Alternative music festivals in the U.K. are world-renown for hosting a comprehensive bill of innovative musical acts in gorgeous pastoral settings. The top five festivals boast internationally known headliners with a healthy sampling of up-and-comers.
5. Latitude Festival
Moody, elegiac singer-songwriters such as Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have headlined this ecologically conscious festival, which takes place in July in Sunrise Coast, Suffolk. Aside from showcasing extensive musical talent, the Latitude festival also encourages festival goers to preserve the natural beauty of their surroundings, both at the festival, and at home.
4. Reading
Originally a festival featuring primarily jazz, Reading has evolved into a multi-day event that includes dance, hot new indie bands, and internationally recognized artists for a full slate of contemporary alternative music. Held next to the Thames river, the Reading festival sprawls over several acres of vibrant countryside, encouraging visitors to not only revel in the music, but in the elegance of the site.
3. Leeds
Held in Branham Park, West Yorkshire, the Leeds music festival has not only featured the musical royalty of the U.K., with acts such as Radiohead and Ian Brown, but also world imports like the Kings of Leon and Fall Out Boy. The festival combines all of these high-powered musicians with a slew of promising and delightful new talents. This yearly extravaganza boasts six stages and no shortage of musical entertainment.
2. Isle of Wight
For those who prefer their alternative musical festivals to take place in floating environs, the Isle of Wight pairs seasoned performers with cutting-edge artists, including an impressive roster of world-class rappers. This is one of the few festivals where you can snag a cheap hotel and head over to the expansive main stage to catch an evening of eclectic performances from groups ranging from soulful rockers James to the razor-sharp rapper Jay-Z.
1. Glastonbury
One of the oldest and most consistently prestigious U.K. alternative festivals, Glastonbury has revived careers and launched new superstars in the scenic setting of the Vale of Avalon. The unbeatable yearly line-ups have made it one of the largest festivals in the world, with a previous record-breaking attendance of over 177,000. Since 1970, attendees have been staying in nearby
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