The Best Festivals To Attend In July
You can’t buy happiness. But festival tickets are the next best thing. And there are a bunch of unreal festivals in July we’re dying to get to. Check out these July festivals to fill your month with serotonin.
Skiddle Staff
Date published: 30th Jun 2022
When we think summer, we think fun, booze, being carefree, and tunes. And music festivals are the place where all of that comes together.
Yep, with beautiful weather incoming and summer vibes thick in the air, July festivals are the place to be. Feeling it yet? We know you are. Here are the best festivals in July we can’t wait for.
Photo: Ultra Europe on Facebook
When: Friday 8th - Sunday 10th July
Where: Multiple venues, Split, Croatia
Lineup: Armin Van Buuren, Amelie Lens, Timmy Trumpet, Hardwell, Adam Beyer, Marco Carola, Nina Kraviz, Steve Aoki, Tiesto, Vini Vici, Richie Hawtin, Martin Garrix, Alesso, Oliver Heldens, Marshmello, DJ Snake, Afrojack, Joseph Capriati
You wanted the best, so here you are! Ultra is a massive multi-venue electronic music festival in Croatia that showcases the biggest names in the game. Just a glance at the lineup, and you know it’ll be huge. And those are only the headliners! If you love electronic music, you won't regret securing tickets for Ultra.
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Photo: Afro Nation Portugal on Facebook
When: Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd July
Where: Praia da Rocha beach, Portimão, Portugal
Lineup: Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Megan Thee Stallion, Wizkid, Davido
The perfect July festival, no other has summer vibes like Afro Nation. From the lineup to the location and everything in between, Afro Nation is the ultimate summer festival. When you’re on a beach in Portugal dancing to afrobeat, hip hop, RnB, dancehall, and bashment tunes while sipping a mojito, everything is alright in the world.
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Photo: TRNSMT on Facebook
When: Friday 8th - Sunday 10th July
Where: Glasgow Green, Glasgow, Scotland
Lineup: Paolo Nutini, The Strokes, Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender, Foals, Wolf Alice
Absolute indie kid haven, TRNSMT has an incredibly strong lineup this year. But, to be fair, it does every year. One thing that sets TRNSMT apart from other fests is its setting in Glasgow. This means there are plenty of Scottish people in the crowd, and Scottish people know what’s up. They’ll get on someone’s shoulders, sing their hearts out, light a few flares and create a killer atmosphere. It’s not one to miss.
Find tickets for TRNSMT Festival - here
Photo: Mad Cool on Facebook
When: Wednesday 6th - Sunday 10th July
Where: Valdebebas-Ifema, Madrid, Spain
Lineup: Metallica, Twenty One Pilots, Kings Of Leon, The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Placebo, Faith No More, Queens Of The Stone Age, Muse, Florence + The Machine, Pixies, Nathy Peluso, Natos Y Waor
Absolute mammoth fest Mad Cool will propel Madrid into pure bliss this month with headline acts that’ll truly knock your socks off. Perfect for friendship groups who have different music tastes, the headliners alone span genres such as metal, pop, rock, indie, alternative, Latin Urbano, hip hop, and more.
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Photo: Suncebeat on Facebook
When: Thursday 21st - Wednesday 27th July
Where: The Garden, Tisno, Croatia
Lineup: The Blessed Madonna, Horse Meat Disco, Dave Lee ZR, David Morales, Kenny Dope, Kerri Chandler, Natasha Diggs
Croatia is an absolutely stunning country. And The Garden in Tisno is gorgeous too. Maybe that’s why so many cracking festivals go down there, festivals such as electronic mecca Suncebeat. Expect electronic powerhouses such as The Blessed Madonna and Horse Meat Disco, private beaches, chill-out areas, and fantastic beer.
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Photo: Bassfest on Facebook
When: Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th July
Where: Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield, England
Lineup: Chase & Status, Tion Wayne, Hybrid Minds, Andy C, Shy FX, Wilkinson, Bad Boy Chiller Crew, Bru-C, Skream, Kings Of The Rollers
Anyone who loves to skank out in a field with their mates to some filthy tunes will love Bassfest. Going down in Sheffield, Bassfest boasts a pretty killer lineup with icons from drum and bass, house, bassline, and similar genres. Picture it: the sun sets, you finish your pint, and Chase & Status take to the stage for a set that blows your mind with all the pyro. Lovely.
Find tickets for Bassfest - here
Photo: Forbidden Forest on Facebook
When: Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd July
Where: Belvoir Castle, Grantham (Lincolnshire), England
Lineup: Chase & Status, Sub Focus, Shy FX, Patrick Topping, Craig David, Sonny Fodera, Hybrid Minds, Andy C, Jamie Jones, Dimension
Ah, forest festivals. They’re just top, aren’t they? As the music floods the air, you look around and know that this little world has been carved out for us to let loose and get lost in the music. It’s brilliant. And with a lineup like that, you can bet Forbidden Forest will be next level this year. We’ll see you there!
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Photo: MADE Festival on Facebook
When: Saturday 30th July
Where: Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton, England
Lineup: AJ Tracey, Ms Banks, Bru-C, Shy FX, Andy C, Eats Everything, Bad Boy Chiller Crew
If you’ve already used up all your annual leave (or even if you’ve got plenty of days left), MADE Festival is a great shout. As a day festival going down on a Saturday, you have a whole day to recover before heading back to work. With big names in drum and bass, jungle, hip hop, house, garage, and more, it’s a brilliant way to spend a Saturday.
Find tickets for MADE Festival - here
NOS Alive
Photo: NOS Alive on Facebook
When: Wednesday 6th – Saturday 9th July
Where: Algés riverside, Oeiras, Portugal
Lineup: The Strokes, Florence + The Machine, Metallica, Imagine Dragons
Regularly hailed as one of Europe’s best, NOS Alive has booked some of the biggest artists in the world for its 2022 shindig. And when you look down the lineup, it becomes clear that NOS cares about the quality of the artists it books. With Stromae, Seasick Steve, The War On Drugs, Jorja Smith, M.I.A., Tom Misch, Caribou, and other quality artists on the lineup, it’ll be class.
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When: Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st July
Where: Orrell Hill Woods, Liverpool, England
Lineup: Pendulum (DJ), Jeff Mills, Camo & Krooked, Ben Klock, A.M.C + Phantom
Yep, another forest festival! The One In The Woods is a techno and drum and bass extravaganza taking place just outside of Liverpool in, surprise, the woods. Alongside music by Jeff Mills, Pendulum, Camo & Krooked and others, TOITW brings local food and drinks to a crowd of giddy electronic music fans. And you could be one of them!
Find tickets for The One In The Woods - here
Photo: Rolling Loud Portugal on Facebook
When: Wednesday 6th - Friday 8th July
Where: Praia Da Rocha beach, Portimao, Portugal
Lineup: J. Cole, ASAP Rocky, Future, AJ Tracey, Flo Milli, Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert
The maddest hip hop party has finally arrived in Europe. About time! This year's Rolling Loud headliners are ASAP Rocky, Future, and J. Cole, three huge names who you can rely on to put on killer performances. Expect crazy crowds, endless energy, big beats, and flames as this beach festival erupts this July.
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Tomorrowland
Photo: Tomorrowland on Facebook
When: Friday 15th - Sunday 31st of July
Where: Boom, Flanders, Belgium
Lineup: Afrojack, Above & Beyond, Adam Beyer, Bob Sinclar, Amelie Lens, Boris Brejcha, Nicky Romero, Martin Garrix, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Helena Hauff, Timmy Trumpet, Tiesto, Solardo, Armin van Buuren, Charlotte De Witte
Perhaps the biggest of all festivals in July, Tomorrowland is electronic music Mecca. The fest is huge, taking place over three weekends, and the lineup is even bigger with Lilly Palmer, Duck Sauce, Angerfist, Horse Meat Disco, Joel Corry, and other big names from just about every corner of electronic music ready to blow the crowd away. As always, it’ll be a biggun.
Photo: Electric Woodlands on Facebook
When: Friday 1st - Saturday 2nd July
Where: Bygrave Wood, Hertfordshire, England
Lineup: Hybrid Minds & Tempza, Sub Focus & MC ID, Annie Mac, Hannah Wants, Solardo, Darkzy, Flava D, Skepsis, Window Kid, Example, Shy FX & MC Stamina, Nia Archives
It seems Electric Woodlands handpicked their lineup to kick off good times. If so, we’d say they’ve succeeded. This July festival will see noughties dance icon Example bring tunes dripping in nostalgia, veteran Annie Mac with multi-genre tunes, and Shy FX delivering legendary jungle vibes.
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Photo: FIB Benicassim Festival on Facebook
When: Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th July
Where: Costa del Azahar, Valencia, Spain
Lineup: Kasabian, Justice, Two Door Cinema Club, Steve Aoki, The Kooks, Tyga
Music is, of course, vital to any music festival. But the additional features can make a huge difference. And Benicassim nails both. The fest has a solid lineup of anthems, throwback tunes, and a range of genres. Pair that with the gorgeous weather and the nearby beaches, and you’re laughing. Having been in the game since 1995, you can count on FIB for a good time.
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Photo: Manchester Reggae Festival on Facebook
When: Saturday 30th July
Where: Manchester Academy 1,2 and Club Academy, Manchester, England
Lineup: Inner Circle, Queens Of Lovers Rock feat. Janet Kay & Carroll Thompson, The King Yellowman Show, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Third World, Eek A Mouse, Black Uhuru, Horace Andy & Dub Asante Band
We challenge you to find a genre that pairs with summer as well as reggae does. We'll wait. But in the meantime, let us tell you who to expect at the Manchester Reggae Festival, the most chill festival in July. Jamaican reggae group Black Uhuru will play alongside Eek A Mouse, Kingston band Inner Circle, Third World, and more. Easily the best way to welcome the summer, get down to Manchester Reggae Fest this July.
Find tickets for Manchester Reggae Festival - here
We’d argue some of the best festivals are in July. And you can’t blame us; look at them! From the cracking artists to the stunning locations, these July festivals will be some of the most memorable of 2022.
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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.
Photo: TRNSMT on Facebook
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