressive stage production. Watch the ads or buy now to save a few pounds before the price goes up.
We are FSTVL
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When? Friday, 25 - Sunday, 27 August 2023 (August public holiday)
Where? Damyns Hall, Upminster Airport, Essex, England
Composition for 2023 information will be in January
We Are FSTVL brings together different genres including house, techno, DnB, garage and grime. The multiple award-winning festival has been running since 2013, and every year it develops and delights artists with its unusual design and staging.
The festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2023. To celebrate their anniversary, they promised "the biggest line-up to ever grace the stages of We Are FSTVL", with over 300 big and underground names in 30 arenas. They also revealed that the first lineup will be announced in January. Better turn on notifications.
garden life
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When? Saturday, 10 - Sunday, June 11, 2023
Where? Heaton Park in Manchester, England
Composition for 2023: to be confirmed
To give you an idea of the scope of Parklife, this year's Super Early Tickets sold out in record time. And that's pretty typical. Almost every year the festival breaks its own ticket sales record. The multi-genre gold scene definitely has a lot of big house and techno artists, as well as names from drum and bass, tech-house and other genres.
In 2022, Peggy Gow, Charlotte de Witt, Camelfat, Blessed Madonna, Nina Kraviz, Patrick Topping, Fred Gein, Amelie Lance, Carl Cox and many other house and techno artists appeared on the decks. So even if you're not a fan of pop, hip hop and other genres featured in the lineup, you'll have plenty of exciting DJ sets to enjoy.
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northern cream fields
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When? Thursday, 24 - Sunday, 27 August 2023 (August public holiday)
Where? Daresbury in Cheshire, England
Series 2023 Swedish House Mafia, many more to come
The UK's largest electronic festival with a capacity of 70,000 people, Creamfields North was the original before we were blessed with Creamfields South.
One of the biggest electronic events in the world, Creamfields covers almost every electronic genre including house, techno, EDM, trance, drum and bass, trance, hardstyle and more. Surprising us every year with their heavyweight lineups, Creamfields always has the hottest names on the scene and the craziest pyrotechnics you'll ever see.
If you like electronic music, you can always count on Creamfields. Last year's lineup included Camelphat, Fatboy Slim, Tiesto, Peggy Gou, Eats Everything, Sonny Fodera, Hot Since 82, Bicep, Carl Cox, Patrick Topping, Solardo and dozens of other interesting names on the scene. We promise the 2023 series will be just as fantastic. Mint every year.
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South Cramfield Fields
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When? Friday 26 - Sunday 28 May 2023
Where? Hylands Park in Chelmsford, England
Comp. 2023 Tiesto, Swedish House Mafia, Camelphat, Carl Cox Hybrid Live, Patrick Topping, Sonny Fodera, Calvin Harris, Fatboy Slim, Gorgon City, Chase & Status, Andy C, Becky Hill and more
Returning in 2023 after an impressive first release in 2022, Creamfields South is just as important as its northern sister. 50,000 ravers will gather at the Grade II listed Highlands Park with one thought: enjoy the weekend. The series, like the production, is as exciting as a midnight festival.
So far, the roster is already amazing and this is only the first round of announcements. Stay tuned because new names are coming soon. Or secure your tickets and save a few bucks because you just won't like some of the names in line. And hey, as an electronic music aficionado, visiting Creamfields is a must-do.
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alone in the forest
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When? to be confirmed, July 2023
Where: Eagle Hill Woods in Liverpool, England.
Composition for 2023: to be confirmed
For the third year, The One In The Woods festival takes place, you guessed it, in the woods of Liverpool. TOITW brings incredible drum and bass, techno and house to a bustling woodland setting, inviting fans to escape the chaos of everyday life and head up into the trees to spin hard-hitting tunes. Sounds good to us.
With about 80 amazing techno and drum bass artists, you can enjoy local food, drinks and an amazing crowd that just wants to enjoy loud tunes and forget everything for a few days. Outstanding.
mint festival
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When? Saturday, September 23, 2023
Where? Newsam Green Farm in Leeds, England
Composition for 2023: to be confirmed
Mint Festival from the Mint Warehouse team presents various genres - house, techno, drum bass, UKG and others - on four stages. With the festival turning 10 years old in 2023, we suspect they will be able to do something special, although they don't need additional funding to become one of the best electronic music festivals in the UK. He received this title a long time ago.
The 2022 release featured Darius Sirosian, Eats Everything, Elliott Adamson, Enzo Siragusa, Patrick Topping, Roscha and Seth Troxler, so you can expect some house and techno stars to shake it up this year. Great atmosphere, great people, great tunes - Muntfees is a fantastic reward.
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FLY Open Air Festival
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When? Saturday 20 - May 21, 2023
Where? Hopetoun House in Edinburgh, Scotland
Episode 2023: Ben Hemsley, Eliza Rose, Hannah Laing, CBD Chaos, Interplanetary Outlaw, Hayley Zalassi, Job Jobs, Prospa, Sally S., Surusinge, testpress, more TBD
We all love spinning tunes, so when you hear the biggest names on stage against a really great backdrop, you'll know it's true. Hopetown House in Edinburgh is absolutely stunning, as is much of the city. What's more, it's not uncommon for a nice soft cloudy sunset to slip through the house while you're running.
FLY Open Air brings together the biggest and best house and techno artists in magical locations across Scotland. For its tenth anniversary in 2023, the cast still features international talent, but promises to include local talent as well. There are over 8,000 people on the site, so you can get into the spirit of the festival without losing friends too often...hopefully.
Tickets for the FLY Open Air festival
Cultivation Festival 2023: Summer Edition
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When? Friday 12 - Saturday 13 May 2023
Where? Aberdeen Pier, Scotland
Cover 2023: Charlie Sparks, Frank, Hannah Laing, Matt Guy, Test Press, Tibasco, TBD
Another major festival in Scotland, Cultivate is the largest electronic music festival in the North East covering techno, deep house, disco house, tech house and bass. The festival brings together over 2,500 ravers a day on indoor and outdoor stages from around the world. Smaller than many other festivals, it's perfect for those who want to pass the time and don't like huge crowds that stretch as far as the eye can see. Because losing your friends in a sea of people with a twinkle in your eye isn't all that fun.
When the festival is over and you're not ready to stop there, you can purchase tickets for their after-party at Unit 51. - Ah, you'll love the after-party too. Tickets for Cultivate are selling out pretty quickly, so don't delay if you want to!
slot box
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When? Saturday, May 27, 2023
Where? Nottingham Racecourse in Nottingham, England
Composition for 2023: to be confirmed
One of Nottingham's top house festivals, Groovebox is an all-day celebration that features the best of the genre and some amazing productions. Ideal for those looking to save money, this festival is cheaper, with standard top-tier tickets costing £30. But if you're fast enough, you can get around them less. And just twenty minutes from the center of Nottingham, it is very easy to get to.
The 2022 line-up includes Jax Jones, Salardo, Idris Elba, Sosa, Nathan Dove, Emily Nash and more. 2023 will be the same. 60 DJs in five arenas and 5,000 ravers will come together. it will be beautiful
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Blow
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When? Saturday, June 10, 2023
Where? Colwick Country Park in Nottingham, England
Line 2023: Shy FX, Interplanetary Criminal, LF System and more in the future
Another festival of the day in Nottingham, Detonate is a mix of genres including house, UKG, drum and bass and techno. More than 60 artists and DJs will gather 15,000 people for a grand party on floating stages and forest paths. World-class street food, cocktails, fireworks, boat parties, live street art, and a VIP island await you if you want to indulge.
A "reimagined" version of the festival awaits us in the 2023 edition. This could mean something, and we would like to know the details. Stay tuned for updates in this space…
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outside the party
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When? Saturday, June 24, 2023
Where? Abbey Park in Leicester, England
Composition for 2023: to be confirmed
Beyond Festival is Leicester's premier dance music festival. Right in the heart of England, easily accessible from wherever you travel. In terms of tunes, you can expect over 30 top international artists from drum and bass, house, techno, UKG, disco, jungle, bass, disco, R&B and everything in between.
If you need a break from the madness, there are rides, dozens of local food trucks, and more. Coming back from the first edition in 2022, you can expect the next edition to be bigger and better, especially now that the festival is in the spotlight.
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lost village
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When? Thursday, 24 - Sunday, 27 August 2023 (August public holiday)
Where? Lost Village in Lincoln, England
Composition for 2023: to be confirmed
Explore winding paths under the shade of tall trees, dip your toes in the lake and feel the ground under your feet, explore the unknown, dive into new worlds…then head to the stage to dance the night away.
Lost Village is not just a festival. this is the Door to the Unknown Experiment. A new way to enjoy your favorite sounds. Listen to techno, house and electronic music in surreal forests. Sample street food from around the world from top British chefs, attend secret concerts, laugh out loud at comedy shows and escape global chaos in a wood-fired hot tub. Let yourself go, be free, dance for four days and four nights, create, learn and meet like-minded people.
Wait because we don't have a lineup yet but 2022 features Tom Mish, Bonobo, Jamie XX, Honey Dijon, HAAi, Job Jobs, Logic1000, Octo Octa, Luke Solomon, Âme and many more jokes, I know you in good hands.
Stay tuned for updates and tickets in this space.
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