*Banner image: Boomtown’s Lion’s Den stage by Sam Warrenger via thefestivals.uk
The UK has long been home to some of the world’s most vibrant, genre-defying music festivals, where beats echo through ancient woodlands, freedom reigns, and communities come alive under open skies. From the colossal Glastonbury to the intimate and immersive gatherings like Existence and Shambala, the 2025 season still promises magic.
But let’s be real—these are tough times for our beloved scene. Noisily Festival, one of our all-time favourites, was recently cancelled. Illusive has taken its final bow. Balter Festival is saying goodbye with one last dance, and others like Nozstock and Field Manoeuvres are scaling back or calling on their communities just to survive.
With that in mind, we’ve put together this guide to the 10 best UK festivals in 2025: a celebration of what’s still standing, what’s evolving, and why, now more than ever, showing up matters. Whether you’re into psychedelic experiences, electronic journeys, or eco-conscious gatherings, there’s something worth marking your calendar for.
1. Gottwood🌲🎶
📍Carreglwyd Estate, Wales | 📅 June 12–15, 2025
A hidden gem tucked into the Welsh woodland, Gottwood is a boutique festival blending cutting-edge electronic music with immersive art and a truly intimate vibe. It’s a favourite for those who like their beats deep, their forests enchanted, and their weekends off-grid. More info: gottwood.co.uk
Style vibe: Ethereal layers meet underground edge—perfect for forest raves and sunrise sets. → Shop Festival Wear
2. Existence 🔮🌌
📍 Charlton Park Estate, Wiltshire | 📅 June 12–15, 2025
A rising star in the psychedelic scene. Expect immersive art, deep bass, psytrance, and a conscious ethos. Born from the ashes of other underground gatherings, Existence is where rave meets ritual. More info: existancefestival.com
Style vibe: Psytrance meets mysticism—flowing kaftans, bold prints, and cosmic layers. → Shop Psy Clothing
3. Download 🤘⚡
📍 Donington Park, Derby | 📅 June 13–15, 2025
Guitars wail, boots stomp, and black reigns supreme. Download is the UK’s ultimate rock and metal gathering—massive, muddy, and full of raw energy. While more mainstream, its massive size and heavy sound draw a diverse crowd with crossover style potential. More info: downloadfestival.co.uk
Style vibe: All black everything. Distressed, layered, and unapologetically bold. → Go Dark & Edgy
4. Glastonbury Festival 🎪🎸
📍 Worthy Farm, Somerset | 📅 June 25–29, 2025
The UK’s most iconic music festival needs no introduction. Glastonbury blends world-class headliners with grassroots activism, healing fields, and late-night revelry. For many, it’s an annual pilgrimage. An epic blend of music, culture, and counterculture. More info: glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
Style vibe: Go boho-chic with eclectic prints, flowing layers, and vintage-inspired vibes. → Shop Boho-Chic
5. Wilderness Festival 🏞️🍷
📍 Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire | 📅 July 31–August 3, 2025
Chic and creative, Wilderness merges nature, music, food, and art. Think lake swims by day, Michelin-starred feasts, and dancing beneath the stars by night. A little more polished, but still soulful. More info: wildernessfestival.com
Style vibe: Elegant bohemian—earthy tones, lightweight fabrics, and refined festival looks. → Shop Boho-Chic
6. Boomtown Fair 🎭🔥
📍 Winchester, Hampshire | 📅 August 6–10, 2025
A living, breathing festival city built on storytelling and immersive theatre. Boomtown is wild, gritty, and anarchic in the best ways. With sprawling districts, stage takeovers, and bass-heavy lineups, it’s a choose-your-own-adventure like no other. More info: boomtownfair.co.uk
Style vibe: Maximalist mayhem—statement pieces, utility layers, and post-apocalyptic flair. → Shop Festival Wear
7. Houghton Festival 🌳🎧
📍 King’s Lynn, Norfolk | 📅 August 7–10, 2025
Curated by Craig Richards and known for its 24-hour music license, Houghton is a haven for minimal, house, and experimental electronic sounds. Set in Norfolk’s wild woodlands, it’s a meticulously crafted journey for true music lovers. More info: houghtonfestival.co.uk
Style vibe: Minimal meets mind-expanding—sleek cuts, breathable fabrics, and subtle textures. → Shop Psy Clothing
8. Green Man Festival 🌿🎻
📍 Brecon Beacons, Wales | 📅 August 14–17, 2025
Set against a mountainous backdrop, Green Man is beloved for its indie and alternative music, literary talks, and eco-activism. Family-friendly and fiercely independent, it’s a poetic goodbye to summer. More info: greenman.net
Style vibe: Folky, earthy, and artsy—natural fibres, botanical prints, and thoughtful layers. → Shop Boho-Chic
9. Infest 🩸🕶
📍 Manchester | 📅 August 15–16, 2025
Industrial beats, strobing synths, and dark elegance. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer, Infest is the UK’s mecca for EBM, industrial, and synth lovers—intimate, intense, and unapologetically underground. More info: infestuk.com
Style vibe: Industrial goth—structured silhouettes, sharp layers, and hardware-heavy looks. → Go Dark & Edgy
10. Shambala Festival 🌈🕊️
📍 Secret Location, Northamptonshire | 📅 August 21–24, 2025
A beacon for conscious raving and radical self-expression. Shambala champions sustainability, inclusivity, and pure joy. Expect costumes, creativity, and a zero-waste ethos that many others aspire to. More info: shambalafestival.org
Style vibe: Colourful, conscious, and fun—mix bold prints with functional layers. → Shop Festival Wear
Ready to pack your boots, your glitter, and your open heart? The festival season is calling.
From the dancefloors of Boomtown to the healing spaces of Shambala, these festivals aren’t just events—they’re culture. They shaped Psylo, just like they shaped a whole generation of free spirits.
We grew from the same grassroots: from the psytrance fields to conscious gatherings, this scene is in our DNA. That’s why we write this guide—to celebrate, support, and dance alongside our tribe.
So, whether you’re packing for the summer or swinging by our Psylo Camden flagship store for last-minute gear—
✨ Dress like you mean it. Move like you’re free.
→ made to last, made to rave.
Above: Psylo’s festival wear spotted in a field somewhere in the UK by Nirvana, Psylo Camden Team
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