The 10 Biggest UK Festivals Ranked by Attendance
Here are the 10 biggest UK festivals ranked by overall attendance:
1. Creamfields (Cheshire)
- Attendance: ~70,000 per day (~280,000 over the weekend)
- The biggest electronic dance festival in the UK, attracting top DJs.
2. Glastonbury Festival (Somerset)
- Attendance: ~210,000
- The UK’s largest and most famous festival, featuring world-class acts across multiple stages.
3. Reading & Leeds Festival (Reading & Leeds)
- Attendance: ~105,000 (Reading) + ~75,000 (Leeds)
- A legendary rock and alternative music festival held simultaneously in two cities.
4. Wireless Festival (London)
- Attendance: ~50,000 per day (~150,000 over the weekend)
- The UK's biggest hip-hop and R&B festival.
5. TRNSMT Festival (Glasgow)
- Attendance: ~50,000 per day (~150,000 over the weekend)
- Scotland’s biggest music festival, replacing T in the Park with a city-based alternative.
6. Isle of Wight Festival (Isle of Wight)
- Attendance: ~90,000
- A historic festival with huge headliners and a scenic setting.
7. Parklife Festival (Manchester)
- Attendance: ~80,000
- A massive dance, rap, and pop festival in Heaton Park, Manchester.
8. Download Festival (Derbyshire)
- Attendance: ~80,000
- The UK’s premier rock and metal festival, known for hosting legends like Metallica and Iron Maiden.
9. Boomtown Fair (Hampshire)
- Attendance: ~66,000
- An immersive festival with themed districts, electronic music, and storytelling.
10. Latitude Festival (Suffolk)
- Attendance: ~40,000
- A more chilled-out festival with music, comedy, and arts in a beautiful setting.