Wrap up this May with some of the UK’s best music festivals—from London to Belfast and beyond. Experience the electrifying sounds of Defected Marbella, the genre-defying Wide Awake Festival in London, Bristol’s biggest Love Saves The Day, the vibrant Caribbean and African beats at City Splash Festival, and Northern Ireland’s cutting-edge AVA Festival in Belfast. These unmissable UK music festivals in May 2025 are set to light up the last week of May with unforgettable performances and world-class vibes. Don’t miss out on this incredible lineup!
Defected Marbella
Get ready for an unforgettable house music experience as Defected Weekend Marbella returns in 2025! Spanning two days and two stunning venues, this event brings the heat with world-class DJs, incredible energy, and signature Defected vibes. It all starts with an intimate daytime party at Mogli on Thursday, 22nd May, followed by a high-energy night at the iconic Marbella Arena on Friday, 23rd May. Expect back-to-back sets, sunset beats, and a crowd that lives for house music.
When & Where:
📍 Mogli – Thursday, 22nd May 2025 (Day Party)
📍 Marbella Arena – Friday, 23rd May 2025 (Evening Show, 7 PM–Late)
🎟️Tickets:
Limited early bird tickets are available now.
Wide Awake Festival
Step into London’s boldest underground music celebration, the wild side of sound, as Wide Awake Festival returns to Brockwell Park on 23rd May 2025. Known for championing underground music and counterculture, this one-day event is a magnet for music lovers who crave bold, genre-defying acts. With a stacked lineup featuring Kneecap, CMAT, English Teacher, Peaches, Daniel Avery, COBRAH, and more, Wide Awake promises an unforgettable day of sonic discovery and alternative energy.
When & Where:
📍 Brockwell Park, London – Friday, 23rd May 2025
🎟️Tickets:
Entry from £59.50
Grab your tickets now at wideawakelondon.co.uk
Love Saves The Day
Bristol’s biggest Bank Holiday festival, Love Saves The Day, is back on 24–25 May 2025, turning Ashton Court into a vibrant haven of music, dance, and celebration. Known as Bristol’s biggest music festival, this two-day spectacle blends the best in electronic, UK rap, and underground sounds. With a massive lineup featuring Overmono, Nia Archives, Andy C, Ghetts, Giggs, Skream & Benga, Eliza Rose, and more, expect non-stop energy, unforgettable moments, and love-fuelled festival vibes all weekend long.
When & Where:
📍 Ashton Court, Bristol – Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May 2025
🎟️Tickets:
From £74 (Final release £131)
Grab your tickets now at lovesavestheday.org
City Splash Festival
Feel the rhythm at City Splash Festival, which returns to Brockwell Park on Monday, 26th May 2025. Celebrating the rich sounds and vibrant culture of the Caribbean and Africa, City Splash is the UK’s leading one-day festival for reggae, dancehall, Afrobeats, dub, and amapiano. With an electric lineup including Popcaan, Tarrus Riley, Spice, Ms. Dynamite, Valiant, Odumodublvck, and many more, expect pure vibes, powerful performances, and unforgettable energy.
When & Where:
📍 Brockwell Park, London – Monday, 26th May 2025 (Bank Holiday)
🎟️Tickets:
From £59.00
Grab your tickets now at city-splash.com
AVA Festival
Northern Ireland’s leading electronic music and arts festival, AVA Festival, is back for its 11th edition on 30–31 May 2025. Set against the industrial beauty of Belfast’s Titanic Slipways, the festival fuses cutting-edge sound with immersive visual experiences. Expect a high-impact mix of global headliners, underground legends, and future stars. With acts like Underworld, KI/KI, Overmono, Ewan McVicar, and VTSS, AVA promises an electrifying weekend of boundary-pushing music and culture.
When & Where:
📍 Titanic Slipways, Belfast – Friday 30th & Saturday 31st May 2025
🎟️Tickets:
From £66 (Final release £95)
Grab your ticket now at avafestival.com
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