Shawn Mendes has been announced as the final headliner for Germany’s Superbloom festival.

The Canadian superstar will close the second day of the 30-31 August event at Munich Olympic Park.

Superbloom will also feature acts including Post Malone, Nelly Furtado, Hozier and Raye, plus German-language acts such as Alligatoah, Montez, 01099, Ikkimel and Roy Bianco & Die Abbrunzati Boys.

Following the footsteps of twin festival Rock am Ring, Germany’s Rock im Park is also now a sellout. All 88,500 general tickets have now been sold for the 30th anniversary gathering in Nuremberg from 6-8 June, topped by Bring Me the Horizon, Korn, Slipknot, The Prodigy, Falling in Reverse, Sleep Token, K.I.Z, Rise Against and Kontra K.

In Poland, Open’er, which takes place in Gdynia between 2-5 July, has added Future as headliner in his only confirmed European festival show of 2025 so far. The likes of Muse, Linkin Park, Massive Attack, Nine Inch Nails, Gracie Abrams, Doechii, Justice, Camila Cabello, FKA Twigs, Tyla, St. Vincent, Caribou, Lola Young, Magdalena Bay, Jorja Smith, J Balvin, Schoolboy Q, Peso Pluma and Arca will also feature.

The UK’s Reggae Land has revealed Mavado and Dexta Daps as its final headliners, joining a lineup including Chronixx, Capleton, Steel Pulse, Protoje and Alpha Blondy. The fifth anniversary will feature 90-plus acts across five stages from 2-3 August at Milton Keynes National Bowl.

Belgium’s Paradise City has unveiled a new ‘Barefoot Stage’ for its 10th anniversary edition

The inaugural LIDO Festival in London’s Victoria Park have announced the latest acts for Jamie xx’s 7 June headlining show The Floor. They include Shy FX B2B Tim Reaper, Todd Edwards B2B Bullet Tooth, Villager, and a B2B DJ set between Jamie xx and Nia Archives. Previously announced acts include Arca, Sampha, Romy, a three-hour set from DJ Harvey, Panda Bear, John Glacier, DJ Gigola, Shy One, Wookie and Livwutang.

LIDO has also announced an extended partnership with East London Arts and Music (ELAM) college, providing a nurturing scheme offering students first-hand experience with festival teams through mentorships, internships, work experience and masterclasses, with further opportunities to come.

Plus, Olivia Rodrigo will be joined by special guests The Last Dinner Party and Girl in Red at her BST Hyde Park show on 27 June. Flowerovlove, Between Friends, Caity Baser, Katie Gregson-Macleod, Ruti, Florence Road, Aziya and Déyyes have also been confirmed.

Meanwhile, Belgium’s sustainability-focused Paradise City has unveiled the new Barefoot Stage for its 10th anniversary edition between 27-29 June at Castle Ribaucourt in Perk. As the name suggests, the stage will be accessible only on bare feet, with shoes “stored away like in a bowling alley”.

“From there, it’s bare feet on soft ground, surrounded by vintage rugs, flowing fabrics, and wild greenery,” says the festival, whose lineup includes Audrey Danza, Bibi Seck, CC:Disco!, Eileen, EG, Fafi Abdel Nour, Hame, Hill Men, Jennifer Loveless, Jeroen Delodder, Kikelomo, Mab’ish, Méni, Nedda Sou, Nizar Sarakbi, Nosedrip, Aurora Halal, Shonky, Soulastico, Young Marco and Zag Erlat & Shaqdi (My Analog Journal).

Elsewhere, Lionel Richie is heading to Brazil to perform at the second edition of São Paulo’s The Town, set for 6-7 & 12-14 September at Interlagos Circuit. The Rock in Rio spin-off will also showcase Green Day, Katy Perry, Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Bruce Dickinson, J Balvin, Camila Cabello, Iggy Pop and Jessie J, among others.

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Poland’s Open’er Festival has added a dozen acts including Jorja Smith, J Balvin and Peso Pluma to its 2025 instalment.

Arca, Schoolboy Q, Dean Lewis, Wunderhorse, Fcukers, A.G. Cook, Bambi, Neil Frances present Club NF and Samara C have also joined the bill for the 2-5 July gathering in Gdynia, headlined by Linkin Park, Massive Attack, Nine Inch Nails and Gracie Abrams.

Elsewhere, Jet, Bad Nerves, Nathy Peluso, Alta Avenue and Franc Moody are the latest confirmations for Portugal’s NOS Alive. Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan, Benson Boone, Justice, Sam Fender, Kings of Leon and Nine Inch Nails head the 10-12 July festival at Passeio Marítimo de Algés.

German twin festivals Hurricane and Southside (20-22 June) have completed their lineup, adding Jeremias and Bilk, as well as Ukrainian rock band Love’n’Joy in collaboration with the Music Saves Ukraine initiative. Beatles cover band The Analogues will also perform as part of a partnership with the organisation War Child, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Other artists include Green Day, Biffy Clyro, Alligatoah and Electric Callboy.

Anthrax are the latest metal legends announced for Black Sabbath farewell show Back to the Beginning at Villa Park, Birmingham, UK, on 5 July. The all-day concert will also feature sets from Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Rival Sons, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice In Chains, Lamb Of God, Anthrax and Mastodon.

The debut edition of Smusic Festival in Spain has been announced for Madrid’s Ibedrola Music venue

The debut edition of Smusic Festival in Spain has been announced for Madrid’s Ibedrola Music venue on 27 June. Promoted by Santander Bank’s Smusic project in collaboration with Live Nation, the Spanish-language event will be topped by Mexico’s Maná and Peso Pluma alongside Cuban trio Orishas. Cupido, Delaportes, Airbag and Amparanoia will also feature.

Greece’s Primer Music Festival has revealed Armin van Buuren, Artbat and Boris Brejcha as the first names for the 6-7 September event in Athens. For its sixth edition, Primer is relocating from Water Square to the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA).

“It’s time for the next step,” say organisers. “This is the country’s largest concert venue, giving us the opportunity to create an even more impressive production, welcome more people, and bring our vision for breathtaking shows to life.”

Country music festival Sound of Nashville Open Air, which debuted in 2024, will return to Cologne from 22-24 August. Taking place on the open-air deck of Die Kantine, the event will be headlined by Cameron Whitcomb, Erin Kinsey and Charles Wesley Godwin.

In the Philippines, the inaugural Manila &FRIENDS Festival lands at Okada Manila between 30-31 May, featuring the likes of Zedd, Bbno$, Illenium, Seven Lions, Euro Trash, Kiara and Ylona Garcia.

“We see how festivals like Coachella, EDC, and Tomorrowland unite music lovers from all over the world, and now it’s Manila’s turn,” says Justin Banusing, CEO of promoter Total Kitchen.

Albania’s ION Festival, which was launched in 2022, will not go ahead this year

One of America’s longest-running festivals, Newport Jazz, will return to Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island for its 71st edition from 1-3 August. Acts include Janelle Monáe, The Roots, Jacob Collier, Raye, Jorja Smith, Esperanza Spalding, Dianne Reeves, The Yussef Dayes Experience, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Thee Sacred Souls, De La Soul, La Lom, Sofi Tukker and Willow.

And Benson Boone will make his debut in the UAE, opening the 4-7 December after-race concert series at Etihad Park for the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix.

However, Albania’s ION Festival, which was launched in 2022 by electronic music promoters LWE and Junction 2, will not go ahead in 2025.

“Whilst we’ll always cherish our time on the stunning coast of Albania, the past few years have been challenging for us,” says a post on the event’s social media channels. “The rising cost of international travel and producing events to the standards we aim to deliver have made it very difficult for our festival to be financially sustainable in its current format. Therefore, we’ve had to make some difficult decisions and will not be returning to Dhërmi this year.

“By no means is this the end of our journey. We are currently looking at new possibilities, including options for a new festival location for 2026. We hope to be back as soon as we can, better and stronger than ever.”

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Isle of Wight Festival has gained a new headline sponsor after inking a multi-year deal with Sky.

Billed as Sky’s first ever major festival partnership, content from the UK event will be broadcast across three Sky TV channels – Sky Arts, Sky Showcase and Sky Mix – throughout the 19-22 June festival, as well as immersive and interactive on-site activations. Further exclusive behind the scenes content will also be available on Sky TV’s YouTube channel.

Sky Arts has been broadcaster partner of the Isle of Wight Festival since 2011.

“We’re thrilled to have Sky on board as our headline partner,” says festival director Caroline Giddings. “The brand has had a presence at the festival for more than a decade thanks to our Sky Arts broadcast partnership and we’re excited to develop that relationship and further enhance the Isle of Wight Festival experience for our customers.”

Sky’s director of partnerships & promotions Joel Keoghan says the deal reflects its commitment to “strategic, audience-led partnerships”.

“This collaboration allows us to show up and connect in key cultural and social spaces in a more expressive and authentic way”

“This collaboration allows us to show up and connect in key cultural and social spaces in a more expressive and authentic way,” he says. “We’re excited to build on our fantastic relationship with the festival and create more unforgettable experiences for music lovers, both at the festival and through our platforms.”

IOW 2025 will be headlined by Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake, with the bill also including Faithless, The Script, Jess Glynne, Supergrass, The Corrs, Busted, Olly Murs, Lottery Winners, Razorlight, Yard Act, Pale Waves and Remember Monday, among others.

Also, UK new music festival The Great Escape (14-17 May) has unveiled more than 175 new and rising artists for this year’s lineup in Brighton, along with rock veterans Skunk Anansie, who will headline The Independent Stage on 16 May.

Fresh names include Sim0ne, Courting, Nia Smith, The Molotovs, Ugly, Maruja, Goddess, Mechatok, CLT DRP, SLAG, Bruise Control, Zinadelphia, Knats, Carol Ades, Girlpuppy, Mandrake Handshake and RIP Magic.

Elsewhere, Charli XCX heads a list of 20 names added to the bill at Denmark’s Roskilde (28 June-5 July).

“Charli XCX is one of the most vital voices in pop today,” says Roskilde head of music Thomas Sønderby Jepsen. “With her fearless and boundary-pushing approach, she breaks conventions and shifts gears like no one else. In true Charli XCX fashion, she’s already reinvented her live show with an extravagant new concept, and we can’t wait to bring it to life on the Orange Stage this summer.”

“We make a great effort to create a lineup packed with names that you won’t find at other festivals”

Other new additions include Tyla, and Africa Express – the pan-African collective led by Damon Albarn – plus Brazil’s Charanga do França, Congo’s Ngwaka Son Systéme and Sweden’s Katarina Barruk. Previously announced acts include Olivia Rodrigo, Doechii, Lola Young, Fontaines D.C., Deftones, Nine Inch Nails, Beth Gibbons, Arca, A.G. Cook, Stormzy, Jamie XX, and Wet Leg.

“We make a great effort to create a lineup packed with names that you won’t find at other festivals,” adds Jepsen. “We are now at 171 music acts from a total of 40 countries. The lineup is close to being complete – but not quite yet.”

Spain’s Mallorca Live Festival (12-14 June) has unveiled the full lineup for its eighth edition. Taking place in Calvià, the Balearic Islands’ biggest event will feature the likes of Massive Attack, Iggy Pop, Suede, Nathy Peluso, Mercury Rev, Bad Gyal, Rigoberta Bandini, Antònia Font and Dorian.

The Mallorcan festival will also continue its mobility plan, using a shuttle bus service to transport festivalgoers from different parts of the island and promoting environmental responsibility.

“Since our inception, we’ve understood that the festival goes far beyond music,” says Mallorca Live CEO Álvaro Martínez. “The event positions the island as a cultural destination and promotes the music industry, and it’s a project we’re currently working on based on three pillars: sustainability, tradition, and quality of experience.

“We continue working to generate the lowest environmental impact on the destination, to showcase Mallorca’s culture and tradition, and to offer the best experience with improvements within the venue for our attendees, a local, national, and international audience with a high cultural level who love to travel, attracted by music and to enjoy the experience.”

Portugal’s MEO Kalorama (19-21 June), which will be headlined by Pet Shop Boys, FKA Twigs, Damiano David and Jorja Smith, has unveiled a new wave of artists set for the Lisbon festival. The list includes Royel Otis, Capital da Bulgária, David Bruno, Heartworms, Noga Erez, Carla, and Chelas É O Sítio, The Blessed Madonna, Helena Hauff, Daniel Avery, Jennifer Cardini, Identified Patient, Viegas, Anish Kumar, Bernardo Vaz, Ryan Elliott, Kierastoboy, Olof Dreijer and Roi Perez.

MDLBeast has also revealed the lineup for the debut of its 1001 Festival (24-25 April) at the UG Complex in Binban, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The two-day “celebration of music, fantasy and Arabian folklore” will bring together DJs across five custom-designed stages. Acts will include Eric Prydz, ARTBAT, DJ Snake, Hot Since 82, Salvatore Ganacci, Mochakk, Dixon, Seth Troxler, DJ Tennis, Innellea, Marco Carola and Nicole Moudabe.

All Things Go Festival has announced it is expanding from two to three days for its 2025 edition

Europe’s newest electronic music festival Adriatic Sound will bring artists such as Rüfüs Du Sol (DJ set), Stella Bossi, Richie Hawtin, Nicole Moudaber, Sven Väth, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Solardo, Stephan Bodzin Live and Kasia to Fano Airport in Italy, on 13-14 June.

Meanwhile, Italy’s avant-pop C2C Festival (30 October-2 November) has announced “Per aspera ad astra” (Through hardship to the stars) as the theme of its 23rd edition in tribute to founder and director Sergio Ricciardone, who passed away in March.

Six new international artists have now been confirmed for the Turin event: Daniel Blumberg, Florence Sinclair, Isabella Lovestory, Jenny Hval, Malibu, and YHWH Nailgun, joining A. G. Cook, Blood Orange, Four Tet, Model/Actriz, Skee Mask Ali Sethi & Nicolas Jaar, Djrum, Ecco2k, IOSONOUNCANE & Daniela Pes, John Maus, Nourished By Time, Saya Gray and Titanic.

In the US, All Things Go Festival has announced it is expanding from two to three days for its 2025 edition, which will return to Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD, and Forest Hills Stadium in New York from 26-28 September.

Plus, C3 Presents’ Soundside Music Festival (27-28 September) will star headliners The Killers and Hozier on Sunday along the shore of the Long Island Sound at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT. Weezer, Vampire Weekend, The Backseat Lovers, Djo, Remi Wolf, Japanese Breakfast, The Last Dinner Party, Connecticut local Chelsea Cutler and Inhaler are among those also confirmed.

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Portugal’s NOS Alive has reinforced its link-up with Primary Talent, which has curated the lineup for the WTF Clubbing stage for this year’s festival.

In the third year of the partnership, the booking agency has confirmed The Bloody Beetroots (DJ Set), A-Trak, NTO (Live), Erol Alkan, Chloé Robinson, Riordan and Papa Nugs for 12 July.

The full bill for the 17th edition of NOS Alive, which runs from 10-12 July at Passeio Marítimo de Algés, includes Olivia Rodrigo, Sam Fender, Kings Of Leon, Nine Inch Nails, Noah Kahan, Benson Boone, Glass Animals, Justice, Girl in Red, The Teskey Brothers, St. Vincent, FINNEAS, CMAT and Foster The People.

In a UK festival exclusive, dance music institution Creamfields has unveiled Anyma, aka Matteo Milleri, as its first headliner. Organisers of the gathering, which takes place from 21-24 August in Daresbury, Cheshire, describe the US DJ, who delivered the first electronic music residency at Sphere in Las Vegas, as “undoubtedly the biggest name in electronic music today”.  Additional names set to play the festival are expected to be revealed at the end of the month.

Nottingham’s Splendour returns for the first time in two years from 19-20 July, headlined by Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Travis and Jake Bugg. Other names include Clean Bandit, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Natasha Bedingfield, Echo & The Bunnymen, Seasick Steve, The Levellers and The Fratellis.

“We’re very pleased to finally be back with another brilliant line-up”

It will also debut daytime disco stage Day Fever, featuring party tunes curated by Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers and actor Vicky McClure.

“Splendour has become a standout weekend for families and seasoned gig-goers alike and an important event for the cultural and economic value it brings to the region,” says George Akins of promoter DHP Family. “We’re very pleased to finally be back with another brilliant lineup, now spread across two days and six distinct stages, offering great value to everyone coming to enjoy the weekend with us.”

Meanwhile, the lineup for Finland’s Provinssi, held in Törnävä, Seinäjoki, from 26-28 June, has been extended with the addition of The Hives, Ella Marie, Sailor Honeymoon, Ahti x Hugo and supercollective Eevil Stöö x Dj Kridlokk x Ex Tuuttiz. They will join the previously announced likes of Avenged Sevenfold, Electric Callboy, In Flames and Knocked Loose.

Scotland’s TRNSMT, which will be topped by 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol on Glasgow Green from 11-13 July, had added Good Neighbours, Arthur Hill, NOFUN!, Lucia & The Best Boys, Brògeal, Tom Walker, Nathans Evans & The Saint Phnx Band, Brooke Combe and The View’s Kyle Falconer.

Belgium’s Rock Werchter (3-6 July) has added De La Soul, GLINTSAL, Nia Archives, Ezra Collective, Alessi Rose, Mother Mother, Weezer, Caribou, Warhaus, Arsenal, The Backseat Lovers, Dikke and Sylvie Kreusch, Pommelien Thijs, David Kushner, Shaboozey, Dasha, Wunderhorse, Bolis Pupul and Jokke. Linkin Park, Green Day, Sam Fender and Olivia Rodrigo will headline.

“We’ve always dreamed of bringing a rock lineup of this calibre to the prairies”

The Netherlands’ Spoorpark Live, which is expanding from a festival weekend into a week-long event, has unveiled Bryan Adams (24 June), The Prodigy (27 June) and Nile Rodgers + Chic (28 June) as its first 2025 headliners at Spoorpark, Tilburg.

Elsewhere, in the US, The Lumineers, Hozier, The Killers, Megan Thee Stallion, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone, Def Leppard and James Taylor are set for Milwaukee’s three-weekend independent festival Summerfest (19-21 & 26-28 June/3-5 July).

And Edmonton, Canada, is getting a new two-day rock festival in the form of Rockin’ Thunder, which launches at Exhibition Lands Racetrack on 11-12 July. Performers will include Def Leppard, Weezer, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Brett Michaels, Stone Temple Pilots, Queensrÿche, Toque, the Trews, and Default.

“We’ve always dreamed of bringing a rock lineup of this calibre to the prairies, and with the incredible energy and love for music that defines Canada’s festival city, it felt like the perfect time,” says festival CEO Troy Vollhoffer.

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As 2025 gets out of the starting blocks, a wave of festivals have made fresh lineup announcements – while a UK event has been called off.

In the Czech Republic, Metronome Prague (19-21 June) has confirmed international stars Die Antwoord, Alanis Morissette and Rag’n’Bone Man, alongside domestic acts Aneta Langerová, Barbora Poláková and Klára Vytiskova.

Switzerland’s Stars in Town Schaffhausen (30 July-9 August) will feature Nelly Furtado, Alice Cooper, James Blunt, Biffy Clyro, Nothing But Thieves, Ugly Kid Joe, H-Blockx and Kontra K, plus Hecht, Pegasus and Nemo, among others.

Australia’s Palace Foreshore venue in St Kilda, Melbourne, has also unveiled the first acts for its 2025 series. The programme includes The Kooks (27 February), Maribou State (28 February), Denzel Curry (2 March), Magdalena Bay (7 March), Fontaines D.C. (8 & 10 March), Honey Dijon (9 March) and Six60 (14 March).

Over in the US, Bonnaroo (12-15 June) will be headlined by Luke Combs, Dom Dolla, Tyler, the Creator, John Summit, Glass Animals, Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne, Justice, Hozier, Vampire Weekend and Queens of the Stone Age.

Also on the bill in Manchester, Tennessee, are the likes of Sammy Virji, Insane Clown Posse, Megadeth, Nelly, Glorilla, Tyla, Remi Wolf, Raye, Royel Otis and Barry Can’t Swim. It will also unveil an Infinity Stage, touted as the “world’s largest” 360° live music experience.

The Governors Ball (6-8 June) will bring Tyler, the Creator, Benson Boone, Olivia Rodrigo, Feid, Hozier and Glass Animals to Flushing Meadows in New York City. The lineup will also include acts such as Raye, T-Pain, Tyla, Royel Otis, The Beaches, Conan Gray, Clairo, Wallows, Marina, The Japanese House, Mariah the Scientist and Amaarae.

The world’s largest hip-hop festival, Rolling Loud California (15-16 March) has secured headliners A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti and Peso Pluma for Hollywood Park Grounds, with the supporting cast including YG, Sexyy Red, Ski Mask the Slump God, Quavo, Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely and Dom Kennedy.

Plus, Sips & Sounds Music Festival (7-8 March) at Auditorium Shores, Austin, Texas, is topped by Halsey, Khalid, Benson Boone and AJR. Acts will also include Suki Waterhouse, Ashe, Gus Dapperton, Chelsea Cutler & Jeremy Zucker, Nessa Barrett, Paul Russell and Claire Rosinkranz.

“Without intervention, the UK will keep losing these successful businesses and cultural cornerstones of communities all over the country”

Elsewhere, the UK has suffered its first festival casualty of 2025 after Liverpool’s Africa Oyé announced it will take a fallow year. Artistic director Paul Duhaney cites rising costs of 30% as being unworkable, despite record attendance at last year’s event.

“With increased infrastructure and compliance costs, it is simply a case that without major investment to cover the costs of delivering a festival of this size safely, it would be irresponsible to go ahead with the event in 2025,” says Duhaney.

The announcement comes after a record 78 events fell throughout the course of 2024 – more than double the amount (36) that did so the year before.

“Last year was one of the most turbulent times for the UK’s festival market with a record number of events disappearing from the calendar – despite strong sales,” says Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) CEO John Rostron. “Festival promoters are used to working with fine margins, but they have been eroded to near zero since the pandemic with skyrocketing costs compounded by the impact of Brexit on some elements of the live music sector.

“This problem will not ease without direct government support. Without intervention, the UK will keep losing these successful businesses and cultural cornerstones of communities all over the country.”

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The return of Linkin Park has dominated the latest round of European festival confirmations for 2025.

As revealed last week, the US rock band’s revamped lineup, which features Emily Armstrong as co-vocalist alongside original member Mike Shinoda, will headline a raft of the continent’s leading events.

Rock For People (11-14 June) in the Czech Republic boasts the group alongside acts including Slipknot, Fontaines D.C., Idles, In Flames, Motionless in White, Poppy, Skrillet and Spiritbox.

“I never would have thought that we would have the artist who is the most ‘hot name’ globally for the season at Rock for People and we would be one of the first select festivals to get the band,” says festival founder Michal Thomes. “I couldn’t have dreamed up a better way to celebrate Rock for People’s 30th birthday.”

Linkin Park will also perform at Italy’s I-Days on 24 June, which has also announced headline shows by Justin Timberlake (2 June), Dua Lipa (7 June) and Olivia Rodrigo (15 July) so far.

Austria’s Novarock (11-14 June) will include Korn, Linkin Park, Slipknot and Electric Callboy, backed by the likes of Falling in Reverse, Knocked Loose, The Warning, Rise Against, In Flames, Motionless in White, Powerwolf, SDP, Lorna Shore, Flogging Molly, Biffy Clyro, Refused, Wanda, Dream Theater, Alligatoah, Idles and Skillet.

“Basement Jaxx are the ultimate festival act”

Belgium’s Rock Werchter‘s headliner lineup is now completed, comprising Linkin Park, Green Day, Sam Fender and Olivia Rodrigo from 3-6 July.

And the updated bill at Poland’s Open’er (2-5 July) stars Linkin Park, Justice, Rüfüs Du Sol and St Vincent.

Elsewhere, the UK has seen another flurry of festival announcements, headed by Download (13-15 June). Alongside headliners Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn, more than 90 other acts have been unveiled including Weezer, Bullet For my Valentine, Jimmy Eat World, Don Broco, Spiritbox, the Sex Pistols ft. Frank Turner, Within Temptation, The Darkness, Steel Panther, Cradle of Filth and McFly.

In addition, Basement Jaxx return to the live stage for the first time in a decade to close, joining Sting, Snow Patrol and Fatboy Slim in headlining Latitude Festival (24-27 July).

“Basement Jaxx are the ultimate festival act,” says festival director Melvin Benn. “Their performances are a whirlwind of energy, packed with euphoric pop anthems, dazzling visuals, and a vibrant cast of musicians, singers, and dancers. Anyone who has witnessed their blistering performance of Where’s Your Head At? during a headline set at Glastonbury will know exactly what I mean. Having them close Latitude’s Friday night is the perfect way to kickstart the weekend.”

The dance music pioneers will also play a headline show at South Facing in Crystal Palace Park on 23 August.

“Roundhouse Three Sixty will see world-class artists, emerging talent and young people from every walk of life come together for one month”

Elsewhere, Raye is the latest All Points East headliner to be confirmed, topping the Victoria Park bill that same date.

Also in London, music and culture festival Roundhouse Three Sixty will debut from 1-30 April. BAFTA-winning Roundhouse alumnus Jack Rooke will host cabaret comedy night Show Hole at the event, which will also feature a Roundhouse Song Circle with performances by singer-songwriter Tom Odell.

Placing a strong focus on supporting youth talent, thousands of tickets will be available for free for 18-30-year-olds.

“Roundhouse Three Sixty will see world-class artists, emerging talent and young people from every walk of life come together for one month to perform, share and showcase their amazing work,” says Marcus Davey, CEO and artistic director at the Camden venue. “The festival embodies our core purpose as a charity amplifying our work with over 10,000 young people each year and it will create transformational artistic experiences that bring people together. We can’t wait to welcome you next April.”

James and Stereophonics will headline Neighbourhood Weekender, which returns following a fallow year. They will be joined by The Wombats, The Lathums, Inhaler, Dizzee Rascal, The Reytons, among others, at Victoria Park, Warrington on 24-25 May.

And Robbie Williams is the first headliner confirmed for the inaugural edition of the North East of England’s biggest-ever music festival, Come Together (4-8 June). Williams will take centre stage at the 45,000-capacity event at Newcastle’s Town Moor on 4 June, with the supporting cast including Kaiser Chiefs, Perrie, Andrew Cushin, Lottery Winners, Nell Mescal, Guy Sebastian, Deco, Sonny Tennet, Charlie Floyd and Harriet Rose.

“We are absolutely thrilled to announce Robbie Williams as our first headliner for the Come Together Festival,” adds Toby Leighton-Pope, MD of promoter TEG Europe. “Bringing such an iconic artist to Newcastle underscores our commitment to delivering a world-class festival experience that’s accessible and unforgettable.”

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The 2025 festival calendar is starting to take shape with a number of major events releasing their lineups.

Northern Europe’s largest festival, Denmark’s Roskilde, has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 53rd edition next summer, including headliner Stormzy.

Arca, Fontaines D.C., Magdalena Bay, Beth Gibbons, Electric Callboy, Jessica Pratt, Geordie Greep, Sanam, Esy Tadesse, MØ and Faye Webster are also among the first 28 acts to be confirmed for the 28 June to 5 July event.

“At Roskilde Festival, we aim to lay the groundwork for a brighter future by inspiring hope and action for new generations,” says CEO Signe Lopdrup. “We combine big utopian visions with tangible, everyday solutions that point towards new paths. Art plays a crucial role as a catalyst for change, and in 2025, participants at Roskilde Festival will experience an engaging and progressive lineup across music, performances, art installations, and activism.”

For the first time, two-day tickets are being introduced, allowing participants to choose any two of the festival’s final four days for DKK 2,070 (€278). Full festival tickets are priced DKK2,520.

Belgium’s Rock Werchter (3-6 July), meanwhile, has confirmed Sam Fender as its second headliner. The British singer-songwriter, who first performed on the festival’s discovery stage Slope in 2018, will close the main stage on 5 July, joining Green Day (4 July) at the top of the bill.

Following a record year, Germany’s Jazzopen (2-13 July) is expanding its 7,500-cap main stage lineup to seven days. The Stuttgart festival will host the likes of Kylie Minogue, Raye, Jacob Collier, Jean-Michel Jarre and Lionel Richie, while Joe Bonamassa will play at the Blues Night on 10 July..

“We are going all in with this lineup,” says promoter Jürgen Schlensog. “The programme couldn’t be more colourful. We are looking forward to three generations on stage and in the audience.”

Also in Germany, MS Dockville, which will take place in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg on 15-16 August, will announce one act per day this week, with The Last Dinner Party the first to be unveiled, while Simple Minds (24 July) and Thirty Seconds to Mars (5 July) are the first artists announced for Italy’s Lucca Summer Festival.

Elsewhere, Deftones have announced their first UK performance since 2022, with their biggest UK show to date set for London’s Crystal Palace Park on 29 June, alongside special guests Weezer and High Vis. The park will also host a sold-out headline show from Rüfüs Du Sol on 5 July.

American folk-pop star Noah Kahan will also play his biggest UK concert yet when he headlines BST Hyde Park in London on 4 July.

South Wales’ In It Together (23-25 May) will be headlined by Kaiser Chiefs, Becky Hill and Ronan Keating. Also on the bill are acts including Myles Smith, James Morrison, Daniel Bedingfield, Peter Doherty, Bru-C, Josh Baker, SHY FX, Nova Twins, David Rodigan, Jason Donovan, Sugarhill Gang and Vengaboys, among others. Tickets are already 75% sold out, according to organiser Escape.

Mexico’s Tecate Pa’l Norte returns to Monterrey, Nuevo León, between 4-6 April, featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Green Day, Justin Timberlake, Charli XCX, 
Kings of Leon, Massive Attack, Seventeen, Fall Out Boy, Gesaffelstein, Black Keys, Caifanes, Benson Boone, Parcels, 
The Chainsmokers, and Garbage, among others.

And in the US, Las Vegas Festival Grounds will once again welcome When We Were Young on 18 October, topped by Panic! at the Disco and Blink-182. Other names include Weezer, Avril Lavigne, The Offspring, All Time Low, The Used, Knocked Loose and The Gaslight Anthem.

The second annual Montreux Jazz Festival Miami will run from February 28 to March 2, with headliners including Jon Batiste & Friends, Janelle Monáe and an Afro-Cuban La Descarga (improvised jam session) hosted by Batiste and Cimafunk, with Alfredo Rodriguez, Cimafunk & La Tribu, Pedrito Martinez, Robe L Ninho, Wampi, Yissy Garcia and Monsieur Periné.

The intimate 1,500-cap festival, which will be staged at The Hangar at Regatta Cove in Coconut Grove, also includes the return of the Legendary Montreux Jam Session each night of the festival, curated by Batiste and featuring his band Stay Human, as well as a series of masterclasses available to VIP ticket holders.

Fall Out Boy and The Killers will headline the seventh annual Innings Festival (21-22 February) at Arizona’s Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park. Bringing together 18 artists across two stages for no overlapping sets, thelineup includes Incubus, The Black Keys, Slightly Stoopid, The All-American Rejects, eck, Gary Clark Jr., Boyz II Men and Jack’s Mannequin, among others.

Plus, The Lumineers and Kacey Musgraves will headline the second Extra Innings Festival at the same venue on 28 February and 1 March. The 2025 lineup brings 20 artists to two stages for no overlapping sets from Kings of Leon, Megan Moroney, The Red Clay Strays, Maren Morris, Grace Potter, O.A.R., Wyatt Flores, Sam Barber, Trampled by Turtles and more.

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The smattering of festival lineup announcements has continued with Afro Nation Portugal, Ultra Music Festival and Country to Country the latest to show their hands for 2025.

Burna Boy and Tems will headline the fifth anniversary of The Malachite Group’s Afro Nation Portugal, which is set for Portimao from 9-11 July. The first wave of artists also includes Ayra Starr, Franglish, Tiakola, Gabzy, Innoss’B, Piano People, Scorpion Kings, DBN Gogo, Oskido, Rosey Gold, Vigro Deep, Mörda, Shakes & Les and KMAT.

Elsewhere, electronic music spectacular Ultra Music Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in Miami at Bayfront Park between 28-30 March. The bill features the likes of Martin Garrix, Hardwell, Chase & Status, Carl Cox, Tiesto, Zedd, Deadmau5 B2B Pendulum, Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte, Nero and Four Tet.

In addition, country music festival Country to Country (C2C) heads back to the UK from 14-16 March, headlined by Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley and Cody Johnson. Presented by SJM Concerts, AEG Presents, DFC and MCD in association with the Country Music Association (CMA), the event will run concurrently at The O2 in London, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and SSE Arena Belfast.

They will be joined by C2C debutants Dylan Gossett, Tyler Hubbard, Chayce Beckham, Shaboozey, Tucker Wetmore, Niko Moon and The Castellows, as well as the returning Nate Smith, 49 Winchester and Avery Anna, Wyatt Flores and Tanner Adell.

“We are more grateful than ever for the valuable role C2C has continued to play in developing audiences in the territory”

Since debuting at The O2 in 2013 with headliners Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood, C2C has grown to a three-day multi-arena festival.

“As country music continues to reach more fans around the world and achieve mainstream success in the UK, we are more grateful than ever for the valuable role C2C has continued to play in developing audiences in the territory,” says Milly Olykan, CMA VP, international relations and development. “The festival continues to be an unforgettable moment in the year for fans, as well as a key opportunity for artists to gain exposure in the UK market. We are incredibly proud of our continued partnership with C2C, and of the success to date of country music in the UK.”

The week prior (7-9 March), AEG and Semmel Concerts will present C2C Germany at Berlin’s Uber Eats Music Hall. Topped by Dylan Gossett, Midland and Lainey Wilson, it will also feature acts such as 49 Winchester, Dasha, Nate Smith, Wyatt Flores, Tucker Wetmore, Sam Barber, Chase Matthew and Shaboozey.

Meanwhile, Clockenflap has announced its first wave of names for 2024. The festival returns between 29 November to 1 December this year at Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront, headlined by Jack White – who will be making his debut performance in Hong Kong – and Air.

Also confirmed are St Vincent, Jamie xx, Glass Animals, Mother Mother, Fat Dog, Porter Robinson and A-Trak, alongside talent from across the East Asian music scene such as Creepy Nuts, Yama, Deca Joins, Sakurazaka46 and Toe, among others.

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