UK festivals plot comebacks as optimism grows

Events including Reading and Leeds Festivals, Slam Dunk, Black Deer and newcomer Wide Awake are hoping to welcome fans back after 21 June

News By IQ | 25 February 2021

Both Slam Dunk festivals return in September 2021 © Slam Dunk Events

A growing number of UK festival operators are confident their events should take place in some capacity this summer, bolstered by plans to allow full-capacity outdoor shows in England from June (as well as a viral tweet from Reading and Leeds Festivals).

British prime minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday (22 February) that all lockdown measures should be lifted in England from 21 June, theoretically allowing large outdoor events such as festivals to take place with no restrictions. Industry response…

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