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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.

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