The Best Hip Hop Festivals

From the laidback rhymes of Loyle Carner to the raging, adrenaline-pumping tracks of Carti to the lyrical prowess of Little Simz, hip-hop is an incredibly diverse genre. 

Since its humble beginnings in New York in the 70s, hip-hop has evolved, mutated, and spawned many sub-genres spanning drill, trap, rage, experimental, psychedelic, jazz rap, boom bap, backpack, emo, and more.

It’s amazing to see all the talent the genre produces. But it’s even better to see these artists live in the flesh, tearing up the stage and hyping up crowds to a level you can’t even imagine.

If you’re keen to be one of those in the mosh pits, here are the best hip-hop festivals in 2025.

 

Wireless Festival

When: Friday 11th - Sunday 13th July 2025 

Where: Finsbury Park in London, England 

2025 lineup: Drake (headlining all three nights with different sets), PARTYNEXTDOOR, Summer Walker, Burna Boy, VYBZ Kartel, Boy Better Know, and more

If you’re looking for the best UK hip-hop festivals, Wireless definitely sits near the top of the list. This mammoth event has its finger firmly on the pulse of hip-hop, R&B, and grime, making it one of the highlights of festival season, and one of the biggest London festivals. 

Rocking the English capital for three days, the huge music gathering is known for plastering household names on its lineup posters. Wireless never fails to deliver a mind-blowing performance complimented by crowds that are so hyped you’d think someone paid them to go crazy. 

Tickets for the 2025 edition have completely sold out. But at least you’ve got the fest on your radar for next year! 

  

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Dreamville Fest

When: Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th April 2025 

Where: Raleigh in North Carolina, USA 

2025 lineup: Lil Wayne with Hot Boys & Big Timers, 21 Savage, Ludacris, Ari Lennox, Keyshia Cole (20 years of The Way It Is), J. Cole, Erykah Badu, Tems, J.I.D, Glorilla, BigxthaPlug, Chief Keef, Ab-Soul, EARTHGANG, and more

J. Cole’s Dreamville Fest sees its fifth and final edition in April this year. So if you’ve been thinking about attending but put it off, this is your final chance to party with the Dreamville crew. 

Cole will of course be performing as will labelmate J.I.D. Joining them are some massive names in hip-hop like Wayne and 21, plus some R&B and soul queens, Erykah, Ari, Keyshia, and Tems. if you want to party with the Dreamville crew plus some legends who aren’t affiliated with the label, this is your final chance to enjoy the tunes and a family-style cookout

A portion of the money for your ticket goes to the Dreamville Foundation, a non-profit that “serves children and supports their family members who are attempting to overcome obstacles in their social environment”. 

 

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Openair Frauenfeld

When: Thursday 10th - Saturday 12th July 2025

Where: Allmend in Frauenfeld, Switzerland

2025 lineup: Young Thug, 50 Cent, Justin Timberlake, Luciano, Ken Carson, Denzel Curry, BigXthaPlug, RAF Camora, Nettspend, Bladee, Key Glock, Samara Cyn, Joey Valence & Brae, and more

Europe’s biggest, wildest hip-hop festival will be back in July this year to welcome around 150,000 hip-hop-loving fans for a weekend of rap excellence. 

The festival has been running since 1985 and has grown exponentially, now consistently delivering hard lineups. If you have a passport and love hip-hop, keep your eye on this one. Mixing in some pop and R&B from Justin Timberlake, the fest has done it again with another cracking lineup spanning multiple hip-hop sounds.

There’s a supermarket on site, they give out free earplugs so you can protect your ears, and you can bring three litres of alcohol onto the campsite. 

 

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Jazz Cafe Festival

When: Sunday 3rd August 2025

Where: Burgess Park in London, England

2025 lineup: Masego, Westside Gunn, Elmiene, Nooriyah, Benny The Butcher, Lex Amor, dublon, Young Franco, Aroop Roy, and more

Taking a break from giant hip-hop fests overseas, London jazz favourites Jazz Cafe brings a festival to the capital to showcase the sounds of jazz, R&B, Latin, and the kind of hip-hop that typically leans closer to jazzier, acoustic instrumentals rather than trap. 

Returning for its second year in 2025, the day festival will spread tunes across four stages from midday to 10pm. Focusing on the rappers on the lineup, Griselda Records’ Westside Gunn and Benny The Butcher will be performing in their Plant Room. It’ll be Westside’s first-ever UK show so it’s certain to go crazy. They’ll be joined by some other brilliant rappers including Lexa Gates, Skiifall, and ZINO VINCI. 

Tying it together, final tier tickets are only £70. Jazz Cafe is set to bring us one of the best UK hip-hop festivals once again this year. 

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Rolling Loud Thailand

When: Friday 14th - Sunday 16th November 2025

Where: Legend Siam in Pattaya City, Na Chom Thian, Thailand 

2025 lineup: TBA 

Okay, so Rolling Loud’s California edition has been and gone but RL consistently puts on some of the best hip-hop festivals in the world so we couldn’t not put it on your radar. The good news is that they’ll be bringing the party to Thailand (and hopefully Europe) later this year.

For ten years now, Rolling Loud has been putting on huge events, including massive festivals with some of the scene’s biggest names. Like Wireless, Rolling Loud attracts music fans who fully live the “go hard or go home” motto.

Once again, Rolling Loud California killed it this year with sets from A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Ski Mask The Slump God, Sexyy Red, Ab-Soul, Quavo, Sematary, Redveil, and more. Expect a similarly incredible lineup for the Thailand bash. 

 

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Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival

When: TBA, likely November 2025 

Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, USA

2025 lineup: TBA 

Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw should be returning in November with an all-star lineup of hip-hop and R&B, including a performance from Tyler. The 2025 edition will see the festival’s eleventh year. 

Last year, the fest saw sets from Doechii, Denzel Curry, Earl Sweatshirt, Kenny Mason, Carti, ScHoolboy Q, Tyler, Vince Staples, Sexyy Red, and more from hip-hop and R&B. So, if that sounds good to you, keep an eye out for lineup announcements. 

Kids under 5 go free, there'll be loads of games and rides, and there are direct transport links to the venue.

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Les Ardentes

When: Thursday 3rd - Sunday 6th July 2025

Where: Roucourt in Liège, Belgium 

2025 lineup: Young Thug, Gucci Mane, Peso Pluma, Lil Tecca, Ken Carson, J Balvin, Green Montana, Sevdaliza, Hamza, I Hate Models, and more

Packed with modern hip-hop royalty, Les Ardentes is looking hot as hell this year. This Belgian festival focuses on hip-hop and its subgenres but will also have a fair few hard techno DJs and some Latin sounds this year. 

With so much hip-hop on its lineups, the crowds always bring the energy to match, creating wild scenes every year. This makes sense as “ardent” describes something or someone who’s passionate or burns intensely. 

Outside of checking out some of the most in-demand artists on the circuit, there's loads to get stuck into. They’ve had basketball, gaming zones, karaoke, silent discos, and more over the years so there’s certain to be plenty to try. 

 

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Roots Picnic

When: Saturday 31st May - Sunday 1st June 2025

Where: The Mann Center in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, USA

2025 lineup: D'Angelo with The Roots, Meek Mill, Lenny Kravitz, Glorilla, Latto, Tems, Miguel, Kaytranada, The Roots (30 years of Do You Want More?!!!??!), J.Period Live Mixtape (Black Thought, 2 Chainz, Pusha T), and more

The Roots’ annual bash is back with an incredible lineup for 2025. The group celebrates 30 years of their second album Do You Want More?!!!??!, and will be joined by some serious heavy-weights in hip-hop. 

Going down in the group’s hometown of Philadelphia, the festival extends hip-hop, also offering rock, soul, and house music across three stages. 

When you aren't seeing your favourite acts tear up the stage, you can check out trap and R&B karaoke, the food and drink from the best Philly restaurants curated by The Roots, and the black vendor village. 

 

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There are plenty of hip-hop festivals in 2025 waiting for you to find them. Whether you prefer trap, drill, old-school hip-hop, alternative hip-hop or a bit of everything, you're certain to find a festival that'll blow your mind this year. 

While you're planning your 2025 festival adventures, why not check out the best house and techno, trance, or EDM and dance fests? Or head straight to our festival guide to find your dream fest. 

 

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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.

 

 

  

 

 

 

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