The Best UK Garage Festivals in the UK

With old skool and new skool on the menu, expect to see some of the best names in the game and to hear some of the best tunes from the charts. With a whole load of the best UK garage festivals, check them out now!

Skiddle Staff

Last updated: 28th Apr 2025

Since the early 90s, garage has been making people get up and dance to some of the most irresistible tunes known to man. Quickly established as one of the best things to come out of the UK, UKG has been nothing but a blessing to our ears, bringing us artists such as the DJ EZ, So Solid Crew, Artful Dodger, Shola Ama and more.

And for those who just can't seem to get enough of the unbeatable sounds of UKG, you're in for a treat as the UK is stacked with festivals dedicated to bringing all your favourite garage anthems performed by your favourite artists all into one place. And the well-awaited festival season is getting underway, so we thought what better way to help you out than to provide all the best garage festivals in the UK.

So, to not miss out on some nostalgic, goovy throwbacks, scroll down and witness some of the best garage festivals of 2025.

Garage Nation Outdoor Festival

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When: Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th August 2025

Where: Morden Park, South London in London

2025 lineup: Artful Dodger, DJ LUCK AND MC NEAT, DJ Cartier, Heartless Crew, Oxide & Neutrino, Pied Piper, Romeo & Lisa Mafia, and more

Known as the world's biggest garage event that features some of the best DJs, MCs, and across the garage universe, Garage Nation is gearing up for a heavy summer as they present, Garage Nation Outdoor Festival. Located in London, this festival is solid UK garage festival if you want to enjoy the delights of what garage has to offer, both old and new.

With a juicy lineup featuring no other than, Artful Dodger, DJ LUCK AND MC NEAT, DJ Cartier, Heartless Crew, and more, this is a festival that'll make this a summer to remember.

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Electric Bay

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When: Friday 11th - Sunday 13th July 2025

Where: Torre Abbey in Torquay, England

2025 lineup: Fat Boy Slim, Bloc Party, Paul Woolford, Sarah Story, Idris Elba, Andy C, Hedex, Goldie (Live), K MOTIONZ, b2b Sota and many more

If you want more UKG, the Saturday at Electric Bay will be more your vibe. But if you’re happy to skank and bob along to drum and bass, house, and dub, why not go for the whole weekend? Going down in Torquay this summer, not only will you be treated to the hottest electronic sounds, but the sun is certain to be out, spreading positivity and joy down on ravers.

With music enthusiast Fat Boy Slim headlining the Saturday, with a big day ahead, followed by Sarah Story, Idris Elba, Paul Woolford and more. And with a lineup packed with not just insane talent but also a mass of genres's Electric Bay is a festival you just can't refuse this summer.

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Summer Outdoor Garage Festival

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When: Saturday 14th June 2025

Where: Studio 338 in Greenwich

2025 lineup: TBA

There is nothing better than listening to the sounds of UKG while outside in the blazing hot London sun, and if you agree, then you should head down to Studio 338 as they return for another massive Summer Outdoor Garage Festival. Happening in June, this all-day open-air festival is the place to hear all the best garage anthems.

Plus, with a huge lineup in the works, even bigger headliners, glitter stations, unreal productions, thousands of like-minded ravers and more, this is the place to be this summer.

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DAYS Festival

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When: Saturday 31st May 2025

Where: Granton Pitt Market in Edinburgh

2025 lineup: Ben UFO, Dusky, O'Flynn, Elkka, Pretty Girl, Soul Mass Transit System

If you've never heard of DAYS festival, it's about time you got familiar with it, as we predict it'll be a heavy contender and a solid option for your next UK garage festival lineup. Located on the stunning grounds of Granton Pitt Market in Edinburgh, DAYS Festival focuses on all things house, UKG, electronic, and more.

Filled with 20+ local artists to get you groovin' DAYS Festival will feature three unique stages for you to immerse yourself in. Plus with a focus on keeping it local with the very best local, pop-up traders and locally produced drinks, what more could you ask for?

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51st Festival

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When: Saturday 2nd August 2025

Where: Copthall Playing Fields in London, England

2025 lineup: TBA

After having to postpone last year, the 51st Festival is looking to come back bigger and better than ever, to bring you all the best UK garage festivals with a mix of house, hip-hop, soul and R&B, dancehall, soca and hip-hop, and afrobeats. After 2023 was such a massive success, this will hopefully be the edition to get 51st Festival back to its roots.

With the lineup still TBA, don't worry because, 51st Festival never disappoint, and with it being a haven for music fans that possess a wide musical palette, if you’re looking for fantastic UK garage festivals with plenty of other soundscapes on offer, 51st is the one.

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Frequency Summer Festival

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When: Saturday 7th June 2025

Where: Luna Springs, Digbeth in Birmingham

2025 lineup: DJ EZ

This summer, NICE - Underground and Solstice Events are teaming up to make something really special as they get ready for their annual link-up to bring you no other than Frequency Summer Festival. Located not far from Birmingham city centre, in Digbeth at the iconic Luna Springs, get ready to be dancing, skanking, and raving to some of the best sounds of garage.

With a massive headliner as no other than the OG of UKG, DJ EZ, to bring you an unmissable set of nothing but tunes and vibes this is a festival that'll be on a completely different frequency this summer.

Sidewinder Summer Festival

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When: Saurday 24th - Sunday 25th May 2025

Where: Arena MK in Milton Keynes

2025 lineup: DJ EZ, So Solid Crew, Artful Dodger, Pied Piper & Master of Ceremonies, Jamie Duggan, Ghetts x Rude Kid, Wiley, D Double E, Shola Ama, DJ Luck & MC Neat and loads more

Another standout UK garage festival to add to the mix is Sidewinder Festival, based in Milton Keynes. Sidewinder Festival is a force to be reckoned with, with 2 massive daytime parties, and over 50 headliners including the best of the best when it comes to garage from, DJ EZ, So Solid Crew, Ghetts, Artfuk Dodger, Sweet Female Attitude, Shola Ama and more.

Plus, the fun doesn't just stop there as there'll be 6 arenas for you to partake in some heavy indoor and outdoor raving, which will feature the sounds of UKG, grime, rnb, bassline, and jungle. So if you're in need of some quality bank holiday plans; Sidewinder is the place to be.

Old Skool Garage Festival

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When: Saturday 23rd August 2025

Where: Aldenham Road, Bushey

2025 lineup: DJ Luck & MC Neat, MC Devine, Pied Piper & MC DT, Adam Kronik, DJ Manic Deejay Manic, DJ True, Spin EB

Nothing beats a bit of old skool garage, especially when it's coming from the likes of DJ Luck & MC Neat, MC Devine, Pied Piper and more to get you in that body groove. With enough artists that'll have you loving like this, it's no wonder Old Skool Garage Festial made it on our list.

Plus with bars, and tasty food vendors and stalls to go alongside, it really it the only appropriate way to start off your August Bank Holiday.

Skiddle is absolutely blessed with a range of garage festivals that'll be sure to hit the mark, giving you throwbacks, new mixes, and more to get you into that festival feel. And with an abundance of like-minded people around it won't be a surprise if you have one of the most memorable summers to date.

Find loads more festivals now on Skiddle. Or check out the best dance, house, trance, Ibiza, hip-hop and more to amp up your summer this year.

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.